India has transitioned its digital rupee from a pilot phase to a live welfare scheme in Puducherry, potentially setting a precedent for broader government application of central bank digital currencies to enhance transparency and reduce leakage in public welfare systems.…
BSNL defends its reduced funding requirement for 2026-27, citing delays caused by supply chain disruptions, legal hurdles, and administrative challenges, amid rising government allocations for network expansion. BSNL has pushed back against criticism from the Department of Telecommunications after sharply…
The US increases scrutiny on India, citing concerns over rerouted Chinese goods in a widening effort to curb tariff evasion and address global supply chain integrity amid escalating trade tensions. The United States has stepped up pressure on countries it…
The Indian government plans a ₹4,500 crore upgrade of its sole semiconductor fabrication plant in Mohali. While the investment promises improvements, experts say it will maintain existing capabilities rather than establish a competitive advanced chip manufacturing facility, reflecting a cautious…
India is on track to capture 10% of the global space market within five to seven years, as policy reforms and strengthened US connections energise its burgeoning private space sector, according to the US Department of Commerce. India could capture…
Indian companies including Ashok Leyland and NMDC prepare to report first-quarter results, highlighting rising input costs, operational momentum, and cautious outlooks amid varied demand signals and margin pressures. Several Indian companies, including Ashok Leyland, NMDC, Alkem Laboratories, Tube Investments of…
Indian stocks opened softer on Friday amidst mixed global cues, with traders weighing steady oil prices against geopolitical concerns and a busy earnings calendar ahead of IPO listings. The GIFT Nifty pointed to a softer opening for Indian equities on…
Max Healthcare reports a marginal rise in quarterly profit despite robust double-digit revenue growth, with plans for capacity expansion signalling optimism in India’s private healthcare industry. Max Healthcare Institute reported a slight rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday, even as…
Razorpay teams up with OpenAI and NPCI to enable merchants to create ChatGPT storefronts that support seamless UPI payments, aiming to revolutionise digital customer acquisition and discovery. Razorpay is moving to position itself inside the fast-emerging market for AI-led shopping,…
The enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, marks a decisive shift in India’s online gambling landscape, banning real-money betting and forcing operators to recalibrate amid stricter legal enforcement. India’s online betting market has changed sharply…
