Mumbai, Sep 9 — India should leverage its experience in fintech, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and digital public infrastructure (DPI), to expand into global markets, particularly countries in the Global South, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India will expand its global skills footprint with first‑time participation in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai from September 22 to September 27, 2026, an official statement said on Wednesday.Team Skill India will participate in 63 of 64…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India plans to invest $13 billion in the second phase of its semiconductor mission, as it seeks to build a domestic chip ecosystem covering design, manufacturing, assembly and testing. The aim is to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported chips while the surging…
Mumbai, Sep 9 — Mumbai’s office real estate market is poised for a significant expansion over the next four years, with office demand projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12–15 per cent between 2027 and 2030, a new report said on Wednesday.The projected growth marks a…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Centre, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is organising a National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers in Mumbai on September 11–12, under the chairmanship of Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, according to an official…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted eight major operations across the country in the last fortnight and seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas and arrested 13 people, an official statement said on Wednesday.The seizures included 709.6 kg cannabis (ganja), 24.5…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India can unlock a Rs 12 lakh crore opportunity in research and development space by leveraging its cost advantage and combining government support with industry and academic capabilities, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Taking to the social…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India's gross manufacturing leasing has reached a cumulative 69 million sq ft, registering a compound annual growth rate of 49 per cent since 2021, a report said on Wednesday.India’s manufacturing sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, with leasing demand for…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued notices to 15 virtual digital asset service providers for non-compliance with the country's anti-money laundering law, an official statement said on Wednesday.According to the Finance Ministry, the notices were issued by the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Wednesday said the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit here offers India a major opportunity to convert its growing strategic engagement with the Global South into gains in exports, investment, technology and resilient supply…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Crude oil prices traded higher for a fourth straight session on Wednesday and gained around 2 per cent or over $1 as fresh attacks involving Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia heightened concerns over supply disruptions in the Gulf.Brent crude rose as much as 1.79 per cent…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — TK Kurien, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Partner at Premji Invest, said on Wednesday that they are delighted to partner with the Adani Group to support India’s next phase of aviation growth.Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises…
New Delhi, Sept 9 — Air India on Wednesday said that it faced disruptions after a technical fault at Britain's air traffic control provider NATS affected operations at airports across the United Kingdom.Taking to the social media platform X, the airline said it had been forced to divert, delay or…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Shares of IT services provider Coforge tumbled more than 8 per cent on Wednesday in early trade after chairman and non-executive independent director O.P. Bhatt resigned with immediate effect following concerns identified in an internal audit review of the board evaluation…
Mumbai, Sep 9 — Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday, down about 0.5 per cent each with information technology stocks leading losses as investors remained cautious amid higher crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.Nifty 50 opened more than 100 points lower at…
Seoul, Sep 9 — South Korea's financial watchdog on Wednesday conducted raids targeting a journalist covering the agency over alleged stock manipulation.The special investigation team at the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it searched the home of a reporter for a local business news outlet…
Ahmedabad, Sep 9 — Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) on Wednesday announced to raise Rs 9,825 crore ($1 billion) of primary equity capital from a consortium of global investors, which represents one of the largest primary equity investments from financial institutions in India’s airport…
Washington, Sep 9 — The US Department of Labour has suspended permanent labour certification filings by technology services giant Cognizant as federal authorities investigate alleged fraud and possible harm to American workers. It impacts the company’s filings under the Permanent Labour…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — The Ministry of Cooperation announced on Tuesday that it has restored the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)-Sahara refund portal to expedite the claims of genuine depositors of Sahara through a secure, transparent and online mechanism. “Till date, a total amount…
Mumbai, Sep 8 — Praising the remarkable achievement of India's rise in fintech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the country’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is the “undisputed champion” of this success story.Inaugurating the 'Global Fintech Fest 2026' here, PM Modi said, “This…
Mumbai, Sep 8 — India is rapidly emerging as a major global force in digital infrastructure, internet security and the digital economy, with industry leaders and policymakers highlighting the country’s growing role in shaping the future of global connectivity.Speaking on the sidelines of the 62nd…