Month: July 2026
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologies
Brussels: India and the European Union on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security at the third meeting of…
AI bulldozer flattens many SaaS startups as investors turn wary
As AI capabilities evolve at a rapid pace, it is leaving in its wake many startups in the SaaS and AI space that are either…
Cabinet clears Rs 1.9 Lakh crore push for chip, mobile phone manufacturing
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ₹1.27 lakh crore second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and a new ₹62,500 crore…
Attacks on seafarers hit hiring, raise costs for shipping companies
New Delhi: Attacks on commercial vessels that have claimed the lives of Indian seafarers are hurting recruitment and increasing costs for shipping companies, according to…
Cabinet approves ₹24,000-crore highway projects in Varanasi to ease congestion
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved national highway projects worth more than ₹24,000 crore in Varanasi to ease congestion in the temple town….
RBI pushes banks, NBFCs to own data risks across third parties
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed stricter governance standards for data shared with third-party service providers, requiring regulated entities to ensure that…
India, EU hopeful of investment protection pact before year-end
New Delhi: India and the European Union Wednesday said they are hopeful of concluding an investment protection agreement before the end of this year. Commerce…
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likely
MUMBAI: A softer-than-expected inflation trajectory in the first quarter has prompted economists to forecast a pause in rate action by the Reserve Bank of India…
Russian firms seeking more gasoline from India
New Delhi: Top Russian energy companies have approached Indian refiners for more gasoline after Ukrainian strikes knocked out a significant portion of Russia’s refining capacity,…
Kharif crop acreage to rise as sowing window remains open till August 15: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi: The acreage of key kharif crops such as rice (paddy), pulses and oilseeds will increase to compensate for the current deficiency in the…