Centre seeks proposals from states for setting up of AI centres
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has asked state governments to come up with proposals for establishing centres of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI),…
India’s ‘Reform Express’ may have a difficult stretch ahead
Faced with a fragmented global economy, shifting supply chains and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the Indian government pushed forward an ambitious reform agenda in 2025 aimed…
Budget 2026: A top-up on tax reforms can shore up consumer confidence
India’s economy continues to demonstrate robust resilience, with domestic consumption serving as its strongest growth driver. As the Union Budget 2026 draws near, policy discussions…
From GST to tariffs, for insurance sector, it’s been a year of reset, realignment and renewed focus
As calendar year 2025 comes to a close, the Indian insurance sector stands at a transformative juncture. This year has brought sweeping changes, from GST…
Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December
India’s manufacturing sector expansion slowed to its weakest pace in two years in December as demand softened and firms curbed production, according to a business…
Yum! deal? India’s KFC, Pizza Hut operators announce $934-million merger| Business News
India’s KFC and Pizza Hut operators Sapphire Foods India Ltd. and Devyani International Ltd. are coming together in a $934-million deal, creating a fast-food powerhouse…
Gold and silver open 2026 with gains following huge annual surge| Business News
Prices of gold and silver advanced as trading in 2026 kicked off, building on their best annual performances since 1979. Gold and silver are likely…
2026 dawns brightly on buoyant sentiment as India’s economy hits high gear
India’s economy entered 2026 on a strong tailwind, with high-frequency data for December showing strong consumer sentiment and robust activity. Car sales ended the year…
Cross-border ecommerce set to get easier; Focus on MSMEs
New Delhi: The upcoming budget may give a fillip to cross-border ecommerce, especially by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officials said the government is…
GST collection climbs 6% on revenue from imports
New Delhi: India collected ₹1.74 lakh crore as gross goods and services tax (GST) in December, 6% higher than in the same month last year,…