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Titan Capital launches investment vertical to back defence-tech founders

Titan Capital has launched a specialised investment vertical to fund Indian startups innovating in defence and strategic technology, focusing on areas like advanced hardware, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The firm aims to foster deep-tech innovation and help India become a net exporter of strategic technologies.

23 May 2025 9:06 am
Engineering goods exports to US rise 17% in April, shipments to China, Turkey slide

Indian engineering goods exports surged in April 2025, marking an 11.28% year-on-year increase, fueled by strong demand from key markets like the US and UAE.

22 May 2025 2:58 pm
Getepay receives RBI approval to operate as online payment aggregator

Getepay, a digital payment platform, has secured final authorisation from the RBI to operate as a Payment Aggregator online. Aiming to empower SMEs, particularly in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural areas, Getepay plans to scale its operations and broaden its merchant offerings across India.

22 May 2025 2:27 pm
MSME Ministry partners with Denmark Patent Office to facilitate IPR transfer to MSMEs

The ministry and the Denmark Patent Office will conduct workshops for IPFCS, developing centres capacity and understanding of the IPR application and registration process.

21 May 2025 3:41 pm
India makes remarkable strides in green hydrogen development

The nation has launched pilot projects across various sectors and aims to become a major global exporter by 2030. With the National Green Hydrogen Mission and supportive policies, India is committed to achieving energy independence and Net Zero emissions.

21 May 2025 8:52 am
Sustainable shipping in India is becoming more closely linked to economic competitiveness: Johnson Controls Arun Awasthy

Johnson Controls is focused on bringing sustainable infrastructure to Indias shipping industry

21 May 2025 8:39 am
MSMEs show improved sentiments for Q4 2025, bullish on Q1 FY2026 growth prospects: Report

PHDCCI report suggests Indian SMEs are experiencing positive business activity. It further shows growth for Q4 FY2025. The index also indicates a strong outlook for Q1 FY2026.

20 May 2025 2:36 pm
Linking F&B taxation to room tariffs is operationally challenging for hotel industry: FHRAIs K Syama Raju

The industry body says such linking creates a cumbersome process for hotels, requiring them to continuously monitor room rates to avoid unintended GST changes.

20 May 2025 9:33 am
Tariff truce spurs Pacific trade rush, boosting global shippers

A temporary trade truce between the US and China is expected to trigger a surge in transpacific shipping, benefiting major carriers like Maersk and Cosco. Reduced tariffs are driving increased bookings and freight rates, potentially causing port congestion.

17 May 2025 9:32 am
Trump to keep 30% China tariffs till late 2025, analysts say

Analysts and investors anticipate that Trump's tariffs on China will largely persist, potentially hindering Chinese exports to the US even after the 90-day truce. A survey indicates tariffs will remain around 30% through late 2025, significantly impacting Chinese shipments.

16 May 2025 9:35 am
HowAI agents are replacing traditional roles in Indianstartups

What once took hundreds of fresh graduates is now handled by lines of code, and the change is only speeding up.

14 May 2025 2:51 pm
Indias agri waste-to-energy initiative to get Rs 857 cr boost from Govt: MNRE Secretary

The MNRE Secretary highlighted the progress of the schemes like National Bioenergy Programme and National Green Hydrogen mission which is working on turning agri-waste to products like biomass and green hydrogen.

9 May 2025 2:59 pm
India sees a future making solar panels for itself, and maybe the world

India is strategically positioning itself as a clean energy manufacturing hub, aiming to reduce reliance on China and capitalize on global supply chain diversification. Driven by domestic demand and government incentives, India is expanding its solar and EV battery production.

6 May 2025 9:06 am
Titan Capital launches Indicorns 2025 List of India's profitable startups

Titan Capital's 'Indicorns 2025 List' spotlights 202 Indian startups exceeding Rs 100 crore in annual revenue and achieving profitability, unveiled at India Internet Day. These companies, founded within the last 15 years, collectively generated Rs 1,51,137 crore in revenue and Rs 7,393 crore in profits in FY24.

5 May 2025 3:03 pm
US trade deal to place India in favourable position in global trade equation: Panagariya

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, believes India will emerge stronger from current tariff uncertainties. A bilateral trade deal with the US would significantly benefit India's global trade position, especially with the US seeking to reduce reliance on China.

3 May 2025 8:58 am
Asias factories suffer major blow as tariffs dampen demand

Manufacturing activity in Asia contracted in April, impacted by weaker demand and Trump's tariffs, particularly affecting South Korea and Taiwan. While Southeast Asia also experienced a slowdown, India and the Philippines showed expansion.

3 May 2025 8:54 am
Digital assets infrastructure startup Fuze raises $12.2 million from Galaxy, e&, others

Fuze, a digital assets infrastructure startup, secured $12.2 million in Series A funding led by Galaxy and e& to fuel expansion into India, accelerate product development, and recruit senior talent. Operating in the MENA region and Turkey, Fuze offers a platform enabling integration of regulated digital assets into traditional financial services and has processed over $2 billion in volume.

1 May 2025 1:53 pm
Trump's water war with Mexico is just starting

Trump has threatened tariffs, while Mexico's president seeks a resolution, but internal water scarcity complicates compliance.

1 May 2025 9:28 am
Ather Energy IPO fully subscribed on Day 3 led by QIB, retail demand

Qualified institutional buyers placed bids 1.35 times the portion reserved for them as of 1:45 pm. The retail portion was oversubscribed 1.48 times, while the non-institutional investors had subscribed only 35% of the shares reserved for them. The employee portion was oversubscribed 4.32 times. Overall, the issue was subscribed 1.1 times.

30 Apr 2025 1:51 pm
Air India receives GDP certification for cargo business, setting new benchmark in pharma logistics

With investments in infrastructure, training, and partnerships, Air India is well-positioned to support India's growing pharmaceutical exports.

24 Apr 2025 3:01 pm
Abu Dhabi wants to be the manufacturing gateway to India and the world: ADIOs Yaser Al Yousuf

With duty-free access to 25 global markets, Abu Dhabi positions itself as the India-facing factory of the world, says ADIOs Yaser Al Yousuf.

24 Apr 2025 2:18 pm
Catalogus secures pre-seed round of funding from Zeropearl VC

Catalogus aims to revolutionize e-commerce cataloging workflows by automating product listing processes for Indian and global brands.

22 Apr 2025 2:06 pm
Litmus World & RepUp merge their operations; launch an AI-Native CX platform for enterprises

The unified platform, operating under the Litmus World brand, will enhance customer engagement and sentiment analysis.

15 Apr 2025 1:54 pm
With AI Studio, our goal is to democratise accessibility of enterprise-grade AI: ParamNetworks Vaideeswaran Sethuraman

Founder Vaideeswaran Sethuraman highlights the platform's ability to integrate with existing systems, addressing a critical gap in the enterprise AI market.

14 Apr 2025 2:39 pm
Rise in coffee bean prices is beginning to affect margins: Barista Coffee CEO Rajat Agrawal

Agrawal says Barista Coffee, however, has adjusted well to the dynamic environment and kept the customers always engaged.

10 Apr 2025 9:27 am
Circular economy: The synergistic role of SDGs, blockchain, and Industry 5.0

Adopting a circular economy for resilience is driven by the push for sustainability. SDGs, blockchain, and Industry 5.0 are pivotal in enabling this transition, integrating environmental and economic goals through responsible management, human-centric innovation, and transparency. Collaboration ensures a sustainable future.

4 Apr 2025 8:40 pm
India must focus on bilateral deals to address challenges posed by Trumps reciprocal tariffs: Top NITI Aayog official

NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand emphasises the need for caution and advises the government to take a wait-and-watch approach.

2 Apr 2025 8:13 pm
FTA with UK may help push India's exports of leather, textile, jewellery, marine goods

This trade pact holds potential for significant growth, particularly in service sectors like IT/ITES, as both nations strive for a fair and beneficial deal.

29 Mar 2025 9:41 am
Microsoft is this industrys no. 1 fan. Others should be, too

This limits investments despite the need to scale up carbon removal technologies for future emissions reductions.

29 Mar 2025 9:36 am
India must align climate efforts with partners after US exit from Paris accord: Parliamentary panel

A parliamentary panel has urged India to continue its climate change efforts and align with global actions despite the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The panel emphasized India's responsibility as a populous country and highlighted concerns about weakened international climate cooperation and insufficient climate finance commitments from developed nations.

27 Mar 2025 9:39 am
Indian auto ancillaries are looking for new markets because of overhang of US tariffs: Report

The Indian auto component industry faces export challenges due to US tariffs, demand weakness in the Middle East, and a European slowdown, according to a report by DAM Capital Advisors. Indian manufacturers are seeking new clients to offset these issues.

26 Mar 2025 9:30 am
Global shipping insurance may shift if sanctions end, Bimco says

Nikolaus Schues, president of Bimco, suggests that new insurers supporting Russia's shadow fleet could be integrated into the global shipping industry if they adhere to international standards. This follows speculation that the US may lift sanctions against Russia to end the war in Ukraine. China's P&I Club has emerged as a reliable insurer, remaining outside the main IG group.

26 Mar 2025 8:52 am
Trump's tariffs have sown uncertainty. That might be the point.

The Federal Reserve and other analysts warn of negative impacts on growth and higher consumer prices due to the tariffs.

23 Mar 2025 9:42 am
India's gems, jewellery exports fall 23.49% in Feb on weak demand: GJEPC

India's gems and jewellery exports fell by 23.49% in February 2025, amounting to $2,422.9 million, mainly due to declining demand in the US and China. The continuous geopolitical tensions and rough diamond price corrections further impacted overall exports, which saw significant drops in both cut and polished diamonds and gold jewellery.

20 Mar 2025 8:47 am
India, Mercosur can explore signing bilateral pacts: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal suggested India and Mercosur explore bilateral free-trade agreements due to stalled talks on expanding their Preferential Trade Agreement. Highlighting successful trade deals like that with UAE, he emphasized the importance of fast-tracked, decisive negotiations for solid partnerships and addressing concerns with non-market economies.

20 Mar 2025 8:43 am
Hypergro.ai raises Rs 7 crore in Pre-Series A funding

Hypergro.ai, an AI-driven video generation platform, has raised Rs 7 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Eternal Capital. The company aims to solve digital marketing inefficiencies and expand globally by investing in AI R&D, strategic hiring, and enterprise partnerships.

18 Mar 2025 2:02 pm
Study reveals no country on track to achieve all Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

A study reveals that no country is on track to achieve all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with varying progress influenced by geographical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. African and Asian countries excel in climate action and responsible consumption, yet lag in eradicating poverty and gender equality.

13 Mar 2025 9:14 am
Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO

Global trade is expected to grow, though less robustly, influenced by U.S. President Trump's tariff policies. The DHL Trade Atlas projects a 3.1% annual growth rate from 2024 to 2029, with India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines leading the growth despite potential tariff impacts.

13 Mar 2025 9:10 am
Cash crunch stalls cocoa and coffee trading around the world

A surge in cocoa and coffee futures prices has strained traders' finances, hindering global shipments. Rising costs and financing difficulties have exacerbated the situation, with weather issues and crop diseases causing supply shortages.

13 Mar 2025 9:06 am
US tariffs will have minimal impact on Indian pharma service companies like CDMOs: Report

Exporters can pass on cost increases to consumers, and the favourable USD/INR exchange rate and increased outsourcing opportunities are expected to benefit Indian firms.

11 Mar 2025 9:24 am
Cascading extreme weather events unleash billions in damages globally

These events across the globe include Malaysias devastating floods and extreme weather in Texas and Los Angeles. Experts warn that such combined weather disasters will increase, causing severe damage and economic costs.

11 Mar 2025 9:20 am
Sustainability, climate change and innovation take centre stage at design festival in the capital

Key highlights of the festival included community integration, creative art projects, sustainable mental models and innovative fashion systems. The past challenge winners of WDCD emphasized the transformative power of creativity and indigenous knowledge.

10 Mar 2025 3:22 pm
Trump's shipbuilding plan could upend ocean cargo industry, companies warn

President Trump's plan to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry involves imposing steep port fees on Chinese-built vessels, which may burden ocean transport operators with significant costs and disrupt supply chains. Executives worry it could result in fewer U.S. port calls and increased congestion at bigger ports, while smaller ones risk being bypassed.

10 Mar 2025 9:42 am
US push for grand trade agreement; opening agri sector: An explainer

The US is urging India to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement, with a key focus on opening India's agriculture sector. This would involve reducing import tariffs, potentially impacting 700 million rural livelihoods. India currently imposes tariffs ranging from zero to 150% to protect its farmers. US seeks to export heavily subsidised farm products, which India views as sensitive.

10 Mar 2025 9:38 am
A new AI weather model is already changing how energy is traded

These advancements are crucial for managing market volatility and making informed weather-related decisions.

8 Mar 2025 9:46 am
Tariffs will cost automakers billions, says Canadas Linamar

Linamar is not considering shifting production despite the short-term tariff threats, as such moves would be costly and unproductive.

7 Mar 2025 10:03 am
World must prepare to fight climate change without US, UK says

Key climate initiatives are facing funding cuts, necessitating private investment and multilateral development bank reforms to spearhead climate finance efforts.

7 Mar 2025 9:54 am
Tariffs add a new shock to food supply chains

While some companies are trying to source from alternate locations, others may pass the increased costs to consumers. Target and Chipotle are among those affected, addressing potential price changes and cost absorption.

6 Mar 2025 10:14 am
Trade war puts sales of 12 million tons of US crops under threat

Mexico, a key buyer of US corn, and China might reduce purchases, affecting American agriculture heavily and threatening the new crop demand.

6 Mar 2025 10:05 am
US anger mounts over global reach of EUs hostile ESG rules

Proposed revisions still affect US firms, leading to calls for diplomatic engagement and clarity, as companies navigate regulatory complexities.

6 Mar 2025 9:56 am