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The pact, signed under Tech Connect for Traders and MSMEs Accelerating Digital Transformation, was witnessed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada
Blinkit and Zomato sit in the low-risk zone against the threat of agentic commerce, says Deepinder Goyal
Blinkit, its quick-commerce arm, is expected to cross the 3,500-mark in terms of the number of dark stores by March 2027. It aims to take it to 5,000 by March 2028.
Goyal shared the update in a letter to shareholders after Eternal released its Q2 results for the July-Sept quarter
Falling token costs and greater access to AI capabilities are helping startups move faster from experimentation to commercial deployment, AWS said
The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.
Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs
The company says restrictions on manufacturing drinks under the energy drink label threaten supplies, while competitors continue to seek regulatory relief
The banks gross NPAs moderated to 1.61% of gross advances at the end of September 2026 compared to 2.6% a year ago.
Free trade agreement between India and the EU will be inked in December and would come into force from February or March next year
One-year hedging cost rises to 4.6% amid liquidity strain and market dislocation as traders struggle to unwind positions
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 15
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 15
Average order value surged from 1,100 to 2,639, nearly doubling, as shoppers bought higher-value items rather than more items
The interest suggests robust appetite for financial services assets as the population of wealthy citizens expands and earnings of the middle class rise
The Maggi maker reported consolidated sales of 6,782.2 crore, driven by robust double-digit volume growth across product categories and higher brand investments.
The US Ambassador says India, US are complex economies and matching everything cant happen overnight; Trump expected to decide on Russia sanctions measures within 10 days
The RBI can raise its emergency lending rate for banks, making funds more expensive and tightening liquidity to support the rupee
The Calgary-based company is entering India through the Team Canada Trade Mission, with plans to gradually expand its local workforce as business opportunities develop.
Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said the updated methodology completely matches the advice provided by the IMF's statistics department.
Apart from Chand, the other members of the committee are officials from agriculture, food and consumer affairs ministries Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Joint Secretary (Legal Metrology), and Director (sugar).
The automaker also plans a dedicated investment entity, HMG India. The strategy also includes battery localisation, research partnerships and emerging mobility opportunities.
Gebremariam-led panel to examine rationalising teams and office space as airline posts 22,238-crore loss in FY26
Security sources say the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference
Gift Nifty 22,590, signals a gap down opening of about 70 points
Gaining momentum to conclude the Canada-India CEPA this yearthe relationship between Canada and India will grow to new heights, Sidhu said
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each
According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the aircraft
Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said
India believes that it is not getting a level playing field in China; maintaining peace and tranquility along the frontier essential for normal relationship
Haier Appliances India is banking on premium products, strong regional demand and attractive financing schemes to drive sales during the festival season
It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees
The amendment introduces a treaty-level safeguard against abuse, while investments made before April 1, 2017, remain outside the tests scope
The change places greater emphasis on the purpose and commercial substance of transactions when authorities assess claims for treaty relief.
The networking major also sees India and the Middle East as its biggest growth opportunities outside the United States, its chief executive said
Treasury officials expect further monetary tightening as the RBIs hawkish signals push up short-term borrowing costs and government bond yields
The initiative aims to give utilities and startups consistent access to power sector information while strengthening governance and cyber security
Non-banking financial companies, energy and real estate are expected to offer the highest salary increases, while employers focus on retaining skilled talent.
Demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals has supported stronger corporate lending by banks in recent months
The initiative comes as rising renewable energy capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure increase the need for smarter grid management across India
The $518 million IPO will open for public subscription on October 15 and close on October 19
Asian rice markets showed mixed trends this week, with currency movements, weather risks, freight costs and subdued buying shaping export prices.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced the honour as the injured captain continues recovering following the September 30 cockpit attack.
Washington expanded its crackdown on Iranian petroleum trade, accusing the targeted entities of supporting a revenue stream for Tehrans regime
The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support farmers.
The company said its board approved the issue price along with a two-call payment structure
The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations
Over three years, Nifty and Sensex trailed boring deposits; nearly 6 out of 10 stocks failed to beat FDs
Raman said there must be a coordinated effort between industry and academia to provide a balance between grounded knowledge in traditional disciplines and continuous learning in emerging technologies
Within five years there could be industries that do not exist today, Chandrasekaran tells graduates in Chennai

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