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CAIT, NASSCOM sign pact to train traders across India in AI, cyber security, digital marketing

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

28 Oct 2026 10:03 am
Eternal to launch privacy-focused Dark.ai, global launch this year

Blinkit and Zomato sit in the low-risk zone against the threat of agentic commerce, says Deepinder Goyal

21 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Eternal Q2 net profit up 92%, revenue up 77%

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.

21 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
Eternal plans to launch privacy-focused AI assistant dark.ai this year

Goyal shared the update in a letter to shareholders after Eternal released its Q2 results for the July-Sept quarter

21 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Indias AI-native startups enter faster growth phase as AI model costs fall: AWS

Falling token costs and greater access to AI capabilities are helping startups move faster from experimentation to commercial deployment, AWS said

16 Oct 2026 5:09 am
India's exports up 23% to $44.4 billion in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $30.21 billion

The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.

15 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
Air India looks to rejig contracts, insource services

Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs

15 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
PepsiCo warns energy drink ban could dry up India supplies as Red Bull sells on

The company says restrictions on manufacturing drinks under the energy drink label threaten supplies, while competitors continue to seek regulatory relief

15 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 15% to 3,462 cr

The banks gross NPAs moderated to 1.61% of gross advances at the end of September 2026 compared to 2.6% a year ago.

15 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
India, US trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal

Free trade agreement between India and the EU will be inked in December and would come into force from February or March next year

15 Oct 2026 2:20 pm
Rupee hedging turmoil exposes strain in India's FX market

One-year hedging cost rises to 4.6% amid liquidity strain and market dislocation as traders struggle to unwind positions

15 Oct 2026 1:46 pm
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Indias festive shopping surge leaves metros behind as small cities lead the charge

Average order value surged from 1,100 to 2,639, nearly doubling, as shoppers bought higher-value items rather than more items

15 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Fairfaxs 52,878 crore bank deal signals zest for India assets

The interest suggests robust appetite for financial services assets as the population of wealthy citizens expands and earnings of the middle class rise

15 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Nestle India Q2 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 35.9%, total sales rise 20.5%

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.

15 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
I am confident that we will have a India-US trade deal: Sergio Gor

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

15 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
India may need rate hikes, tax cuts to buoy rupee, analysts say

The RBI can raise its emergency lending rate for banks, making funds more expensive and tightening liquidity to support the rupee

15 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Canadian energy engineering firm VZFOX to set up India base in Bengaluru by year-end

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.

15 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
IMF backs India's updated GDP methodology, calls revision 'welcome development'

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.

15 Oct 2026 11:55 am
Ramesh Chand panel to suggest solution for Indias sugarcane sector

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).

15 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Hyundai plans four EVs by 2029, earmarks $6.2 billion for technology and R&D in India

The automaker also plans a dedicated investment entity, HMG India. The strategy also includes battery localisation, research partnerships and emerging mobility opportunities.

15 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Air India chief sets up committee to cut costs

Gebremariam-led panel to examine rationalising teams and office space as airline posts 22,238-crore loss in FY26

15 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight resumes journey after checks

Security sources say the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference

15 Oct 2026 8:41 am
Indian stocks stare at weak opening as Korea crashes over 7%, Nikkeiplunges 4%

Gift Nifty 22,590, signals a gap down opening of about 70 points

15 Oct 2026 8:06 am
India, Canada talks gaining momentum, to conclude CEPA negotiations this year: Sidhu

Gaining momentum to conclude the Canada-India CEPA this yearthe relationship between Canada and India will grow to new heights, Sidhu said

15 Oct 2026 7:20 am
Indias Largest IPO: Jio Platforms sets 1,065-1,119 price band, below street estimates

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each

14 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
DGCA to investigate hijack alarm scare on Air India flight

According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the aircraft

14 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
India working to rebuild ties with China but last word yet to be scripted: Goyal

Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said

14 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
India-US trade talks heading towards `landing point but clarity needed on competitive economies: Jaishankar

India believes that it is not getting a level playing field in China; maintaining peace and tranquility along the frontier essential for normal relationship

14 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Haier India targets 40% festival growth, bets on premium appliances with new launches

Haier Appliances India is banking on premium products, strong regional demand and attractive financing schemes to drive sales during the festival season

14 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
Indias coffee research body seeks partnership to speed up development of new varieties

It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees

14 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
India-Mauritius pact brings in Principal Purpose Test

The amendment introduces a treaty-level safeguard against abuse, while investments made before April 1, 2017, remain outside the tests scope

14 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
India-Mauritius tax treaty amended to curb treaty abuse; PPT test introduced

The change places greater emphasis on the purpose and commercial substance of transactions when authorities assess claims for treaty relief.

14 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
Cisco to expand silicon design team in India, says CEO Chuck Robbins

The networking major also sees India and the Middle East as its biggest growth opportunities outside the United States, its chief executive said

14 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Indias short-term borrowing costs hit four-year high as rate hike bets rise

Treasury officials expect further monetary tightening as the RBIs hawkish signals push up short-term borrowing costs and government bond yields

14 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
India to launch National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October

The initiative aims to give utilities and startups consistent access to power sector information while strengthening governance and cyber security

14 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
India Inc salary hikes set to improve in 2027; NBFCs lead at 10.1%

Non-banking financial companies, energy and real estate are expected to offer the highest salary increases, while employers focus on retaining skilled talent.

14 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Indian companies turn to banks as bond borrowing costs rise, Jefferies says

Demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals has supported stronger corporate lending by banks in recent months

14 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
India plans wider use of AI to make power grid smarter and more reliable

The initiative comes as rising renewable energy capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure increase the need for smarter grid management across India

14 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Peak XV, Accel-backed Zetwerk seeks $2.6 billion valuation in India IPO

The $518 million IPO will open for public subscription on October 15 and close on October 19

12 Oct 2026 8:25 am
Indian rice export prices hold near one-year high as rupee weakens

Asian rice markets showed mixed trends this week, with currency movements, weather risks, freight costs and subdued buying shaping export prices.

9 Oct 2026 8:17 am
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israels Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced the honour as the injured captain continues recovering following the September 30 cockpit attack.

9 Oct 2026 8:09 am
US sanctions two Mumbai firms and five Indians over alleged Iran oil trade

Washington expanded its crackdown on Iranian petroleum trade, accusing the targeted entities of supporting a revenue stream for Tehrans regime

9 Oct 2026 7:25 am
Andhra Pradesh tops India in egg production with 2,739 crore eggs in FY25

The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support farmers.

9 Oct 2026 7:16 am
Ola Electric sets 27 price for 1,000-crore rights issue

The company said its board approved the issue price along with a two-call payment structure

7 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Indian Railways approves multiple infrastructure, safety projects to enhance operational efficiency

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

20 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Nifty, Sensex & FDs: The Great Indian Bull Market Paradox

Over three years, Nifty and Sensex trailed boring deposits; nearly 6 out of 10 stocks failed to beat FDs

19 Sep 2026 9:35 pm
India is a global investment destination: L&T President

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

19 Sep 2026 6:53 pm
India set for decades of strong growth, says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Within five years there could be industries that do not exist today, Chandrasekaran tells graduates in Chennai

19 Sep 2026 5:28 pm