Business

Indian businessman Niranjan Hiranandani on US tariffs

Speaking on the ANI Podcast, Hiranandani noted that India had long been hesitant and lacked confidence, which led the country to primarily operate on a services-driven model, catering largely to US companies rather than developing its own products.

2025-10-09T04:26:31.656582+00:00 IST

Indian markets open with modest gains over Israel and Hamas deal

The Indian stock market opened slightly higher on Thursday, with early trade showing modest gains across the two indices. At 9:17 am, the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 25,076.70, up by 30.55 points or 0.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex was at 81,786.73, rising 13.07 points or 0.02 per cent.

2025-10-09T04:25:44.157560+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal welcomes Eli Lilly’s USD 1 bn investment in India

US-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company has announced plans to invest more than USD one billion in India over the next several years, marking one of the largest foreign investments in the country's healthcare manufacturing sector in recent years. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, celebrated the investment and highlighted the growing presence of India in the global ecosystem.

2025-10-09T03:47:44.576147+00:00 IST

India’s fintech innovations set global benchmarks, says Kiya.ai C

India's growing leadership in digital finance and artificial intelligence is setting new benchmarks for innovation, said Rajesh Mirjankar, Managing Director and CEO of Kiya.ai.

2025-10-09T03:30:52.371049+00:00 IST

India emerging as global hub for AI and Fintech innovation

The top executives of Standard Chartered (SC) Ventures have emphasised that India is becoming a major hub for technology that continues to transform how people live, work, and connect.

2025-10-09T02:57:16.682963+00:00 IST

India charts new course in satellite communication with PPP

India's satellite communication (satcom) sector is poised for a transformative leap with the launch of the first-ever Satcom Summit at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, New Delhi, on Wednesday.

2025-10-08T22:16:09.482694+00:00 IST

'UPI, cards, cash will coexist in evolving payment landscape'

Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia, and Country Corporate Officer, India, on Wednesday said that in a rapidly evolving payments landscape, UPI, cards, and even cash will continue to coexist, each serving different consumer needs.

2025-10-08T17:31:47.852341+00:00 IST

More News

Business

Jio unveils safety-first Bharat phone and AI-ready JioPC to boost

Jio has launched a new safety feature for its Bharat phone, aimed at enhancing security and peace of mind for families.

2025-10-08T17:15:34.334023+00:00 IST

Business

National Communications Academy signs MoU with GSMA

Atul Sinha, Director General of National Communication Academy-Technology, told ANI that the MoU will unlock a new era of collaboration and strengthen cooperation in telecom policy, research and capacity building.

2025-10-08T16:47:52.623975+00:00 IST

Business

Razorpay launches biometric authentication for card payments in p

In a significant move aimed at boosting the security and efficiency of digital payments, Razorpay has introduced biometric authentication for card-based transactions, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs). The fintech company has partnered with Yes Bank to roll out this new feature.

2025-10-08T16:35:08.296478+00:00 IST

Business

India will lead, not follow, in global SATCOM race, says Union Mi

India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation.

2025-10-08T16:07:43.864747+00:00 IST

Business

India aims to become ‘Data Capital of the World’: Scindia

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia today said India is uniquely positioned to become the "Data Capital of the World," backed by the lowest data and voice rates globally and a strong focus on improving service quality and universal connectivity.

2025-10-08T15:48:51.283250+00:00 IST

Business

GAIL inaugurates Cyber Security Awareness Month

GAIL (India) Limited inaugurated Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) 2025 at its corporate office here on Tuesday with the initiative aimed to promote awareness about the growing importance of cybersecurity in today's digital environment.

2025-10-08T15:02:31.408857+00:00 IST

Business

India-UK trade ministers hold bilateral meeting in Mumbai

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and Peter Kyle, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, held a bilateral meeting in Mumbai today to chart a renewed course for the India-UK trade and investment partnership, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a release.

2025-10-08T14:17:58.058246+00:00 IST

Business

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic eyes India as a home market, st

Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tufan Erginbilgic has revealed the company's ambitions to make India a "home market", reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the country, according to a release by the company.

2025-10-08T14:13:48.922579+00:00 IST

Business

Google to invest USD 10 billion in Visakhapatnam

Google is set to establish its largest data center outside the United States in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in India's growing digital infrastructure landscape.

2025-10-08T13:49:35.269749+00:00 IST

Business

EaseMyTrip’s Travel Utsav Sale

EaseMyTrip has unveiled its much awaited Diwali Sale, offering unbeatable discounts on Flights, Hotels, Holidays, Buses, and Cabs

2025-10-08T12:32:36.633885+00:00 IST

Business

NeGD and NeSL Sign MoU to boost digital document management for b

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL), an Information Utility regulated by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance and integrate digital document management for businesses and government entities, according to an official report.

2025-10-08T12:19:47.018159+00:00 IST

Business

India to join ranks of leading spacefaring nations by 2040: ISRO

V Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, on Wednesday said that India is poised to stand with the developed spacefaring nations by 2040, with plans underway to achieve parity in launcher capabilities.

2025-10-08T12:19:38.247017+00:00 IST

Business

PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a state-of-the-art greenfield airport set to transform air connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Western India.

2025-10-08T10:51:00.181936+00:00 IST

Business

India needs clear SATCOM and 6 GHz policies: Bharat Bhatia

India risks losing its technological edge in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation communication systems if it delays decisions on key spectrum policies, especially the 6 GHz band and non-geostationary (non-GSO) satellite communications, said Bharat Bhatia, President of the ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI).

2025-10-08T10:26:48.766819+00:00 IST