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Women Entrepreneurship as growth engine at Davos

The panel, titled Women Entrepreneurship: Driving Growth and Building a Sustainable Economy, brought together policymakers, financial leaders and ecosystem builders from India and other BRICS+ nations to examine how women-led enterprises can unlock resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth at a time of global economic uncertainty and cautious capital.

2026-01-23T16:42:42.471218+00:00 IST

India Energy Week to focus on decarbonisation pathways: Puri

While addressing the Curtain Raiser Press Conference on IEW 2026, the minister said it will bring together global energy ministers, industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a defining moment for the global energy sector. "IEW 2026 is expected to be the largest edition so far, with over 75,000 delegates, more than 600 exhibitors, including 180 international exhibitors, over 500 global speakers and over 120 conference sessions, Puri said.

2026-01-23T16:36:38.283447+00:00 IST

EU GSP regulation to impact only 2.66% of India’s exports

The European Union Generalised System of preferences (GSP) regulation impacts only 2.66% of India's exports to the European Union, underscoring the limited trade effect of EU's GSP Regulations 2025, effective from January 1 this year, according to an official from the Commerce Ministry.

2026-01-23T15:53:50.610248+00:00 IST

AI Impact Pre-Summit 2026 concludes at IIT Delhi

The AI4India's AI Pre - Summit 2026, held at IIT Delhi ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, concluded with a consensus on the need for India-specific, inclusive, and people-centric artificial intelligence. Bringing together policymakers, academia, industry leaders, startups, and civil society, the summit reinforced India's emerging leadership in shaping AI as a public good rooted in equity, affordability, and real-world impact.

2026-01-23T15:22:28.867496+00:00 IST

India received strong endorsement in areas of semiconductors, AI

"The semiconductor round table, where all the big leaders of the semiconductor world were present, showed confidence in India's journey so far, and they would like to contribute to our journey in every way," the minister said.

2026-01-23T15:05:51.621302+00:00 IST

Adani Power raises Rs 7,500 crore through NCD

This would mark the Adani Group's largest domestic bond issuance to date. According to sources, major investors in the proposed NCD issue include SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, among others. The proceeds from the fundraise are expected to be used for general corporate expenses and other requirements, they said.

2026-01-23T12:34:13.719748+00:00 IST

PhonePe files updated DRHP with SEBI

PhonePe has submitted its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP), moving closer to its highly anticipated public listing.

2026-01-23T11:38:39.807716+00:00 IST

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Adani Green Energy reports 37% YoY growth

As per the consolidated results released by the company, the revenue from power supply rose by 21% year-on-year to Rs 2,420 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 1,993 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the nine-month period, revenue increased by 25% to Rs 8,508 crore, up from Rs 6,829 crore in 9M FY25.

2026-01-23T11:37:41.530295+00:00 IST

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Intel India calls for privacy-driven AI growth

"Data privacy starts with policy, but from Intel's perspective it is also about the technology we can bring so that the model and the data can be secure," Subramaniam told ANI, citing confidential computing capabilities embedded in Intel's architecture. Subramaniam was speaking on the sidelines of an event focused on AI inclusion in India, bringing together academia, policymakers and private companies to discuss how artificial intelligence can uplift, empower and enrich society.

2026-01-23T11:31:48.153030+00:00 IST

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GIFT City attracts global investors at World Economic Forum 2026

During its first participation at the forum, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) delegation engaged with international investors to position India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) as a scalable destination for banking, capital markets, and fintech. Global firms expressed interest in deepening engagement regarding India-linked financial services and cross-border operations.

2026-01-23T11:30:06.987626+00:00 IST

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Paytm Expects PIDF Incentive Impact to Be Offset

Paytm on Friday said it expects any impact arising from the conclusion of the RBI's Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme to be meaningfully offset over time through higher revenues and more targeted sales execution.

2026-01-23T11:26:02.759896+00:00 IST

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Zoho launches Zoho ERP from Kumbakonam

Zoho ERP, a made-in-India solution, helps fast-growing Indian businesses scale without rigid architectures or high costs typically associated with legacy ERP platforms.

2026-01-23T10:53:02.849059+00:00 IST

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India needs stronger data frameworks to scale AI

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of a pre-summit conclave ahead of the AI India Impact Summit 2026, Agrawal said India must focus on enriching and structuring local data to build AI models relevant to its diverse population. "One very strong thing coming out is that there is a lot of data which is available... but we don't have the right framework to use it or make it available to model developers," Agrawal said.

2026-01-23T10:36:56.037478+00:00 IST

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JioBlackRock asset management launches AI-powered sector rotation

JioBlackRock Asset Management has launched the JioBlackRock Sector Rotation Fund, an equity offering powered by the Systematic Active Equities (SAE) approach. The fund seeks to identify investment opportunities by dynamically rotating exposure among various sectors through the leveraging of BlackRock's SAE methodology. This launch marks the latest product from the 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and BlackRock Inc.

2026-01-23T09:03:15.742013+00:00 IST

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Less than 15% of TSMC advanced processes in U.S. by 2029: Experts

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, experts believe that less than 15 per cent of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) advanced manufacturing processes will be relocated to the United States by the end of 2029.

2026-01-23T08:27:36.873138+00:00 IST

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Paytm positioned as “payments toll-road operator” within India’s

Paytm is positioned as a "payments toll-road operator" within India's digital commerce ecosystem, according to an Investec Equities research report that initiated coverage on One 97 Communications Ltd with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 1,550. The research firm states that the company operates across "structurally oligopolistic segments" including UPI P2M, soundbox devices, payment gateways, and merchant loan distribution. The report notes that Paytm's market leadership in these areas enables significant operating leverage and margin expansion.

2026-01-23T08:27:34.506957+00:00 IST

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India emerges as global "growth pole": Consul General in Shanghai

In a significant address that captured the attention of the international business community, Consul General Pratik Mathur declared India a "growth pole attracting major investor interest" during the 11th Edition of the Shanghai International Business Cooperation Forum. Speaking to a full house of 400 to 500 investors and partners, Mathur delivered a keynote that positioned the nation as a shining light in the global economy. The Consul General's remarks centered on the "remarkable, sustained growth juggernaut which is the Indian economy," underscoring India's transition into the world's fourth-largest economy and its trajectory toward future expansion.

2026-01-23T07:44:22.882891+00:00 IST

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Finance professionals must embrace personalised careers: Report

The traditional, linear ladder of the accountancy profession is being replaced by more fluid and individualised journeys, according to a new report by ACCA. The study, titled Career Paths Reimagined: The Changing World of Work, reveals that the profession is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advances, climate change, and shifting societal expectations. Experts suggest that as we look towards 2035, the "only certainty of predictions is uncertainty," meaning professionals must now prepare for shorter-term career horizons and continuous learning to remain relevant.

2026-01-23T06:52:10.704546+00:00 IST

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Central Govt approves wage and pension hikes for financial sector

The Central Government has officially approved wage and pension revisions for employees and retirees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

2026-01-23T06:12:45.305791+00:00 IST

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Elon Musk forecasts AI to be smarter than all of humanity collect

Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to surpass the collective intelligence of the entire human race within the next five years, said Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Chief Engineer at SpaceX, and CTO of xAI at the World Economic Forum. Musk provided this timeline during a recent discussion with Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, regarding the acceleration of computational capabilities and the integration of autonomous systems into the economy.

2026-01-23T05:45:57.484402+00:00 IST

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Looking forward to continuing our conversation at the Summit, say

Google DeepMind CEO and Co-founder Demis Hassabis confirmed his participation in the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi following a meeting with Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The summit, scheduled for February 2026, focuses on India's role in the global development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies.

2026-01-23T04:45:01.049497+00:00 IST