PayPal launches Innovation Labs in Chennai and Bangalore

India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, said today.

New Delhi [India], March 12: The Indian fasteners market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, having reached USD 11.2 billion in 2025 and is projected by the IMARC Group to surge to USD 17.0 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 4.67% during 2026-2034. This dynamic growth is fueled by the expansion of the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, as well as increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight fasteners, and strategic government initiatives such as "Make in India." In this thriving context and to boost domestic manufacturing, Messe Stuttgart India has launched FASTNEX 2027 with its highly anticipated Signature Edition, set to take place from 8th to 10th February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event stands as a crucial platform for industry professionals to showcase innovative products, access market intelligence, foster collaborations, and expand their business networks, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of India's manufacturing sector.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Lexlegis, a pioneering legal-tech and AI-driven compliance solutions company, will participate in the prestigious NVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference), scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 19, 2026, in San Jose. The company will exhibit its latest innovations at Booth #4054, engaging with global technology leaders, developers, and enterprises exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: DES Pune University continues to strengthen its vibrant campus life through its flagship academic, cultural, sporting, and research-driven initiatives - AAROHAN, RANANGAN, PARAMPARA, NAVONMESH, ETFI, and POV, creating a dynamic ecosystem that promotes experiential learning, creativity, leadership, innovation, and overall student development.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: The 8th edition of the o2h Collaborative Innovation Conference concluded in Ahmedabad, bringing together an eclectic gathering of entrepreneurs, scientists, venture investors, policymakers and changemakers for a day of dialogue, debate and shared curiosity.

New Delhi [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how organisations build products, manage risk, serve customers and run operations, the need for professionals who can design, deploy and govern intelligent systems has accelerated. Delhi Technological University (DTU, New Delhi), in collaboration with TimesPro, has announced the inaugural batch of the Advanced Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at learners seeking strong conceptual grounding alongside practical, job-relevant capability.

New Delhi [India], March 12: As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, economies, and societies at unprecedented speed, Vice Chancellors across India are proactively preparing their institutions for the future. At I4IC 2026, a high octane Senior Leadership Workshop brought together top academic decision-makers to deliberate on AI's transformative impact on higher education.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence and advanced analytics reshape credit decisioning across India's lending ecosystem, financial institutions are now increasingly combining advanced analytics with organisational capability to deliver faster credit access and scalable growth.

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across industries, many enterprises are discovering a critical gap between AI-generated responses and real business execution. While most AI tools assist with information or automate isolated steps, they often fail to operate within the structured rules, permissions, and accountability systems that real organizations require. Noida-based FuturixAI Lab Pvt. Ltd. is aiming to address that gap by building governed AI systems designed not just to answer questions, but to execute work responsibly within enterprise frameworks.

India's non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to expand faster than traditional banks over the coming decade as lenders adopt artificial intelligence and expand into new loan segments, according to a research report by Nomura.