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New Delhi, February 17: Nearly 16 percent of the world’s artificial intelligence talent originates from India, giving the country a distinct competitive edge in global AI capabilities, according to a white paper unveiled on Tuesday. The report also projects that India will contribute close to 20...

India Norway Talks Focus on Solar Power, Carbon Capture and Investment Partnerships New Delhi and Oslo, February 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo, exploring deeper cooperation in renewable energy and...

Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights India Growth Opportunities During Norway Visit Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 17 underscored India’s strong economic growth and expanding investment potential during her official visit to Norway, positioning the country as a key destination for...

Artificial Intelligence is accelerating productivity and redefining how work is performed, but senior executives at leading global financial institutions have cautioned that the rapid transformation also raises concerns around education gaps and human accountability.Speaking at a panel...

India’s real estate sector is poised for a sharp expansion over the next five years, with the market projected to grow more than three-fold to Rs 88 lakh crore by 2030, according to a joint report released by KPMG and Naredco.The report, titled The Role of Real Estate in Viksit Bharat@2047...

Revenue to Grow at 7% Annually Through 2027 New Delhi, February 16: India’s media and entertainment sector continues to chart a steady expansion path, with revenues projected to grow at around 7 per cent annually until 2027. The total industry size is expected to increase from ₹2,502 billion in...

India’s retail market is on course for a significant transformation, with its size projected to more than double to Rs 210 to 215 trillion by 2035 from approximately Rs 90 to 95 trillion in 2025, according to a joint report released on Monday.The study, unveiled by Boston Consulting Group and...

PM Modi Urges Private Sector to Step Up as Government Raises FY27 Capital Expenditure to Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore PM Modi Calls for Bold Private Investment to Drive Innovation-Led Growth New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on India’s private sector to step up...

New Delhi, February 15 – The Union Budget 2026-27, placing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the heart of India's growth strategy, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to help MSMEs scale up, compete globally, and integrate more deeply into domestic and international markets through...

Pune, February 14 – Shaurya Doval, the founding director of the India Foundation, a think tank based in Delhi, said on Saturday that India has created a strong foundation for a future economy by developing the digital infrastructure needed for long-term growth.Speaking about India's economic...

New Delhi, February 14 – Pakistan's fragile economy has received temporary relief after the United Arab Emirates extended $2 billion in maturing loans for one month at an interest rate of 6.5 per cent.The extension covers two separate $1 billion loans that matured in mid-January 2026. However...

New Delhi, February 14 – Marking a significant shift in the approach to urban development, the government on Saturday approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore.The central assistance will cover 25 per cent of the project cost, subject to...