India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-ledIndia's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans fo...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Two years on, govt eyes AI push for new criminal lawsMore than 16 lakh personnel have been trained on the implementation of the new laws. The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India Inc keen to take bite of AI, but RoI and security hold it from sinking teethIndian businesses are eager to adopt AI but face hurdles in scaling projects securely and profitably. Leaders emphasize that successful AI ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
ICAI to help Tirupati temple enhance accounting systemIndia's wealthiest religious trust, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, is partnering with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICA...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Three-language formula: Class 7-9 students can continue with existing combo, says CBSECBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-lang...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlight enterprise AI solutions redefining business performanceAs enterprises scale AI adoption, innovation is moving beyond customer-facing applications. From finance, operations, tax, and legal functi...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Why speed, scale and reliability will define the next infrastructure boomAs India’s digital infrastructure boom accelerates, data centres are emerging as the backbone of the AI and cloud-driven economy.
22 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India on track for $1 trillion exports in FY27: Piyush GoyalIndia is poised to hit its ambitious $1 trillion export goal by FY27, despite ongoing West Asia challenges, according to Commerce Minister ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST