She dropped out of school after class 10, became a mother of two at 18. Today, she is an IPS officer. Who is N Ambika?N Ambika's life took a dramatic turn after witnessing a Republic Day parade, inspiring her to pursue the IPS. Despite marrying at 14 and le...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Ericsson Innovation Challenge launched in India to leverage 5G for societal solutionsPartnering with IAN Mentoring and TiE Delhi-NCR, the initiative seeks to empower startups, researchers, and academics to develop impactful ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
AI sovereignty hinges on domestic compute, governance capacity: UN AI panelThe report, published by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which was established by the UN General Assembly last year a...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Capital Call: Indian VCs face toughest fundraising market in a decadeData from market intelligence firm PitchBook, reviewed by ET, shows Indian VCs have raised just $820 million across 32 funds as of mid-June...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Telangana plans drug discovery push to move Hyderabad up pharma value chainTelangana is charting a new course to elevate Hyderabad into a global drug discovery hub. The state is fostering an integrated ecosystem by...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix double down on AI chip boom with massive investment push despite oversupply risksSouth Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing trillions to boost memory chip production, fueled by soaring AI demand. This am...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Future growth will depend on governance quality in public, private institutions: HDFC's ParekhIndia's future prosperity hinges on robust governance across public and private sectors, emphasized HDFC Bank Chairman Deepak Parekh. He hi...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolioUmm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Global Market: Japan govt urges BOJ policy coordination as it targets faster economic growthJapan is aiming for over 1% real economic growth annually, a significant jump from its recent average. This ambitious plan, detailed in a d...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
India's debt market not equipped to finance next phase of growth, needs structural reforms: DeloitteIndia's debt market is currently ill-equipped to fund the nation's ambitious economic growth targets, a Deloitte report highlights. To achi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Where are the unicorns of 2021In 2021, India witnessed a surge of 39 startups achieving unicorn status. Following a period of easy funding, these companies, including Cr...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreementA landmark US-brokered framework aims to end hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, paving the way for lasting peace. The 14-point agreeme...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Rs 1,100 crore a day nightmare: Why FIIs are ruthlessly selling bank stocksForeign investors are aggressively selling Indian bank stocks, offloading over ₹1,100 crore daily due to global economic pressures and port...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Kotak Mahindra Bank has 'high ambitions' to deploy capital for growth, CEO saysKotak Mahindra Bank is actively pursuing acquisitions, including loan portfolios and alternative assets, to deploy surplus capital and fuel...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST