Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capabili...
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
India's institutional real estate investments jump 23% to $4.3 billion in H1 2026; domestic capital hits record 64% share: JLLIndia's real estate market saw a robust 23% investment surge in early 2026, reaching USD 4.3 billion. A significant shift saw domestic inve...
India is helping shape our global product portfolio, engineering decisions, and technology roadmap: Schneider Electric CHROSchneider Electric's India operations have evolved into a crucial global hub, housing over 38,000 employees and driving enterprise-wide out...
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
Big Four firms' India operations shine amid global slumpIndia's Big Four accounting firms have achieved remarkable growth, outperforming global peers in fiscal year 2026. PwC and Deloitte reporte...
Primus Partners appoints Mohan Doifode as managing director for its Middle East practicePrimus Partners has appointed Mohan Doifode as Managing Director for its Middle East operations, based in Dubai and Riyadh. With over 25 ye...
Byju's Aakash endgame; Startup deal street wakes upHappy Monday! Byju's US lenders and Manipal are close to sealing a settlement over Aakash. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC waveIndia's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expan...
Tech Mahindra leases 4 lakh sq ft office space in HyderabadIn a major real estate development, Tech Mahindra has secured 4 lakh sq ft of office space in Hyderabad with a 10-year lease, reinforcing t...
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic voice AI for enterprise and government across the GCCUAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI company specializing in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents. This move significan...
Target Corp leases 8.3 lakh sq ft office space in Bengaluru for 10 yearsUS retail giant Target Corporation secures a significant office space in Bengaluru. The company will occupy over 8.3 lakh square feet at Em...
US cybersecurity firm N-able opens India GCC, plans 50% local workforce expansion by end-2026N-able Inc, a US cybersecurity firm, will grow its Indian team by over 50 percent by 2026. The company opened a Global Capability Center in...
India's office leasing to remain resilient, to hit 85-90 million sq ft in 2026-27India's office property market is set for strong growth. Leasing activity is expected to reach 85-90 million sq ft by 2026-27. Global capab...
Expanding GCCs bring in more value vs new entrantsIndia's global capability centre ecosystem is witnessing a convergence of greenfield and brownfield activities around capability-led work. ...