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India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.
IPO-bound Pocket FM shutters Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdramaAudio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and interna...
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
US remains global leader in AI, but China rapidly closing gap with cheaper models: JP MorganThe United States stands at the forefront of AI development, yet China is swiftly closing the gap with cost-efficient AI systems. Chinese c...
As AI adoption grows, token consumption comes under close scrutinyBusinesses are facing hefty AI bills, prompting a shift from simply counting AI tokens to scrutinising their actual value. Companies are no...
Investors expecting 15-20% returns may be disappointed: Rajeev ThakkarInvestors should brace for lower nominal equity returns, as corporate profit growth moderates, according to PPFAS Mutual Fund's Rajeev Thak...
Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndian businesses are increasingly embedding AI, transforming operations and yielding measurable returns. However, legacy infrastructure, s...
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
As new phones, cars get costlier, Indians turn to second-hand market in drovesConsumers are increasingly turning to used phones and cars as new vehicle prices climb. Refurbished smartphones now make up over a quarter ...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fireHindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This re...
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
Tokenomics 2.0: The battle against AI costsStaggering token spending is forcing Indian firms to explore ways to rein in AI cost. This is where open-source models, small language mode...
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
How AI is quietly rewriting the rules of filmmakingAI is reshaping filmmaking in a way where it is directly bringing the journey from idea to screen. While Hollywood is adopting it cautiousl...