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India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
Over 78% of firms expect AI agents to handle customer support within 18 months, Adobe findsIndian businesses are racing towards AI-powered customer support, with nearly 78% expecting AI agents to handle interactions soon. However,...
Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...
US manufacturing soars on front-loading of orders; factory employment tanks to six-year lowUS manufacturing activity surged in June as businesses stocked up anticipating shortages and price hikes, driven by Middle East conflict im...
Coke, Pepsi, Red Bull to add QR codes linking to ingredient information in USMajor beverage companies are now placing QR codes on their products across the US, offering consumers direct access to detailed ingredient ...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%The bulls, who were making a comeback attempt after the US-Iran peace deal, have been hit by the global meltdown in IT services stocks. As ...
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
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...
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is offFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign...
Bitcoin’s biggest challenge isn’t the BTC USD price crash - here’s why most Americans still don’t own cryptoBitcoin ownership 2026 in US analysis: Despite Bitcoin's significant price drop, only 22% of Americans own cryptocurrency, with younger gen...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
'Ocean of energy' found in Andaman: What the new gas discovery means? Can it reduce India's import dependence?Andaman oil discovery news: Oil India has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in an exploratory well in the Andaman Sea, marking a signi...
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
Indian consumers turn defensive as job fears rise, economic confidence fallsIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about jobs and the economy. This is leading many to reduce spending on non-essentials like dini...
Manufacturing operations in UK grow at fastest pace in four yearsS&P Global's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged up to 53.9 in May from 53.7 in April. A reading above 50 indicates expans...
US consumer confidence ebbs in May as inflation worries mount