Fintechs tell NPCI its 'default app' plan could kill competitionSeven Indian fintech firms have written to NPCI regarding its UPI Meta protocol. They argue the proposed framework risks locking customers ...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
HCLTech to set up Rs 14,257 crore AI data centre in Odisha with SarvamHCLTech will establish its first AI Data Center in Odisha. This significant project involves a capital outlay of Rs 14,257 crores. The init...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
On a savanna so acidic that experts called it dead, a Colombian community planted a forest of Caribbean pines for resin; under their shade, a rainforest nobody planted came back on its ownA Colombian community transformed acidic land into a thriving rainforest. Caribbean pine plantations, aided by a fungus, initiated this eco...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Improving logistics access for MSMEs could unlock significant rail freight opportunities: FICCI-KPMG reportA new knowledge paper highlights improving rail accessibility for MSMEs. This initiative aims to unlock significant growth opportunities fo...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Airtel Africa net profit jumps 27% to $198 million as revenue growth acceleratesBharti Airtel’s Africa business reported a 27% year-on-year increase in Q1FY27 net profit to $198 million, supported by higher operating pr...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Every AI product eventually competes on trust, not technologyAs enterprise AI adoption accelerates, technology alone will not be sufficient to differentiate AI products. The ET Most Innovative AI Prod...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Solar cell makers flag investor jitters over sourcing rule reliefIndia extended a solar cell sourcing exemption for certain projects by seven months. Local manufacturers express concerns about this decisi...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Trump's Generic Drug Tariffs Explained: What it means for Indian pharma before the 200% stormTrump's generic drug tariffs plan provides Indian drugmakers a two-year duty-free window. This allows companies time to reassess manufactur...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Once one of Africa's largest lakes, Lake Chad has lost 90% of its water. Now countries are planning a $50 billion plan to save it?Lake Chad has lost nearly ninety percent of its surface area since the 1960s. This environmental decline severely impacts millions of peopl...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next challenge for India's AI companies isn't building: it’s being rememberedThe Indian AI ecosystem has evolved past the making of cutting-edge products. The more AI solutions are launched by enterprises, startups a...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Enterprise AI isn't bought; it's approvedET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognises AI products delivering measurable business impact across industries and enterprise fun...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
UPI MDR could raise business costs, hurt consumption if introduced: ExpertsExperts suggest focusing on who bears UPI merchant discount rate costs. Introducing this fee could increase business operating expenses and...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't overBritain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age ...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Greenland's gravity is weakening and here is the 30 million tonnes reasonGreenland is losing an estimated thirty million tonnes of floating ice hourly. This rapid melting, driven by climate change, accelerates gl...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited unveils 'ONE BIG WORLD': India’s unified media & entertainment ecosystem for the AI-powered futureAnchored by the trust and legacy of BIG FM, the pioneering initiative integrates Radio, Multi-Format News Network, Digital Entertainment Pl...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST