Searched for
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT POLICIES
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
Living on borrowed AI won’t end well for India, warn expertsIndia's reliance on foreign-controlled advanced AI models, like Anthropic's, is under scrutiny after a US government directive suspended ac...
Buy, Sell or Hold: Morgan Stanley remains overweight on Trent; Citi maintains buy on BELBrokerages are bullish on select retail, defence, and auto stocks, citing strong growth prospects. Morgan Stanley backs Trent's aggressive ...
After BrahMos, India may have found its next military bestsellerIndia’s defence export story, long centred on the BrahMos supersonic missile, may be expanding to include a new system gaining global atten...
US notifies sale of support services for India's Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzersThe US has formally approved a significant military support package for India, including sustainment services for its Apache attack helicop...
Why speed, scale and reliability will define the next infrastructure boomAs India’s digital infrastructure boom accelerates, data centres are emerging as the backbone of the AI and cloud-driven economy.
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
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...
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
Workplace as strategy: Steelcase driving performance beyond designThe Indian workplace is transforming, with companies like Steelcase shifting from furniture suppliers to partners in workplace evolution. R...
America's shutdown of Anthropic's AI models is not a surprise. And India has seen it coming for 30 yearsThe US government's export control order on Anthropic's advanced AI models, blocking non-American nationals, highlights a long-standing Ind...
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
Trump's latest threats to Iran may collide with a hard realityUS President Trump threatens Iran with severe military action, including seizing oil infrastructure. However, the US faces a critical short...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...