In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
India has wide AI talent gaps in deployment, governance, security: Quess reportIndia faces significant AI talent gaps in deployment, governance, and security roles, with GenAI deployment showing the widest deficit. Whi...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Beyond Vedanta: The other Anil Agarwal stock that just exploded 500% on AI boomSterlite Technologies, a Vedanta-backed optical fibre manufacturer, has witnessed an extraordinary 500% surge in its stock value in 2026, d...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising the AI innovations driving business transformationAs artificial intelligence becomes central to how organisations operate, compete, and grow, businesses are increasingly looking for solutio...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
India's logistics, clean tech sectors to see 55% surge in drone usage in 3 yearsIndia's logistics market is set for significant growth. Drone usage in logistics and clean tech sectors is expected to jump by 55 percent i...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
AI is everywhere. But which products are truly transforming business?The next wave of business transformation is being driven by AI products that deliver measurable results. The ET Most Innovative AI Product ...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Railways have a Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan to connect major citiesIndia is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. Seven dedicated corridors are planned, aiming to slash travel times between major ...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
13 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
What enterprises are now demanding from AI, and who is actually meeting the markThe AI market has moved past potential. Enterprises are now evaluating products on a single metric: measurable business impact. The ET Most...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Dwarikesh Sugar, Dhampur Sugar and other sugar stocks gain up to 4% after excise duty cut on ethanol-blended petrolSugar stocks rose sharply on Thursday after the Finance Ministry exempted several ethanol-blended petrol variants from excise duty, strengt...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Ficci proposes 700MW PHWR tech transfer framework to boost nuclear energy investmentIndian industry is pushing for a clear framework to license and transfer technology for indigenous 700MW PHWR reactors to private players. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
AI isn’t just for large enterprises: Xebia's Anand Sahay on why MSMEs could be AI’s biggest winnersAs India accelerates its sovereign AI ambitions, the focus is shifting from infrastructure to outcomes, how businesses can harness AI to im...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST