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Indian economy has transformed in last one decade: Union ministers at WEF
Speaking at a session on 'Can India seize its moment' at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has already seized the moment
 "Indian economy has transformed in last one decade: Union ministers at WEF")
Davos 2024: Global alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced AI tech
World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance on Thursday said a global effort is needed to create equitable access to advanced artificial intelligence
 "Davos 2024: Global alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced AI tech")
India among most thriving cluster of fintech hubs, says WEF study
Releasing the report during its Annual Meeting 2024 here, the World Economic Forum said fintechs are increasingly expanding operations across borders, mainly in the same region as their headquarters
 "India among most thriving cluster of fintech hubs, says WEF study")
India most-trusted; world should consider trust-shoring for doing biz: Min
He said the four pillars of the Indian economy under the watch of PM Modi -- investment in infrastructure, focus on manufacturing, inclusive growth, and simplification -- have generated a good impact
 "India most-trusted; world should consider trust-shoring for doing biz: Min")
India's semiconductor mission focused on designing entire chip: Vaishnaw
He said India is looking to develop the complete ecosystem of semiconductors, including design capabilities and manufacturing software and hardware part of it
At least $15 billion needed for Gaza housing, says Palestinian official
"We still didn't talk about infrastructure, we didn't talk about the hospitals that were damaged, the grids...," he said at the World Economic Forum in Davos
 "At least $15 billion needed for Gaza housing, says Palestinian official")
India an extraordinary success story: US Secretary of State Blinken
Speaking here at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, he also said US President Joe Biden and Modi enjoy excellent relations and their conversations cover all aspects, including US-India ties
 "India an extraordinary success story: US Secretary of State Blinken")
Karnataka signs investment deals worth Rs 22,000 cr at Davos summit
Microsoft, Hitachi, Lulu Group among companies that commit projects in state
 "Karnataka signs investment deals worth Rs 22,000 cr at Davos summit")
Ram temple creates a buzz in Davos, devotees plan celebrations on Jan 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several leaders are scheduled to be present at the ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, which is likely to be attended by over 8,000 people
 "Ram temple creates a buzz in Davos, devotees plan celebrations on Jan 22")
Wipro optimistic about next fiscal owing to AI to reduce operating costs
'Most client conversations are about cost-saving efforts and there is a conversation every time about AI,' Suzanne Dann said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
 "Wipro optimistic about next fiscal owing to AI to reduce operating costs")
Clean energy: Govt, CEOs commit to triple investments in emerging economies
In recent years, emerging economies like China and India have demonstrated their ability to rapidly adopt and even lead in new energy technologies and value chains
 "Clean energy: Govt, CEOs commit to triple investments in emerging economies")
Maharashtra signs MoUs totalling Rs 1.4 trillion at Davos on 1st day
Shinde also held discussions with senior delegates from South Africa and other countries
 "Maharashtra signs MoUs totalling Rs 1.4 trillion at Davos on 1st day")
Telangana signs deals worth Rs 12,400 cr with Adani Group at Davos summit
Business conglomerate commits investments in data centre, energy storage, cement plant
 "Telangana signs deals worth Rs 12,400 cr with Adani Group at Davos summit")
Web Werks to set up Rs 20,000 crore data centre park in Bengaluru
A delegation from the state, headed by Patil, engaged in a series of deliberations with industry leaders during the WEF Meet 2024 in Switzerland
 "Web Werks to set up Rs 20,000 crore data centre park in Bengaluru")
GDP growth in most countries neither sustainable, nor inclusive: WEF study
Among the lower middle income economies, India and Kenya scored high on sustainability, Jordan on innovativeness; Vietnam on inclusiveness; and the Philippines on resilience
 "GDP growth in most countries neither sustainable, nor inclusive: WEF study")
Davos 2024: Karnataka signs MoUs worth Rs 22,000 cr with 7 cos at WEF meet
The Lulu Group is set to venture into food processing in Vijayapura district, with plans to invest Rs 300 crore in a plant dedicated to exports, the statement said
Davos 2024: Is India's economic growth showing Chinese characteristics?
The talk in Mumbai's financial circles is about a cheery prediction by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. that by 2027 100 million Indians will enjoy incomes of at least $10,000 a year, five times the national
 "Davos 2024: Is India's economic growth showing Chinese characteristics?")
India's G20 Presidency ensured gender issue not reduced to sidelines: Irani
While representing the Confederation of Indian Industry at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Minister noted India's growth in the technological sector and mentioned the launch of the COWIN app
 "India's G20 Presidency ensured gender issue not reduced to sidelines: Irani")
Inflation moderating, steadily moving towards 4% target: RBI governor Das
After increasing the key policy rates by 250 basis points to 6.5 per cent between May 2022 and February 2023, the central bank paused in the next five policy review meetings
 "Inflation moderating, steadily moving towards 4% target: RBI governor Das")
India's growth prospects firm, banking sector recovered well: Das at Davos
Speaking at WEF in Davos, Guv Das said there is a lot of international confidence in India and the macroeconomic and financial sector stability that the country offers
 "India's growth prospects firm, banking sector recovered well: Das at Davos")
