Akshat Ayush

Akshat Ayush

Akshat Ayush

Diversify partnerships amid China dominance, Vikram Misri tells chipmakers

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says semiconductor self-reliance requires sovereign capabilities in critical areas while maintaining global partnerships and openness

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Chips packaged in India already competitive on global scale: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw says the proposed institute will develop a multi-level skilling model, while Semicon 2.0 will shift focus from chip design towards system design

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

AMD executive flags early exit of women from semiconductor workforce

AMD India's Jaya Jagadish urges industry leaders to measure progress not only by hiring women but also by developing, promoting and empowering them to lead

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Indian manufacturing must move from volume to 'high value': Experts

Industry leaders say India must own product design, improve manufacturing yields and develop materials capabilities to capture more value across the semiconductor supply chain.

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

KAS Technologies seeks R&D incentives to boost domestic chip ecosystem

KAS Technologies has sought government incentives for developing semiconductor tools, subsystems and components locally, along with greater support for commercialising IP.

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

Pesticide industry seeks tighter rules for online sales and traceability

CropLife India wants digital platforms covered by conventional-market regulations and seeks five years of protection for data generated during product approvals in India

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Right science, policies, markets can make drylands a strength: Chouhan

Government calls for crop diversification, better water management and stronger markets to boost farming in dryland areas

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

India's per capita protein consumption to triple by 2070: ARE-FICCI report

Protein-related emissions could rise to more than seven times the estimated climate-safe threshold, according to the ARE-FICCI report

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Competition in HAM projects starts easing as MoRTH tightens norms: Ind-Ra

Average bidder participation fell from 13 to 10 during FY26 as larger package sizes and higher net worth requirements favoured developers with stronger financial profiles

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

REITs stay resilient amid West Asia crisis, set for strong growth: CareEdge

Over 150 million sq ft of office space is expected to become REIT-eligible by 2031, potentially increasing the sector's asset value from nearly $33 billion to over $50 billion

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Long-weekend travel gains as festive calendar opens short holiday windows

Overseas long-weekend bookings have risen 40 per cent year-on-year, while upcoming festive breaks are also driving homecoming travel and short domestic getaways

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

India's real estate resilient amid W Asia crisis, demand healthy: CareEdge

Capital inflows stood at $3.5-4 billion in H1 2026, while healthy premium housing demand, GCC-led office leasing and stronger developer balance sheets supported the sector

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

EaseMyTrip launches ReSave, travellers to gain if fares drop after booking

The zero-cost flight add-on will monitor booked itineraries for eligible price reductions and return applicable savings to customers without additional charges

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challenge shifts towards usage

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

Bengaluru sets the pace for prime office rental growth in Q2 CY26

Bengaluru recorded 10.7 per cent year-on-year rental growth, followed by Delhi-NCR at 7.6 per cent and Mumbai at 4 per cent, as occupier demand remained healthy

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Independence Day weekend lifts hotel bookings, travel demand across India

Hotel and travel platforms report higher bookings, with younger travellers driving last-minute trips and demand spilling over into the first half of the coming week

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and retail participation

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Tier-II, III cities account for over half of forex demand: Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook's report shows smaller cities driving forex demand as young travellers adopt digital channels and buyers increasingly opt for destination-specific currencies.

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

Indian tourists can get free UAE visas under new Abu Dhabi DCT scheme

The three-month pilot will support up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders booking a minimum three-night stay in the UAE between August 1 and October 31

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

ITC Hotels sees hospitality as growth engine amid strong domestic travel

ITC Hotels Chairman Sanjiv Puri said rising domestic travel and experience-led tourism are driving hospitality growth, with the company targeting 250 hotels over five years

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM IST