Rimjhim Singh

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, economic security after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan adopted key agreements on AI, economic security and energy resilience as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held summit talks

Delhi airport to get access boost as Cabinet clears 6-lane tunnel: Details

The ₹6,969-crore project will link the Dwarka Expressway with Vasant Kunj, easing congestion on key airport corridors and improving connectivity to South Delhi

India's top companies are no longer driving the market: What comes next?

As the influence of India's biggest firms weakens, markets may depend more on manufacturing, financialisation and digital businesses to drive the next phase of returns

Delhi EV policy comes into effect: What it covers and what it does not

Delhi's new EV policy aims to attract ₹15,000 crore in investment over four years and accelerate the shift to cleaner transport, with the goal of reducing vehicle pollution by 2030

From VB-G RAM G to Delhi EV policy: Key changes taking effect from July 1

From higher rural wages and cheaper commercial LPG to new RBI rules, EV incentives, passport fees and tax deadlines, here are the key changes taking effect from July 1

GST's credit challenge: Why input tax credit remains the biggest challenge

As GST completes nine years, input tax credit remains a major challenge for businesses as supplier defaults, invoice mismatches and compliance rules delay credit and lock up working capital

66% of pre-2023 petrol vehicle owners report over 10% mileage drop: Survey

Compared with May 2026, the share of respondents reporting a mileage decline of more than 10 per cent increased by 21 percentage points within a month, representing a 47 per cent jump

Who is Puneet Sharma, the finance veteran joining HDFC Bank as CFO?

Puneet Sharma will join HDFC Bank as CFO-designate from September 1 before taking charge in December, succeeding retiring CFO Srinivasan Vaidyanathan after over six years at Axis Bank

Over 20 injured as fire erupts at Bengal refinery site, rail link disrupted

The fire broke out between 4 and 4.30 am and spread quickly to Chiranjibpur in Haldia Municipality's Ward 13, engulfing several houses in the area

Sovereign AI's next challenge: Can India balance innovation and trust?

As India pushes to build sovereign AI, governance may become its biggest challenge. With deepfakes, accountability and public-sector use rising, policymakers must balance innovation with trust

Indian banks may face an AI compliance bill: Who will bear the cost?

RBI's proposed AI risk framework could raise compliance costs across banks, NBFCs and fintechs, creating new demands for audits, oversight and governance

Govt rolls out improvement notice mechanism to boost ease of doing business

The government has introduced an improvement notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, allowing businesses to fix first-time procedural lapses before facing penal action

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit, industrial output, PMI data and forex reserves

Iran to accept oil payments in any currency: What it could mean for India

Iran's central bank said oil export payments are not limited to the US dollar, highlighting greater flexibility as negotiations with Washington move forward

Digital arrest and fear scams: Why educated users fall for cyber fraud

Digital arrest scams show how cybercriminals use fear, authority and urgency to make even educated and financially aware users ignore warning signs

India's telecom market may be nearing saturation: What drives growth next?

With tele-density nearing saturation levels, telecom operators may have to rely less on adding users and more on monetising data, broadband and digital services

Tata Sons steps up Air India oversight amid losses, leadership transition

Air India posted a $2.96 billion loss in FY26, its biggest since Tata regained control in 2022, raising fresh questions over the pace and cost of its turnaround

How ethanol blending and El Nino threaten to alter India's sugar trade

As El Nino threatens cane output and more sugar is diverted to ethanol, India may have less sugar available for exports, raising questions over domestic supplies, fuel targets and export earnings

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, US trade talks, forex reserves in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track business activity, trade negotiations with the US and forex reserve trends amid global uncertainty

AI-made ads promise cheaper reach, but can brands avoid slop trap?

Disney's AI ad tool could lower video costs for SMEs and regional brands, but Indian marketers warn that scale without human judgement may weaken trust, recall and regulation