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India's DPI success, tech talent pool boost AI prospects: Senior Wipro exec

She also highlighted India's tech edge in terms of the vast talent pool, and said it placed the country in a good position to compete globally on AI

Lead-to-buy cycle for homes above ₹3 cr jumps 58% amid selective demand

Homes priced above ₹3 crore saw a 58% rise in lead-to-buy conversion time in 2025 as buyers became more selective, even as overall housing conversion time fell 18% due to faster big-ticket purchases

Five-year engine R&D push crucial for strategic autonomy: Rajnath Singh

Calling Bengaluru a global symbol of innovation and skilled manpower, Singh said the city and GTRE will play a crucial role in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047

TN signs MoUs for ₹5900 cr investment in semiconductor, aerospace sectors

This project is slated to create 1,400 jobs, with more than 40 per cent of the roles designated for high-skilled technical personnel, stated the press release

Premium housing rises in 2025 as affordable sales fall 17%: Knight Frank

Premium homes above Rs 1 crore captured half of all residential sales in 2025, even as affordable housing saw a 17% YoY drop, signalling a structural shift in India's housing market

Rajasthan govt plans to promote beekeeping to boost farmers' income

With subsidies, bee colony distribution and new Centres of Excellence, Rajasthan plans to boost honey output and farm incomes through large-scale beekeeping

AI will reshape how humans work in the future, says Prasoon Joshi

On the sidelines of the event, ANI spoke with Prasoon, who shared his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society

Prices for South Delhi luxury floors up 34% in 2025 on HNI backing

The steady migration of affluent households from other parts of Delhi towards South Delhi, driven by its superior social infrastructure, iconic value and lifestyle offering, has boosted demand

Retail market expected to double to ₹210-215 trillion in 2035: Report

Explicit trade-offs and disciplined execution are critical to delivering a differentiated customer value proposition and sustaining profitable growth, the report added

India exports 201K tonnes sugar till Feb of FY26 marketing year: AISTA

The UAE received the largest volume at 47,006 tonnes, followed by Afghanistan with 46,163 tonnes, Djibouti with 30,147 tonnes, and Bhutan with 20,017 tonnes

SAIC India to invest up to $440 mn on expansion, deepen bet on hybrids, EVs

The loss-making carmaker has struggled to grow ​its presence in India after New Delhi in 2020 sought to limit investments from Beijing

Govt planning new Rail Tech policy to cut dependence on foreign suppliers

Under the plan, the Railway board is expected to offer partial funding, technical help, and access to testing centres

Merger involving $61 billion of debt seen aiding India's credit market

The government will merge state-run PFC and REC, a move fund managers say could channel more capital into major corporates and large power projects

Govt plans to revive private investment in highways with ₹1 trn project

The renewed push for private capital is intended to modernise infrastructure and reduce logistics costs, as well as strengthen India's competitiveness against China

Govt's push to accelerate rooftop solar slowed by reluctant lenders, states

The shortfalls represent the latest challenge to India's efforts to nearly double ​clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030

Q3 scorecard: OMCs, banks drove India Inc's steepest profit rise in 8 qtrs

The combined net profits of the listed companies excluding these cyclical sectors were up just 7.5 per cent Y-o-Y, decelerating from 17.2 per cent in Q3FY25 and 10.9 per cent in Q2FY26

Q3FY26 realty earnings pass Labour Codes stress test with minimal cracks

Top developers report steady Q3 FY26 earnings; Labour Codes add limited compliance costs, with margins largely cushioned by strong pre-sales and project mix

AI is new reality but may not spell doom for IT services: Experts

Automating tasks won't overhaul data estates, security frameworks: Experts

Safety to equity: India AI summit set to put Global South at forefront

5-day event begins today amid push for democratising AI resources

SC remarks likely to help strengthen Rera and real estate industry

Experts said it is likely to push regulators toward stricter oversight, faster adjudication and more uniform application of rules, thereby raising compliance standards across the board