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India must shift from tech services to IP-led nation: HCL's Roshni Nadar

She said that future belongs not to those who merely deploy technology, but to those who build, own and shape platforms, models and products

From expressways to airports, Maharashtra outlines integrated infra push

At GEC Summit 2026, top state agencies highlighted coordinated planning across roads, airports, metros and industrial corridors to drive Maharashtra's next phase of growth

India may attract $200 bn in data centre investment by 2030: Deloitte

Deloitte says India could see transformative data centre growth supported by policy and renewables, but warns that power supply, grid stability and planning gaps may constrain expansion

Trust in AI will be 'won or lost' in public sector, says Rishi Sunak

At the India AI Impact Summit, the former British PM said while Silicon Valley may dominate AI model development, countries like India could lead in widespread adoption

Embraer, Mahindra Group plan to set up MRO base for C-390 aircraft in India

Embaer and Mahindra Group had last October inked a strategic partnership to produce the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in India

Luxury shift drives 17% rise in average apartment sizes across top cities

Premiumisation of housing fuels demand for larger units, with NCR, Chennai and Bengaluru posting the sharpest gains in average apartment sizes over two years

Rajasthan discoms aim to double PM Surya Ghar Yojana installations in 2026

After the state introduced a scheme offering 150 units of free electricity per month, customers have become more inclined towards rooftop solar plants, according to Dogra

Andhra secures India's largest battery Gigafactory by Waaree Energies

The project will come up at Rambilli in Anakapalli district and is expected to generate around 3,000 direct jobs

India to begin permanent magnets production this year: G Kishan Reddy

Speaking at a conference organised by Ficci and Ministry of Mines here, Reddy highlighted the government's push under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to reduce import dependence

EPAM repositions India as co-innovation hub for life sciences, healthcare

EPAM bets on India as global co-innovation hub for AI-driven life sciences and healthcare expansion

HUL tops Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 as India Inc steps up ESG

HUL leads the Hurun India Impact 50-2026 rankings as ESG investing deepens, renewable energy adoption rises and carbon neutrality targets accelerate across India Inc

Let telecom firms deploy their network, DoT tells Navi Mumbai airport

DoT has classified Navi Mumbai International Airport as a public entity under the Telecommunications Act and directed it to provide telcos fair, transparent Right of Way access for network rollout

FMCG firms focusing on driving volume growth in upcoming quarters

FMCG companies expect volume-driven growth in the coming quarters, backed by GST cuts and improving urban-rural demand, though selective price hikes may still be taken where needed

Rising power demand could lead to higher emissions for India in 2026

After a rare dip in coal generation in 2025, India's emissions may edge up in 2026 as power demand rebounds and thermal plants anchor the grid

Professional services firms may be allowed in PMIS: ICAI president

ICAI has set up a special team to fast-track high public-interest cases, including Gensol Engineering and IndusInd Bank, while pushing reforms in skilling and audits

Global pharma uses AI to speed drug timelines, but adoption remains uneven

Pharma leaders at BioAsia said AI is accelerating discovery and documentation, doubling pipelines at some firms, though its impact on clinical costs and timelines remains uneven

NPCI, Nvidia tie up to boost sovereign AI infra for payment ecosystem

NPCI will use Nvidia's Nemotron open models to develop a sovereign, payments-focused AI foundation model aimed at enhancing trust, resilience and scalability across India's payments network

Andhra govt boosts land allotment for Google AI data centers to 600 acres

The earlier allotment included 160 acres at Rambilli, 200 acres at Adavivaram and Mudasarlova, and 200 acres at Tarluvada, totalling 480 acres

Customer-centric innovation to fuel India's $750 bn IT dream: Gurnani

According to the NITI Aayog, the Indian technology services industry is estimated to grow from $265 billion this year to $750-850 billion by 2035

CMA CGM places first Indian vessel order, eyes container and waterways push

CMA CGM has signed its first container vessel order with an Indian shipyard and is exploring container manufacturing, AI-led innovation, and deeper participation in India's maritime sector