India

Renewables account for 31.7% of global power generation in 2024: IRENA

Renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent globally in 2024, while India's renewable energy capacity increased 22.5 per cent in 2025, according to IRENA

India’s richest and poorest states: Why Sikkim earns 10 times more than Bihar

Sikkim continues to lead India in per capita income, while Bihar remains the poorest state. The gap between the two is now nearly tenfold. So, why has this divide persisted for over a decade?

Top iPhone exporter: How Tata electronics overtook Foxconn | Apple iPhone

Tata Electronics has overtaken Foxconn to become India’s largest iPhone exporter under the five-year PLI scheme. Between FY22 and FY26, Tata exported iPhones worth around $26.3 billion, ahead of Foxco

India’s credit card boom has a new face Gen Z and small town India

India's credit card market is changing fast. Gen Z and consumers from smaller towns are driving the next wave of growth, reshaping how Indians borrow and use credit. In this video, we break down the l

TCS Q1 results: Revenue beats estimates, stock jumps | IT sector results | AI

TCS reported a better-than-expected start to FY27, with revenue rising nearly 14% and profit growing despite macroeconomic challenges. The company also saw strong momentum in AI deals, while brokerage

Cows that burp less? Why India is closely watching New Zealand's experiments

Can science make cows burp less methane and help fight climate change? Researchers are testing innovative solutions—from special feeds and vaccines to slow-release capsules

Uranium to critical minerals: Key takeaways from the India-Australia joint statement | Business news

India and Australia have signed a series of major agreements covering uranium exports, defence, critical minerals, cyber security and trade, marking a significant upgrade in their strategic partnershi

What is SALT, India's first mobile 'liquid tree' to fight pollution?

India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) is an air-purification system developed by CSIR-CIMFR for crowded urban areas where planting trees is difficult.

Negotiators give fresh push to FTA with Asean after missing 2025 deadline

India and Asean have asked negotiators to expedite the review of their free trade agreement after missing the 2025 deadline, with talks focused on resolving pending chapters

Q1 earnings preview: Will India's banks deliver another strong quarter?

India's banking sector is set to kick off the Q1FY27 earnings season, and early estimates point to another healthy quarter. Strong loan growth, stable asset quality, and treasury gains

SEZ 2.0 Explained: Why India Is Rethinking a 20-Year-Old Policy

India is preparing the biggest overhaul of its Special Economic Zone, or SEZ, framework since the law was introduced in 2005. The government wants to make these export hubs

Datanomics: India sees trade deficit with Seychelles on aircraft imports

India's FY26 trade with Seychelles swung to a $267 million deficit as aircraft imports surged, despite 19 new agreements to strengthen defence, maritime security and infrastructure ties

India’s first private orbital rocket is ready: Why Vikram-1 matters

India is on the verge of a historic space milestone. Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket. If successful, the mission could transform th

Explained What is India's new Customs Integrated System?

India is preparing to build a new digital backbone for cross-border trade through the Customs Integrated System (CIS). Five technology firms

VB-G RAM G comes into force Here's how it changes India's rural employment

After 20 years, MGNREGA has officially been replaced by VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission – Gramin). The new rural employment law promises 125 days of guaranteed work

Rolex, gold and more: India opens Toshakhana to the public

Why is the Indian government auctioning Rolex watches, gold jewellery, and other diplomatic gifts? In this video, we explain what the Toshakhana is, why ministers and government officials cannot simpl

AI on India’s highways | Here’s what it means for drivers

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is deploying the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) across 1,205 km of highways in Delhi-NCR. But what is ATMS

India Inc's $3.4-trillion club: AI, IPL, defence emerge as new wealth creators

The latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report shows that the combined valuation of the country’s top 500 most valuable private companies has crossed Rs 3.4 lakh crore.

El Niño threat: Why a weak monsoon has India Inc worried | Business News

India's rainfall deficit has widened, and companies are getting nervous. A weak monsoon doesn't just affect farmers—it can hit rural incomes, consumer spending, tractor sales

Why UAE wants India's BrahMos missile, and what it signals for India

India and the UAE are discussing a potential defence deal involving the BrahMos supersonic missile and the Akashteer air-defence system. If finalized, it would mark a major boost for India's defence