New Delhi, Sep 27 The capital expenditure in India’s private sector is expected to go up to Rs 3.2 lakh crore in financial year 2026-27 from Rs 2.6 lakh crore in 2025-26 despite the global economic uncertainties, according to a report in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) September bulletin. The phasing profile of pipeline […]
New Delhi, Sep 17 Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the Central government has secured investment commitments of $11-12 billion under Semicon 2.0, the second phase of its semiconductor programme. Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Vaishnaw said the commitments span semiconductor equipment, materials, gases, chemicals and substrates and investments expected […]
New Delhi, Sep 17 India is emerging as an increasingly important destination for the global semiconductor industry, with senior executives from leading technology and semiconductor companies highlighting the country’s growing capabilities, young talent pool and expanding investment opportunities at Semicon India 2026. Industry representatives at the event said India’s semiconductor ambitions are being supported by […]
Australia is preparing another major move against Big Tech, proposing new laws that would allow users aged 16 and over to opt out of personalised social media recommendations. The draft legislation, announced on 8 September 2026 by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells, forms part of the government’s broader Digital Duty of […]
New Delhi, Aug 16 India’s transport sector comprises a diverse mix of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, buses, trains, and passenger cars, each of which is expected to electrify at a different pace, and thus distinguishes the country’s transition to electric mobility from that of Europe and the US, where it is largely driven by cars, according to […]
New Delhi, July 22 Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, slimmer designs and new form factors aimed at bringing foldable devices to a wider audience. The South Korean technology giant said […]
New Delhi, July 14 India and Belgium on Tuesday discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, investment, technology, logistics and workforce mobility. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had an excellent meeting with David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy, and Agriculture of Belgium. “We also exchanged views on the transformative potential […]
Washington, June 25, India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, while cautioning that the country has not been immune to disruptions in global energy markets. Addressing a regular IMF press briefing, […]
New Delhi, June 17 India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on July 15, marking a new phase in the country’s economic diplomacy. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security — referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) — will also come […]
New Delhi, April 19 India may be closer than ever to achieving long-term nuclear self-reliance, following a key milestone in its ambitious three-stage nuclear programme, according to an article. The report in the Vietnam Times described the development as a potential turning point in India’s decades-old strategy to overcome fuel constraints and build a sustainable […]