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02
Apr

Dubai’s global financial hub faces wartime stress test

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

Dubai has, over the past three decades, evolved from a regional trade outpost into one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs. Known globally for its skyline and luxury, the emirate has also emerged as a magnet for multinational financial institutions, fintech firms and high-net-worth individuals seeking a strategic base between Europe, Asia and Africa. […]

02
Apr

India and Israel Deepen Defence Ties, Advance Technology and Trade Cooperation

Wem India / 4 months
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8 min read

India and Israel have agreed to take their defence ties to the next level by “substantially” stepping up cooperation during the two-day visit to Israel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At a time when global supply chains are being recalibrated and security alliances are under renewed scrutiny, this marks the latest in a series of […]

01
Apr

Sundar Pichai Backs India’s Entry into Pax Silica, Calls U.S.–India Tech Partnership Critical

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

In a world where artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and secure supply chains are reshaping the balance of global economic power, India’s inclusion in the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative marks a significant milestone in the evolution of technology cooperation between India and the United States. In a special address in New Delhi, Sundar Pichai said the […]

31
Mar

Indian Brokers Seek Temporary Relief from RBI Lending Curbs

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

India’s broking community is seeking a temporary reprieve from new banking regulations that could significantly impact market financing. A leading industry body has urged regulators to defer the proposed lending curbs by six months, warning of potential disruptions to market liquidity and trading costs. The appeal comes after the Reserve Bank of India introduced stricter […]

30
Mar

Why Is Gold Suddenly Trading at a Discount in India?

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

Gold prices in India have shown the unusual trend of trading at a discount for the first time in nearly a month. This shift has been driven by a combination of factors, including price volatility, weakening consumer demand, expectations of cheaper imports, and contrasting demand trends in other major markets, particularly China. While domestic markets […]

29
Mar

Delhi’s AI Summit Signals a Global Shift — But Will It Make Artificial Intelligence Safer?

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

For long, the most influential conversations around artificial intelligence have been led by Western nations and corporations. This week, however, the spotlight shifts to the Global South as leaders, along with representatives from industry, academia, and civil society, gather in Delhi for the AI Impact Summit. The summit marks a turning point. Instead of being […]

27
Mar

Pernod Ricard Weighs India Listing Amid Regulatory and Market Pressure

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

French liquor major Pernod Ricard is reportedly considering a standalone stock market listing for its India business, according to a Bloomberg News report. The development signals a potential strategic shift for the global beverage company as it navigates regulatory challenges and evolving market dynamics in one of its most critical growth markets. According to sources […]

27
Mar

US Zero-Tariff Window for Bangladesh: Are India’s Textile Concerns Overstated?

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

Stocks of several Indian textile companies declined sharply on February 10 after the United States and Bangladesh announced the conclusion of a bilateral trade arrangement. Shares of Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Arvind, and Pearl Global Industries fell by more than 5% during the intraday session, reversing earlier gains driven by positive sentiment around the India–US […]

26
Mar

Fleet operators struggle to run EVs efficiently, says Ursaa Energyworx Founder Kapil Sharma

Wem India / 4 months
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5 min read

In an interview with Aditya Rangroo, Ursaa Energyworx Founder Kapil Sharma saidIf batteries degrade faster than expected, the entire EV economics model falls apart The EV ecosystem is evolving rapidly—what are some of the biggest challenges fleet operators face today when it comes to battery performance and efficiency? Everyone talks about EV adoption as if […]

25
Mar

MSMEs Expand Strategic Footprint in India’s Space and Defence Sectors

Wem India / 4 months
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4 min read

India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector is rapidly emerging as a key contributor to some of the country’s most strategically vital industries, including space and defence. No longer viewed as peripheral players, small enterprises are now integral to complex supply chains serving institutions such as ISRO and the Indian armed forces. This transformation […]