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Apr

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

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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 / 2 months
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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 / 2 months
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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 / 2 months
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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 / 2 months
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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 / 2 months
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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 / 2 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 / 2 months
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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 […]

25
Mar

Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal calls for greater entrepreneurial participation to unlock value in India’s natural resource PSUs

Wem India / 2 months
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New Delhi: Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited, has shared a post on LinkedIn highlighting the transformative potential of greater entrepreneurial participation in India’s public sector companies operating in the natural resources sector. Emphasising the need of the hour, to strengthen domestic production and reduce import dependence, he noted that empowering India’s talent pool of capable […]

24
Mar

India Can Easily Source Over $500 Billion in Goods From the U.S., Says Piyush Goyal

Wem India / 2 months
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India will have little difficulty sourcing goods valued at over $500 billion from the United States over the next five years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said, terming the figure “extremely conservative” for a country aspiring to build a $30 trillion economy. Speaking to PTI Videos on February 8, 2026, Goyal underlined that […]