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08
Apr

CII’s 20-Point Policy Agenda Calls for Coordinated Fiscal, Financial and Trade Response to West Asia Crisis

Wem India / 5 days
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7 min read

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has commended the government of India and the RBI for a series of timely, well calibrated and coordinated measures undertaken in response to the evolving situation arising from the conflict in West Asia. CII noted that the recent actions reflect a high degree of policy responsiveness and coordination across fiscal, […]

06
Apr

Value is created only when AI changes a decision, says Findability Sciences CEO Anand Mahurkar

Wem India / 1 week
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5 min read

Mahurkar highlights that India is uniquely positioned in this phase of the AI transition, as it is not constrained by legacy investments that failed to scale—an issue many mature markets continue to grapple with, as he noted in an interview with Aditya Rangroo. What makes Findability Sciences stand out in the AI space? Most companies […]

03
Apr

India Pushes Inclusive AI Vision Amid US–China Tech Rivalry

Wem India / 1 week
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4 min read

At a time when artificial intelligence is increasingly shaped by the strategic rivalry between the United States and China, India is advancing a distinct proposition: AI must be inclusive, democratic, and accessible to the Global South. This was the central theme at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where policymakers, technology leaders, and […]

02
Apr

IT Rout Deepens Amid Trade Tensions as Trump Imposes 126% Solar Duty on India

Wem India / 2 weeks
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7 min read

Indian stock markets remain under sustained pressure, with the information technology sector continuing to drag indices lower even as escalating global trade tensions weigh on investor sentiment. The recent imposition of steep US tariffs on Indian solar exports has further compounded uncertainty, reinforcing a cautious outlook across sectors. The Nifty 50 fell 1.12% to 25,424.65, […]

01
Apr

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

Wem India / 2 weeks
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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 / 2 weeks
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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 / 2 weeks
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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 / 2 weeks
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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 / 2 weeks
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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 / 2 weeks
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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 […]