CII

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

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, […]

Tech

India Pushes Inclusive AI Vision Amid US–China Tech Rivalry

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 […]

IT information technology

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

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, […]

Dubai

Dubai’s global financial hub faces wartime stress test

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. […]

India and Israel

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

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 […]

Technology

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

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 […]

RBI

Indian Brokers Seek Temporary Relief from RBI Lending Curbs

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 […]

Global Gold

Why Is Gold Suddenly Trading at a Discount in India?

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 […]

Artificial intelligence

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

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 […]