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India’s startup ecosystem is being encouraged to look beyond domestic markets and strengthen its global presence, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and international business opportunities. Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets to explore international opportunities, as the country continues to strengthen its position in the global business ecosystem. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has encouraged Indian entrepreneurs to expan

New Delhi, October 9, 2026 — The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for India for the financial year 2026–27 (FY27) to 7.1%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.6%. The upward revision reflects resilient domestic demand, stronger-than-expected economic activity and robust export performance despite continuing global uncertainties. According to the World Bank’s October 2026 India Development Update, India’s economy has demonstrated resilience amid trade and geopo

New Delhi, October 7, 2026: Indian financial markets are heading into a closely watched Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy decision, with investors weighing the possibility of a rate hike against concerns over economic growth and financial conditions. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its decision on Wednesday, October 7, after a three-day meeting that began on October 5. Governor Sanjay Malhotra is expected to announce the policy dec

Q2CC CEO Arjan van der Sloot shares insights on maritime engineering, sustainable growth, innovation and four decades of international leadership

India’s space-tech sector continues to attract global attention as Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel secures $100 million in a landmark funding round, strengthening its ambitions in satellite technology and Earth observation. Pixxel raises $100 million Indian space-tech startup Pixxel has raised $100 million in fresh funding, marking a significant milestone for the company and highlighting the growing investor interest in India’s private space industry. Founded in Bengalur

Mountain View, California — September 25, 2026: Enterprise AI startup Ema has raised $77 million in a Series B funding round as the company looks to expand its AI-powered workforce platform across businesses worldwide. The round was led by Creaegis, with existing investors Accel, S32 (Section 32), and Prosus also increasing their investments. The latest funding takes Ema’s total capital raised to $140 million and more than quadruples the company’s valuation compared with its

India’s semiconductor ambitions are entering a new phase as Kaynes Semicon plans to expand its chip packaging operations with a proposed $1 billion Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) project in Gujarat under the government’s Semicon 2.0 programme. The proposed investment could further strengthen Gujarat’s position as one of India’s key semiconductor manufacturing hubs while expanding the country’s capabilities in advanced chip packaging. Kaynes Eyes $1 Billion

New Delhi, September 18, 2026: Tata Group companies are drawing increased attention in the Indian stock market following major developments at Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. The Tata Sons board has approved the reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as Executive Chairman for another five-year term. The board has also decided to move forward with the process for a potential public listing of Tata Sons, bringing the group's ownership structure and future strategy

The Adani Group is continuing to strengthen its position in the aviation sector, with ambitions that extend beyond India’s borders. As the conglomerate expands and modernizes its domestic airport portfolio, it is also exploring international opportunities that could further establish the group as a major global airport infrastructure player. Adani Global Airport Expansion India’s aviation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by rising passenger

New Delhi, September 3, 2026: PayPal has reportedly laid off around 600 employees in India as the global payments company moves ahead with a broader restructuring programme aimed at reducing costs and simplifying its operations. The job cuts reportedly affect employees across several functions, including technology, engineering, operations, payments and finance, with employees at PayPal’s offices in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad among those impacted. PayPal Cuts Around 600

India’s technology industry is entering another period of workforce restructuring as companies redirect spending toward artificial intelligence, automation and specialised digital capabilities. The shift is creating pressure on traditional technology roles while increasing demand for employees with AI-focused skills. India tech sector job cuts India’s technology sector is facing fresh job-cut concerns as companies restructure their workforce and allocate a growing share of th

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang has challenged Bill Gates’ proposal to tax AI and robots, arguing that artificial intelligence should be viewed as an economic opportunity rather than primarily as a threat to employment. The debate over how governments should respond to AI-driven automation is gaining momentum, with two of the technology world’s most influential figures offering sharply different perspectives. Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has pushed back ag

New Delhi, August 31, 2026: Indian equity markets opened lower on Monday as a sharp rise in crude oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East triggered fresh concerns over inflation, corporate profitability and economic growth. The Nifty 50 declined 0.42% to 24,073.85, while the BSE Sensex fell 0.28% to 77,042.87 in early trade. Market weakness was broad-based, with 14 of the 16 major sectors recording losses. The IT sector was among the biggest drags, falling around 1

Alibaba Group is raising HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) through a major share placement as the Chinese technology giant significantly increases its investment in artificial intelligence and AI infrastructure. Alibaba is making one of its biggest financial commitments to artificial intelligence yet, raising approximately HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) through a new share placement in Hong Kong. The company says the entire net proceeds will be used to strengthen its full-stack AI

India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase as a growing number of high-growth companies prepare to move from private funding markets to public listings. Udaan’s $340 million fundraise is an important example of this transition, highlighting the increasing focus on sustainable growth, operational efficiency and IPO readiness. Udaan’s $340 Million Funding Round Bengaluru-based B2B e-commerce company Udaan raised $340 million in December 2023 in a Series E funding

Saudi Aramco ranks No. 5 in the 2026 Fortune Global 500. Explore its global influence, energy strategy and role in the future of oil and gas.

India’s space sector is entering a new commercial phase as private companies move beyond experimentation and begin building rockets, satellites, propulsion systems and space-based services at scale. For decades, India’s space ambitions were closely associated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Today, a growing ecosystem of private companies is changing that model. Startups are increasingly involved in launch vehicles, satellite manufacturing, Earth observatio