Organizers of the upcoming world badminton championships in New Delhi have hired a team of 'monkey whisperers' to deter primates and stray animals from disrupting the event. This unconventional security measure follows previous incidents at the venue that drew widespread criticism.
Motorola has introduced the moto g max in India, a smartphone emphasizing battery longevity and durable design. Priced at an effective Rs. 26,999, the device aims to capture the competitive mid-range market with a massive 7000mAh battery and premium aesthetics.
India's reliance on Russian oil reached an unprecedented peak in July, with imports climbing to 2.8 million barrels per day. This shift reflects a sustained strategy to capitalize on discounted energy supplies despite tightening global sanctions.
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture indigenous combat engines for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. This initiative aims to bolster domestic defense manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports as the 2028 prototype rollout approaches.
McCann India has been appointed as the creative agency of record for 3M’s consumer business in India, signaling a strategic consolidation of the brand's marketing efforts. The partnership aims to unify 3M's creative output across its diverse portfolio of household, office, and automotive products.
Larsen & Toubro has secured a contract valued between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 crore to build an advanced AI data center for Together AI. The facility will be powered by NVIDIA B300 chips, representing a major leap in India's digital infrastructure capacity.
Fitch Group's BMI has revised its outlook for the Indian economy, projecting a deceleration in growth to 6.6% for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The slowdown is attributed to the fading impact of previous GST reforms and persistent inflationary pressures affecting household consumption.
Ant International's fintech arm, Bettr, has partnered with the popular lifestyle app Muslim Pro to offer Shariah-compliant financing for Umrah pilgrims in Malaysia. This collaboration aims to provide flexible, responsible payment options for families planning their religious journeys.
The Indian government is considering a significant policy shift to streamline foreign investment by raising the Cabinet approval threshold from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore. This move aims to reduce bureaucratic friction and accelerate the processing time for large-scale capital inflows.
India's retail inflation accelerated to 4.45% in July, driven primarily by stubborn food prices. This marks the second consecutive month the figure has remained above the central bank's comfort zone, complicating the outlook for interest rate adjustments.
Air India has named veteran aviation executive Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO, tasking him with accelerating the airline's ambitious turnaround under Tata Group ownership. This leadership change signals a focus on operational efficiency and aggressive global expansion.
Airtel Business has entered a strategic partnership with state-owned ITI Limited to provide advanced digital solutions to enterprises and government organizations across India. This collaboration combines Airtel's robust connectivity infrastructure with ITI's extensive reach to modernize critical digital services.
The Indian government has greenlit a massive Rs 23,731 crore investment in the GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed bio-gas production. This strategic pivot aims to reduce the nation's vulnerability to volatile global LNG markets while simultaneously addressing waste management challenges.
An Air India pilot operating a recent flight from Phuket to Delhi has reportedly failed a mandatory drug test. This development follows a harrowing flight experience where passengers encountered severe turbulence, raising significant questions regarding crew safety standards and regulatory compliance.
BMW India CFO Carsten Lammers has publicly criticized the excessive duration and scale of tax and Customs litigation in India. While acknowledging government improvements, he emphasized that legal uncertainty remains a significant barrier for global corporations seeking stability.
The Startup Policy Forum has launched The Semicon Consortium to bridge the gap between emerging chip startups and government policy. This initiative aligns with the newly announced INR 1,27,500 crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to accelerate domestic chip innovation.
Air India has officially appointed former Ethiopian Airlines group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to lead the airline's next phase of transformation. This strategic hire by the Tata Group aims to leverage Gebremariam's proven track record in restructuring legacy carriers to revitalize the Indian flag carrier.
India's services sector experienced its slowest growth in over four years during July 2026, driven by cooling demand and intensifying market competition. While the sector remains in expansion territory, the HSBC India Services PMI indicates a significant deceleration in new business inflows.