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India–EU Free Trade Pact To Boost Competitiveness Of Indian Exports In EU Market: CII
India and European Union sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement, hailed by CII and CAIT as a strategic breakthrough boosting exports, MSMEs, investment.
EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Budget 2026: Final-stage preparations begin with 'Halwa Ceremony'
The Halwa ceremony has concluded, signaling the final preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the event at the Budget Press. Officials involved in the budget preparation have now entered a lock-in period. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, 2026.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetize Global Fan Base
The deal includes the partial sale of Lame's Step Distinctive Ltd. to Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle.
Adani Group, Brazil's Embraer to set up regional aircraft venture in India
The Adani-Embraer tie-up isn't just about assembling a regional aircraft but also about progressive technology transfer to a robust supply chain.
MMTC appoints Asit Gopal as government nominee director
Asit Gopal has been appointed as a government nominee director on the board of MMTC Ltd, following an order from the Department of Commerce, Government of India.
Adani Group signs aircraft manufacturing deal with Brazil's Embraer
The Adani-Embraer joint venture is in the process of selecting a project site and plans to finalize details, including investment and the aircraft type to be manufactured, over the next couple of months.
Apple quietly expands internal AI use as Siri overhaul takes shape
While Apple continues to fine-tune plans to transform Siri into a more advanced AI-powered assistant, the company has already integrated generative AI deeply into its internal workflows. Employees across teams are now using in-house AI tools to support everyday tasks, signalling that Apple’s AI ambitions extend well beyond consumer-facing features. In recent months, Apple rolled [...] The post Apple quietly expands internal AI use as Siri overhaul takes shape appeared first on HR Katha .
India Riding On Reforms Express, $500 Billion Investment Opportunity In Energy Sector, Says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses a gathering during the inauguration of India Energy Week 2026.
Dario Amodei doubles down on AI risks, and calls out the industry
Even as Anthropic ships its powerful AI agent tool, its CEO warns AI could spiral quickly, with risks not only from rogue AI, but also irresponsible players.
Jefferies Sees Paytm Core Business Strong, Maintains Buy Amid Incentives
Jefferies maintains 'buy' on Paytm.
Amazon to Reportedly Layoff 16,000 Employees, India Might Be Among Worst-Hit Regions
Amazon’s Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad offices are said to be severely hit by the layoff
India's Pine Labs partners with Abu Dhabi–based Wio Bank to modernise merchant acquiring infrastructure
Indian fintech firm Pine Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Wio Bank, an Abu Dhabi-based digital financial platform. The collaboration is going to build a modern acquiring infrastructure for Wio Bank with no legacy tech dependency, enabling faster merchant onboarding, real-time settlement capabilities, and seamless multi-mode payment acceptance at scale. As part of the partnership , Wio Bank will deploy Credit+, Pine Labs’ modular, API-first acquiring platform, to power its core acquiring operations. Credit+ enables intelligent rule-based workflows, data-driven decisioning, and optimisation of payment acceptance rates, while managing the full merchant acquisition and lifecycle journey through a developer-friendly, tech-first architecture. Designed on a cloud-native, microservices-based framework, Credit+ allows Wio Bank to efficiently scale acquiring volumes with high availability, enterprise-grade security, and regulatory compliance. The platform supports rapid feature...
Tata Consumer Q3 results: Net profit rises 38% at ₹385 crore
The revenue from operations increased 15% to ₹5,112 crore in the reporting quarter as against ₹4,443.6 crore in the corresponding period of previous fiscal
Supreme Court rejects JioStar plea to halt CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala TV market
A Supreme Court-bench dismissed Reliance-owned JioStar’s plea to halt investigation into discriminatory pricing, giving regulator eight weeks to complete probe.
WeWork India Reports Second Straight Profitable Quarter, Posts INR 17 Cr PAT In Q3
Coworking space provider WeWork India reported a second consecutive profitable quarter, posting a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of INR…
Govt plans hybrid ATMs to dispense small notes amid UPI overdrive
The plan to push more small denomination currency notes into the economy flies in the face of the government's digital payments agenda powered by UPI.
DPE issues consolidated gratuity guidelines for CPSE employees
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has released a consolidated set of guidelines on the payment of gratuity to employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), bringing together earlier instructions and subsequent clarifications. The move is aimed at removing ambiguity and ensuring uniform compliance across CPSEs. The consolidation follows amendments to the Payment of Gratuity [...] The post DPE issues consolidated gratuity guidelines for CPSE employees appeared first on HR Katha .
Stock markets bounce back on buying in metal, bank stocks; optimism over India-EU FTA
From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers
Goa Mulls An Under-16 Social Media Ban, Studies Australia’s Law
Goa IT Minister Rohan Khaunte has said that social media platforms have become a distraction for children, leading to a lot of social implications; hence, the govt is thinking of an under-16 social media ban like Australia. The post Goa Mulls An Under-16 Social Media Ban, Studies Australia’s Law appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Meerut-Based Kanohar Electricals Applies For IPO To Raise Rs 300 Crore
The IPO also consists of an offer for sale by promoterK Sons Family Trust.
SpotDraft raises $8M from Qualcomm Ventures in extended Series B round to scale on-device AI for legal workflows
SpotDraft will use the fresh capital to strengthen its product and AI capabilities and expand its enterprise footprint across the Americas, EMEA, and India.
India-EU ‘mother of all deals’ explained for stock market investors: The good, the bad and the ugly
India has signed a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, dubbed the “mother of all deals” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking a mixed market reaction. Textile stocks jumped up to 12% on export optimism, while automakers fell over 4% on fears of stiffer competition.