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FTA with EU to catalyse India's export-led global value chain integration: ICEA

India and the European Union have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement. This deal supports India's shift to export-focused manufacturing. It aims to significantly increase electronics exports, reaching nearly 50 billion US dollars by 2031. The agreement also promotes job creation and innovation. This partnership leverages India's manufacturing scale and Europe's technological expertise for long-term industrial growth.

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The new infrastructure imperative: Budget priorities for a high-growth, low-inflation India

Budget 2026: India is making significant strides in infrastructure development. The PM Gati Shakti program has successfully reduced logistics costs, boosting competitiveness. Future efforts will focus on expanding highways, ports, and railways, encouraging private participation. Developing smart cities and leveraging digital public infrastructure will further drive economic growth and help India achieve its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

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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 .