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Business APAC 25th April 2025 The consequences of these difficulties are still unfolding. While the entire car industry has its share of problems, Nissan seems particularly weighed down by old internal issues, strategic choices that haven’t panned out, and the difficult shift to electric vehicles. This period highlights the significant Nissan financial struggles. Declining sales
Business APAC 25th April, 2025 This India business week, the scene shows a mix of strong homegrown activity and nervousness about global economics. Private sector growth, especially in manufacturing, thanks to booming exports, looks good. But worries about potential US trade policies are making businesses uneasy. The stock market reflects this split–up on global trends
Business APAC April 24, 2025 Databricks, a major player in the data and AI world, is pouring serious money into India. The company announced today it’s investing over US$250 million (around ₹2,134 crore) here over the next three years, signalling strong confidence in the country’s tech future. This move comes with plans to significantly ramp
Business APAC 24th April 2025 A New Step in Saudi-Indian Energy Ties A New Step in Saudi-Indian Energy Ties marks a significant development as Saudi Arabia and India are planning to build two large oil refineries together in India. This decision was made recently when leaders from both countries met in Jeddah around April 22,
Business APAC April 22, 2025 Could we get rid of all human diseases in the next ten years? The big question is, can AI cure all diseases within a decade? A top scientist, Sir Demis Hassabis, who won a Nobel Prize and leads Google’s DeepMind AI lab, recently said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) might make
Business APAC April 22, 2025 Air India is ready to pick up airplanes that China doesn’t want anymore. As the big trade fight between America and China gets nastier, Chinese airlines are saying “no thanks” to brand-new Boeing jets. Now, India’s Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is stepping in to grab them. The
Business APAC April 21, 2025 BluSmart, a name once synonymous with green rides in India and praised for its reliable service, suddenly stopped its operations. The move left customers scratching their heads and industry watchers asking questions. The sudden halt has drawn attention to what some are calling the BluSmart Scam. This shutdown comes after
Business APAC April 21, 2025 US Vice President JD Vance landed in New Delhi today. It’s his first official visit to India. He’s here with his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, whose family comes from India, and their children. The four-day trip mixes top-level meetings with cultural stops. Tonight, Vance sits down with Prime Minister Narendra
Business APAC April 18, 2025 Imagine building something solid and permanent in a place where the air is thin, the temperatures swing wildly, and just getting materials there is a monumental task. That’s exactly what the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers has pulled off in Leh, Ladakh. At a dizzying 11,000 feet, they’ve unveiled India’s
Business APAC April 18, 2025 It’s that time again when India’s major companies open their books and share how they did in the last quarter (ending March 31, 2025). 17th April 2025 Q4 results painted a mixed picture, even though the overall stock market mood was quite positive. Some businesses showed solid growth, while others
Business APAC April 17, 2025 That was incredibly quick! The new Lava Bold 5G? Gone. It reportedly sold out everywhere, both online and in stores, within 24 hours. Seriously. Now, the big question is: will this Indian phone finally challenge major Chinese brands? Seems Lava figured out what people wanted here. They marketed the Bold
Business APAC April 17, 2025 So, the global semiconductor industry is having a bit of a moment this week, what with the US government deciding to put even more limits on China getting its hands on advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip tech. This move, essentially a significant US China AI Chip Export Ban, has caused
Business APAC April 16, 2025 Alright, buckle up, folks, because here’s a headline you might not have expected: IndiGo becomes world’s most valuable airline! Yeah, that IndiGo with the famous on-time flights has, for a little while, zoomed past even the giant Delta Air Lines in terms of how much their shares are worth. Seriously,
Business APAC April 16, 2025 In a move sending serious ripples through the global aerospace industry, China halts Boeing jet deliveries as the country has reportedly told its airlines to stop taking deliveries of new Boeing jets effective immediately. Multiple news outlets, citing those familiar with the decision, confirmed the halt also applies to buying
Business APAC April 15, 2025 Suppose you’re an Indian startup working in cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, machine building, or other new-age technologies. In that case, there’s significant news: The government plans to channel a large slice of its latest Rs 10,000 Cr startup fund specifically toward ventures like yours. This funding comes via the
Business APAC April 14, 2025 India’s drive towards self-sufficiency in electric vehicle (EV) technology received a tangible boost as Plugzmart, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, secured a crucial certification. They’ve become the first Indian startup to gain approval from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for a plugzmart EV Fast charger built around
Business APAC April 14, 2025 In Pune, a fintech startup called Deciml, creator of the popular Deciml investment app, is tackling a puzzle: getting India’s tech-savvy youth actually to start investing. While awareness about mutual funds is growing, actual participation, especially among Gen Z and millennials, remains stubbornly low – hovering around just 3% nationally,
Business APAC 11th April 2025 The news that Tesla stops taking new orders for its high-end, American-made Model S sedan and Model X SUV through its Chinese website and WeChat channels this Friday signals the bite of US-China trade tensions. Anyone visiting Tesla’s China site now won’t find the usual “Order Now” button for these
Business APAC April 11, 2025 Essar Group’s green logistics arm, Greenline Mobility Solutions Ltd, is poised for major growth after confirming a hefty USD 275 million equity investment. The funding round notably includes USD 20 million from Nikhil Kamath, the well-known co-founder of Zerodha and True Beacon, signaling strong investor belief in cleaner transport solutions.
Business APAC April 11, 2025 Bower School of Entrepreneurship’s mission to overhaul how business minds are trained just received major backing. The institution confirmed yesterday that it has pulled in INR 11.5 crore (around $1.38 million) in seed funding. This cash infusion comes courtesy of lead investor Astir Ventures, joined by a group of keen
Business APAC April 10, 2025 President Donald Trump threw global commerce into turmoil today, announcing a staggering 125% tariff wall against all goods imported from China while, in the same breath, hitting pause for 90 days on threatened trade actions against other nations. Trump announces 90-day pause. The twin moves, revealed from the Oval Office,
Business APAC April 8, 2025 Bengaluru’s Juspay Raises $60M to Upgrade Digital Payments – Real Innovation or Just Another Fintech Hype? Juspay raises $60 million: Here’s some exciting news buzzing around the fintech circles. Juspay, that big payments company based right in Bengaluru, has just scored a massive $60 million in funding! This latest investment,
Business APAC April 7, 2025 Bengaluru Startup Vimano Bags ₹25 Crore to ‘Revolutionize’ Clean Energy – Hype or Hope? Here’s some exciting news for the future of clean energy: Vimano, a nanotechnology startup in Bengaluru, India, has just landed a significant seed funding of Rs 25 crore (that’s roughly $3 million!). The investment comes from
Business APAC 7th April 2025 Will India’s Gig Workers Get Real Security Shield —or Just Promises? So, it looks like some good news might be on the horizon for India’s gig workers. There’s talk of the government finally putting together a proper social security system for them. Think about it – millions of folks out
Business APAC 7th April 2025 Piyush Goyal’s Startup India Helpline: A Real Boost for Startups or Just Another Buzzword? So, word just dropped that Union Minister Piyush Goyal has unveiled a brand-spanking-new helpline for the Startup India Desk. The idea? To give Indian entrepreneurs a direct line for all those head-scratching questions about getting a
Business APAC 4th April 2025 Quantum Supremacy: Are We on the Brink of a Computing Revolution? You might have heard whispers about “quantum supremacy.” It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s a very real and intense race happening right now in the world of computers. The goal? To build a machine
Business APAC 4th April 2025 Report Claims OpenAI Used ChatGPT Paywalled Data for GPT-4o Training A new report alleges that OpenAI, the research lab famous for ChatGPT, used information from behind subscription paywalls to help train its latest powerful AI model, GPT-4o. If true, this claim brings back major questions about how AI companies gather
Business APAC 03 April 2025 India and Chile’s CEPA on Critical Minerals: A Deep Dive You know how the world’s kinda waking up and going all-in on green tech? With electric cars and solar panels becoming commonplace, a significant change is underway, wouldn’t you say? However, people often overlook what makes that eco-friendly equipment function.
Business APAC 2nd April 2025 Okay, so picture this: your iPhone, the thing you already use for, like, everything? It might be about to get a lot smarter about your health. There’s some serious chatter going around that Apple’s tinkering with the idea of sticking an AI doctor right into the Health app. Wild, right?
Business APAC April 2nd, 2025 The Indian stock market kicked off trading today with a bit of a mixed picture. Major indexes wobbled a bit in early trade. It looks like what happened overnight, both here and internationally, is setting the tone this morning. Right up there on the list of influences are the signals
Business APAC April 1, 2025 So, the newest news from Beijing is that the military has decided to show its power again, this time near Taiwan. Yes, they’ve announced more China-Taiwan military exercises in the waters and skies around the island. This kind of thing happens quite often, but that doesn’t make the possible problems
Business APAC 1st April 2025 President Trump has called April 2nd “Liberation Day,” and it’s coming soon. Before that day, the White House was putting more pressure on India and the European Union about their trade rules. Officials are criticizing India’s high 100% tax on farm goods coming in and the EU’s 50% tax on
Business APAC March 31st, 2025 Things have been seriously tough in South Korea lately, with these South Korea Wildfires just tearing through the central and southern parts. It all kicked off around March 21st, and sadly, we’ve heard that at least 28 people have died, including some courageous firefighters and someone who worked for the
Airtel, a leading telecommunications provider in India, has announced the successful landing of a massive new subsea cable known as 2Africa Pearls on the Indian coastline Now, for those of us who rely on the internet for pretty much everything, this is a pretty big deal. This cable is all set to directly connect India
Business APAC 28th, March With the Canadian federal elections looming on April 28th, an obvious tension hangs in the air here in Ottawa, all thanks to a rather blunt warning from the Canadian government. The gist of it? Keep an eye out for potential meddling in our democratic process, specifically from China, Russia, India, and
Business APAC March 26, 2025 India is making a real push to get its Indian web browser off the ground and into the hands of its citizens. This comes as folks worldwide are getting increasingly concerned about the big tech players from overseas and the ever-present risk of our info getting exposed—a situation that highlights
Business APAC India is bracing for potential new tariffs from the United States as an April 2nd deadline approaches. Analysts suggest India is a key target for President Donald Trump’s trade policies, leading to concerns across the Indian economy. This is significant India news. Trade talks are currently underway between India and the US. A
Business Apac March 25, 2025 India and Singapore are making a big plan together. They want to make it simpler and better for the environment when ships travel between their countries. Top leaders from both countries met in New Delhi today and signed an agreement for what they are calling a “Green and Digital Shipping
Business Apac March 24, 2025 So, here’s the latest from India: they’ve officially kicked off a plan to build their own left ventricular assist devices, or LVADs. These advanced cardiac assist devices provide crucial support for individuals with weakened or failing hearts. Word on the street, thanks to some insiders talking to the Economic Times
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