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Business APAC June 23rd, 2025A strategic tremor is running through the global electronics supply chain, and it’s emanating from Apple. The company is reportedly gearing up to make 120Hz high-refresh-rate screens a standard feature across its entire iPhone 17 lineup in 2025. For years, the “ProMotion” technology has been a key perk for buyers of
Business APAC 20th June 2024 The digital landscape is reeling from what is being called the largest data breach ever in terms of aggregated credentials. Past login details, once considered dormant, have been weaponized through a colossal data compilation. Dubbed the “Mother of all Breaches” (MOAB), this 12-terabyte digital arsenal contains an astonishing 16 billion
Business APAC 19th June 2024 Rupee Gets Hammered The Indian Rupee took a beating for the third straight day, falling a sharp 30 paise to close at 86.73 against the US dollar on Thursday. A potent mix of a muscular US dollar, rising oil costs, and investors getting cold feet on the domestic market pushed
Business APAC 19th June 2024 A major shift in the clean energy landscape is accelerating as a new group of nations, dubbed the ‘sunbelt countries’, begin to outpace traditional industrial powers in green development. This pivot, driven by assertive government policy and realigning global supply chains, is positioning nations like India and Mexico to lead
Business APAC June 18, 2025 The Indian Rupee is navigating turbulent waters as new government data released this week reveals India’s merchandise trade deficit ballooned to a seven-month high of $23.78 billion in May. This development, driven by a slump in exports and a rising import bill, comes at a time when domestic economic indicators,
Business APAC June 18, 2025 The new Chennai plant, India’s First Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility, is set to create thousands of manufacturing and pilot jobs through a nationwide training mission. A new Chennai-based facility opened by Garuda Aerospace is set to change the game for Indian agriculture and manufacturing. The company has launched India’s First Agri-Drone
Business APAC June 17, 2025 China’s electric vehicle revolution continues its remarkable ascent, driven by surging domestic demand and strategic global expansion. According to the latest data from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Chinese manufacturers now sell over 11 million EVs annually, accounting for more than half of the world’s total EV market.
Business APAC June 17, 2025Flashes on radar screens over the Middle East initiated the events, and trading floors in New York and London almost instantly felt the financial aftershocks. The open military exchange between Israel and Iran has dragged the global economy into its orbit, forcing businesses and investors to suddenly account for a risk
Business APAC June 13, 2025 The Browser Company, creators of the Arc browser, this week launched the beta version of Dia, a new web browser built from the ground up with artificial intelligence at its core. The launch represents a direct challenge to a market that has been dominated by Google Chrome, Apple’s Safari, and
The catastrophic crash of flight AI171, the first fatal incident for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, puts the Tata Group’s ambitious airline revival under intense investigation Business APAC June 13, 2025 An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying to London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Flight AI171 crashed into a
Business APAC June 12, 2025 A new powerhouse is officially entering the Indian asset management arena. Jio BlackRock, the joint venture between Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial Services and U.S. investment giant BlackRock, has received the final nod from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its mutual fund business. The announcement this
June 11, 2025, Business APAC Politics Hits the Pedal on EV Markets A single statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global EV landscape. In June 2025, Elon Musk’s Tesla was making major moves in India—showrooms launched, local leadership appointed, and a $2 billion sourcing deal in progress with Tata.
Business APAC June 11, 2025 In a move that could significantly impact India’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry, recent developments indicate that at least ten Indian auto component makers have received favourable endorsements from the Chinese embassy to procure rare-earth licenses. This news, emerging in mid-2025, provides a direct link to critical materials essential for
Business APAC June 10, 2025 The Indian government has rolled the dice. In a bold, high-stakes play to become a global force in electric vehicles, New Delhi is dangling a tempting offer to the world’s biggest automakers: deep tax cuts on imported EVs. The catch? A non-negotiable, time-bound demand to build, not just assemble, on
Business APAC June 10, 2025The defining image of modern warfare is no longer just the tank or the fighter jet; it’s the persistent, low hum of a small drone. In conflicts across the globe, commercially available quadcopters and cheap, purpose-built unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become the weapon of choice. These systems, costing anywhere from
Business APAC June 6, 2025 For years, it’s been the missing piece in India’s tech puzzle. Now, a startup in Chennai claims to have found it. Boson Cell, a local company with big ambitions, just switched on the nation’s first production line for indigenous lithium cell manufacturing. It’s a move aimed squarely at ending the
Business APAC June 5, 2025 The U.S. has reignited trade tensions with India by reinstating 26% tariffs on Indian goods, a move by former President Donald Trump that has sent ripples across India’s key export industries. With a critical July 9 deadline fast approaching, both nations are in an urgent race to renegotiate terms and
Business APAC June 5, 2025In a bid to attract more tourists and foster stronger international connections, the Philippine government has rolled out a new policy offering visa-free entry to Indian nationals. This development, effective recently, aims to simplify travel from India, a rapidly expanding outbound tourism market. However, a closer examination shows that this “visa-free”
Business APAC June 5, 2025 It’s a major moment for the global nuclear industry. A consortium spearheaded by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has reportedly locked in a landmark agreement, potentially worth up to $19 billion, to build new nuclear reactors at the Dukovany site in the Czech Republic. This deal didn’t happen overnight;
Business APAC June 4, 2025 The Brazilian aerospace giant, Embraer, isn’t just testing Indian waters anymore; they’re diving in. With a brand-new, wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is making a clear statement with Embraer’s India Expansion. This move, announced around June 3rd, is set to send shockwaves through India’s regional aviation sector, crank up the heat
Business APAC June 3, 2025 India’s global image as a tech powerhouse continues to grow, with Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss announcing an expanded collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The deepened TCS Virgin Atlantic partnership will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform operations and customer experience across the airline’s global footprint. “India has
Business APAC June 3, 2025 In a landmark development for India’s digital future, IndiaAI surpasses 34,000 GPUs as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to build a world-class AI infrastructure. The milestone, achieved in late May, reflects the rapid scaling of resources under the ambitious India AI mission, designed to democratize AI access for startups,
Business APAC June 2, 2025 The Indian economy seems to be holding firm. For the second month in a row, Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have crossed a significant threshold, with the announcement of another month of over ₹2 trillion GST revenue. The Finance Ministry announced on Sunday, June 1, 2025, revealing that May’s
Business APAC June 2 , 2025 To bring startup energy into one of India’s oldest institutions, Indian Railways is preparing to roll out a regulatory sandbox that will give technology companies and young ventures a unique chance to test their innovations within live railway environments. The announcement came from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who stated
Business APAC May 30, 2025 As the books closed on March 31, 2025, India’s digital economy wasn’t just evolving; it was celebrating another landmark year. Early figures paint a vivid picture: digital payment volumes shot up by a remarkable 35% compared to the previous year. This isn’t just a number—it’s clear evidence of a profound
A new chapter for cross-border ventures unfolds as the automotive giant and Japan’s trade body commit to nurturing tech trailblazers from both countries, eyeing breakthroughs in mobility and beyond. Business APAC May 30, 2025 In a move closely watched by tech circles in both nations, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and the Japan External Trade
May 29, 2025 Business APAC YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is making waves—not just for what he’s building next at YouTube but also for what he didn’t confirm in the past. In a recent podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Mohan addressed swirling rumors, revealed creator insights, and spotlighted India’s rising power in the global content
Business APAC May 28, 2025 Elon Musk’s Neuralink raises fresh cash in a new funding round, the latest Neuralink Funding, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $9 billion, sources close to the private deal confirmed late Tuesday. This latest capital injection signals keen investor interest in the pioneering field of brain-computer interfaces. Though Neuralink is
Around May 22-23, 2025, Bajaj, through its Netherlands-based subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIH), orchestrated a financial lifeline and strategic repositioning reportedly worth €800 million. This decisive action is aimed at averting KTM’s insolvency and crucially transitions Bajaj from a significant minority investor to a position of controlling influence, fundamentally reshaping the Bajaj KTM
Business APAC May 27, 2025 The appetite for faster, smarter shopping in India continues to grow, and Bengaluru-based Slikk wants to ride that wave beyond groceries and essentials. The young fashion-tech startup has closed a $10 million Series A round, led by Nexus Venture Partners, to fuel the next stage of its bold, hyperlocal delivery
Business APAC May 26, 2025 Bharti Airtel, a big name in Indian telecom, seems to have had enough of the fraud plaguing mobile users. They’ve reportedly reached out to their main competitors, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (VIL), proposing they all team up in a much bigger way to fight the scammers. Sources close to
Business APAC May 26, 2025 India has climbed the global economic ladder to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, nudging Japan down to fifth. The significant update came from NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam over the weekend, who pointed to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) just-updated 2025 forecasts. His announcement, following the 10th Governing Council Meeting
Business APAC May 23, 2025 The Indian stock market didn’t quite know which way to go on Thursday. The Nifty 50 managed to gain a little, but the Nifty Bank index was a bit all over the place, and the Sensex ended up lower. It looks like investors are playing it safe, watching what’s happening
Business APAC May 23, 2025 Titan Capital, the venture capital firm co-founded by Snapdeal’s Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, has unveiled a new investment arm exclusively targeting the defence-tech sector. The initiative, announced this week, aims to fund early-stage Indian startups building technologies critical to national security and dual-use applications. Backing India’s Push for Technological
Business APAC May 22, 2025 In a major shakeup of global manufacturing dynamics, India is fast becoming the “New China for Apple.” The tech giant assembled iPhones worth over $22 billion in India in FY 2024–25, marking a 60% surge compared to the previous fiscal year. This strategic shift highlights Apple’s serious pivot away from
Business APAC May 22, 2025 Microsoft India is facing a major legal challenge from one of its former senior executives, Lathika Pai, who has filed a ₹35 crore lawsuit in a Bengaluru civil court, alleging wrongful termination, a hostile work environment, and significant damage to her professional reputation. Pai, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, served
Business APAC May 21, 2025 As the world economy reels from escalating trade barriers and tariff wars, Moody’s has released a more optimistic outlook for India’s economy, stating it’s unlikely to suffer significant damage. The global ratings agency’s recent report argues that India’s structural strengths—particularly domestic consumption and trade diversification—will cushion the impact. Moody’s assessment
Business APAC May 21, 2025 In a bold step toward expanding nationwide digital access, India is preparing for what could become the world’s fastest deployment of satellite communication services. Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this ambitious trajectory during a speech commemorating World Telecom and Information Society Day in New Delhi on Wednesday. Scindia
Business APAC May 20, 2025 In a decisive push to expand rural healthcare infrastructure, CureBay, a Bhubaneswar-based health-tech company, has raised $21 million in a Series B round led by Bertelsmann India Investment. The funding will be used to deepen the company’s presence in underserved areas, strengthen its hybrid care delivery model, and improve operational
Business APAC May 19, 2025 So, the long-anticipated deepening of ties between Thailand and Indonesia has finally crystallized. It happened on Monday, May 19th, 2025. This wasn’t just another round of diplomatic pleasantries. When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on his first official visit to Thailand in two decades, met Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at
Business APAC May 19, 2025 If you’ve been watching India’s bustling food scene, you’ve likely felt a new chill in the air, and it’s got a name: Hocco. Spearheaded by Ankit Chona – a name deeply etched in the country’s ice cream history thanks to Havmor – this venture isn’t just another new brand. It’s
Business APAC May 15, 2025 GE Vernova is making a significant move in India, channeling a hefty INR 1.4 billion (that’s about USD 16 million) into beefing up its local manufacturing. The goal? To get more advanced gear for India’s crucial power grid made right here, supporting its grid modernization efforts and helping keep the
Business APAC May 14, 2025 Just when households were feeling the pinch, some welcome news has arrived on the price front. India’s retail inflation, the number that tells us how fast prices are rising for everyday folks, significantly cooled to 3.16% in April 2025. This welcome dip, confirmed by government data released Tuesday, May 13,
Business APAC May 14, 2025 Powering the “AI Factory” The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious drive to etch its name among global artificial intelligence leaders just received a significant shot of silicon. US chip titan Nvidia confirmed on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, that it’s channeling an initial 18,000 of its most sophisticated AI processors to
Business APAC May 13, 2025 Heard about those quick loan apps? Well, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s main bank, is stepping in to make things a lot more straightforward and safe for you. Starting now, any app that lends money digitally has to get itself on an official RBI list. This is
Business APAC May 13, 2025 Things are seriously ramping up at Tata Electronics’ Hosur facility. The word is they’re about to double the number of those sleek iPhone casings – the metal bodies of the phones – they produce, going from an already impressive 50,000 to a whopping 100,000 units every single day. This big
Business APAC, May 13, 2025 In a strategic pivot that’s turning heads across the global tech industry, Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced a bold investment of $2 billion in AI and automation technologies—despite reporting a 7.3% decline in Q4 FY24 profits. This move signals a crucial shift for the Bengaluru-based giant as
Business APAC 12th May 2025 Everyone’s talking about Artificial Intelligence, but India is doing more than just talking. There’s a serious ambition brewing, a multi-billion-dollar question mark hanging in the air: Can the IndiaAI Mission launch the nation into the global AI big leagues? It’s a bold gamble, a national push to not just join
Business APAC May 8, 2025 In a major move to power India’s growing digital hunger, well-known power infrastructure company Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL) has announced it’s stepping into the digital world. The company is launching a new arm, Techno Digital Infra Pvt Ltd, and is ready to invest a massive USD 1
Business APAC May 8, 2025 The technology-focused commercial interior design company, Flipspaces, has received substantial funding of $35 million. Iron Pillar, a technology growth investor, led the funding round, with continued support from Prudent Investment Managers and new investment from Synergy Capital. This investment, a mix of primary and secondary capital, also facilitated a successful
Business APAC May 7, 2025 A Shift That Could Reshape Global Tech Supply Chains In a bold move, Apple is planning to make India its main manufacturing base for iPhones by the end of FY26. This marks a dramatic shift in the tech giant’s global supply chain, traditionally dominated by China. By 2026, India could
Business APAC May 7, 2025 Alright, picture this: sirens wailing, lights out in planned blackouts, all part of nationwide drills happening across India today. Sure, the government’s official line is that this is just civil defence stuff. But let’s be real, businesses are feeling the heat. Given that regional tensions are already pretty high, these
Business APAC May 6, 2025 Get ready for a shake-up in the startup world! QED Investors, a big name from the U.S. venture capital scene, is turning its attention and a hefty wallet towards India and the wider Asia-Pacific. They’re talking about injecting anywhere from $250 million to a whopping $300 million into the region,
Business APAC May 5, 2025 There’s been a real buzz around the boom in Indian content, and much of that energy is thanks to platforms like Netflix investing deeply in local productions. This isn’t just about streaming more shows; it’s about fueling a creative ecosystem, injecting an estimated $2 billion into the economy and opening
Business APAC May 5, 2025 Good news could be on the horizon for Indian investors tired of repetitive paperwork. India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is actively pursuing plans for a Centralised KYC system. This was confirmed by SEBI Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The Problem Today: Currently, the process of
Business APAC May 2, 2025 The government has experienced a substantial rise in tax collection. India’s GST collections absolutely shattered records in April, pulling in a massive ₹2.37 lakh crore. That’s the highest it’s ever been since GST started, blowing past the old record of ₹2.10 lakh crore set last April. Compared to last year,
Business APAC 2nd May, 2025 The way we search online is changing, and Google is right at the forefront. You might have noticed AI-powered summaries popping up in your results lately (those are called AI Overviews). Now, Google is taking another significant step by expanding access to its experimental “AI Mode” in Search, promising a
Business APAC April 30, 2025 Get this – soon, watching live cricket or news on your phone in India might not use up your data plan or need Wi-Fi at all! HMD Global (the company making HMD and Nokia phones) and the Indian phone brand Lava have a new plan. They’re launching phones using Direct-to-Mobile
Business APAC 29th April 2025 People are talking a lot about the world economy right now. Donald Trump might bring back his plan for high taxes (tariffs) on goods coming into the US. This plan is causing waves in world markets. He wants high taxes, especially on goods from China. This makes many people worried
Business APAC 29th April 2025 The Indian Stock Market Earnings season is busy with companies sharing their performance reports for the start of the year. This week and next, several major players will release their results, giving us clues about how different parts of India’s economy are doing. Let’s look at three key companies reporting
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