The cloud is the new frontier of digital sovereignty
Building sovereign application-layer infrastructure while remaining structurally dependent on foreign cloud, foreign AI, and foreign chips is an unresolved vulnerability — one that the Nayara episode previewed and future geopolitical turbulence will test again.
This is the year of ‘Super El Niño’. The phenomenon happens once in many years when the surface temperature of the largest ocean in the world, the Pacific, rises by more than 2 to 3 degrees. There are concerns that India will receive less than normal mo….
Summarizing the current state of US-India relations, this fact sheet provides a clear and accessible overview of why the partnership matters, how it is evolving strategically and economically, and what challenges and opportunities shape it. The authors bring ….
Although some shooting continues, as of this writing, a negotiated settlement of the war with Iran is starting to take shape. A judgment of the war will depend on the final agreement, particularly when it comes to Iran’s quest for a nuclear weapon. What preli….
RBI likely to keep status quo on policy rate as threats loom
A majority of economists polled by ET predict the Reserve Bank of India will hold its policy rate steady at the upcoming June meeting. This decision comes amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and adverse weather forecasts, which threaten economic growth a….
Momentum in mid-& small-caps to fuel fresh derivatives plays
Mid and small-cap stocks are outperforming, driving activity in stock futures. Analysts highlight GE Vernova T&D India, CAMS, Suzlon Energy, GMR Airports, and Siemens as top derivatives bets for June, citing technical breakouts and positive price action. Conv….
Japan proposes def ministers’ talks in India under Quad umbrella
News News: Japan wants to widen the ambit of Quad grouping, with its defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly advocating in Singapore on Sunday for a Quad defe..
Mamata Banerjee calls off meet with TMC MLAs after only 20 of 80 turn up
India News: Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called off a scheduled meeting with her party's legislators after only 20 of 80 MLAs turne..
List of vehicles exempted from NH toll may soon be pruned
India News: NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at pruning the list of vehicles exempted from paying toll on national highways, and the first category that may be removed ..
Nepal, India encroaching on each other's land, UK must step in: PM Balen Shah
South Asia News: NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with..
Corporate India posts 25% profit surge in Q4 FY26, but rising costs squeeze margins
Corporate India's March quarter net profit surged 25.3%, driven by non-operating factors, masking operating challenges like rising input costs that squeezed margins. While FY27 outlook is positive with infrastructure focus, risks include commodity inflation a….
Noel Tata flags unresolved issues; Tata Sons chairman reappointment on hold
That could lead to a deadlock between Chandra and Tata, they said. Tata sought greater clarity from Chandrasekaran on the group’s five-year strategic roadmap, the framework for providing an exit option to Shapoorji Pallonji Group that doesn’t involve Tata Son….
RBI likely to keep status quo on policy rate as threats loom
A majority of economists polled by ET predict the Reserve Bank of India will hold its policy rate steady at the upcoming June meeting. This decision comes amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and adverse weather forecasts, which threaten economic growth a….
Royal Challengers reign again as Kohli anchors title-clinching chase
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second IPL title. They defeated Gujarat Titans in the final. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75. RCB bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 for eight. RCB chased the target in 18 overs. This victory….
Adani’s little-known infra arm amasses ₹50,000-cr orderbook, eyes acquisitions
Currently, the promoter-owned private company works with several leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms as a project management consultant (PMC) to manage projects across Adani Group companies..
In a likely sign of the times, RIL's new hires down by 90k in FY26
Reliance Industries' hiring in FY26 is likely to have been 90,000 lower, signalling a broader shift at large companies towards AI-led productivity, upskilling and leaner teams. While the overall headcount continues to grow, recruiters expect hiring across cor….
Infosys is aging as young employees count lowest in 15 years
At the end of FY26, Infosys had 166,636 employees aged 30 and below, making up about 50.7% of its workforce, a Mint analysis of its annual filings over the last 15 years showed. The share of young employees fell from 53% in the previous fiscal year, continuin….
India tech jobs decline: AI, US immigration impact recruitment
India's tech job market is experiencing its weakest phase in over two years, with active job openings hitting a 28-month low. This downturn is driven by global uncertainty, US immigration changes, and AI adoption, leading to a structural reset where revenue g….
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in India
Coinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance. The exchange aims to capture a large share of both retail and institutional customers by offering over 500 crypto asse….
Peak XV rejigs Surge after partner exits, leans on core team to drive deals
Peak XV Partners is reshaping its Surge seed-investing platform. The venture capital firm is integrating Surge more closely with its overall early-stage investment operations. This move follows team exits and a slower cohort intake. Surge will now offer up to….
Clean-label food brand Anveshan raises Rs 150 crore led by Vertex Ventures
Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured Rs 150 crore in a significant funding round. The investment, led by Vertex Ventures, will fuel expansion into new manufacturing units and product categories. Anveshan aims to make high-quality clean food products ac….
India's chip startups cross from prototype to production
Indian semiconductor startups like Netrasemi, Mindgrove, and Agnit are nearing commercial production, with some already running customer pilots and aiming for large-scale output by late 2027. Government incentives are accelerating this progress, but worsening….
Cyient to acquire Tao Digital in $218 million all-cash deal
Mid-tier engineering services provider Cyient is acquiring US-based Tao Digital Solutions for $218 million in an all-cash deal. This strategic move aims to bolster Cyient's data, AI, and digital engineering capabilities, expanding its global footprint and ser….
EV-maker Simple Energy raises Rs 250 crore, eyes IPO in FY28 second half
Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has secured Rs 250 crore in funding to boost manufacturing capacity and expand its retail network. The electric two-wheeler maker plans to increase production significantly and aims for an IPO in the second half of FY28, while al….
Corporate India posts 25% profit surge in Q4 FY26, but rising costs squeeze margins
Corporate India's March quarter net profit surged 25.3%, driven by non-operating factors, masking operating challenges like rising input costs that squeezed margins. While FY27 outlook is positive with infrastructure focus, risks include commodity inflation a….
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chain
Indian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from West Asia due to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Companies are shifting production to India, Egypt, and….
Mumbai property registrations rise 7% in May to highest level in 14 years
Industry experts attributed the growth to sustained end-user demand and continued confidence in Mumbai’s housing market despite global economic uncertainties..
Popular TV presenter Grace Hayden eyes a huge career move calling the NRL with Fox Sports
At just 23, the daughter of Test legend Matthew has gone from calling cricket, to horse racing and even motor sport - and now she's on the verge of adding another string to her bow..
El 'caso ZP' arruina la política exterior de Albares: en China y Venezuela no había intereses de Estado sino negocios turbios
Mientras España invitaba a Delcy a la Cumbre Iberoamericana y vetaba la posición comercial común de la UE ante China, el juez desvelaba negocios oscuros de oro, níquel y petróleo del chavismo con empresarios chinos. Más información: Las 10 frases de Zapatero….
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane is leaving for a five-day visit to India today (Monday), marking the first high-level visit by a senior leader from Nepal’s ruling party since the formation of the government led by Prime Ministe….
