India’s apex policy think tank, NITI Aayog, is spearheading a bold initiative to place the country at the forefront of frontier technologies—those cutting-edge innovations that promise to reshape economies, societies, and global power dynamics. Through its newly established Frontier Tech Hub, NITI Aayog is actively identifying, researching, and scaling technologies where India can lead the…
Online investment platform Groww has filed an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its highly anticipated ₹7,000 crore initial public offering (IPO). The Bengaluru-based company, backed by marquee investors including Peak XV Partners, Ribbit Capital, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, is aiming for a market…
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is reportedly considering imposing a cap on the number of subscribers that satellite broadband providers like Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper can serve in the country, citing potential revenue threats to domestic telecom operators. The move comes as global satellite internet giants prepare to launch commercial services in India, targeting…
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s efforts to resolve a $250 million bribery and fraud case in the United States have hit a major roadblock, as rising geopolitical tensions between Washington and New Delhi complicate negotiations. According to multiple reports including Bloomberg and The Financial Express, Adani’s legal team had been in talks with Trump administration officials…
In a major boost for consumers and the automotive industry, Bajaj Auto has announced price reductions of up to ₹24,000 across its motorcycle and three-wheeler (3W) portfolio following the GST Council’s decision to lower tax rates on select vehicle categories. The revised prices, effective from September 10, 2025, are expected to make Bajaj’s popular models…
In a major policy recalibration ahead of the September 22 rollout of GST 2.0 reforms, the Indian government is actively reviewing proposals to address the long-standing issues of unused Input Tax Credit (ITC) and the inverted duty structure that have plagued several sectors. The inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan on September 8…
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned that India’s nominal GDP growth for FY26 may fall short of the budgeted target of 10.1% due to persistently low inflation. While the government remains optimistic about achieving the real GDP growth target of 6.3–6.8%, the subdued price environment—driven by a strong kharif harvest, landmark GST…
India’s economy is navigating a complex crossroads as two major forces collide: the sweeping GST 2.0 reforms and the steep 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on key Indian exports. While the GST overhaul is expected to boost domestic consumption and formalize the economy, the US tariffs threaten to dent export earnings and widen…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has revealed that India is in advanced discussions with Australian authorities to construct up to 1 million houses across Australia, in a potential infrastructure partnership worth $500 billion. Speaking at the India-Australia Strategic Trade Dialogue in Sydney on September 1, 2025, Goyal emphasized that the initiative could unlock…
China is set to reimpose export restrictions on specialty fertilisers starting October 2025, triggering fresh concerns across global agricultural markets, particularly in India. The move, confirmed by the Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA), will impact the availability and pricing of key inputs used in cash crops and horticulture, just as the peak demand season begins….
