Google explores AI infrastructure, server and drone manufacturing investments In India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Alphabet-owned Google is exploring fresh investments in India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the local manufacturing of servers and drones, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. Sharing details of his meeting with Google executives on social media platform X, Vaishnaw said the company is evaluating opportunities across […]
Adobe expands India footprint, opens new office
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US-based software major Adobe on Friday opened a new office in Noida, as the global technology company continues to expand its presence in India and deepen its focus on artificial intelligence-driven innovation. Located in Sector 129, Noida, the new facility is Adobe’s seventh office in India and its third in […]
India at forefront of global space transformation: Nidhi Khare
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India is at the forefront of global space transformation and is steadily emerging as a major hub for innovation and private sector participation in the space industry, Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, has said, it was announced on Friday. Addressing the opening plenary of the 35th ISO TC […]
Hyundai Motor India Q4 profit falls 22 pc to Rs 1,255.6 crore
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India LImited on Friday reported a 22.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26 at Rs 1,255.6 crore, compared to Rs 1,614.3 crore in the corresponding quarter previous year (Q4 FY25). The automaker’s revenue from operations, however, increased 5.4 per […]
Nigeria seeks textile revival, industrial partnership in high-level talks with India
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A high-level Nigeria–India Textile Business-to-Business (B2B) engagement and policy roundtable recently took place in Abuja city, aimed at a structured revival of the country’s textile industry and industrial partnership with India, a new report has said. Leading private sector figures and trade partners of both countries outlined a coordinated strategy […]
India, Switzerland review trade pact implementation to drive exports, investment
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal visited Switzerland to advance the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and strengthen India–Switzerland trade and investment engagement, it was announced on Friday. TEPA marks a significant milestone in India’s trade engagement strategy. It is India’s first trade agreement with the EFTA […]
Piyush Goyal explores avenues to boost India’s beauty and personal care sector
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met senior officials from the French beauty and personal care major L’Oréal Groupe and discussed strengthening sourcing, manufacturing, and exports from the country. “Held a meeting with a delegation led by Vismay Sharma, President–South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa Zone, […]
Scindia, CM Mohan Yadav to lay foundation of Adani Cement plant in MP’s Guna on May 10
Guna, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will lay the foundation stone of a cement plant in Guna district on Sunday. The plant is being set up by the Adani Group with an investment of around Rs 1,100 crore. It is part of a larger investment plan […]
NITI Aayog launches SDG 5 State and District reports to drive economic empowerment of women
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, the Gates Foundation and the Gujarat government, organised a workshop to launch State and District reports on Sustainable Development Goal 5 and to push for district‑level action on gender equality, an official statement said on Friday. The technical sessions focused on strengthening SDG […]
India, Canada make headway in 2nd round of FTA talks
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India and Canada held detailed discussions across a wide range of chapters, including trade in goods, trade in services, intellectual property, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and technical barriers to trade as part of the second round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), according […]
