30 - 07 - 2026

Indian government debunks the E20 scare

India has a curious habit. We trust petrol that comes out of a pump, but distrust the chemistry that goes into it. Throw in a viral social media post, garnish it with rumours of engines dying untimely deaths, and suddenly every tea stall has an automotive expert. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has …

28 - 07 - 2026

Infosys Faces AI-Driven Price War, Loses Three Global Contracts

Infosys is confronting the new realities of the global outsourcing business after reportedly losing three multi-billion-dollar technology contracts, as artificial intelligence, aggressive pricing and vendor consolidation reshape the competitive landscape of the IT services industry. The Bengaluru-based company acknowledged during its first-quarter FY27 earnings that the loss of a major European client had weighed on …

27 - 07 - 2026

After Aadhaar, Nilekani to solve India’s exam trust crisis

The Indian government’s decision to appoint Nilekani to head a high-powered task force on examination reforms comes at a time when India’s competitive examination system is facing its own crisis of credibility

25 - 07 - 2026

India’s Next Financial Revolution May Be Hidden in the Ledgers of Rural Women

Long before India’s digital payments revolution reshaped everyday commerce, millions of women across rural India had built something far less visible but potentially just as transformative: years of disciplined borrowing and repayment through self-help groups. Those transactions, however, exist largely on paper, beyond the reach of banks and credit bureaus. Kalpana Ajayan, South Asia Regional …

23 - 07 - 2026

India Cannot Become a Space Power on Imported Technology, Space Chief Warns

India should aspire to become not only a launch provider but also a global hub for space manufacturing and advanced research

22 - 07 - 2026

India Cracks Down on Child Abuse Content

India on Wednesday tightened its digital safety rules, requiring social media companies to remove unlawful content far more quickly and imposing new obligations on platforms to identify and curb child sexual abuse material and harmful artificial intelligence-generated content. The move follows reports that advertisements linked to child sexual abuse material had appeared on social media …

22 - 07 - 2026

India Orders Removal of Rogue E-Rickshaw Battery Apps After Security Concerns

India’s government has ordered app stores to remove mobile applications that allowed unauthorized remote control of e-rickshaw batteries, responding to reports that the software could be misused to manipulate battery management systems and potentially endanger consumers. The takedown order, issued on July 3, was disclosed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Tuesday …

18 - 07 - 2026

Skyroot Aerospace puts Vikram-1 in orbit, India’s first privately developed rocket

The country has become the third nation — joining the US and China – to possess the capability for private orbital launches.

17 - 07 - 2026

AI transforms Wipro’s order book, not yet its earnings

Unlike traditional outsourcing contracts, AI transformation programmes are implemented in phases

16 - 07 - 2026

Jio Financial’s Growth Strategy Gains Momentum as Profit Surges

Jio Financial Services Ltd delivered a sharp increase in quarterly earnings as its push to build an integrated financial services platform gathered pace, with rapid expansion in lending, payments, asset management and insurance signalling that the Reliance-backed company is moving beyond its start-up phase. The company reported a 156 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated …