India`s IT services market hits $14.5 bn, digital transformation fuels growth

The India IT services market grew 6.1 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to reach $14.5 billion in 2023 despite slower IT investment recovery, according to a new report on Monday.  While IT investments showed a slower recovery compared to the previous year, digital transformation (DX) initiatives and the increasing complexity of IT environments will continue to … Read more

Andhra Minister Lokesh pitches Anantapur as perfect spot for Tesla`s EV, battery units

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh, has pitched Anantapur as the perfect spot for Tesla’s EV and battery units.  The minister, who is currently on a visit to the United States, visited Tesla headquarters in Austin. Lokesh shared on X that he had an inspiring discussion … Read more

Tata-Airbus aircraft manufacturing facility puts India on global aerospace map: PM Narendra Modi

 The inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility here has reinforced India's position as a trusted partner in global aerospace manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that ‘Made in India’ Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft will also be exported in the future.  Inaugurating the Tata Aircraft Complex at Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in … Read more

Indian real estate developers secure Rs 12,801 crore via QIP route in Jan-Sep period

Real estate developers in India raised Rs 12,801 crore via qualified institutional placements (QIPs) in the first nine months this year, which is over 17 per cent of the total QIP issuance across sectors at Rs 75,923 crore, a report showed on Monday.  After renewable energy, real estate came in second highest among sectors to … Read more

Government doubles loan limit under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to Rs 20 lakh

The finance ministry has said that the government has doubled the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to Rs 20 lakh to promote entrepreneurship in the country. This increase aspires to further the overall objective of the Mudra Scheme which is funding the unfunded.  This enhancement is specifically beneficial to upcoming entrepreneurs … Read more

Swiss companies set sights on India as $100 billion trade pact promises more opportunities

Investments in India by Swiss companies such as engineering group ABB and transport firm Kuehne+Nagel are on the rise, with a $100 billion regional trade deal expected to further open it up to businesses long geared towards China. India's appeal has already reflected a broader shift among businesses in Europe eager to balance the costs … Read more

Fintech firm slice completes merger with North East Small Finance Bank

Fintech company slice and North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) on Monday announced a successful completion of their merger, following the shareholder and regulatory approvals.  The deal is the first-of-its-kind, with a new-age finance company stepping in to rescue a licenced bank. This merger unifies the operations, assets and brand identities of both entities into … Read more