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AI boom lifts industrial engineers’ pay packages

India's burgeoning AI data-centre sector is creating a surge in demand for mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers. These professionals, once…

2 months ago

HCLTech wins $1.1bn AI-led deal with Mercedes

HCLTech's stock surged almost 6% following the announcement of a massive $1.1 billion deal with a European Fortune Global 50…

2 months ago

Identify imported goods for manufacturing: Piyush Goyal tells states

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called on states to identify import-substitutable products, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing, cut foreign exchange…

2 months ago

SAP tightens hiring, travel as investments in AI zoom

German software giant SAP is implementing hiring freezes, travel restrictions, and tighter control over external spending to fuel its significant…

2 months ago

Nearly 500 cities set to become next economic hubs: FM Sitharaman

India's middle class, comprising 31% of the population, is identified as the nation's primary growth engine, driving nearly all consumer…

2 months ago

Samsung phones lead in purchase via EMI route

Contrary to popular belief, Samsung leads India's smartphone sales via easy monthly installments, outpacing even Apple. Vivo and Oppo also…

2 months ago

Factory floor emerges as new cyber battleground

Recent cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have underscored the escalating cyber risks for India's manufacturing sector. As factories…

2 months ago

Loan growth speeds up in Q1, deposits still lag

Indian banks witnessed robust credit growth in the June 2026 quarter, with some lenders seeing advances surge significantly. However, a…

2 months ago

PM Modi shares glimpse of new Jodhpur airport ahead of inauguration – see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Jodhpur airport terminal, a significant boost for tourism and connectivity, blending modern design…

2 months ago

India set to contest US tariff move, calls ‘forced labour’ findings legally flawed

India is set to contest proposed US tariffs on its exports next week, arguing that the US Trade Representative's findings…

2 months ago