NEW DELHI: India is broadening its efforts to develop AI foundation models. After Sarvam AI, the government on Friday selected three more teams – Soket AI, Gan AI, and Gnani AI – for building indigenous AI models. IT and electronics minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the country has 367 data sets loaded on AI Kosh. “So…
China’s manufacturing activity shrank in May for the second month running, official data showed Saturday, despite Beijing reaching a temporary ceasefire in a blistering trade war with the United States.Beijing and Washington agreed this month to pause staggeringly high tariffs, although US President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of breaching the de-escalation deal.While the…
US President Donald Trump has put forward the possibility of resuming large-scale trade with Russia once the war in Ukraine ends, but experts say major obstacles stand in the way of such a move anytime soon.“Russia wants to do large-scale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic bloodbath is over, and I agree,” Trump…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo has announced the launch of direct daily flights between Mumbai and Adampur (Jalandhar), Punjab, starting July 2, 2025. This marks Adampur as the airline’s 92nd domestic and 133rd overall destination.The new route aims to offer convenient travel options for both business and leisure travelers. IndiGo stated that the direct connection will strengthen…
NEW DELHI: The Indian bond market is gaining momentum due to lower inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of India will cut interest rates, according to a report by Jefferies.The report indicates favourable conditions for domestic bonds, particularly appealing to long-term investors amid evolving global financial conditions. India’s consumer price inflation has shown a…
The upcoming hike in US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, announced by President Donald Trump, is set to impact Indian metal exports worth $4.56 billion, according to a new analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Beginning June 4, the higher duties are expected to raise product costs for Indian manufacturers and exporters in…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday endorsed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for its detailed clarification on social media allegations surrounding delays and alleged corruption in GST registration processing.Her remarks came after a Twitter user posted screenshot of posted accusations by a LinkedIn user alleging…
NEW DELHI: Foreign portfolio investments in Indian markets reached record levels in May 2025, as confirmed by National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) statistics, quoted by ANI. The month recorded net FPI inflows of Rs 19,860 crore, establishing May as the strongest month for foreign investments in 2025.The period from May 26 to May 30 saw…
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July.They will produce an additional 411,000 barrels a day — the same target set for May and then June — according to a statement, which is more than three times greater than the group had…
NEW DELHI: Industry associations Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) and Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) have welcomed the government’s decision to reduce the basic customs duty on crude edible oils to 10 per cent, calling it a timely intervention that supports domestic refiners and discourages imports of finished products.Announced on Friday, the policy reduces the…
