March 2, 2026
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India Urged to Cut Tariffs to ASEAN Levels and Join RCEP, CPTPP: EAC-PM Member Rakesh Mohan Calls for Bold Trade Integration

Business News Desk04 mins mins

India must urgently reduce its import tariffs to match ASEAN levels and reconsider joining major regional trade blocs like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to Rakesh Mohan, a key member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). In a wide-ranging…

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Ruchir Sharma Says ‘Rest of the World Will Outperform America’: AI Is the Only Reason Investors Still Bet on US

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Renowned investor and author Ruchir Sharma has made a bold prediction about global investment trends, stating that the rest of the world is poised to outperform the United States over the next five to ten years. Speaking on the premiere episode of Nikhil Kamath’s “WTF is Finance” podcast, Sharma emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is…

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From Junior Employee to Accenture CEO: Julie Sweet Reveals Golden Rule That Transformed Her Career Path

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Julie Sweet, the global CEO of Accenture, has become a beacon of modern leadership—breaking barriers, redefining corporate culture, and inspiring professionals across industries. Her journey from a junior legal counsel to the helm of a Fortune Global 500 company is not just a story of ambition, but of strategic confidence, humility, and a powerful piece…

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Philipp Navratil Takes Over as Nestlé CEO, Rising from Global Auditor to Strategic Coffee Visionary

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In a decisive leadership transition, Nestlé S.A. has appointed Philipp Navratil as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe over a breach of corporate conduct. Navratil’s elevation marks a remarkable journey from internal auditor to the helm of the world’s largest food and beverage company, underscoring Nestlé’s commitment to…

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Peng Zhao: Citadel Securities CEO with a PhD in Statistics Making Waves in Global Finance and AI Advocacy

Business News Desk25 mins mins

Peng Zhao, the Chinese-American CEO of Citadel Securities, is once again making headlines—not for a market disruption or a billion-dollar trade, but for his growing influence at the intersection of finance, artificial intelligence, and global diplomacy. With a PhD in statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics from…

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Nigeria Invites Indian Businesses to Manufacture in Lagos Free Zone, Offers Preferential Access to US and Global Markets

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Nigeria has extended a strategic invitation to Indian businesses to set up manufacturing and assembly operations in the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), positioning the West African nation as a gateway to global markets amid rising trade barriers. The offer comes at a time when Indian exporters are grappling with steep US tariffs—up to 50% on…

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India’s Digital Infrastructure Boom: PE Giants to Invest $20–25 Billion by 2030 in Data Centres, AI Cloud, and Fibre Networks

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India’s digital infrastructure is entering a transformative phase, with global private equity (PE) giants preparing to invest $20–25 billion by 2030 in next-generation assets including hyperscale data centres, AI-ready cloud campuses, and scalable fibre networks. This aggressive capital deployment follows more than $15 billion already committed since 2020, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing…

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Sam Altman Confirms India Visit Next Month, Says “We Are Excited to Invest in India” as OpenAI Expands Local Presence

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has officially announced plans to visit India next month, reinforcing the company’s commitment to deepen its footprint in one of the fastest-growing AI markets globally. The visit comes as OpenAI prepares to open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, marking a strategic milestone in its global expansion…

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Holtec Plans to Build 200 SMR Nuclear Reactors in India, CEO Kris Singh Confirms Strategic Expansion

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In a bold move that could redefine India’s energy landscape, Holtec International, a leading US-based nuclear technology firm, has announced plans to build 200 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across India. The announcement was made by Holtec’s founder and CEO Dr. Kris Singh, who emphasized that India’s energy needs and infrastructure challenges make it an ideal…

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