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In a significant development for India’s global business diplomacy, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has joined a premier US-India business forum aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties, policy advocacy, and strategic investments between the world’s largest and fastest-growing democracies. The move is viewed as a testament to India Inc.’s growing influence in shaping…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked headlines with his sharp comments on Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, suggesting that Musk’s fallout with former US President Donald Trump is unsurprising given his history of fractious relationships. Altman’s remarks come amid rising tensions between the two tech titans as their companies compete for AI dominance while…
In a significant leadership development in the global tech and social media ecosystem, Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after completing a two-year tenure. Her departure marks the end of an era in which the platform underwent radical structural, branding, and operational transformations…
In a historic milestone for the global technology sector, semiconductor giant Nvidia has surpassed the $4 trillion market capitalisation mark, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. This remarkable ascent places it ahead of tech titans Apple and Microsoft, reinforcing Nvidia’s position as the dominant player driving the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The journey…
India’s auto component sector has raised urgent concerns over the escalating rare earth magnet crisis, calling for a cohesive national strategy to secure supplies as China’s tightening export controls threaten to disrupt global automotive, electronics, and clean energy supply chains. Industry leaders warn that failure to act swiftly could derail India’s EV growth targets, local…
In a significant policy decision impacting the steel trade ecosystem, India has deferred the implementation of tighter quality control measures on finished steel imports following extensive concerns raised by smaller importers and user industries. The move comes just weeks before the original enforcement deadline, highlighting the government’s pragmatic approach to balancing quality assurance with economic…
Tesla shareholders have urged the electric vehicle giant’s board of directors to rein in CEO Elon Musk following the launch of his new political party, which triggered a sharp fall in Tesla’s stock price this week. The development marks fresh concerns about Musk’s distractions beyond Tesla, at a time when the company is already grappling…
As geopolitical risks intensify and rare earth supply chains tighten globally, India’s electric vehicle (EV) startup Simple Energy has announced its plans to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth imports by exploring alternative supply sources and local substitution strategies. The move comes amid rising concerns in the Indian EV industry over critical mineral security for…
New York, July 7, 2025:Global financial markets were rattled on Monday after former US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, sending major indices on Wall Street into a tailspin. The tariffs, which Trump vowed to implement if re-elected, target automobile, semiconductor, and consumer electronics imports, directly…
In the wake of rising trade uncertainties under former US President Donald Trump’s proposed policies, Indian exporters are urging the government to fast-track a bilateral trade deal with Mexico to secure market access and supply chain stability for sectors vulnerable to tariff hikes. The call comes amid fears that if Trump returns to the White…
