The 9 per cent projection for 2026 marks a slight increase from the actual 8.9 per cent salary growth observed in 2025
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The report said that growth in South Asia is expected to slow sharply from 6.6% in 2025 to 5.8% in 2026
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Nagaraju noted that while digital payment platforms, such as UPI, have experienced significant growth, there are still gaps that need to be addressed in rural connectivity and financial access.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen is more than just a speed bump. It's an overall architectural overhaul that Qualcomm has designed to redefine the capabilities of the modern smartphone.
Gopinath said that the tariffs have substantially increased government revenue but have effectively served as a tax on US companies and consumers.
A recent survey by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that nearly 67 per cent of Indian AI (Artificial intelligence) startups are primarily engaged in developing AI-based applications, with the majority relying on open-source technologies.
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the ongoing Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai, Ankit Gaur, Head of PhonePe Payments Gateway, said, 'We have launched device tokenisation via Mastercard on PhonePe payments gateway. It means that if you save your card once on the PhonePe app, then you can use it across merchants seamlessly.'
The Bombay High Court ruled against Anil Ambani's challenge to SBI's fraud classification of his and Reliance Communications' accounts. The court upheld SBI's order, stating it was reasoned and without legal flaws, dismissing Ambani's petition.
India is negotiating bilateral trade agreements with the US and the EU. Talks with the US are ongoing despite the government shutdown, with a November deadline possible. Negotiations with the EU are progressing, aiming for a free trade agreement by December. Both agreements aim to boost trade significantly.
India celebrated World Cotton Day-2025, aiming to significantly boost cotton yield and competitiveness. Key goals include increasing production, promoting the Kasturi Cotton Bharat brand, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Collaboration across the cotton value chain and technological advancements are crucial.
Nirmala Sitharaman launched a foreign currency settlement system at GIFT IFSC, enabling real-time transactions and boosting liquidity. She highlighted India's fintech leadership and DBT's cost savings, while cautioning against technology misuse, citing deepfakes as a concern.
Vikas Bansal, CEO of Amazon Pay India, highlighted the rapid growth and widespread adoption of digital payments across the country, noting a major shift in consumer behaviour toward cashless transactions.
Around Rs 8 trillion in credit has been disbursed to India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the past three years, backed by the RBI and government policies, helping them access finance, expand business, and participate more effectively in public procurement, Girish Luthra, President, FICCI-CMSME told ANI today.
Dassault Systèmes today announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art R&D campus in Pune, Maharashtra, reinforcing its commitment to investing in India for India and the world. This expansion makes Pune Dassault Systèmes' largest centre in India and a critical hub in its global innovation network.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India's exports have grown by 4 to 5 per cent in the first six months of the year, despite global economic challenges.
Shashvat Nakrani, Co-Founder of BharatPe, on Tuesday lauded India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a transformative force in the fintech space.
New Delhi [India], October 7: Air Canada customers planning to visit friends and relatives this autumn can earn up to 15,000 Aeroplan bonus points when booking single or return flights from India to London or Canada.
New Delhi [India], October 7: Komal Vaidya, India's representative, has bagged the prestigious Mrs International MUniverse 2025 (1st Runner-Up) title, along with the special title of MUniverse Ambassador, at the Miss & Mrs MUniverse (Millennium) Grand Pageant 2025. The grand event, owned by visionary entrepreneur Dato Dr. Reiss Tiara, was held on 21st September 2025 at the luxurious W Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was nothing short of an extravagant affair.
New Delhi [India], October 7: Dr. Dibya Singha Das, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Robotics Surgeon at Utkal Hospital and Director of OrthoOne, has emerged as a leading figure in advanced knee replacement surgery in Eastern India. Known for his pioneering approach and commitment to patient outcomes, Dr. Dibya Singha has been at the forefront of integrating robotic-assisted surgery with cutting-edge implant technology such as the Opulent Gold Knee.
New York [US], October 7: The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, organised a high-level roundtable on the initiative of Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi. The roundtable was titled 'Globalising Compassion: An Ethical Framework for Justice, Equality, Peace and Sustainability'.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 7: Setting a new national benchmark, Doon Defence Dreamers (DDD)-India's leading institute for NDA coaching in Dehradun-has achieved an extraordinary milestone of 710+ written selections in NDA/NA (II) 2025. This marks the highest single-session result in the academy's journey since its inception in 2014.
Keeping Traditions Alive, Casual Gifting Collections Merge Tradition and Nutrition as the Modern Alternative to Myriad Sweets MUMBAI, India, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ProV Foods, a trusted name in the Dry Fruits and Healthy Snacking sector, is excited to...
Gurugram, Haryana, India & Subotica, Serbia – Business Wire India ChemVolt Global, a leading Indian clean energy and storage solutions company, and ElevenEs, Europe’s foremost lithium-ion cell technology and manufacturing company, today announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at accelerating...
New Delhi [India], October 7: As India's digital transformation accelerates across industries and governance, the need for skilled professionals equipped to navigate the intersection of law and technology has become crucial. Addressing this growing demand, the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) has announced the launch of The Certified Cyber Law Practitioner (CCLP) program a comprehensive four-week certification aimed at empowering India's next-generation legal and regulatory professionals.
P artnerships with leading healthcare enterprises expand UST's role in transforming the healthcare landscape at scale BENGALURU, India, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has entered into a series of engagements with...
Azimuth Business on Wheels Showcases New-Age Mobile Entrepreneurship ideas aligned with Make in India Vision. Azimuth Business on Wheels, leading experts in manufacturing and designing customised mobile F&B units, food trailers, container cafés, food and beverage trucks and modern vending...
• Achieves New Level of Premium Steering Feel, Enables Revolutionary Cabin Design • Offers Automotive OEMs Unprecedented Packaging & Design Flexibility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive today announced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA)...
Uttar Pradesh: Recently, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, released the book ‘Bharat Varsh ki Swarnabha: Narendra Modi’, authored by Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Chandra Tomar. The book was launched during a public awareness and suggestion-inviting program held in...
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