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The Economic Times Work on to assess safety of AI; job loss from GenAI not intense in India: IT Secy
Speaking at CII's Global Economic Policy Forum, Ministry of Electronics and IT secretary S Krishnan said the government has broadly addressed key regulations barring a couple of the issues like copyright and existential crisis.
The Economic Times Hello India! China handset companies like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo rebuild network
While executives at these companies feel the worst is over, they're moving cautiously after facing intense scrutiny in India since 2020 over charges of money laundering and tax evasion, curbs on new investments, seizure of assets and, in one case, arrest of top executives.
The Economic Times Ola group chief people officer N Balachandar quits
Balachandar stepping down has added another senior-level exit at the Ola group this year. In May 2021, Balachandar was appointed as the chief human resources officer of Ola Electric followed by his elevation to the group level later on in the same year.
The Economic Times RBI wary of fintech cos’ vehicle loan drive
At the end of June 2025, fintech lenders had disbursed total loans valuing INR 37,676 crore as per data with Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE), an RBI-recognised self-regulatory organisation in the fintech sector.
The Economic Times Just like Excel did in the 1990s, AI PCs are likely to transform white-collar work
AI PCs are revolutionizing white-collar work, much like spreadsheets did in the 1990s. These computers, equipped with natural language processing, predictive analytics, and automation, promise to boost productivity and reshape various professions, from graphic design to finance. Tech leaders believe this shift will be fundamental, with AI becoming an integral part of the computing experience.
The Economic Times India launches world’s first green steel taxonomy, aims to cut emissions to 2.2 tCO2 by 2030
The taxonomy establishes a framework to measure and classify green steel based on emission intensity, aligning with India’s net-zero targets by 2070.
The Economic Times Private sector will continue to deploy capital, boost investments: CEA Nageswaran
India's Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran, projected confidence in private sector investments driving GDP growth to 35% over the next five years. He reaffirmed the 6.5-7% real economic growth projection for the current fiscal year and emphasized the need to leverage domestic growth drivers amidst a challenging global landscape.
The Economic Times $2.2 trillion in infra investment to help India become $7 trillion economy by 2030
An estimated investment of $2.2 trillion into infrastructure development is imperative to support India's GDP size to expand to $7 trillion by 2030, according to a report on Thursday.
The Economic Times India should remain open to investments from China: Panagariya
Former Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya advocated for India to remain open to Chinese investments, except in sensitive sectors, mirroring the approach of countries like the US and Germany. He also emphasized the importance of expanding India's Free Trade Agreements to facilitate smoother global supply chain participation and boost exports, citing the example of iPhone's multinational production process.
The Economic Times Coffee Day Enterprises settles SEBI case over disclosure violations
Coffee Day Enterprises Limited settled a regulatory case with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for ₹752,400 over alleged violations of listing obligations and disclosure requirements. SEBI initiated proceedings after a show cause notice in October 2023.
The Economic Times Sebi issues warning letter to HDFC Bank for regulatory non-compliance
The administrative warning letter dated December 9, 2024, was received by the bank on December 11, it said.
The Economic Times India steel industry in trouble because of cheap imports; capacity utilisation at 4-year low: ICRA
India's steel industry's capacity utilization is projected to fall below 80% in 2024-25 due to rising cheap imports, impacting domestic producers' market share. This decline follows three years of high utilization, robust investments, and manageable debt levels.
The Economic Times Zomato receives tax demand of INR 803 crore from GST authorities
The demand pertains to unpaid tax dues for the period October 29, 2019 to March 31, 2022 and includes a tax demand of INR 401.7 crore, and a penalty and interest component of a similar amount.
The Economic Times Need to blend commercial considerations with economic priorities, strategic needs: Sitharaman
Outlining the priorities of the economy for the next decade, Sitharaman said the industry should work with small and medium enterprises to explore how they can support large units, while equally contributing to job creation.
The Economic Times 2025: Opportunities beyond headwinds
As the new year unfolds, India Inc stands at a crossroads where strategic decision-making will determine its trajectory. While near-term challenges may temper growth expectations, the underlying resilience of India’s economy and its corporate sector offers ample opportunities for long-term value creation.