India has a game plan to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but the real test begins now.According to a recent report by Equirus Securities, the biggest hurdle is not strategy, but execution, with heavy reliance on imported equipment and gaps in the domestic supply chain posing key challenges. The report said India’s semiconductor roadmap draws on…
Your next trip to Saudi Arabia just got simpler!Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia may soon involve far less paperwork and fewer bookings. Instead of applying for a tourist visa, reserving flights and searching for accommodation separately, eligible travellers will soon be able to complete the entire process through a single integrated booking.Saudi Arabia has…
This article is authored by Sai Sridhar, Managing Director – Elektrobit India Pvt. Ltd., CRO – APAC.The automotive industry is at an inflection point, and software is now in the driver’s seat. For decades, vehicles were defined by engineering precision, manufacturing scale, and mechanical innovation. That era is over. Today, vehicles are evolving into software-defined…
The Centre has put a stake in Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) up for sale, announcing an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 2.52% of the company’s paid-up equity. If the issue sees strong demand, the government can sell another 2.52% through a green-shoe option.The floor price for the OFS has been set at Rs 1,400 per…
As signs of a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict emerged, selling by foreign investors eased, with fresh inflows returning to banks and financial services. (AI image) Foreign Portfolio Investors or FPIs are back on Dalal Street! FPIs turned buyers of financial stocks in the second half of June, purchasing shares worth Rs 14,634 crore…
Apart from strategic petroleum reserves and LPG reserves,, India is now looking to build emergency liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves. (AI image) Even as it focuses on building its strategic petroleum reserves, India is now looking to build emergency liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves. The plan is to have storage at import terminals by allowing…
Triumph Motorcycles has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India for the second time since the updated models were launched earlier this year. The latest revision affects the entire lineup, with the Speed T4 witnessing the biggest increase.Following the latest price hike, the Triumph Speed T4 is now priced at Rs 2,08,971…
India and Indonesia are strengthening their bilateral ties, expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology, maritime security and cultural exchanges. The push comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Tuesday.PM Modi said that the two countries were embarking on a “golden chapter” in their partnership…
Kia India has dropped a new teaser on its social media channels, hinting at the arrival of two new electrified models for the Indian market. The short video flashes the words “HEV” (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and “BEV” (Battery Electric Vehicle), accompanied by the caption, “The future is knocking. One clue. More than one possibility.” Although…
Rupee kicked off Tuesday’s session on a firm footing, rising 15 paise against the US dollar as lower crude price expectations and easing tensions in the Middle East improved market sentiment. Saudi Arabia’s decision to sharply cut oil prices for Asian buyers added to the positive mood. The currency opened at 95.33 in the interbank…
