The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its economic growth projections for the 2023-24 financial year at 6.5%. While the first two quarters are expected to deliver slightly more growth,

Zen Technologies surges 10% after winning an order worth Rs 202 crore from Defence Ministry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that the company is not currently training GPT5, the successor to GPT4, stating that there is still much work to be done. Altman emphasizes the need for safety audits and cautions against the rapid advancement of AI technology, addressing concerns raised by researchers and executives.

Social media giant Meta has launched its ‘Meta Verified’ service in India, extending verification features for Facebook and Instagram accounts. The subscription bundle offers impersonation protection, government ID verification, and account support. Priced at INR 699/month for iOS and Android users, Meta aims to expand access and tap into India’s vast social media market.

Chennai-based cleantech startup Proklean Technologies secures $4M in funding from Raintree Family Office, fueling its R&D efforts and hiring initiatives. The funds will aid the company’s expansion into new markets,

Capillary Technologies bolsters loyalty solutions with the acquisition of Tenerity’s Digital Connect. The Bengaluru-based SaaS startup aims to strengthen its presence in the US and European markets by incorporating Digital Connect’s reward ecosystem. Capillary now offers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end intelligent loyalty solutions, cementing its position as a leader in the industry.

IKIO Lighting’s IPO generates buzz, oversubscribed 3.61 times, with strong investor demand. LED solutions provider seeks to raise Rs 350 crore for debt repayment, new facility setup, and corporate purposes. A diverse customer base and integrated manufacturing infrastructure contribute to investor enthusiasm.

ONGC-controlled MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. ) plans to expand its refinery to increase petrochemical production capacity at a cost of roughly Rs. 470 billion. 

The Rs 76,000-crore ($10 billion) incentive plan for chip-making, as well as the talent pool and skilling programs, play to India’s strengths and highlight the country’s ascent as an industry leader. According to SEMI CEO, it is now or never for India to seize the lead in the semiconductor sector.

In their most recent annual study on the industry, global management consulting and strategic advisory firm Zinnov and venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures reduced the 2026 revenue forecasts of Indian software-as-a-service or SaaS startups from $100 billion to $26 billion.

According to research by Brand Finance, the multi-industry conglomerate Tata Group, which produces everything from salt to software, has maintained its title as India’s most valuable brand and has surpassed the $25 billion threshold. The worldwide brand value consultancy performs this task each year. Infosys, a significant player in the IT industry, is still in second place.

SEC Seeks Asset Freeze and Repatriation in Binance Case: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urgently seeks to halt Binance’s U.S. platform, freezing assets and repatriating customer funds. Alleging fraud and improper conduct, the SEC’s filing targets Binance’s founder and entities involved, aiming to safeguard assets and prevent evidence tampering.