Kansai Nerolac bets on industrial paints—but is that enough?

There is little immediate evidence of a sharp turnaround. Kansai Paint, the company’s Japanese parent, recently outlined strategy for its Indian subsidiary, reiterating a sharper focus on industrial and automotive coatings – segments that contribute about 55% of revenue and

New GDP Series Reshapes India’s Growth Story

Base revisions are technical exercises, but history shows they can significantly reshape the narrative around India’s growth performance. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.   After a prolonged wait, the statistics

US announces 126% duty on imports of Indian…

The United States has announced a significant countervailing duty on Indian solar imports, potentially impacting India’s burgeoning renewable energy sector and its push for self-reliance in solar manufacturing. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

India must be careful not to overregulate, given its strong and growing startup ecosystem, and ensure any new framework is proportionate and tailored to local needs. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters Key Points CCI is being cautious with usage of AI in

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Mixed In Volatile Trade

Indian stock markets experienced a day of seesaw trading as Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat, influenced by global market cues, US-Iran talks, and strategic profit-booking. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Sensex and Nifty50 Performance: Key Market Highlights Today Sensex and Nifty

HCLTech partners IIT Kanpur to turn research into real-world tech for global companies

HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur to convert cutting-edge research into real-world pilots and scalable solutions for Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The partnership aims to position HCLTech as a strategic GCC partner by combining its

Top Gainers & Losers on Feb 26: Tejas Networks, KSB, Mankind Pharma, Tata Motors, Finolex Cables among top gainers

It was another range-bound session for the Indian stock market, as the key averages remained largely unchanged in Thursday’s trade, February 26, with investors assessing the impact of rising crude oil prices amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, even

No Extension For WhatsApp SIM Linking

‘On national security issues, there can be no compromise.’ Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sansad Anton/Pexels.com Key Points Government refuses extension to OTT platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram for complying with

ED attaches Anil Ambani’s Rs 3,716-crore house ‘Abode’

A provisional order has been issued under PMLA to attach the multi-storeyed house in the case linked to an alleged bank fraud by his group company RCOM. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Key Points The luxurious house, which is 66-metre high with

AI is fast becoming central to how drugs will be discovered

India may not become a true innovation hub in five years, but could get there over the next decade or more. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Key Points ‘Pharma must move quickly from scale to substance’. ‘The industry had proved its strength in