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IndiaFirst Life AI Transformation: Agentforce in Core Insurance

IndiaFirst Life deploys Salesforce Agentforce across underwriting, claims, and customer service to drive operational leverage without raising cost ratios.

Air India $1.5B Capital Call Tests Singapore Airlines Multi-Hub Plan

Air India's reported US$1.5 billion equity request from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines highlights widening financial losses, rising regional airspace disruptions, and growing political scrutiny in Singapore over state-backed investment risks.

Meta Teen Safety Settlement: $18B Deal Reshapes Social Media for Kids

A comprehensive breakdown of Meta’s landmark $18B youth safety pact, default two-hour limits, Night Mode, independent research audits, and conditional billions aimed at forcing rival platforms like TikTok and YouTube into tighter teen rules.

Bank of Baroda Launches UPI Global QR Payments

International tourists and NRIs can now make seamless QR payments across India using home-country banking apps under Bank of Baroda's new UPI initiative.

AI and the Future of Jobs in India 2047: Why AI Won't Replace India's Workforce—It Will Reinvent Every Job

Goldman Sachs estimated AI could threaten up to 300 million jobs globally. A University of Pennsylvania study found that white-collar roles earning ~$80,000 are particularly vulnerable, noting disruption in several sectors.

India-UK FTA to kick in on 15 July. What gets cheaper & how Indian exporters stand to benefit

The India-UK FTA kicks in on 15 July 2026, eliminating tariffs on nearly 99% of trade lines. Here's a full breakdown of what gets cheaper, how exporters gain, and the latest updates on this landmark deal.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher; Will Dalal Street Close in Green?

Indian stock markets opened slightly higher today as investors reacted positively to signs of possible cooling in West Asia tensions. Nifty 50 rose 0.37% to 23,735.30 and BSE Sensex gained 0.40% to 75,622.38 at 9:15 am IST.

Cabinet Clears ECLGS 5.0 to Help Businesses Manage West Asia Crisis Impact

ECLGS 5.0 is aimed at helping such businesses continue operations without facing sudden liquidity pressure.

Capital Has a Memory Again: What Founders Must Prove in 2026

India's funding story in 2026 is actually more encouraging than the raw numbers suggest. The drop in deal volume reflects a market growing up, not giving up.

Why India's Startup Ecosystem Is a Game-Changer for Viksit Bharat 2047!

India's startups are already leveraging AI, blockchain, IoT, and deep learning to solve problems across agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and financial inclusion at a scale that no government scheme alone could achieve.

India's Export Growth 2026: Top Sectors Driving the $820 Billion Trade Boom

Electronics has now become India’s top export category, marking a major structural shift toward high-value manufacturing.

Wipro Rs 15000 Crore Buyback 2026: Price, Date, How to Participate

Wipro's biggest-ever buyback offers shares at Rs 250 — a 19% premium over market price. Here is the full breakdown By Business Correspondent

Fuel Prices in India Today: Weekly Update, Iran Conflict Impact & Next Week Prediction

As of this week (early April 2026), petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remain largely unchanged: Delhi: Petrol ~₹94–95/litre, Diesel ~₹87/litre Mumbai: Petrol ~₹104+, Diesel ~₹92+ Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, are also stable.

April Opens With a Roar: Why Dalal Street Began FY27 on a Strong Note

On 1 April 2026, the benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound, with the Nifty 50 rising 2.42% to 22,870.25 and the Sensex climbing 2.52% to 73,766.35 in early trade, marking their biggest single-day jump in about two months

India’s Unicorn Startups: Who Will Be the Next Big IPO?

In just under a decade, India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation. From barely 500 recognised startups in 2016 to over 1.57 lakh by the end of 2024, the growth has been nothing short of exponential.

How AI Tools Are Helping Startups Build Faster Than Ever

The economic implications of this shift are staggering. Development costs — historically one of the largest expenses for early-stage startups — are collapsing.

Viksit Bharat 2047: What India Could Look Like at 100

Viksit Bharat 2047 is India’s long-term vision to become a developed nation by its 100th year of independence, targeting a $30–40 trillion economy and a per capita income of $15,000+.