India, US sign MoU for cooperation in cyber crime investigations
India and the US have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations, per the Ministry of External Affairs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cyber crime investigations will allow the respective agencies of the two countries to step up cooperation and training on use of cyber threat intelligence
India’s mobility market to double by 2030, driven by EVs and digital transformation
India’s mobility industry is poised to double and cross $600 Bn by 2030, according to the Think Mobility Report by Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report highlighted that growth in the sector will be driven by both traditional and emerging revenue pools, departing from global trends. It also
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Day 2 unveils exciting future mobility innovations from Hyundai, VinFast, BYD
The second day of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 kicked off with some exciting unveiling of future mobility that would change the perception of electric vehicles (EVs) in personal ownership, and public transportation. The day started with the launch of two EVs — VF 7 and VF 6 — from
How macroeconomic indicators performed in December 2024?, ETCFO
State of the Indian Economy: December 2024 By Samriddhi Singh Mahar & Siddhi NawarThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India to become the fourth-largest global economy by 2025, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of USD 4,340 billion. The end of the year has been eventful for the Indian economy,
10-minute delivery is boosting Indian economy’s ‘brightening spot’, highlights RBI, ETCFO
Quick Commerce: Image for representation Private final consumption is proving to be a key bright spot in India’s economic recovery, with e-commerce and quick commerce (q-commerce) playing a significant role, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its recent bulletin. Calling consumption a “brightening spot”, the central bank emphasised
CCI slaps ₹40 lakh fine on Goldman Sachs for failure to notify investment in Biocon Biologics
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a ₹40 lakh penalty on Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited (GS AIMPL) for failing to notify its investment in Biocon Biologics Limited (Biocon) under the Competition Act, 2002. The regulator found that Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of optionally convertible debentures
India’s economic growth poised to rebound as demand picks up: RBI bulletin, ETCFO
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience in consumption, supported by brighter agricultural prospects,” according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin for January. Mumbai, India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience
Electric vehicle sales in India crossed 14.08 lakh units in 2024: Kumaraswamy
Electric vehicle sales in India crossed 14.08 lakh units in 2024, achieving a market penetration rate of 5.59 per cent, up from 4.44 per cent in the previous year, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Saturday. The minister asserted that the upward trend in EV adoption underscores the growing
Charting India’s agricultural future: Budget 2025
India’s agricultural sector, engaging roughly 45.8 per cent of the workforce, is central to the nation’s economic and social fabric. Despite employing nearly half of the workforce, it contributes only around 18% to GDP, underscoring productivity challenges and the need for modernisation. As the Union Budget 2025 nears, it presents
Global wheat prices seen under pressure on record output
Global wheat prices will likely come under pressure in 2025 on record production but tightening supplies may offer short-term support, analysts have said. Wheat prices continue to decline on soft red winter harvest expectations. “Our revised forecast for the 2025 annual average second-month CBOT-listed wheat price has been adjusted downward