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Aptiv’s Gen 6 ADAS enters India’s commercial roads Gen 6 ADAS platform will scale across the broad commercial vehicle lineup, covering 14 models and more than 30 variants As India prepares for tighter safety norms, a global commercial vehicle manufacturer turns to advanced intelligence to navigate one of the world’s most complex driving environments. India’s commercial vehicle landscape is on the cusp of a significant shift. With 2027 safety regulations on the horizon, demand

PFRDA opens the door for scheduled banks to set up pension funds, reshaping the National Pension System from 2026 Representational pic In a significant reform aimed at widening pension coverage, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved a new framework that allows eligible scheduled commercial banks to independently establish pension funds and act as sponsors under the National Pension System (NPS). Until now, NPS pension funds have been spons

The conglomerate is committing fresh capital to aviation infrastructure, convinced that India’s under-penetrated air travel market has a long runway for growth   The Adani Group plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in its airports business over the next five years, signalling a firm bet on sustained expansion in India’s aviation sector. The investment comes as commercial operations at the long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport prepare to begin on December 25. “On the airport

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows you to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals, creating a predictable investing rhythm   How an SIP can potentially help build a regular investing habit This may benefit individuals who prefer consistency and wish to cultivate long-term investing habits. By understanding how an SIP works and what to consider before starting, you may be better positioned to make decisions that align with your financial horizon. How a Systematic

BIZ2X unveils AI-powered digital site visits to transform property verification for lenders   Biz2X, a leading global SaaS platform and subsidiary of Biz2Credit, has announced the launch of Biz2X Digital Site Visits, an AI-enabled digital inspection application designed to replace physical property verification and significantly accelerate loan processing for financial institutions. Leveraging advanced AI capabilities, geo-tagging, image recognition, real-time data capture, a

Andhra Pradesh is fast emerging as India’s next big investment powerhouse—with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu setting an ambitious target of $500 billion in three years Vice-president C.P. Radhakrishnan with Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Visakhapatnam At the 30th CII Partnership Summit held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh showcased its growing economic magnetism, attracting commitments from India’s most influential business groups, including the Adan

More than 2,000 exhibitors and delegates from 80 countries will converge in New Delhi as Plastindia 2026 prepares for its biggest edition yet   Plastindia 2026 is gearing up for an unprecedented global presence, with over 2,000 exhibitors and participation from 80 countries, making it the world’s largest standalone plastics exhibition. Scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 5–10 February 2026, the 12th edition promises to be a landmark event for one of India’s fastest-grow

Fresh momentum in aviation partnership Piyush Goyal discusses expanding opportunities in Indian aviation sector with Air New Zealand CEO (Pic: X) India’s aviation ambitions have received a further boost following the meeting between India’s Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and Nikhil Ravishankar, Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand, during the minister’s official visit to New Zealand. Held en route to Rotorua as part of India’s fourth round of Fr

Gopichand P. Hinduja, the billionaire patriarch of Britain’s wealthiest family whose business interests span automotive, banking, energy and infrastructure, passed away in London on Tuesday. He was 85. Known affectionately in business circles as GP , Gopichand was the second of the four Hinduja brothers who together built one of the world’s most diversified conglomerates. The group’s vast portfolio includes marquee names such as Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Capital

Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia has become the first company in history to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, just three months after crossing the $4 trillion mark — underscoring the global frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence The milestone cements Nvidia’s position at the forefront of the AI-driven technological revolution, often compared to the seismic shift sparked by Apple’s launch of the first iPhone 18 years ago. Apple had ridden that wave to become the first p

Engineering powerhouse L&T delivered another strong quarter, boosting profits and order inflows well beyond projections   Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 15.6 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,926.09 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, backed by strong revenue growth and record order inflows. According to a regulatory filing, consolidated revenue from operations rose 10 per cent year-on-year to ₹67,983.53 crore, compared with ₹61,554

Digital infrastructure major Black Box has outlined an ambitious growth trajectory, targeting a 15 per cent year-on-year increase over the next four years as it moves towards crossing the USD 2 billion revenue milestone by FY2029, according to company officials quoted by agencies Black Box President and CEO Sanjeev Verma   Black Box President and CEO Sanjeev Verma said the company’s upcoming acquisition could contribute up to USD 750 million in incremental revenues, strengthe