Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi, August 15: The Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA), the apex industry body representing India’s tractor and farm mechanization sector, has appointed Mr. G. S. Grewal as its President for the 2026–28 term. The announcement was made during TMA’s Annual General Meeting and Annual Business Session held in New Delhi. Mr. Grewal brings more than 36 years of experience in the tractor and agricultural machinery industry, with extensive leadership experience across sales, marketing, dealer development, customer support and business management. He currently serves as Chief Advisor at Escorts Kubota Limited and has previously served as Managing Director of Kubota Agricultural Machinery…

New Delhi: For nearly a decade, Mukesh Ambani transformed India’s telecom industry through Jio. Now, he is betting that artificial intelligence will be the next major revolution. Reliance Industries has outlined plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, data centers, digital services, and advanced computing capabilities. One of the most ambitious announcements involves a proposed ₹10 lakh crore investment over seven years, aimed at building India’s AI ecosystem and expanding the country’s computing infrastructure. The company is already investing aggressively in digital and new-energy businesses. Recent filings show Reliance’s overall capital expenditure remained above ₹1 lakh crore, with significant investments…

New Delhi, September 3: PC Jeweller Limited has announced another significant step in its ongoing debt-reduction programme, reporting the successful clearance and repayment of its outstanding debt to one more bank under the terms of the Settlement Agreement dated September 30, 2024. The latest repayment takes the number of consortium banks whose outstanding debt has been fully repaid to nine out of 14. According to the company, all repayments made to these nine banks have been completed ahead of their scheduled due dates, highlighting the pace of its debt-resolution efforts. The jewellery retailer has simultaneously made substantial progress with the remaining five…

New Delhi [India], August 14: Juniper Hotels Limited,will develop a luxury 5-star hotel in Sector 23, Dwarka, Delhi, adding approximately 550 keys, involving a capital expenditure of around INR 850 crore. Upon completion, Juniper’s presence in New Delhi is expected to expand to approximately 1,000 keys, further strengthening its position in one of India’s most important hospitality markets. The Company executed a licence deed with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Juniper Hospitality Assets Private Limited, in the presence of Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The hotel will enjoy a prime location overlooking the DDA Dwarka Golf Course, the country’s…

New Delhi: The Aditya Birla Group is one of India’s oldest and most diversified business groups, but its current strategy shows that even traditional conglomerates must change as the economy evolves. Under chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, the group operates across sectors including cement, metals, financial services, fashion and retail, telecom-related businesses and renewable energy. The group’s approach is increasingly focused on using its scale while entering businesses linked to India’s growing consumer and financial economy. One example is financial services. Aditya Birla Capital recently announced plans to enter the gold-loan market, with an ambitious target of around 1,000 dedicated branches…

New Delhi: Bill Gates believes that AI is going to make a significant impact on white-collar jobs in a much more rapid fashion than many are realizing. When asked about the future of technology, Gates said AI is getting even smarter with the passing year and already automates many mundane tasks for professionals that save them time. Gates believes that beyond software firms, industries like banking, healthcare, education, law, engineering and customer service will also be impacted by AI. He thinks that AI-driven tools can enhance productivity by automating repetitive tasks, processing vast data, and aiding in better decision-making. Some…

New Delhi: India’s next technology battle may not be fought by traditional technology companies alone. Some of the world’s most powerful businessmen, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, are increasingly competing for pieces of the same opportunity: India’s rapidly growing digital economy. Their strategies are different, but the areas they are targeting increasingly overlap. Mukesh Ambani has perhaps the most established position. Reliance’s Jio transformed India’s telecom market and gave the group access to hundreds of millions of consumers. Reliance is now moving beyond connectivity into AI, cloud services, data centres, digital entertainment and consumer technology. Meta’s…

New Delhi: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is no longer just a rocket company. It is rapidly turning into a much larger technology business combining space launches, satellite internet and artificial intelligence, and its transformation is changing the scale of the billionaire economy. SpaceX went public in June 2026 in one of the biggest IPOs ever, raising about $85.7 billion. The company initially crossed a market value of $2 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. Musk remains its largest shareholder. A recent regulatory filing showed that he owned 48.4% of SpaceX as of June 30. But…

New Delhi: Elon Musk has once again found himself at the centre of a media controversy after attacking The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes following a tense interview that covered his political activities, race, government work and his use of X. The interview, published in July, was unusually confrontational. Beddoes questioned Musk about his involvement in the US government, his role in dismantling parts of the federal bureaucracy, his political views and the way he uses X, the social media platform he owns. Musk appeared increasingly frustrated during parts of the discussion. After the interview, Musk turned his criticism toward…

New Delhi: Elon Musk’s infamous “Go f*** yourself” remark has returned to public discussion as scrutiny around his businesses and leadership style continues to grow. However, the comment itself is not new: Musk made the statement in November 2023, when he was responding to advertisers that had stopped spending on X, formerly known as Twitter. Speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit, Musk was asked about the growing advertiser boycott following his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X. Major companies including Disney, Apple and IBM had paused advertising on the platform. Musk initially apologised for the controversial…