Piper Serica Expands Startup Bet with New ₹800 Crore Category-II Bharat Tech Fund
In a major boost to India’s cutting-edge technology ecosystem, Mumbai-based asset manager Piper Serica has announced the launch of its new “Bharat Tech Fund.” The Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) features a base corpus of ₹600 crore alongside a ₹200 crore green-shoe option, bringing the total potential fund size to ₹800 crore. The fund is…
Google I/O 2026 Unleashed: Android 17 Evolves into “Agentic” System Alongside Android XR and Gemini Upgrades
Google has officially kicked off its annual I/O 2026 developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, pivoting its entire software ecosystem into a deeply integrated “intelligence system” driven by Gemini. Following early reveals at the pre-event Android Show, the tech giant detailed the core mechanics of Android 17, which marks a radical shift from a traditional…
Adani Enterprise Clears Major Legal Hurdle with US Treasury Settlement
The Adani Group has reached a $275 million settlement with the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over alleged violations of Iran sanctions. The matter involved the indirect import of Iranian Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) through India’s Mundra Port between November 2023 and June 2025. According to official disclosures, Adani Enterprises Limited…
ICICI Prudential Life Shares Plunge 9% to 52-Week Low Over Prudential Plc’s Stake Cut and New Acquisition
Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company plummeted nearly 9% in intraday trading, hitting a fresh 52-week low of ₹488.60 on the National Stock Exchange. This steep decline was triggered by a major strategic announcement from the company’s UK-based joint venture partner, Prudential plc. The British insurance giant revealed that it is acquiring a controlling…
Government Pushes State-Owned Banks and Insurers Towards Austerity and Electric Mobility
Ministry of Finance has directed state-run banks, insurers, and financial institutions across India to implement a series of cost-cutting measures, including restrictions on travel and a gradual shift toward electric vehicles, according to an official order reviewed by Reuters. The directive, issued by the Department of Financial Services, is part of a broader government austerity…
Liberty Mutual Deepens India Commitment, Increases Stake in Liberty General Insurance
US-based Liberty Mutual Insurance has officially increased its shareholding in Liberty General Insurance Limited (LGI) to 74 per cent. This significant development follows a previous stake increase from 49 per cent to 55.40 per cent in September 2025, underscoring the global insurer’s aggressive growth strategy in the region. Liberty General Insurance operates as a prominent…
Indian Experts Urge Vigilance After WHO Declares Ebola Emergency
World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreaks in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), prompting Indian health authorities to increase monitoring while assuring the public that there is no cause for panic. Health ministry officials said India has not reported any domestic Ebola case…
Sunshine on Your Platter: Fresh Ingredients for a Healthier Lifestyle
Vitamin D deficiency is becoming increasingly common worldwide, with health experts warning that low levels of the nutrient can negatively affect bone strength, muscle function and the immune system. Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is produced naturally when the skin is exposed to sunlight. However, modern indoor lifestyles, limited sun exposure,…
India, UAE strengthen strategic ties amid Middle East turmoil
The bilateral relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing a profound transformation from a traditional trade-centric relationship to a comprehensive multi-layered strategic partnership. This deep alignment has become ever more critical as both countries navigate the turbulent geopolitical and economic upheavals transforming West Asia today. New Delhi and Abu Dhabi are…
AI Infrastructure and Agentic AI Take Centre Stage at TCS
Tata Consultancy Services Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has said that generative AI and agentic AI are entering a transformative phase where artificial intelligence is becoming the “infrastructure of intelligence” for businesses worldwide. In his letter to shareholders in the TCS Annual Report FY26, Chandrasekaran highlighted the company’s growing focus on becoming a full-stack AI services provider…
