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India’s $27b food delivery boom: Your ‘ORDER NOW’ clicks will drive next decade
Driven by higher order frequency, rising average order values, and expansion into Tier-2 cities, this sector is poised for strong growth despite low penetration levels
Fintech funding holds steady, but deal drought signals investor shift
Stable at $513 million in Q1 2026, it masks a 54% deal slump, 69% fall in first-time funding, and tilt toward late-stage bets
AI disruption is on: 1.35cr jobs to be ‘reshaped’, 23L created by 2027
It’s redrawing India’s labour market, displacing roles while unlocking millions of opportunities across data, governance, and advanced tech ecosystems.
Rapid expansion, uneven access: India’s healthcare gains still fail millions
Deep inequalities and private sector dependence still challenge equity goals, reveals latest NSO survey
India successfully carries out first-ever salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile
Marks a major leap in maritime strike capability as the DRDO and Navy validate the indigenous NASM-SR. Enhances advanced precision targeting, sea-skimming capabilities
Resilient economy faces harder test
War, oil shock and weak monsoon put growth under pressure. Finance Ministry flags rising inflation risks and supply shocks, but sees reforms, demand strength sustaining growth momentum
India’s FDI outlook for FY26: Navigating global capital shifts
PLI schemes, China-Plus-One strategies, and structural reforms driving foreign direct investments to record highs
From adornment to asset: India’s love for gold is evolving
Consumption of the yellow metal is shifting rapidly from jewellery to investment, signalling deeper economic, cultural and financial transformation
Mojtaba Khamenei: US Navy belongs at bottom of Persian Gulf
Mojtaba Khamenei issues stark warning to US Navy, signaling a hardline stance as regional tensions rise in the Persian Gulf.
Why ‘Unicorn 2.0’ is now all about survival, not valuation
India’s startup ecosystem is shifting from valuation hype to sustainable growth, prioritising profitability, efficiency, and long-term global competitiveness over rapid expansion
Iran-Israel war triggers 60% air traffic fall, chokes global growth
War-led airspace closures cripple Middle East aviation, dragging global passenger growth to weakest post-pandemic level despite resilient demand elsewhere
Gulf war sends global air freight into severe turbulence
Despite strong trade growth and resilient manufacturing, a historic 54.3% Middle East cargo collapse wipes out 1,742 million tonne-kilometres, dragging global demand down 4.8%