Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
NEW DELHI, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba.com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, today announces the launch of its Trade Assurance service in India, marking a significant step in enhancing the trading experience for Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This service empowers them to manage international transactions with greater confidence, efficiency and security. Coinciding with World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27th, this initiative highlights the commitment of Alibaba.com to supporting global SMEs. Global B2B trade can be fraught with challenges, including concerns over costs, product quality, shipment timelines, and more. Trade Assurance, a proprietary order protection service offered by Alibaba.com, alleviates some of these risks, providing both suppliers and buyers with confidence throughout the entire transaction process. Suppliers who opt for this service can conduct business with peace of mind, knowing that their transactions are securely safeguarded by a trusted platform. The service stipulates that the buyer makes payment at the time of purchase, with the funds held in escrow by Alibaba.com until the buyer confirms the satisfactory receipt of the order within a reasonable timeframe. Participating suppliers stand to gain a significant advantage as Trade Assurance not only enhances buyers' trust in them but also allows them to amass a robust online transaction history, thereby improving their visibility, ranking and exposure on Alibaba.com. This, in turn, translates to a wealth of future business opportunities for the suppliers. "India is one of Alibaba.com's high-potential supplier markets, with a robust production capacity and a diverse range of product categories that attract substantial global buyer interest. In recognition of this potential, we have introduced the Trade Assurance service to the Indian market. This service aims to foster trust between Indian suppliers and global buyers, while also streamlining transaction processes. By doing so, we aim to enhance efficiency and unlock new business opportunities for Indian suppliers, thereby contributing to their growth and success," said Rocky Lu, Head of India at Alibaba.com. Summer Gao, Head of Global Supply Chain Services at Alibaba.com , shared, "We are thrilled to bring Trade Assurance to India. Transactions conducted with the Trade Assurance service enable Indian SMEs to build a robust online transaction history, bolster their credit ratings, and enhance their reputation with global buyers. We firmly believe that the comprehensive order protection it offers can reduce trade barriers for SMEs, opening pathways for them to flourish in the global marketplace." Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. About Alibaba.com Launched in 1999, Alibaba.com is a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce that serves buyers and suppliers from over 200 countries and regions around the world. It is engaged in services covering all aspects of commerce, including providing businesses with tools that help them reach a global audience for their products and helping buyers discover products, find suppliers and place orders online fast and efficiently. Alibaba.com is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group. Advertisement Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2143118/Logo.jpg?p=medium600
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Gold has always held a special place in Indian homes, treasured for both its beauty and its lasting value. Beyond its cultural significance, gold jewellery has been a trusted financial backup for generations, helping families in times of need. Now, with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, this age-old tradition meets modern convenience. Also Read | 'Ruin the Friendship' and 'CANCELLED!': Are These Taylor Swift's Alleged Diss Tracks Targeting Blake Lively? Fan Theories Go Viral Amid 12th Album 'The Life of a Showgirl' Announcement. During the Prime Loan Festival, i ...Read More >
Rojgar Mahakumbh 2025: The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the Rojgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow today, i.e., August 26. The event will continue for three days, between August 26 and August 28. The inaugural ceremony took place at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan by the CM, accompanied by some ministers. CM also distributed appointment letters to the newly selected youth. The three-day event aims to provide jobs and employment opportunities to the youth of the state. This c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of Sparsh Week 2025, a landmark initiative that will bring together over 1 lakh employees across its network of 5,868 branches nationwide to strengthen relationships and deliver memorable experiences for customers. Scheduled from 1st to 5th September, this flagship event will see the leadership and employees across the country actively engage with customers and celebrate the spirit of service that defines the Bank. With the theme Raise the Bar, this year edition is ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 12 (PTI) The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India, has urged the government to provide support to absorb a part of the punitive tariff imposed by the US on engineering exports. It also requested the Centre to reinstate the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and ensure affordable export finance. During a meeting with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra, EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha stated that the engineering sector was under pressure due to the recent tariff action by the US, and needed urgent support to remain competitive. "India's engineering exp ...Read More >
With uncertainty becoming a defining feature of the global landscape, the role of banks has become much more critical not just as custodians of savings but also as engines of growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. She noted that financial institutions play a crucial role in national infrastructure building and banks must maintain strong balance sheets to fund significant investments, meet the demand for credit, and provide innovative financial products and capital expenditu ...Read More >
Amaravati, Sep 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Friday directed district collectors to launch a month-long awareness campaign on the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. Addressing a video conference with district collectors at the state secretariat, Vijayanand discussed GST reforms awareness, seasonal conditions, renewable energy projects, and land-related issues. "District collectors should organise a month-long awareness campaign to create widespread understanding among the pu ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Niti Aayog on Monday pitched for tailored financial tools, technology integration and a centralised digital portal to transform medium enterprises into future growth engines of India's economy. In a report titled 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', the Aayog highlighted the critical yet under-leveraged role played by medium enterprises and outlined targeted interventions to unlock their full potential. To address challenges faced by medium enterprises, it recommended the introduction of a working capital financing scheme linked to enterprise turnover, a Rs 5 ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India's Best Companies To Work For 2025: Top 100. This recognition follows the company's earlier achievement of being Great Place To Work® Certified™ for 2025. Also Read | Margot Robbie Birthday: Red Carpet Looks of the Actress that You Should Check Out (View Pics). This recognition is considered the most definitive 'Employer-of-Choice' award and is globally acknowledged as the gold standard in identifying great workplace ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
Vastu Housing has raised $100 million from the global consumer internet group Prosus. The Amsterdam-based investor has acquired an 8.4% stake (7.8% fully diluted) in the home finance company. Vastu Housing Finance is a prominent player in the affordable housing finance sector, focusing on underserved communities. In September, Vastu received a $50 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (USDFC). Housing finance companies have attracted significant funding in recent months. Recently, Easy Home Finance raised $35 million in a fresh funding round led by ...Read More >
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 7: For today's go-getters and ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses, accessing quick business finance just got a lot more rewarding. Bajaj Finance Limited has launched 'Loan Utsav', a limited-time festive campaign designed to empower business owners with loans up to Rs. 80 lakh -- and exciting rewards like cashback up to Rs. 3,000 and brand vouchers to go with it. The Loan Utsav offer is valid from June 20, 2025, to July 31, 2025, and is available exclusively through the Bajaj Finserv App. The rewards are limited to the first 200 successful business ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 15: Moglix, one of Asia largest B2B e-commerce and supply chain technology companies, has announced the inauguration of its greenfield bitumen processing facility under DRG Industries, the manufacturing arm of Moglix. Located in Kosi Kalan, Mathura, the facility is set to commence commercial production in July 2025. This marks a strategic step in Moglix commitment to powering India infrastructure transformation with future-ready, sustainable materials. India vision of Viksit Bharat hinges on developing infrastructure that is not only expansive but also durabl ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Flipkart has launched 'Flipkart Black', a premium subscription program offering members benefits across shopping, entertainment, and travel for an annual fee of INR 1499. Key perks include a free one-year YouTube Premium subscription and exclusive member-only deals. The program targets affluent, digitally savvy customers seeking a personalized experience. Flipkart, one of India's leading e-commerce platforms, has rolled out 'Flipkart Black', a premium membership designed to enhance the digital e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 26 (VOICE) India in 2024 saw a boom in employment rates, with women and youth leading the charge in workforce participation, according to a report.The report by Apna.co, a job and professional networking platform, showed women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications -- 20 per cent higher than in 2023. Similarly, the youth posted a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in job applications. Women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications out of a total of 7 crore, a 25 per cent year-on-year surge, in 2024. Flexible work opportunities, gender-focused initiativ ...Read More >
BENGALURU: B2B marketplace and new retail platform for food and grocery Jumbotail, has raised $120 million in a funding round led by SC Ventures, the investment arm of Standard Chartered. Existing investors including Artal Asia participated in the round. With this, the start-up has raised $263 million. The company will invest the capital to build AI-native solutions and capabilities. Jumbotail also completed its acquisition of Solv India, a B2B commerce and financial services platform incubated by SC Ventures. The deal was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Jumbotail said ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 15: Moglix, one of Asia's largest B2B e-commerce and supply chain technology companies, has announced the inauguration of its greenfield bitumen processing facility under DRG Industries, the manufacturing arm of Moglix. Located in Kosi Kalan, Mathura, the facility is set to commence commercial production in July 2025. This marks a strategic step in Moglix's commitment to powering India's infrastructure transformation with future-ready, sustainable materials. India's vision of Viksit Bharat hinges on developing infrastructure that is not only expansive but als ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Greater Noida, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The five-day mega Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS 2025) is expected to generate business to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore, state MSME and Textiles Minister, Rakesh Sachan, said on Friday. After inaugurating the B2B meetings with international buyers, Sachan said more than 2,400 exhibitors from the state are showcasing diverse products from different sectors, including textiles, handicrafts, khadi, garments, leather, food processing, One District One Product (ODOP) and GI tag products, besides electronic goods, defence, and medical and pha ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Governor, was released soon after a cabinet meeting held on Monday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Godav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3: SarkarSEO, a leading SEO agency, is introducing a new approach to digital rankings with its Search Everywhere Optimization strategy. As AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing AI change how people find information, SarkarSEO is helping businesses rank across all platforms, not just Google. Also Read | US Shocker: Woman Allegedly Beats 14-Year-Old Son to Death With Extension Cord Over Unfinished Chores, Waits 5 Minutes Before Calling 911; Arrested. Search Everywhere Optimisation takes advantage of the fractured nature of the search, optimisi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has won an IP edge and transport network modernisation deal from Vortex Group for three states: Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. "The refreshed IP aggregation and edge networks will support increased broadband speeds and enable Vortex to expand services to underserved areas," the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. The deployment of Nokia solutions will enable more than 150 smaller internet service providers (ISPs) connected to Vortex's netwo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of Sparsh Week 2025, a landmark initiative that will bring together over 1 lakh employees across its network of 5,868 branches nationwide to strengthen relationships and deliver memorable experiences for customers. Scheduled from 1st to 5th September, this flagship event will see the leadership and employees across the country actively engage with customers and celebrate the spirit of service that defines the Bank. With the theme 'Raise the Bar', this year's editio ...Read More >
PRNewswire Thane (Maharashtra) [India], September 13: Fermenta Biotech Limited (BSE: 506414) (Bloomberg: FERMENTA:IN) (Reuters: FERM.BO), India's leading manufacturer of premium-grade APIs, intermediates, and nutritional premixes for global markets, today announced that the Indian Patent Office has formally granted a patent for its invention of a plant-based Vitamin D3. - Indian Patent granted for proprietary Plant-Based Vitamin D3 manufacturing process created in-house by Fermenta's R&D - Strengthens Fermenta's IP portfolio and leadership in sustainable Vitamin D3 solutions - Reinforces F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26: Durga Puja is more than just a festival, it is an emotion and a celebration of homecoming, togetherness, and new beginnings. As families prepare for Pujo 2025 with pandal hopping, festive feasts, and traditional rituals, it is also the perfect time to upgrade your home. Be it hosting loved ones or managing the festive hustle, having a new washing machine by your side can truly lighten the load and make life easier. This Durga Puja, Bajaj Finserv brings you the best washing machine deals with Easy EMI plans, exciting festive discounts, and zero down payment off ...Read More >
Pune: Passengers on board a Goa to Pune SpiceJet flight (SG-1080) had a scare on Tuesday evening when a window panel was found dislodged while the plane was mid-air.The airline played down the incident, saying the window part that had come off was "a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade".But a person on board the plane -- a Bombardier Q400 -- told TOI the incident triggered anxiety among the passengers. "Two to three layers of the window panel just came off," said Aatish Mishra, the passenger."There was no depressurization, but this shouldn't have happ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 8, 2025 - What if your child could instantly know exactly where they went wrong in a chapter -- and how to fix it? Neurobridge Tech Pvt Ltd today announced the official launch of Chanakya AI, India's first AI platform analyzing handwritten CBSE exam answers and providing personalized feedback. This breakthrough technology bridges a long-standing gap in India's ₹3,74,000 crore ($50.31 billion) K-12 education market by delivering one-on-one guidance previously available only through costly private tutoring. Chanakya AI has shown remarkable results during its year-long beta phase ...Read More >
New Delhi - Incuspaze, India's leading workspace solution provider acquires VSKOUT, a B2B SaaS solution offering curated data analytics for commercial real estate (CRE), in a strategic move to enhance and integrate high-tech capabilities. Founded in 2016, VSKOUT has emerged as a trusted name in real estate data services, known for its proprietary analytics tools, data mapping capabilities, and deep insights into India's commercial real estate landscape. The deal is structured as a combination of cash and equity swap. Combining Incuspaze's expansive pan-India footprint spanning 50 locations a ...Read More >