- Great Learning co-founder says management control shielded it from Byju’s downfall hit June 17, 2026Founded in 2013, Great Learning offers courses in technology, data science, artificial intelligence and related professional skills.
- Reliance Jio likely to file $4 billion draft IPO papers ‘within days’ before CMD Mukesh Ambani's AGM speech: Report June 17, 2026Jio IPO: Telecom major Reliance Jio is likely to file papers for its draft initial public offering “within days”, ahead of Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani's annual speech, according to a report by the Financial Times.
- Inflation, supply chain immediate concerns for Indian insurers, says Aon's Joe Peiser June 17, 2026Even as India remains significantly under-insured, recent government measures, such as allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector, will help bring more insurers into the country, said Joe Peiser, global CEO of risk capital at Aon Insurance Brokers
- If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em: HCLTech charts new AI path with Sarvam stake June 17, 2026India's IT giants have so far tackled the automation threat through three main strategies. HCLTech’s $150-million bet on a specialized startup marks a distinct fourth path aimed at unlocking lucrative state contracts.
- Law firms deepen GIFT City presence as IFSC enters next growth phase June 17, 2026The top law firms are expanding at GIFT City as the IFSC surpasses $100 billion in banking assets and sees fund commitments rise nearly 60-fold since 2020.
- India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-end June 17, 2026India and Canada are set to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney met to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defense, trade, and energy sectors. Both nations aim to build a robust partnership through various exchanges and collaborat […]
- Govt fundraising drive hits high gear June 17, 2026The government's push for non-tax revenue is off to a strong start, with public asset monetisation nearing 30% of last fiscal year's total and disinvestment income already close to its FY26 proceeds. Efforts are being ramped up to exceed the combined FY27 disinvestment and asset monetisation target of ₹80,000 crore.
- States told to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low rainfall during kharif season June 16, 2026India faces its weakest monsoon in 11 years. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed states to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to experience low or uneven rainfall this kharif season. The government is focusing on water conservation and alternative cropping patterns. Efforts are also underway to boost cotton production throug […]
- CAG asks states to disclose off-budget borrowings in A/Cs June 16, 2026India's Comptroller and Auditor General, K Sanjay Murthy, urged state governments to fully disclose their off-budget borrowings. He highlighted that these liabilities have reached ₹90.51 lakh crore. States are advised to reduce these debts over time. Accurate reporting is crucial for understanding the true scale of state finances and ensuring fiscal tra […]
- Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino fallout June 16, 2026The Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review will focus on potential stress on agriculture, food inflation, and increased subsidy outgo. The government is preparing relief packages for vulnerable districts. This proactive approach aims to ensure adequate supplies and m […]
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