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Financial Technology
UPI is a social infrastructure, not just a payment business
The government's move to monetise UPI after nearly ten years raises social and business questions about India's zero-cost digital payment infrastructure.
Digital Economy
India's Data Centre Boom Needs an Energy and Water Plan
India's data centre boom needs an energy and water plan. Protests in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh show why resource use and locations must be carefully planned.
Manufacturing
Centre announces Rs 62,500 crore mobile phone push for domestic manufacturing
The Centre's Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme under PLI aims to boost domestic components, support Indian brands, target ? 39 lakh crore production and create 60,000 jobs.
Artificial Intelligence
Meta bets on device-tied open weight models for AI
Meta bets on device-tied open weight models with Muse Glimmer ù AI on your PC or Mac with a single graphics card, challenging costly closed cloud platforms like ChatGPT.
Rupee
FCNR (B): The Rupee's Shock Absorber in Difficult Times
The FCNR (B) scheme again proved its worth as a shock absorber for the rupee during mid-2026 turmoil, keeping the currency stable at around Rs 96 per dollar.
Foreign Investment
India's modified China-linked FDI rules get an encouraging response
The government's modified rule allowing global companies with minor Chinese shareholding to invest in India is drawing a significant response under the new FDI policy.
Science and Technology
Moon Base: India and the US space collaboration may enter a new orbit
NASA has invited ISRO into its Moon Base programme ??? a potential new phase in Indo-US space collaboration that could extend partnership to the lunar south pole.
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