New Delhi, April 2026: India’s Manufacturing, Engineering, and Infrastructure (MEI) sector is witnessing steady expansion, driven by rising investments, stronger hiring activity, and rapid adoption of advanced industrial technologies. The sector is entering a structured growth phase, supported by policy measures and growing confidence among industry players. Hiring Momentum Builds Across Industries Employment demand in the MEI sector is rising, with companies actively planning workforce…
India’s Fintech Funding Grows Modestly, Late-Stage Firms Lead
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India’s fintech sector raised $513 million in the first quarter of 2026, registering a slight increase compared to last year, even as the number of funding deals declined. A recent report indicates a clear shift in investor preference toward larger, established companies, with late-stage funding witnessing strong growth. In contrast, early-stage and seed funding saw a decline, reflecting a more…
AR Rahman Makes Royal Albert Hall Debut, Showcases Next-Gen Indian Talent on Global Stage!
Mumbai/London, Apr 28 (BNP): Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman marked a major milestone in his international concert journey with a sold-out debut performance at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, celebrating the rise of a new generation of musicians. The three-night orchestral showcase, titled “AR Rahman x Rushil Ranjan,” was created in collaboration with composer and Associate Artist Rushil Ranjan. The production brought together emerging Indian…
Enterprise Presales Gets Its First Structured Framework: Sathish Murthy Launches The Technical Yes
New Delhi, Apr 28: In today’s enterprise sales environment, winning a deal goes far beyond securing a signed contract. Recognising this critical gap, presales expert Sathish Murthy, founder of Presalesforce.ai, has launched his new book, “The Technical Yes” — a practical guide to building technical trust and confidence early in the sales process. The book has already gained early traction, ranking as an Amazon Bestseller in Sales Techniques. The book is built on a simple yet powerful idea: every successful deal…
Trump Reviews Iran Hormuz Proposal, US Likely to Issue Counteroffer Soon!
Washington, Apr 28 (BNP): US President Donald Trump on Monday convened a meeting of his national security team to review Iran’s latest proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global oil supplies are transported. According to reports citing US officials, the Trump administration expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran’s proposal, saying it failed to address key concerns…
Google AI Hub Launched in Visakhapatnam with Dollar 15 Billion Investment
Visakhapatnam, Apr 28 (BNP): The foundation stone for the Google Cloud India AI Hub was laid in Visakhapatnam, marking a major milestone in India’s digital infrastructure growth. The project, backed by an estimated $15 billion investment, was launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The upcoming facility will feature a 1-gigawatt data centre capacity and will be…
Google Breaks Ground on India AI Hub, Launching a National Industrial Ecosystem Alongside India’s Digital Infrastructure Milestone
April 28: Today, Google officially broke ground on its landmark AI hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. This marks the start of construction on the company’s largest investment in India’s digital future to date, as well as reinforces Google’s commitment to being a long-term partner and catalyst for India’s economic and environmental resilience. The groundbreaking ceremony, celebrated together with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, took place…
Accountants and Financial Advisers Offer Monthly Fee Payments as Their Clients Struggle
Apr 28 – Accountants and financial advisers are increasingly switching to allowing monthly fee payments to help ease the financial pressure on clients and themselves, new research* from Premium Credit, a leading provider of finance for businesses, shows. Nearly two out of five (37%) questioned said cashflow at their business suffered last year and almost all (95%) said clients struggling to pay fees was…
Bullet Train Plan for South India to Boost Speed, Connectivity: Railway Minister
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the proposed bullet train project in South India will be a major step in transforming regional rail connectivity and modernising India’s transport network. He said the high-speed rail corridor reflects the government’s vision to extend next-generation railway infrastructure beyond western India and strengthen connectivity across key southern cities and economic centres. The Minister…
India Sees Sharp Rise in Women’s Employment to 39 pc in 2025
New Delhi, Apr 27 (BNP): India has witnessed a strong rise in women’s participation in the workforce, with the women’s employment rate increasing to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event in the capital, the Minister said the improvement reflects expanding job opportunities for women across sectors and growing inclusion in both…