LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 18: The next generation of AI agents could consume between 10,000 and 40,000 times more computing power per task than today’s chatbots. That pressure is pushing some of the world’s largest technology companies to consider putting their data centres in space. A new report from Wood Mackenzie finds they face a significant cost problem to get there. Global data centre power demand stands…
Power Demand in India Expected to Rise Up to 7 pc in FY27
New Delhi, June 18: India’s electricity demand is projected to grow by up to 7% in the financial year 2026–27, supported by robust economic activity, industrial expansion, and rising household consumption, according to a recent industry report. The anticipated growth reflects increasing energy requirements across manufacturing, infrastructure development, and the services sector, alongside continued urbanization and electrification trends across the country. The report highlights that sustained…
Sensex, Nifty Advance on Strong Buying in PSU Banks and Healthcare Shares
Mumbai, June 18: India’s benchmark equity indices closed higher on the back of robust buying in public sector banking, healthcare, and realty stocks, reflecting continued investor confidence in key sectors of the economy. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended the session in positive territory, supported by broad-based gains across several sectors. Public sector banks emerged as major contributors to the rally, while healthcare and real…
The Spring Startup Surge: March overtakes January as Britain’s Most Popular Month to Start a Business, New Data Reveals
June 18: New analysis of more than 29,000 virtual office and registered address subscriptions has revealed that Britain experiences an annual spring startup surge. March has now overtaken January as the most popular month to start a business. The research was undertaken by Hoxton Mix, a virtual office and registered address solutions provider based in London. March generated 2,908 signups, making it the busiest month of…
NSE Flags Regulatory, Technology and AI Risks Ahead of IPO in DRHP
Mumbai, June 18: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has outlined a range of regulatory, technological, and operational risks in its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed in connection with its proposed initial public offering (IPO). According to the filing, the exchange faces potential challenges arising from evolving regulatory frameworks, technological disruptions, cybersecurity threats, and the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence across financial markets. These…
Amazon MX Player’s Made in India: A Titan Story Celebrated Nationwide, Earns Historic Recognition from India’s Department of Posts
Mumbai, June 18: Within just a few days of its launch on Amazon MX Player, Made in India: A Titan Story has emerged as one of the most talked-about Indian series of the year. This six-episode period drama that played out in 1984 as JRD Tata and Xerxes Desai took on a challenge to create India’s first homegrown watch, has earned widespread acclaim from viewers,…
BRICS Meet on MSME Ecosystem to Focus on Innovation and Global Growth
New Delhi, June 18: India will host a BRICS meeting on Friday aimed at developing a stronger and future-ready ecosystem for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), officials said. The meeting will bring together representatives from BRICS member countries to exchange views on improving the competitiveness, resilience, and global integration of MSMEs. It will focus on policy cooperation and practical measures to support small businesses…
Electronics Manufacturing Becomes India’s 3rd-Largest Export Category
New Delhi, June 18: Electronics manufacturing has become India’s third-largest goods export category, highlighting the country’s growing strength in high-value manufacturing and global supply chains, according to the Union Minister. The Minister noted that rapid expansion in electronics production, supported by government incentives, improved infrastructure, and rising global demand, has significantly boosted export performance in recent years. He said the sector’s growth reflects India’s progress…
Indian Medical Association (IMA) declares the longest day of the year, June 21, as ‘Vitamin D Day of India’ in collaboration with Abbott
In a significant step towards improving public health awareness, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), in collaboration with Abbott, a global healthcare company, has declared June 21 – the longest day of the year – as ‘Vitamin D Day of India.’ June 21 offers more sunlight than any other day of the year, making it the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of Vitamin D –…
AD Ports Group Enhances Al Faya Dry Port’s Integration with the Global Trade and Logistics Ecosystem
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, logistics, and industry, today announced that Al Faya Dry Port has been assigned UN/LOCODE (AEALF) by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), further strengthening the port’s integration into the global multimodal trade and logistics ecosystem. The globally recognised UN/LOCODE system is used across the…