Business & Technology

India’s semiconductor ambitions soared February 7, 2026, as Qualcomm Technologies announced the tape-out of its groundbreaking 2-nanometer chip at its Bengaluru facility. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the wafer, marking India’s transition from back-office hub to global semiconductor design powerhouse. This historic moment – witnessed during Vaishnaw’s facility visit – signals Qualcomm’s deepening India commitment […]

Fresh iPhone 17e leaks paint Apple’s most affordable flagship successor with evolutionary upgrades, retaining familiar design while packing significant performance leaps. Japanese blog Mac Otakara reports the iPhone 17e – following iPhone 16e’s successful budget debut – prioritizes internals over aesthetics, launching potentially February 19 via press release. Alongside, iPad 12 emerges with A18 chip

Domestic carrier IndiGo cancelled 67 flights from multiple airports on Thursday, attributing the disruption to “forecasted” bad weather and related operational issues during the winter fog period. According to the airline’s website, only four of the 67 cancellations were for routine operational reasons, while the rest were linked to poor visibility at airports including Agartala,

The civil aviation ministry has granted initial clearance to two airlines, Al Hind Air and Fly Express, to begin operations, weeks after IndiGo’s large‑scale cancellations highlighted the lack of competition in India’s fast‑growing aviation market. Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said both carriers received their no‑objection certificates this week, signalling the government’s intent to diversify capacity

New Delhi: Adani Group has completed 33 acquisitions worth about ₹80,000 crore (USD 9.6 billion) across its portfolio since January 2023, underscoring a sharp turnaround in capital access after the Hindenburg Research short-seller report wiped out over ₹10 lakh crore of market value nearly three years ago. Market data show that the conglomerate has resumed

Bharti Airtel has unveiled a major leadership reshuffle as part of its long‑term succession strategy, elevating long‑time chief Gopal Vittal to Executive Vice Chairman and naming Shashwat Sharma as the next Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel India. The transition, effective January 1, 2026, is designed to balance continuity at the top with fresh

Global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton’s has entered into a strategic partnership with Haldiram’s, marking another major global bet on India’s fast‑growing packaged food and ethnic snacks market. The deal, which includes an equity investment and a long‑term collaboration, is expected to strengthen Haldiram’s leadership in the domestic market while accelerating its international expansion. With