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Tier-2 City Business Ideas: 10 Growth Opportunities in 2026

Tier-2 City Business Ideas: 10 Growth Opportunities in 2026

From AI services and electric vehicle repairs to food processing and regional tourism, India's smaller cities are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs. Here is a data-backed guide to where businesses can grow.

14 Nov 2026 · 12:15 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hexaware Technologies for a four-year term effective 28 October 2026. He succeeds Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan, who led the company for 12 years. Jetley previously served as President at EXL.

28 Oct 2026 · 11:20 AM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

9.5 Million Degrees, 29% Unemployed: Inside India's Skill Gap Crisis

9.5 Million Degrees, 29% Unemployed: Inside India's Skill Gap Crisis

India produces 9.5 million graduates annually, yet 29% remain unemployed. With AI wiping out entry-level jobs and outdated curriculums failing students, discover why degrees no longer guarantee employment in a rapidly shifting modern economy.

27 Mar 2026 · 3:53 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Best Mutual Funds in India for SIP in 2026: Which Funds Deserve Your Attention?

With the market volatile, oil prices elevated, and geopolitical risk high — discipline beats timing. Here is a clear, category-by-category guide to India's best mutual funds in 2026 and exactly how to start investing.

15 Apr 2026 · 1:16 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Best Mutual Funds in India for SIP in 2026: Which Funds Deserve Your Attention?

India Census 2027 Has Changed: Here Are the 40 Questions India Will Be Asked

India Census 2027, has entered its first field phase in 2026 and will continue in stages until the population enumeration is completed with the reference date of March 1, 2027 for most of the country.

3 Apr 2026 · 11:36 AM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India Census 2027 Has Changed: Here Are the 40 Questions India Will Be Asked

Indian IT Stocks Rally Despite US Immigration Restrictions: Has the Outsourcing Model Changed?

Indian IT stocks rose on Friday as TCS reported growth in AI revenue and overseas business, even as the US suspended several technology companies from a programme used for employment-based green cards.

9 Oct 2026 · 1:25 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Indian IT Stocks Rally Despite US Immigration Restrictions: Has the Outsourcing Model Changed?

India Industrial Growth August 2026: Factory Output Soars 8%

Moving past its traditional reliance on services, India's manufacturing backbone is taking the lead. With a massive 9% surge in factory output, the focus shifts to sustaining the private corporate capex cycle.

7 Oct 2026 · 12:57 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

India Industrial Growth August 2026: Factory Output Soars 8%

Adidas Gurugram Layoffs: 350 Jobs Reported, Company Says Impact Is Below 20%

Adidas has confirmed job cuts in its India technology organisation, but not the widely reported figure of 350 employees. Here is what happened inside the Gurugram tech hub, why the restructuring is taking place, how employees are being affected?

17 Sept 2026 · 1:00 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Adidas Gurugram Layoffs: 350 Jobs Reported, Company Says Impact Is Below 20%

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India Tier-2 Business Statistics 2026: Startups, MSMEs and Growth

India Tier-2 Business Statistics 2026: Startups, MSMEs and Growth

14 Nov 2026 · 7:41 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India Tier-2 Business Statistics 2026: Startups, MSMEs and Growth

From 2.62 lakh recognised startups and 9.78 crore MSME registrations to the rise of digital payments and non-metro entrepreneurship, explore the official statistics reshaping India's tier-2 business landscape in 2026.

14 Nov 2026 · 7:41 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

The move follows the recent increase in the repo rate to 5.5%, introduced in response to rising inflationary pressures. The RBI has also announced changes to cash reserve ratio compliance requirements.

14 Oct 2026 · 11:03 AM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

RBI's Big Rupee Intervention: Indian Currency Jumps 1% Against Dollar

12 Oct 2026 · 3:37 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Dawki River Meghalaya: India’s Cleanest River You Need to Visit in 2026

According to Meghalaya Tourism data, Dawki has seen a 30–40% rise in tourist footfall over the last few years, driven by eco-tourism and improved connectivity.

21 Mar 2026 · 12:38 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India's Manufacturing Sector Just Hit a Turning Point — Is China's Reign Finally Over?

Government initiatives like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and improved ease of doing business are attracting global investments.

27 Mar 2026 · 2:53 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

From Tokyo To Orbit, Japan's Reusable Rocket Dream Just Got Closer

Japan's RV-X rocket lifted off, hovered, moved sideways and landed itself in just 55 seconds. One day after China's own test, the race for cheap, reusable space travel just got a lot more real.

11 Jul 2026 · 3:42 PM IST

By Sweekriti Raj1 min read

RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED), effective July 1, 2026.

8 Jul 2026 · 2:43 PM IST

By Gauri Saxena1 min read

Aspen Acres Fire Explodes Past 81,850 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has grown to over 81,850 acres with zero percent containment as of July 4, 2026. Now the eighth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

4 Jul 2026 · 3:24 PM IST

By Gauri Saxena1 min read
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6 Facts on PSU Banks 49% FDI Cap Push: Can SBI Get ₹20,000 Cr?

6 Facts on PSU Banks 49% FDI Cap Push: Can SBI Get ₹20,000 Cr?

State-owned banks want the government to raise the foreign investment cap from 20% to 49%. Here are 6 key facts on how this policy shift could unlock ₹30,000 crore in passive global inflows after a record ₹1.98 lakh crore FY26 net profit.

9 Nov 2026 · 10:16 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
4 Ways to Find Unclaimed Money: UDGAM, Bima Bharosa & MITRA Guide

4 Ways to Find Unclaimed Money: UDGAM, Bima Bharosa & MITRA Guide

Millions of Indians have forgotten bank deposits, unpaid insurance, and lost mutual funds. The government now offers UDGAM, Bima Bharosa, and MITRA portals to help citizens track and legally claim these hidden assets safely.

5 Nov 2026 · 6:18 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
India Banking Reforms: 7 Areas the Suresh Patel Panel Will Overhaul

India Banking Reforms: 7 Areas the Suresh Patel Panel Will Overhaul

With credit growing at 14.9% against an 11.3% deposit rise, the Finance Ministry's new expert committee faces a tough task. We break down the seven critical regulatory, AI, and NBFC funding changes expected before the strict April 2027 deadline.

1 Nov 2026 · 3:29 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

Quick commerce platforms are leveraging dark stores and pin-code targeting to monetize regional festivals like Chhath Puja. We analyze the financial imperative behind these festive product bundles and the push for retail media revenue.

26 Oct 2026 · 9:02 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

A country can rank among the world's largest economies while its citizens earn below the global average. Discover why GDP and GDP per capita diverge and what truly measures a nation's wealth.

22 Oct 2026 · 5:15 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to form India's largest AI-led distribution platform. The combined entity commands a ₹6,600 crore premium book and over 600,000 digital partners, signaling a massive shift in the B2B2C insurance space.

22 Oct 2026 · 12:14 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Is the new Canara HSBC Global Wealth Plan your ultimate ticket to earning in US dollars from India, or are hidden fees waiting to bite? We unpack every single detail of this GIFT City ULIP so you can protect your wealth without any worry.

20 Oct 2026 · 1:22 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

Explore 57 major stories across Indian politics, business, stock markets, FIFA World Cup 2026, technology, automobiles, entertainment and world affairs. This curated News4Bharat guide connects developments, provides context and helps readers exp

17 Oct 2026 · 8:10 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

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Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Global investor Prosus enters discussions to back Credit-on-UPI pioneer Kiwi and AI-driven platform Oolka. The moves signal a strategic push beyond payment processing into digital consumer credit, automated underwriting, and AI financial service

8 Oct 2026 · 2:55 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

The Department of Financial Services says scheduled commercial banks posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹3.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, while PSBs posted ₹1.41 lakh crore, and PSB asset quality improved with gross NPA falling to 3.12%.

8 Sept 2026 · 9:14 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read
India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

While Anthropic data names India its second-largest market by total volume, per-capita analysis places the nation 101st globally due to income barriers and heavy concentration within the IT sector.

26 Aug 2026 · 1:31 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment in Perplexity at a $30B+ valuation, signaling a fundamental shift from AI model scaling to search, agentic interfaces, and web commerce.

25 Aug 2026 · 9:15 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter in a transaction reportedly worth more than $8 billion. The deal reveals a much bigger strategy around AI models, agentic commerce, payments and fraud prevention.

20 Aug 2026 · 7:28 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read
AI Safety Standards in India 2026: Laws, Rules, BIS Standards and Compliance Dates

AI Safety Standards in India 2026: Laws, Rules, BIS Standards and Compliance Dates

India's AI framework now includes binding synthetic-content rules, phased data-protection duties, sector requirements and voluntary BIS standards. This tracker explains what applies, who is affected and which dates come next.

14 Aug 2026 · 3:36 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Technology

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AI in India's Farms: 7 Technologies Reshaping Agriculture

AI in India's Farms: 7 Technologies Reshaping Agriculture

14 Nov 2026 · 5:36 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

India's agricultural sector is adopting AI rapidly, reaching 5.28 crore farmers. From Bhashini-powered chatbots to drone spraying and satellite crop insurance, discover the seven technologies changing Indian farming and the hidden data hurdles.

7 Ways AI is Transforming Indian Healthcare: Real Data vs Hype

7 Ways AI is Transforming Indian Healthcare: Real Data vs Hype

14 Nov 2026 · 3:33 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

India's healthcare system is deploying AI for TB screening and telemedicine, aiding over 12 million diagnoses. But as the NHA expands algorithms like DeepCXR, doctors face alert fatigue and strict DPDP Act data rules. Here is the reality.

India’s Smartphone Repairability Index: 6 Scoring Rules, Hidden Costs & More!

India’s Smartphone Repairability Index: 6 Scoring Rules, Hidden Costs & More!

14 Nov 2026 · 9:15 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

India proposes a new Smartphone Repairability Index to tackle a 20% surge in consumer complaints. While the six-point rating aims to fix the broken repair market, buyers must understand hidden software locks and missing spare part prices.

Xiaomi Mijia India: Exploring Local Manufacturing for ACs & Fridges

Xiaomi Mijia India: Exploring Local Manufacturing for ACs & Fridges

12 Nov 2026 · 2:59 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

Xiaomi is exploring local manufacturing partners in India for air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines. This exploratory Mijia expansion targets the ₹2.52 lakh crore white goods market to offset slowing smartphone sales growth.

Fervo's $11.9B Contracts: Google's Geothermal AI Power Deal

Fervo's $11.9B Contracts: Google's Geothermal AI Power Deal

11 Nov 2026 · 9:26 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

Fervo Energy secures $11.9 billion in geothermal power contracts. A landmark 396 MW deal with Google highlights the tech sector's urgent push for reliable, 24/7 clean energy to power massive AI data centres and meet future computing demands.

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