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India’s GCC Gold Rush, Global Giants Are Expanding Their Offices Across the Country

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com India is fast emerging as the world’s preferred destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with multinational corporations aggressively expanding their operations across major Indian cities. From technology and finance to healthcare and engineering, global companies are investing heavily in India to tap into its skilled workforce, lower operational costs and rapidly growing…

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$60 Million Raised by Skyroot Aerospace with a Valuation of $1.1 Billion

New Delhi: Skyroot Aerospace has secured $60 million at a $1.1 billion valuation with support from Singapore’s GIC and billionaire Ram Shriram’s venture business, making it India’s first spacetech unicorn. The funding comes just weeks before the planned launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket. Recently, the company transported the rocket’s flight hardware…

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Apple Settles AI Lawsuit, iPhone 15 and 16 Buyers To Get Compensation

New Delhi: Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit in the United States over claims that the company promoted artificial intelligence features on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 that were not fully available at launch. The lawsuit accused Apple of misleading customers through advertisements highlighting its “Apple Intelligence”…

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Daily Essentials Set to Get Costlier as HUL Raises Prices

New Delhi– Consumers may soon feel the pinch as everyday household products like soaps, shampoos, and detergents are set to become slightly more expensive. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), the maker of popular brands such as Lux, Dove, and Lakmé, has announced price hikes ranging between 2% and 5%. The increase is being driven by a…

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Canada Clears First Generic Ozempic, Boosting Affordable Diabetes Treatment

Ottawa- In a significant development for diabetes care, Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Ozempic, originally developed by Novo Nordisk. The newly approved version is manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, marking a major step toward more affordable treatment options. The approval is expected to intensify competition in the market for GLP-1 therapies,…

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Haryana Gramin Bank Sanctions Over ₹6 Crore in MSME Loans Under Outreach Campaign in Gurgaon Region

Gurgaon, April 28, 2026: Haryana Gramin Bank, Regional Office Gurgaon, has successfully concluded its MSME outreach campaign for the week ending April 28, 2026, during which loans exceeding ₹6 crore were sanctioned to micro, small and medium enterprise units. As part of the initiative, General Manager Om Prakash visited the Gurgaon regional office and appreciated…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Banks to Build Strong Defences Against Rising AI Cyber Threats Amid Global Uncertainty

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on Indian banks to urgently strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks and build new defensive systems to counter growing risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence technologies. She emphasized that the rapid evolution of AI systems is creating new categories of cyber threats that require stronger…

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India and US Advance Bilateral Trade Talks Focused on Market Access, Digital Trade and Investment

Washington, April 24, 2026: India and the United States have discussed key areas including market access, digital trade, and investment facilitation during the latest round of talks under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement framework in Washington, according to official sources. The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to conclude a structured trade pact aimed at…

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Oil Shock Could Push Up Electricity Costs in India, Renewables Seen as Key to Energy Security

New Delhi, April 23, 2026: A global oil shock triggered by supply disruptions could lead to higher electricity costs in India, with renewable energy emerging as a crucial safeguard for long-term energy security, according to a report. The report noted that electricity prices in India are closely linked to fossil fuel costs, especially coal and…

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Women Underrepresented in High-Skill Tech Roles Despite Rising IT Workforce Presence

New Delhi, April 23, 2026:  A new industry report has highlighted that women in India’s IT sector continue to remain significantly underrepresented in high-skill and leadership technology roles, despite their steadily growing presence in the overall workforce. The findings indicate that while women’s participation in India’s tech industry has improved in recent years, their representation…

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