Google bets big on India with new Pixel 11 portfolio

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) As reports claim that US-based technology giant Google plans to shift the production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds in China from next year, India has emerged as one of the most friendly destinations for the company amid the local manufacturing push, according to analysts, as the tech giant launches Pixel 11 portfolio in the country.

Unionised workers at Kakao Bank to stage 5-day strike

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:16 AM

Seoul, Aug 20 (IANS) Unionised workers at internet-only Kakao Bank will launch a five-day strike as talks with management over wage increases and other benefits have stalled, its union said on Thursday.

Watched my father keep building for the nation despite challenges: Karan Adani

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), said on Wednesday that he watched his father, Gautam Adani, building for the nation despite the Hindenburg attack on the Adani Group and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) proceedings.

India smartphone sales decline in April-June, Apple logs strongest growth: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s smartphone market remained under pressure during April-July 2026, as continued price hikes and cautious consumer spending weighed on demand, as Apple recorded the strongest sales growth during the period, increasing 15 per cent (year-on-year), driven by sustained demand for the iPhone 17 series and continued affordability offers, a report showed on Wednesday.

India's auto industry shows resilience despite cost pressures: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian automobile manufacturers delivered a broadly resilient performance in the first quarter despite a challenging cost environment with most two-wheeler makers limiting margin erosion through pricing actions and cost controls, a report said on Wednesday.