Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raises $1.7 bn in Q1 2026

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raised $1.7 billion across 110 rounds in Q1 2026, moderating from $1.9 billion raised in the previous year, due to investors being selective and concentrating capital on select deals, a report said on Monday.

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday that the India-EU free trade agreement will mark the beginning of a new phase and strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the European Union by creating a stable and predictable regulatory framework.

86 pc Indian employees use AI, but ROI and governance lag: Report

IANS | May 11, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) While 86 per cent of employees in India use artificial intelligence at work, only 35 per cent say AI’s return on investment has met or exceeded expectations, higher than the global average of 22 per cent, a report said on Monday.

AI must empower Bharat, not just boardrooms: Gautam Adani

IANS | May 11, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday said India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution must ultimately be measured by its ability to empower ordinary citizens, workers and small businesses across the country.

KOSPI above 7,800 on bullish run of chip shares

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:10 AM

Seoul, May 11 (IANS) South Korean stocks were trading at a fresh record high of above 7,800 points on late Monday morning, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal falling apart.