Indian firms aiming to surpass global rivals in adoption of future technologies: WEF

IANS | January 9, 2025 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian employers are planning to outpace global adoption in key technologies, with 35 per cent expecting semiconductors and computing technologies and 21 per cent expecting quantum and encryption to transform operations, according to the 'Future of Jobs Report 2025’ published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Private equity investments in India surge to $15 billion in 2024, a 46.2 pc growth

IANS | January 8, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Driven by sectors such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer-related industries and technology -- amid stable political scenario and favourable policy environment -- private equity (PE) investments in India surged to $15 billion in 2024, marking a 46.2 per cent increase from the previous year, according to a report on Wednesday.