New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Even though India has outpaced many developed countries in terms of gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the lesser participation of women in the workforce remains a concern, according to a report.The report by EY India highlighted progressive policies and industry interventions that led to the advancement of women in STEM fields.However, it also highlighted systemic challenges that continue to affect higher numbers in th…
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New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s deal ecosystem recorded 2,658 transactions worth $133 billion in 2025, marking a 21 per cent year‑on‑year rise in deal volumes and a 13 per cent increase in values, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Grant Thornton Bharat said India’s deal ecosystem reflected the market’s resilience and depth amid a volatile global environment.The country attracted sustained capital flows, supported by strong economic growth and improving investor confidence.The…
Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that Andhra Pradesh will be developed as a hub for AI-driven creative enterprises.The Chief Minister met a top industry leader in Zurich on the first day of his Davos visit.During the meeting, the Chief Minister explained on vast investment opportunities available in Andhra Pradesh in areas such as AI Creative Tech Hub, Generative AI, Deep Tech and the Digital Content Economy.The Chief Minister said that the govern…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green zone early on Friday, supported by strong macroeconomic indicators and stable domestic fundamentals.As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent to 85,374 and Nifty gained 61 points, or 0.24 per cent to 26,208.Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.30 per cent.Maruti Suzuki, ONGC and Tata Steel were a…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Coforge on Friday announced that it will acquire US-based engineering services firm Encora in a $2.35-billion all-stock deal, marking one of the largest transactions in India’s IT services space.The acquisition will be carried out through a share swap, under which Coforge will issue 93.8 million equity shares priced at Rs 1,815.91 each.This values the non-cash transaction at around Rs 17,032 crore. After the deal, Encora’s shareholders will own about 21.25 per cent o…