Study shows Hong Kong insurers are leading the region in investment risk appetite, and betting on technology to deliver it

Mar 25: More than nine out of 10 (92%) of insurers in Hong Kong plan to boost risk profiles over the next two years and are turning to automation and advanced technology to manage the consequence, new research from Clearwater Analytics, the most comprehensive technology platform for investment management, shows (please see the attached press […]

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Canvaloop raises Dollar 1.5 million from GVFL and Rockstud Capital to scale alternative fibres in India

Surat, Mar 25: Canvaloop, a biomaterials company transforming agricultural waste into textile-grade fibres, has raised $1.5 million from Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) and Rockstud Capital to scale its alternative fibre platform in India. The startup, which gained national attention through Shark Tank India, is now focused on expanding production capacity and accelerating the commercial adoption of sustainable fibres. The investment marks a major milestone in Canvaloop’s journey to build India’s largest alternative fibre production

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AI, Agentic Systems and the Shift Toward Autonomous Enterprises

  By-  Darshil Shah, Founder and Director, Treadbinary, a TechCon As enterprises move beyond copilots toward fully autonomous systems, artificial intelligence is entering a phase defined less by individual model performance and more by system design, coordination, and control. The transition to agentic architectures introduces new opportunities, but also surfaces structural, operational, and governance challenges

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Zalos raises $3.6M to build Computer Agents that operate finance systems the way humans do 

Finance teams have spent years implementing and customizing ERPs, which carry career risk if they fail, yet still require sizable internal and outsourced teams to conduct manual, repetitive work across disconnected systems. Zalos is changing that by using Computer Agents that log into systems and automate end-to-end workflows, without CFOs needing to replace the systems

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Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Join Reform Framework for Rural Water Supply Under JJM 2.0

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Centre on Tuesday signed reform-linked memoranda of understanding with Andhra Pradesh and Odisha under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 to strengthen sustainable and community-driven rural drinking water systems. The agreements aim to advance structured reforms focused on transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability of water supply services in rural areas.

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CapEx by Heavy Industry CPSEs Rises to Rs.577 Crore in FY25

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): Capital expenditure by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries rose to ₹577.41 crore in 2024–25, reflecting increased investments in new projects, expansion, and modernisation. According to data shared in Parliament, total CapEx by these CPSEs stood at ₹340.58 crore in 2022–23 and ₹388.94 crore in

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AI Tools, Digital Platforms to Strengthen Cancer Screening Ecosystem

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The government has launched a series of initiatives to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer screening, diagnostics, and care under the India AI Mission, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. A key initiative, the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) grant programme, has been launched in partnership with

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RBI Proposes Revised Rules on Unauthorised Digital Transactions

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed revised guidelines to strengthen safeguards against unauthorised electronic banking transactions, including a compensation mechanism for small-value frauds and enhanced use of artificial intelligence in fraud detection. The draft instructions, released for public consultation on March 6, 2026, aim to update the existing

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DPIIT Signs MoU with Blue Star to Boost Manufacturing, Startup Ecosystem

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with air conditioning major Blue Star Ltd to support startups and strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. The partnership aims to promote product startups working in areas such as HVAC technologies, digital solutions, advanced

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India’s Exports Rise to $714.73 Billion in Apr–Jan FY26

New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): India’s total exports of merchandise and services rose to $714.73 billion during April–January of FY 2025–26, registering a growth of 5.26 per cent over $679.02 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, the government said on Tuesday. The data reflects continued resilience in India’s trade performance despite global

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