India anticipates a significant surge in the demand for AI professionals, projecting a need for one million skilled workers by 2026. Engineering education is adapting through cross-disciplinary approaches and industry integration to meet this demand. The number of B.Tech seats has increased, particularly in Computer Science and AI-related fields, reflecting the industry's strong need for AI talent.
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Gautam Adani asserts the Adani Group's resilience and strategic adaptation amidst acquisitions and scrutiny, planning a $15–20 billion investment over five years. Despite facing allegations from Hindenburg Research and US authorities, the group has reduced debt, attracted investments, and reported record earnings. Adani emphasizes strong governance and compliance, highlighting expansion across various sectors and contributions to India's ambitions.
Following recent turmoil stemming from incorrect derivative trade recognition, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will scrutinize IndusInd Bank's financial statements. The Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) will conduct the review for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards.
India's Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India” (SPMEPCI) to attract EV manufacturing investments. The scheme offers reduced customs duties on imported EVs for approved applicants who meet minimum investment and localization targets.
Canara Bank is set to eliminate minimum balance requirements for all savings accounts starting June 1, 2025, benefiting a wide range of customers. This move, a first among major public sector banks, removes penalties for not maintaining the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) across all account types, including regular, salary, and NRI accounts.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee convened amidst expectations of a policy rate cut to bolster economic growth, influenced by global uncertainties. Analysts anticipate a 25-50 bps reduction in the repo rate, currently at 6%, following previous cuts. Experts believe easing rates will stimulate consumer spending, investment, and credit flow to MSMEs.
Indian Railways is constructing its first dedicated Vande Bharat Express maintenance depot in Bhagat Ki Kothi, Jodhpur, expected to be operational by the end of 2025. This facility, the first of four planned nationwide, will service Vande Bharat trains from across the country.
After a period of inactivity, companies are preparing to raise funds through IPOs. SEBI has approved six IPOs aiming to raise over Rs 20,000 crore, including a significant Rs 12,500 crore offer from HDB Financial. Several offers include both fresh issues and offer-for-sale components, with HDB Financial and Dorf-Ketal Chemicals leading the way.
Starting July 2025, the GST Network will time-bar GST returns after three years from the due date, impacting filings like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Implemented from August 2025, this measure, stemming from the Finance Act, 2023, aims to improve compliance and clear backlogs.
President Trump signed executive orders to bolster drone security, promote air technologies like electric air taxis and supersonic aircraft, and reduce reliance on Chinese drone manufacturers. A federal task force will enhance airspace protection and counter-drone capabilities. The FAA is instructed to remove the ban on overland supersonic transport, contingent on preventing sonic booms on the ground.