For the last three years, Indian IT has looked remarkably stable from the outside. Quarter after quarter, the headlines repeated the same reassuring words: resilient, steady, profitable, well-positioned. Revenue ticked up, profits followed, and the sector seemed to glide through global uncertainty with practiced ease.But anyone who has spent time inside this industry knows the truth has been far less comfortable.Beneath the surface, the engine wasn’t accelerating. It was idling. The Rupee Became the Industry’s Quiet Shock AbsorberMost IT revenue is billed in dollars, euros, and pounds — but reported in rupees. And over these three years, the rupee kept weakening, slowly but consistently.A dollar that once converted to rs82 began converting to rs86, then rs88, and eventually flirting wit...

Global Online Gambling Market Overview Online gambling industry, also known as iGaming, has transformed from a niche digital alternative into a mainstream global online entertainment market driven by rising internet and mobile penetration, and significant regulatory shifts. Online gambling covers a wide range of games, including online casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries, and live dealer games. The demand for digital platforms continues to expand among consumers compared to conventional land-based gambling venues. Industry estimates indicate that the global online gambling market is valued at $80 billion, with steady year-on-year growth. Expansion is particularly strong in regulated regions where consumer trust, secure payment systems, and clear legal frameworks support long-term ...

As 2025 winds down, the global economy feels suspended between celebration and concern. Stock tickers flash record highs, headlines praise resilient markets, and investors ride another wave of optimism. Yet beyond trading screens, households, small businesses, and governments grapple with rising debt, uneven growth, and the sense that something in this cycle doesn’t quite add up.It is a year defined by contradiction: prosperity is highly visible in financial markets, but far less tangible in everyday life. That divergence between what indexes show and what people feel is shaping not just the close of 2025, but the trajectory of the years ahead.Markets at Records, Reality LaggingGlobal benchmarks across the United States, Europe, and Asia have spent much of the year flirting with or brea...

Five years ago, the Magnificent 7—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla—were expanding on solid ground. Cloud adoption, digital advertising, and consumer tech were driving real earnings. NVIDIA was still largely a gaming chipmaker, while Microsoft and Amazon were scaling enterprise infrastructure. Valuations reflected performance, not projections.The AI Shift and Startup SurgeBy 2023, the narrative pivoted. Generative AI became the new frontier. Over 1,300 startups secured funding to build models, platforms, and tools. Infrastructure demand surged—especially for GPUs and cloud compute. Microsoft’s Azure and Amazon’s AWS became the backbone of this boom. NVIDIA emerged as the primary supplier of AI chips.The Rise of Circular InvestingBeneath the growth lies a self-r...

A decision that surprised many in the gaming community, Microsoft has postponed the development of its long-awaited Xbox handheld console. The move comes as the company focuses attention on improving Windows 11 gaming capabilities on third-party handheld hardware, including ASUS's Project Kennan.A Strategic Shift in a Competitive MarketThe market for gaming consoles has been experiencing massive growth, with the handheld segment accounting for around 35% of revenue share in 2024. Global handheld game console market, estimated at $4.6 billion in 2024, is anticipated to grow to $11.3 billion in 2035 with a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period (2025–2035). This is driven by higher demand for mobile gaming solutions due to technological advancements and the global popularity of mobile ga...

Global military drones market is experiencing substantial growth of 12.8%, driven primarily by the increasing adoption of unmanned systems across the defense sectors. The development and integration of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into military forces is fundamentally reshaping modern warfare. UAVs offer state-of-the-art capabilities, improving the effectiveness of forces while keeping human resources out of harm's way. Military drones that are armed with advanced sensors and cutting-edge technologies have shown incredible versatility in conducting various missions, leading countries across the globe to hasten their acquisition and development of these systems. As more and more countries start to manufacture or operate drones, the future of the global drone industry seems...

United States President Donald Trump introduced a series of sweeping tariffs, representing a major change in global trade patterns. They comprise a general 10% duty on all imports, with higher duties on certain countries and goods. This decision has caused mixed reactions among the world's major economies and has significant implications for India's economy, especially its pharmaceutical sector.Overview of the New TariffsPresident Trump announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on all imports on April 2, 2025, to be implemented on April 5, and higher tariffs beginning April 9. India's imports were assigned a flat rate of 27%. A 25% tariff on auto imports was also imposed on April 3.Global Economic ImpactThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of the possible risks these tariffs m...

India presents a great opportunity for global investors due to its vast consumer market, rapidly growing economy, skilled workforce, and strategic location. With supportive government policies such as the ‘Make in India’ initiative, growing infrastructure development, and a boosting digital and manufacturing sector, India provides diverse investment avenues across industries. The Invest MP Global Investor Summit (GIS) 2025, hosted in Bhopal, will showcase the state’s potential growth prospects, which makes it an ideal gateway for international investments to capitalize on India’s long-term growth potential.The Invest MP GIS 2025 is scheduled for February 24-25 and is all set to be one of the most impactful business events. Hosted by the heart of the capital city Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, ...

Invest Madhya Pradesh—Global Investors Summit-2025 was organized at the Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in Bhopal on 24 February 2025. The event's motive was to accelerate economic growth in MP through participation from top industrialists, diplomatic representatives, and international trade organizations. The state government invited entrepreneurs from 60 countries to explore investment opportunities in the state. The event witnessed the participation of 13 ambassadors, six high commissioners, and several consul generals from key strategic nations, strengthening international business ties. The event brought consul generals from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and Malaysia, senior representatives from the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Canada, ambassadors from Nepal, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Ang...

Invest Madhya Pradesh—Global Investors Summit-2025 was organized at the Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in Bhopal on 24 February 2025. The event's motive was to accelerate economic growth in MP through participation from top industrialists, diplomatic representatives, and international trade organizations. The state government invited entrepreneurs from 60 countries to explore investment opportunities in the state. The event witnessed the participation of 13 ambassadors, six high commissioners, and several consul generals from key strategic nations, strengthening international business ties. The event brought consul generals from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and Malaysia, senior representatives from the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Canada, ambassadors from Nepal, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Ang...