Vinod Khosla criticized Stanford students who walked out during Sundar Pichai’s commencement speech over Google’s reported ties to Project Nimbus and the Israeli government, calling the protest “biased, idiotic, short-sighted and very selfish,” and arguing they ignored artificial intelligence’s broader global potential.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signals that India will roll out further measures beyond recent tax exemptions to attract foreign investment, as policymakers seek to convert strong gross FDI into more durable net inflows amid shifting global capital, valuation concerns, and a renewed manufacturing push.
China’s mBridge blockchain platform is set for commercial launch, offering a faster, cheaper alternative to SWIFT for cross-border payments and boosting the digital yuan’s role in global trade.
A US-Iran peace deal ignites a global market rally, sending Brent crude and WTI oil prices tumbling. Asian equities surge, but geopolitical uncertainties persist.
Amazon is ramping up its India strategy with a $75 billion commitment across e-commerce, logistics, cloud infrastructure, digital payments, and AI-driven digitization, aiming to scale exports and job creation while competing with Flipkart and Reliance.
Hitachi Energy India will invest ₹2,000 crore in a Large Power Transformer plant at Karjan, Vadodara, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and positioning India as a regional manufacturing hub as power demand grows 8-10% annually through 2030.
Tesla launches its fifth Experience Centre in India, located in Hyderabad, signaling deeper commitment to the fast-growing EV market and fostering local innovation.
The World Bank has raised India’s FY27 economic growth forecast to 6.6%, solidifying its position as the fastest-growing large economy despite global slowdowns and regional conflicts. This upgrade highlights India’s robust domestic demand and policy measures.
Indian FMCG giants are raising prices by 4-11% on household products due to surging fuel costs and geopolitical tensions. Consumers to see changes by July as companies battle margin pressure.
Goldman Sachs projects AI infrastructure spending could hit $1.4 trillion by 2027, far exceeding Wall Street’s current estimates, driven by enterprise AI agents and massive token consumption.
