India’s automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift as cars evolve into smart devices on wheels. Starting in 2025, passenger vehicles across various price segments will come equipped with 5G Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity, on-device Generative AI (GenAI), and cloud integration. This leap skips the 4G phase entirely, positioning India at the forefront of connected vehicle […]
Here is the detailed Panchang for Monday, May 12, 2025, specific to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and applicable to most regions in South India: 📅 Tamil Calendar Details ☀️ Sun & Moon Timings 🕉️ Auspicious Timings (Shubha Muhurat) ⚠️ Inauspicious Timings (Ashubha Kaalam) 🌕 Festivals & Observances
In a strong message aimed at safeguarding the financial stability of the country, the Honourable Finance Minister has directed all public and private sector banks to remain fully alert and proactive amid evolving economic conditions and emerging risks. During a recent high-level meeting with senior officials and bank representatives, the Finance Minister emphasized the need
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the Digital Rupee (e₹), is witnessing growing adoption across the country. As of April 2024, approximately 4.6 million customers and 400,000 businesses have registered to use the digital rupee. Major retailers like Reliance Retail have begun accepting e₹, and payment platforms such as Google Pay and PhonePe are integrating
After over three years of negotiations, the United Kingdom and India have finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement. This deal significantly reduces tariffs on a range of goods, including a phased reduction of whisky and gin tariffs in India from 150% to 40% over ten years. Additionally, 99% of Indian exports like textiles, food, and
Moody’s Ratings projects India’s GDP to expand by 6.6% in the fiscal year ending March 2025. This growth is expected to bolster the profitability of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) by fueling robust loan demand, even amidst rising funding costs. The strong economic conditions are anticipated to help NBFCs maintain asset quality despite potential increases in
In a groundbreaking move this May, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has greenlit the use of AI-based credit scoring models to serve new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers—especially gig workers, students, and rural citizens. Unlike traditional CIBIL scores, these AI models analyze mobile payment history, digital footprint, and utility bill payments to generate dynamic, real-time scores. 🤖📱
India has just launched its second tranche of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) this May, offering investors a golden opportunity to earn while contributing to a sustainable future. These government-backed bonds are aimed at funding green infrastructure—solar parks, wind energy, electric mobility, and more. With a 10-year maturity and competitive interest rates, they’ve become a favorite
In a major leap for self-reliant navigation technology, ISRO has launched NavIC+, the upgraded version of its indigenous satellite navigation system. Unlike traditional GPS, NavIC+ offers higher accuracy for India and surrounding regions, and now it’s available on mainstream smartphones and wearables, thanks to chipset support from Qualcomm and MediaTek. 📡📱 NavIC+ is built for
BharOS 2.0 has officially rolled out this May with major upgrades in data privacy, custom app control, and 5G-native optimization. Developed by IIT Madras and now backed by government initiatives, this Android-alternative OS is designed for users who want full control over their devices—free from unnecessary apps or invasive trackers. 📲🇮🇳 One of the standout
