Moody's Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6 per cent, citing subdued private consumption, capital formation, and industrial activity due to higher energy costs and global uncertainties.
A survey has revealed that Asia Pacific outsourcing market has grown substantially in 2007.
In India, Mumbai has emerged as the most expensive city for expatriates and was ranked 118 in the Index. Last year, Mumbai was ranked 114th on the list.
Gaming company Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao, a former Amazon Web Services executive, as Managing Director for its India operations. Rao will oversee Roblox India's strategy, working with local teams and partners to strengthen the company's presence and support the creator ecosystem.
"The President very much welcomes India's Look East approach. We believe that just as the United States, as a Pacific Ocean power, is going to be deeply engaged in the future of East Asia, so should India as an Indian Ocean power and as an Asian nation," Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication Ben Rhodes said.
In the Indo-Pacific's new era -- where perception shapes reality faster than treaties -- the real entrapment is not of China or the United States. It is the test Japan has set for itself -- and whether partners like India, acting as balancers rather than accelerants, can help ensure that the story ends in stability, points out Varun Arya.
ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, ranked highest among Indian women, has been ranked second across the region
India is the second most optimistic nation.
However UBS maintains a buy with a price target of Rs 280.
Bengaluru ranks second after Beijing on the list of top technology hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to property consultant Cushman & Wakefield. In its latest report 'Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate', the consultant has identified tech markets based on 14 criteria across talent, real estate, and business environment metrics. The report has identified "Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi as the top technology hubs in the APAC region after Beijing", the consultant said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump exchanged pleasantries and held a brief conversation at the G7 summit, their first in-person encounter in 16 months, setting the stage for high-stakes bilateral talks amidst continuing strain in India-US relations.
Jeev Milkha Singh finished tied fourth, for the second week in a row after bringing home a card of even-par 72 in the final round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open, in Japan, on Sunday.
The airport, which handles around 24 million passengers per year, was also ranked fourth in the category of airports witnessing 15 to 25 million footfalls by Switzerland-based Airport Council International for the year 2009. The ACI every year conducts survey of the airport service quality of 1,633 airports in 179 countries.
European aircraft maker Airbus expects the Asia-Pacific region to overtake the United States and Europe as the world's largest air transport market in the next 20 years.
Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh continued his strong comeback from injury with a fine four-under 67 to be tied 11th after the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Hyogo, Japan, on Thursday. Also shooting a fine opening round of 67 was Shiv Kapur.
'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'
Boosted by good sales coming from emerging markets like India and China, Philips said on Friday it will look for acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific region to maintain its growth momentum for its lighting business.
The global market volatility notwithstanding, investment advisers are confident of good performance in equities and consider European markets except the UK to perform the best in short-term.
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's annual compensation increased by 28 per cent to $21.5 million in 2025, while CFO Jatin Dalal's compensation dropped by 30 per cent to $7.08 million, according to a recent proxy statement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, attending meetings with senior Indian officials and participating in a Quad group meeting in New Delhi.
Gender equality might have improved over the years but India's working women still contend with the strongest gender bias across Asia Pacific countries, says a report. According to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021, more women in India have experienced the impact of gender on career development when compared to the APAC region. "In India, more than 4 in 5 working women (85 per cent) claim to have missed out on a raise, promotion, or work offer because of their gender, compared to the regional average of 60 per cent," the report said.
Experts' worries intensified after Pakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, last month.
India and the US have the responsibility to shape the future of peace, stability and prosperity in Asia Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to develop a data and AI platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across its energy systems.
Indian Oil Corporation has emerged as the top company in oil trading amongst national oil companies in the Asia Pacific region, as per the annual survey conducted by Applied Trading Systems, Singapore for the year 2003.
India has emerged as the brightest spot in the Asia Pacific region as reform has picked up pace in the country in recent months, a top credit rating agency has said.
Asia-Pacific countries are well set for an unprecedented boom in smart cards after the saturation of European and American markets, Claude Dahan, a senior official of French company, Schlumberger, said on Monday.
'We should expect extreme heat, extreme rains, floods, landslides and maybe cyclones. Not just this year, in the coming year as well.'
Punjab School Education Board announces integration of Artificial Intelligence as a core component of the school curriculum, with learning outcomes reflected on student certificates.
The Enforcement Directorate has reported a staggering 170 per cent surge in asset attachments, reaching 81,422 crore in the last financial year (FY26), underscoring its intensified efforts against financial crimes and its significant role in restituting funds to victims.
In terms of highest paying countries, Australia tops at entry and mid-management levels.
The Asia-Pacific head of United States-based cab service Uber was questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a 27-year-old finance executive by the company's driver, during which he was asked about details of their safety features, details of drivers among others.
The wide gap in national income held by the ultra-rich and the poor is striking.
'Markets never fully lose hope. But an important shift could come if the Strait remains closed -- moving from high prices to no prices.'
Kapil Dev, one shot off the lead after two rounds, faltered in the third and final round to finish 13th at the Asia Pacific Senior Amateur Championship at Discovery Bay Golf Club in Hong Kong.
The five-day event, scheduled from July 18 to 22 at Kochi, Kerala, will be attended by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who will make the opening address on July 19, an official statement said.
Indian golfer Shiv Kapur picked up the biggest cheque of the year after finishing tied fourth with a superb four-under 67 in the final round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Hyogo, Japan on Sunday.
According to the report, the Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli ARG, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), part of its own strike group.
