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India, home to 1.4 billion people, stands at a pivotal moment in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) not as a Western luxury, but as a necessity for survival and scale. The recently concluded India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi underscored this ambition, shifting global discourse from risk-obsessed regulation to developmental.

DTH players for more than a decade changed the way Indian households watched television. And they took satellite broadcasting into the furthest corners of the country, democratising access to entertainment, and constructing an industry that at one point appeared invincible.

The Women in Business 2026 research reveals how visible gender-balanced leadership strengthens innovation, attracts talent, builds investor confidence and accelerates growth in mid-market organisations.

Escalating conflict in the Gulf is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and trade routes. This analysis explores how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact India’s energy security, supply chains and economic stability.

Direct taxes now account for 58.5% of total tax collections, with non-corporate taxes the dominant contributor. In indirect taxes, GST is now the most buoyant revenue source. This suggests an improvement in the progressivity of the tax system, explain Richa Sawhney & Manoj Mishra.

India has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, with changes effective from 20 February 2026, marking a shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) and online platforms are governed.

This article explains the global shift in tax enforcement from treaty availability tests to deeper substance scrutiny, highlighting implications for treaty benefits, residency claims, GAAR, cross-border planning and compliance risk for multinational investors and businesses.

AI’s role in India’s low-carbon transformation is expanding — from emissions optimisation and energy efficiency to climate finance credibility and systemic resilience.

This article examines the indirect tax narrative in Union Budget 2026, going beyond rate changes to discuss ITC utilization issues, inverted duty structures, refund reforms, compliance pain points and systemic priorities for indirect tax efficiency in India.

Union Budget 2026 signals a decisive pivot in India’s health policy to build the full stack required for an innovation-led, patient-centred health economy.

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 signals a clear shift in how the country positions itself within global value chains. As production decisions are increasingly shaped by supply reliability, regulatory compliance, and capability depth, the Budget moves beyond cost competitiveness and incentive-led growth toward strengthening the foundations for ecosystem-led, durable participation in global production networks.

This article examines how Union Budget 2026 can enhance rural prosperity through targeted public spending on livelihood support, rural infrastructure, financial inclusion, social security schemes, education and health — aligning fiscal priorities with inclusive growth and resilience in India’s rural economy.

India’s data governance landscape is transforming in 2025-26 with the operationalisation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and Rules. The article breaks down how businesses should adapt to evolving data protection standards, the role of the newly notified DPDP Rules 2025, compliance pathways across phased implementation timelines, and implications for risk, privacy, and cross-border data flows.

Union Budget 2026 resets India’s urban infrastructure agenda by boosting capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore, prioritising city economic regions, transport and last-mile connectivity and expanded access to finance to support urban growth and economic multiplier effects under the Viksit Bharat vision.

This article examines how REITs and capital recycling mechanisms are driving the next phase of Indian real estate by unlocking liquidity, enhancing investor participation and reshaping capital allocation in both commercial and residential segments.

Union Budget 2026 prioritises resilience and long-term growth for a vibrant Bharat through self-reliance, balanced manufacturing and services, MSME support, regulatory simplification, and mid-market empowerment — moving from reform to performance.