‘A good teacher will never leave students halfway…’: Byju’s founder Raveendran on why he didn’t agree to shut down businesses

CEO Byju Raveendran in interview with ANI NEW DELHI: In his first extensive pubsince Byju’s came under intense scrutiny, founder and CEO Byju Raveendran has laid out a renewed vision for the embattled ed-tech company- “Byju’s 3.0”– with a sharp focus on returning to its roots: empowering teachers, prioritizing students as he explained on why…

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IPO-bound Shiprocket launches India’s first AI-integrated MCP server to drive autonomous eCommerce

IPO-bound eCommerce enablement platformShiprocket has unveiled India’s first AI-integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a move the company described as a major leap towards autonomous digital commerce.In a statement released on Friday, Shiprocket said the new MCP server empowers AI agents to autonomously perform core operations — including checking shipping rates, processing orders, and tracking…

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Dr Reddy’s receives two USFDA observations for New York API facility

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced on Saturday that the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued a Form 483 with two observations following an inspection of its API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturing facility in Middleburgh, New York.In a regulatory filing, the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company stated that the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) inspection was carried…

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RITES eyes revenue growth through export focus, quality assurance & business diversification: CMD

RITES Ltd, a Navratna public sector undertaking and a leading transport and engineering consultancy company, is banking on increased export orders and diversification of its Quality Assurance (QA) business to drive revenue growth in the coming years, according to its Chairman and Managing Director, Rahul Mithal.In a statement to PTI, Mithal said, “Proactive efforts to…

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European chemical industry woes present market opportunity for India: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s chemical industry is well-positioned to capitalise on ongoing disruptions in European chemical operations, according to a recent analysis by B&K Securities, as reported by news agency ANI. The report highlights that high operational costs across the EU27 have eroded production efficiency, opening a window for Indian chemical manufacturers to expand their presence…

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US Federal Reserve to cut workforce by 10% over next few years

US Federal reserve (File photo taken from X handle) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Friday a planned workforce reduction of approximately 10 per cent over the coming years, according to a staff memo reported by AFP. Though the Federal Reserve operates independently, generating revenue from interest on securities and supervisory fees rather than…

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All trade routes closed for Pakistan: India scrutinising imports from UAE, Iran & other Gulf countries to spot Pakistani goods

Indian government has imposed a comprehensive ban on Pakistan goods. (AI image) Crackdown against Pakistan goods: India is keeping a hawk’s eye and conducting thorough inspections of imports from the UAE, Iran and other Gulf nations, along with specific transshipment hubs to prevent indirect entry of Pakistani goods into the country through these channels.Following the…

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Air India lobbies Indian government to stop IndiGo lease with Turkish Airlines: Report

IndiGo has maintained a leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines, a state-supported carrier, since 2023. (AI image) Air India has approached Indian authorities to stop IndiGo‘s leasing arrangement with Turkish Airlines, raising concerns about business implications and security issues due to Istanbul’s backing of Pakistan, according to a Reuters report.IndiGo has maintained a leasing agreement with…

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US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax bill

US President Donald Trump SAN FRANCISCO: A mix of democratic and republican state attorneys on Friday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump’s tax bill.Top attorneys representing 40 states signed a letter urging leaders in Congress to reject the AI regulation moratorium language added to…

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