Mumbai, Mar 25: Ecofy, a pioneering green NBFC backed by Eversource Capital, announced the successful closure of INR 380.5 crore in fresh equity capital. The funding round saw participation from two leading global DFIs – British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Finnfund Digital Access Impact…
Continue ReadingAI, Agentic Systems and the Shift Toward Autonomous Enterprises
By- Darshil Shah, Founder and Director, Treadbinary, a TechCon As enterprises move beyond copilots toward fully autonomous systems, artificial intelligence is entering a phase defined less by individual model performance and more by system design, coordination, and control. The transition to agentic architectures introduces new opportunities, but also surfaces…
Continue ReadingZalos raises $3.6M to build Computer Agents that operate finance systems the way humans do
Finance teams have spent years implementing and customizing ERPs, which carry career risk if they fail, yet still require sizable internal and outsourced teams to conduct manual, repetitive work across disconnected systems. Zalos is changing that by using Computer Agents that log into systems and automate end-to-end workflows, without CFOs…
Continue ReadingAndhra Pradesh, Odisha Join Reform Framework for Rural Water Supply Under JJM 2.0
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Centre on Tuesday signed reform-linked memoranda of understanding with Andhra Pradesh and Odisha under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 to strengthen sustainable and community-driven rural drinking water systems. The agreements aim to advance structured reforms focused on transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability of water…
Continue ReadingCapEx by Heavy Industry CPSEs Rises to Rs.577 Crore in FY25
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): Capital expenditure by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries rose to ₹577.41 crore in 2024–25, reflecting increased investments in new projects, expansion, and modernisation. According to data shared in Parliament, total CapEx by these CPSEs stood at ₹340.58 crore in…
Continue ReadingAI Tools, Digital Platforms to Strengthen Cancer Screening Ecosystem
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The government has launched a series of initiatives to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer screening, diagnostics, and care under the India AI Mission, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. A key initiative, the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) grant programme, has…
Continue ReadingRBI Proposes Revised Rules on Unauthorised Digital Transactions
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed revised guidelines to strengthen safeguards against unauthorised electronic banking transactions, including a compensation mechanism for small-value frauds and enhanced use of artificial intelligence in fraud detection. The draft instructions, released for public consultation on March 6, 2026,…
Continue ReadingDPIIT Signs MoU with Blue Star to Boost Manufacturing, Startup Ecosystem
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with air conditioning major Blue Star Ltd to support startups and strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. The partnership aims to promote product startups working in areas such as…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Exports Rise to $714.73 Billion in Apr–Jan FY26
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): India’s total exports of merchandise and services rose to $714.73 billion during April–January of FY 2025–26, registering a growth of 5.26 per cent over $679.02 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, the government said on Tuesday. The data reflects continued resilience in…
Continue ReadingMSP Procurement, Insurance Schemes Strengthen Farmers’ Income: Govt
New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said farmers’ incomes have doubled under the current government, citing higher minimum support prices (MSP), record procurement, and expanded welfare schemes. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, Chouhan said the government is committed to ensuring farmers…
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