Neat Appoints Javed Khan as CEO to Lead AI Transformation
SINGAPORE, May 08 - Neat, the pioneering video technology company, today announced the appointment of Javed Khan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Khan, a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record in AI-driven transformation, takes the helm as the company gears up for global expansion. The appointment of Khan signals Neat’s...
India-EU FTA Set to Reshape Global Trade and Strengthen Economic Ties
May 8 (BNP): India and the European Union have moved closer to a landmark economic partnership with the conclusion of a wide-ranging Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that officials describe as one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever negotiated. Speaking at an industry event in New Delhi, senior Commerce...
Microfinance Sector Shows Recovery as Portfolio Rises to Rs 3.31 Lakh Crore
May 8 (BNP): India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery, with the overall portfolio increasing to Rs 3.31 lakh crore in the latest quarter, according to a recent industry report. The sector recorded a 3.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth, reflecting improving lending activity and gradual stabilization in borrower...
Saudi Tourism Gains Global Momentum as Domestic Travel Booms
May 8 (BNP): Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to gain momentum, with the country emerging as one of the fastest-growing travel destinations globally. Fresh insights from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlight the Kingdom’s rising influence in the global tourism industry, supported by a sharp increase in...
Crude Above USD 100, Global Tensions Weigh on Sensex and Nifty
May 8 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions triggered caution among investors. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped amid fears that surging energy costs could increase inflationary pressure and impact global economic growth. Brent crude prices crossed the...
TransNusa Wins Changi Airline Award After a Record 17 Months of Operations
JAKARTA, May 08 - Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing the top airline award for passenger growth in Southeast Asia. At the annual Changi Airline Award 2026, organised by the Changi Airport Group, TransNusa received the esteemed Top Airline By Absolute Passenger Growth In Southeast Asia...
Indian Markets Slip as West Asia Tensions Shake Investor Confidence
Mumbai, May 8 (BNP): Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday as rising tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global investors and pushed crude oil prices sharply higher. The cautious mood across international markets weighed on domestic sentiment, dragging benchmark indices into the red during early trade....
TiE Women Roadshow held at T-Works
Hyderabad, May 08: TiE Hyderabad, which stands for The Indus Entrepreneurs and which is a global nonprofit organisation focused on fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding connections, and incubation, organised TiE Women Roadshow on Thursday at T-Works in Raidurgam in the city. Over 100 women, aspiring entrepreneurs...
DP World Launches War Risk Insurance to Secure West Asia Cargo Routes
Dubai, May 7 (BNP): Global logistics major DP World has launched a dedicated cargo war risk insurance solution aimed at strengthening the safety and resilience of trade operations across key West Asia shipping routes amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The new offering is designed to protect businesses from financial losses arising...
India–Vietnam Innovation Ties Will Shape Asia’s Future: Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP) : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that entrepreneurs and innovators from India and Vietnam will play a decisive role in shaping the future economic trajectory of Asia, as the region moves towards a more innovation-driven growth model. He observed that both...