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CoinSwitch has released its Q1 2026 report, “India’s Crypto Portfolio: How India Invests,” analysing trends from over 2.5 crore users, highlighting a clear shift towards a more mature crypto market in India. While investors aged 26–35 continue to dominate participation at 48%, the fastest growth is now coming from the 35+ segment, including Gen X and older millennials. This demographic shift reflects increasing confidence in crypto as a long-term asset class, supported by greater financial awareness and evolving regulatory clarity. Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, CoinSwitch, said: “What stands out this quarter is not just who is investing, but how. The rise…

TechnoStruct Group, a leading BIM consulting firm, conducted a BIM-focused placement drive at Aryabhatt Institute of Technology in collaboration with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. The initiative brought together engineering students and industry experts to create direct employment opportunities while building awareness around Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a future-ready skill. Aligned with national priorities such as NITI Aayog’s skilling push and flagship programs like Make in India and Build in India, the drive reflects a broader shift towards high-value, technology-driven talent development. By focusing on upskilling and…

Axis Trustee Services Limited (ATSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Axis Bank, has launched PRISM, a digital-first platform designed to enhance client engagement and improve service efficiency. The initiative marks a key milestone in the company’s transition towards a fintech-led trustee model. The platform was unveiled by Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO of Axis Bank, along with Rahul Choudhary, MD & CEO of ATSL, highlighting the Group’s focus on leveraging technology to transform financial services. Aligned with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) push for Ease of Doing Business, PRISM aims to simplify processes, strengthen transparency, and enable…

Tata Steel has significantly expanded its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to advance a unified, enterprise-wide agentic AI ecosystem. This initiative marks a major step in redefining industrial operations, with Tata Steel deploying over 300 specialised AI agents across its global value chain within just nine months. The transformation is powered by a consolidated data architecture that integrates structured and unstructured data, enabling real-time decision-making and operational agility. Central to this ecosystem are platforms like Zen AI, a low-code environment empowering employees to build AI solutions, and the Tata Steel Digital Assistant (TDA), which acts as a unified command center…

Bengaluru: Primus Partners has released a thought leadership report titled Rethinking Driver Training: A Road to Safer Traffic, highlighting the urgent need to reform India’s driver training and licensing systems. The report notes that despite improvements in laws, enforcement, and infrastructure, road accidents continue to rise, pointing to gaps in driver preparedness. It highlights that many drivers enter the system without formal training and lack ongoing skill development. The current licensing framework, it adds, focuses more on procedural compliance than real-world driving skills such as hazard perception and decision-making. Aarti Harbhajanka, Co-founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners, said, “Rethinking driver…

Renault India announced that the all-new Renault Duster has secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), reaffirming the brand’s focus on delivering high safety standards in India. The SUV demonstrated strong performance across both categories, scoring 30.49 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection. The certification applies across all variants, highlighting Renault’s commitment to offering uniform safety features without differentiation. Built on the RGMP platform, the new Duster has been engineered for structural strength and reliable crash protection. The development process included extensive simulations and…

YES BANK reported a strong financial performance for Q4 and FY26, driven by higher profitability, steady balance sheet growth, improved margins, and better asset quality. The Bank posted a net profit of INR 1,068 crore for Q4 FY26, up 44.7% year-on-year, while full-year profit rose 44.5% to INR 3,476 crore. Net Interest Income grew 15.9% YoY to INR 2,638 crore in Q4, with Net Interest Margins improving to 2.7%. Operating profit for the quarter increased 23.1% YoY to INR 1,618 crore, while the cost-to-income ratio improved to 63%. Deposits crossed the INR 3 lakh crore milestone, reaching INR 3,18,969 crore,…

TransUnion CIBIL has partnered with NPCI BHIM Services Limited to integrate its CIBIL Score and Credit Information Report (CIR) into the BHIM Payments App. The move enables users to securely access and monitor their credit profile directly within the app, enhancing financial awareness alongside everyday transactions. The integration follows a consent-based model, ensuring users have full control over their data. Credit information is accessed only after explicit approval, aligning with regulatory guidelines and reinforcing transparency. By embedding credit insights into a widely used UPI platform, the initiative aims to make credit awareness more accessible to a broader audience. The BHIM…

PayU has enhanced its flagship fintech accelerator, inFINity 3.0, to accelerate startups focused on advancing digital and financial inclusion in India. In collaboration with Prosus, the programme will offer impact grants of up to USD 25,000, alongside opportunities to co-create solutions within the Prosus ecosystem. Launched earlier this year, inFINity 3.0 marks the third edition of PayU’s accelerator initiative, aimed at helping early-stage fintech startups transition from product development to scalable, market-ready businesses. The programme received over 600 applications, with 30 high-potential startups selected through a competitive process. The initiative focuses on key areas driving inclusive growth, including women-led innovations…

Unicommerce has revealed that Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are emerging as the primary growth engines for India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) market. According to its latest analysis, nearly 66% of new D2C orders in FY 2026 originated from these smaller cities, signalling a clear shift beyond metro-driven demand. This trend is also reflected in value contribution, with buyers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets accounting for 60% of incremental GMV growth compared to FY 2025. The findings highlight how India’s e-commerce expansion is becoming more geographically distributed, driven by increasing digital adoption and improved access across non-metro regions. Overall,…