Current Affairs - Business

Airtel has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving the necessary authorizations to sell Starlink in India. The partnership aims to explore how Starlink can complement and expand Airtel's existing offerings, enhancing its customers' internet experience. This move marks a significant development in India's internet services market.

Razorpay has expanded its operations into Singapore, building on its success in India and Malaysia. This expansion is in line with Singapore’s digital-first economy and its rapidly growing real-time payments ecosystem. Razorpay aims to simplify cross-border transactions, reduce payment costs, and introduce AI-driven financial tools to help businesses in Singapore. The country’s digital payments market is projected to reach $180 billion by 2029, making it an important market for Razorpay’s next phase of growth.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to lay the foundation for Microsoft’s five-acre campus in Noida Sector 145. This project is part of a larger initiative that includes other major IT developments by companies like MAQ and Sify. In addition to this, Adityanath will also inaugurate important public infrastructure projects, such as two underpasses on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Ganga Water project. This initiative reflects the government's push for technological growth and infrastructure development in the region.

DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has partnered with Mercedes-Benz India to enhance manufacturing, road safety, and environmental sustainability through startup programs. This collaboration focuses on infrastructure, mentorship, funding, and global collaborations to drive technological advancements. Mercedes-Benz India is also providing CSR funding to support incubators, thereby fostering industry-academia linkages and societal impact.

Tata Power has collaborated with Schneider Electric to introduce SF6-Free Ring Main Units in Mumbai and Delhi, utilizing Schneider's AirSeT technology. This initiative aims to minimize carbon footprint by 75% and provide 50% cost savings throughout the units' lifespan. The partnership supports India's goals for sustainable and efficient power distribution, reducing the environmental impact of SF6 gas.