Amazon Web Services and Yotta have partnered to deliver a hybrid cloud architecture aligned with Meghraj 2.0, India’s next phase of government cloud adoption. The collaboration aims to combine hyperscale cloud capabilities with sovereign, locally hosted infrastructure to support public-sector workloads requiring security, resilience and compliance. 

Goods and Services Tax collections in Jammu and Kashmir have touched Rs. 24,080 crore over the past three years, reflecting steady improvement in tax compliance and economic activity across the Union Territory. The figures indicate a gradual broadening of the tax base and more effective revenue administration following structural reforms. Officials and analysts view the trend as evidence of increasing formalization of businesses and improved enforcement mechanisms.

Earth observation startup Pixxel has entered into a strategic partnership with European space technology firm Exotrail to integrate advanced propulsion systems into its satellite platforms. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing maneuverability, orbital precision and mission efficiency for Pixxel’s growing constellation. As competition intensifies in the commercial space sector, such technology partnerships are increasingly critical to achieving operational reliability and long-term cost efficiency.

The Adani Group has outlined plans to invest USD 100 billion in developing energy and computing infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. The initiative reflects the conglomerate’s ambition to position itself at the intersection of power generation, data infrastructure and next-generation digital demand. By aligning large-scale renewable energy capacity with high-performance computing and data centers, the group aims to create an integrated ecosystem capable of serving AI-driven industries.

Infrastructure services firm Markolines reported a solid financial performance in the third quarter, with net profit rising 12 percent year-on-year to Rs. 6.78 crore. The improvement reflects stronger execution, better cost management and steady demand across its core business segments. The results highlight the company’s ability to deliver consistent earnings growth despite a challenging operating environment marked by cost pressures and uneven project flows.

Zydus has introduced a new therapeutic offering, PEPAIR, aimed at addressing a range of respiratory conditions, reinforcing its focus on chronic and lifestyle-related diseases. The launch comes as respiratory ailments continue to rise due to urban pollution, changing lifestyles and post-infection complications. Industry experts view the move as strategically aligned with growing demand for targeted, patient-friendly treatments in pulmonary care.

India’s approach to artificial intelligence in health care must be guided by ethics, accountability and patient welfare, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said while addressing the optimal use of emerging technologies in the sector. Emphasizing that innovation should complement—not replace—human judgment, Singh highlighted the need for robust safeguards as AI-driven tools gain traction in diagnostics, treatment planning and public health management. His remarks come amid rapid digitization of health services and growing reliance on data-driven systems.

CleanMax is set to enter the capital markets on Feb. 23 with its initial public offering, drawing investor attention to India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy and sustainability sector. The IPO is expected to provide the company with growth capital as demand for clean power solutions accelerates across commercial and industrial segments. Market participants see the offering as timely, coming amid heightened policy focus on decarbonization and energy transition.

IIFL Finance’s latest bond offering witnessed healthy subscription levels, reflecting sustained investor appetite for fixed-income instruments backed by established nonbank financial companies. The response highlights a renewed preference for predictable returns amid volatile equity markets and shifting interest-rate expectations. Market participants pointed to the issuer’s credit profile, brand strength and structured yield offerings as key factors driving demand.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was notably absent from a high-profile global artificial intelligence summit, a development that reignited scrutiny of his past associations with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. While no official explanation was offered for the absence, the timing prompted renewed public and media attention to a chapter Gates has previously acknowledged as a serious personal and professional misjudgment. The episode underscores how reputational considerations increasingly intersect with leadership in emerging technologies.