India Accelerates Brahmos-II Development: Next-generation hypersonic missile set to reach Mach 7 speed

India is fast approaching a milestone in advanced weapons technology with the accelerated development of the BrahMos-II hypersonic cruise missile—an ultra-high-speed weapon projected to achieve velocities between Mach 6 and Mach 7. This next-generation system places the country in the elite club of nations developing hypersonic capabilities, alongside the US, Russia, and China, reaffirming its…

Amazon India bets big on Tier-2, Tier-3 cities

Samir Kumar, Country Manager, Amazon India After returning to helm Amazon’s India operations, Country Manager Samir Kumar revealed that 70 per cent of Amazon’s new customers now come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. “The speed and quality of service they were getting weren’t satisfactory compared to metro cities,” Kumar acknowledged. “So, we’re putting serious investment…

Tariff Tension: Will US Shelves Be Empty By Late May?

After nearly a month under the Trump administration’s renewed tariff regime, signs of economic strain are beginning to surface across US supply chains, inventories, and consumer sentiment. The lag effect of international shipping schedules means the real-world impact of “Liberation Day” is only just beginning to materialize.  Containerized imports from China, which still represent a…