USISPF to lead largest U.S. industry delegation as official partner of India AI Impact Summit 2026; Launches AI board task force

Feb 10, 2026

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) will lead the largest delegation of U.S. CEOs and senior technology leaders as an official partner of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. According to a USISPF release, the summit will take place in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The initiative marks a strategic advancement in U.S.-India cooperation regarding artificial intelligence, trusted technology ecosystems, and next-generation digital infrastructure.

74% of Asia Pacific Consumers Already Use AI to Shop, But Trust and Transparency Hold the Key to Checkout: Visa Survey

Feb 10, 2026

Singapore, February 10: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasingly using AI to shop, concerns over security and transparency are creating hesitation at the crucial moment of checkout. Findings from Visa's State of Digital Commerce in Asia Pacific study, commissioned by Visa and conducted by YouGov, surveying 14,764 consumers across 14 markets.

India's vehicle retail sales jump 17.61% YoY in January 2026 as rural demand surges

Feb 10, 2026

Vehicle retail sales in India commenced the calendar year 2026 on a strong note, recording a 17.61 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in January, according to data released on Tuesday by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Total registrations reached 27,22,558 units during the month, supported by healthy rural cash flows, wedding season demand, and sustained momentum in the mobility and freight sectors.