Artificial Intelligence could lift global trade 34-37% by 2040: WTO
Global trade is projected to rise by 34-37 per cent by 2040 with right enabling policies to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for productivity gains and lower trade costs, per a new WTO report. However, non-tariff measures , including antidumping duties…
Industries adopting AI but not enough human resources, flags FM Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary With the industry adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday flagged the issue of demand-supply mismatch. She stressed for regulations that foster and not stifle technology innovations…
Chip talent crunch looms: India’s semicon workforce may fall short despite rapid growth
India is fast emerging as a key semiconductor talent hub, but industry leaders warn that a widening skills gap could undermine the country’s ambitions even as government and private sector investments accelerate. According to Quess Corp, India has one of…
CII unveils National Framework to position India as global GCC hub
India already hosts more than 1,800 GCCs employing 2.16 million professionals and contributing about $68 billion in direct gross value addition (GVA), which roughly works out as 1.8% of GDP. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has unveiled a proposed…
Radio ad volumes see moderate growth in January-June period
With 37 per cent share of ad volumes, evening was the most preferred time-band for advertising on radio | Photo Credit: Miljan Živković Ad volumes on radio stations witnessed a moderate growth of 3 per cent in the January-June period…
Maharashtra govt allots 100 acres for RRP Electronics’ semiconductor fab unit
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presents Letter of Comfort to (third from left) Rajendra Chodankar, MD, RRP Electronics Sachin Tendulkar-backed RRP Electronics has secured 100 acres in Navi Mumbai relocating a semiconductor fab from one of the world’s most established…
Amazon developing consumer AR glasses to rival Meta, The Information reports
Amazon.com is developing augmented reality (AR) glasses for consumers, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the plans, a move that would put the company in competition with Facebook owner Meta. The glasses, internally codenamed “Jayhawk,”…
Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say
A ship likely cut cables in the Red Sea that disrupted internet access in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, experts said Tuesday, showing the lines’ vulnerability over a year after another incident severed them. The International Cable Protection Committee…
For Samsung, India is the second-largest R&D centre globally after Korea: Mohan Rao Goli, MD, Samsung R&D Institute
Samsung, the South Korea-headquartered conglomerate with diverse business interests, has had a long association with India. One of the key components of Samsung is its electronics division, which is one of the world’s largest in the IT, Consumer Electronics and…
Bernstein cautions Indian digital creators on possible re-entry of Chinese firms
Citing the instance where India banned Chinese app TikTok a few years ago, the Bernstein report argued that it was the US social media app Instagram that benefited. | Photo Credit: Wachiwit Chinese tech giants could gain renewed access to…
Amazon completes acquisition of Axio, strengthening its portfolio in India
E-commerce major Amazon has announced the completion of its acquisition of Axio (formerly Capital Float), a digital lending and checkout finance provider. Amazon said that the required approvals have been secured from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), thereby paving…
US antitrust round-up: Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Nvidia face crackdown
US antitrust enforcers are targeting Big Tech: Google faces search and ad-tech cases, Meta risks losing Instagram and WhatsApp, Amazon and Apple confront long trials, while Microsoft and Nvidia remain under probe without formal lawsuits. A U.S. lawsuit where Alphabet’s…
Semicon India 2025: Global semiconductor giants welcome India’s move to support the industry
India laying a foundation for a resilient semiconductor ecosystem Global semiconductor ecosystem firms such as ASML, Lam Research, Applied Materials and Micron have welcomed India’s move to open up manufacturing facilities and said they are ready to work hand-in-hand to…
India’s semiconductor leadership forum targets $50 billion industry, 1 million skilled jobs
The newly-formed ICEA Semiconductor Product Design Leadership Forum aims to create at least $50 billion worth of indigenously-designed semiconductor products and create around a million highly paid jobs, said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of ICEA. India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA),…
Indian GCCs have a gap between intent and execution on innovation, shows new report
While Indian GCCs performed impressively in the empowerment and ethics pillars, they lagged behind when it comes to innovation and agility Indian GCCs recorded an overall workplace culture score of 82, according to Deloitte’s India global capability centres (GCCs) Culture…
MPL to sack 60% of local staff after paid gaming ban, source says
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government this month banned online paid games, citing financial and addiction risks especially among youth | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Indian online gaming app Mobile Premier League (MPL) will sack about 60% of its local workforce…
Nazara Technologies terminates plan to acquire further stake in Moonshine Technology
Nazara Technologies has dropped a plan to buy more stake in Moonshine Technology Private Ltd., the parent company of Pokerbaazi, in light of India’s recently online gaming legislation, it said. It had entered into an agreement to buy 0.96 per…
Cyberattack on Evertec’s Sinqia hits HSBC, others in Brazil
Representative image | Photo Credit: LagartoFilm Hackers on Friday broke into Sinqia, a financial technology provider owned by Evertec, attempting to steal around 420 million reais ($77.4 million) from several Brazilian financial institutions including HSBC Holdings Plc’s local operations, O…
JioHotstar now the world’s second-largest streaming platform
Following the launch of the JioHotstar app, combining Disney+Hotstar, over 600 million users had on-boarded the platform within three months | Photo Credit: Soumen Hazra Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani flagged its OTT platform JioHotstar as the second largest streaming…
Meta’s AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says
Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta’s new AI organization, Meta Superintelligence Labs, have explored…
BSNL, Vodafone lose 1,00,707 and 3,59,199 subscribers respectively in July: TRAI data
During the month, the mobile tele-density in India decreased to 82.16 per cent at the end of July from 82.18 per cent at the end of June. New Delhi State-owned telecom operator BSNL and private telco Vodafone-Idea continued to lose…
Musk’s xAI forays into agentic coding with new model
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, on Thursday released a new “speedy and economical” agentic coding model, marking its entry into a key focus area for AI companies. An agentic coding tool is an AI-powered software application that can autonomously…
One-fourth of 4.7 million new tech jobs to come from GCCs by 2027: TeamLease Digital
GCC hiring is expanding beyond metros, with 130,000–140,000 fresh graduates expected to be recruited in FY25, a move driven by outreach to Tier-2 and Tier-3 engineering campuses | Photo Credit: VENKATACHALAPATHY C Global Capability Centres (GCCs) will contribute over 22–25%…
Nvidia CEO says AI boom far from over
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang | Photo Credit: KENT NISHIMURA Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday dismissed concern about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips, projecting opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five…
Smartphone era transitioning into ‘AI Phone’ phase: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7s during Galaxy Unpacked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: MICHAEL NAGLE The smartphone phase is giving way to the ‘AI Phone’ era, which will…
Airtel seeks Telecom Dept intervention over fiber cutting in Hyderabad
Acting on a complaint from Airtel and others, the local Telecom officials wrote a letter to Sunita Chandra, Director-General Telecom, Department of Telecom | Photo Credit: REUTERS Telecom major Airtel has flagged the issue of fiber cutting in Hyderabad to the…
Starlink seeks nod to import landing equipment for India rollout
Starlink has not yet finalised for its ground station locations | Photo Credit: REUTERS Elon Musk-owned satellite communications (satcom) service provider Starlink has approached the Indian government for permission to import its landing station equipment that allows satellite signals to…
LinkedIn deepens video ad push, taps more publishers and creators to spur growth
LinkedIn is expanding its video advertising program, adding new publishers and creator-led shows to draw marketing dollars. The Microsoft-owned platform for professionals said on Monday that AT&T Business, IBM, SAP and ServiceNow will sponsor the debut season of four video…
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI for blocking AI competition
Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in a Texas federal court, alleging the two conspired to block competition and maintain monopolies in artificial intelligence. | Photo Credit: Allison Robbert Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s…
Copilot spans enterprise and consumer use, democratising AI: Microsoft India & SA CTO
Dahnesh Dilkhush, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia, highlighted how Microsoft is positioning Copilot as both an enterprise and consumer solution, noting that Copilot has become the “UI for AI.” Alongside, AI agents are now evolving from a…
Mid-sized IT companies are utilising their cash reserves in boosting their capabilities
Mid-sized IT companies are utilising their cash reserves in a more productive way | Photo Credit: AndreyPopov Compared to their larger-sized peers mid-sized IT companies are utilising their cash reserves in a more productive way by reinvesting in their businesses,…
Apple explores using Google Gemini AI to power revamped Siri
Apple Inc. is in early discussions about using Google Gemini to power a revamped version of the Siri voice assistant, marking a key potential step toward outsourcing more of its artificial intelligence technology. The iPhone maker recently approached Alphabet Inc.’s…
Government may announce 2-3 small semiconductor projects: MeitY
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) announced on Friday that the government may unveil two to three small semiconductor projects in the coming period, as the nation’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing program gains momentum. Secretary S Krishnan, responding to queries…
Elon Musk tries to enlist Mark Zuckerberg’s to help finance OpenAI bid
Elon Musk tried to enlist Mark Zuckerberg for his unsolicited bid to buy OpenAI this year for almost $100 billion, the startup said in a court filing. OpenAI said Musk identified Zuckerberg, the chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc.,…
Withdrawal panic grips online gamers after blanket ban on paid gaming platforms
Gaming firms reassure users amid withdrawal delays after sweeping online gaming ban. | Photo Credit: bluebeat76 Users of real-money gaming platforms are facing difficulties in withdrawing balances from their accounts after Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming…
R Systems acquires Mangaluru-based Novigo Solutions
R Systems International Ltd, a global product engineering and digital solutions provider, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mangaluru-based Novigo Solutions, a specialist in low-code/no-code (LCNC) development and intelligent-automation services. A media statement said…
Cognizant’s global vibe coding hackathon sees over 50,000 participants and 30,000 ideas
US-based IT major Cognizant on Thursday said it has completed its attempt for a Guinness World Record title for the most participants in an online generative AI hackathon. Over a ten-day period, 53,199 Cognizant associates across 40 countries took part…
First packaged chip expected to be out by December 2025: MoS Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada
The first-ever ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip is expected to roll out of the assembly lines by the end of 2025, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, said. “The first packaged chip is expected to be…
Sandeep Shukla takes over as Director of IIIT Hyderabad
(From left) Sandeep Shukla takes over as the Director of IIIT-Hyderabad, from P J Narayanan, who served as the Director for 12 years. Sandeep Shukla has taken over as the Director of the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)…
Broadband users hit in Hyderabad as power utility cut cables: COAI
Hyderabad, Telangana, 18/08/2025: People and officials at the site after five people died from electrocution when a trailer vehicle came in contact with overhead electric wires during a procession organised as part of Janmashtami celebrations, at Ramanthapur in Hyderabad on…
IT Union protests layoffs at TCS, alleges job cuts exceed company claims
UNITE members protesting against TCS’ layoffs | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH The Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) on Tuesday alleged that the number of layoffs in the case of Tata Consultancy Services could go up to 30,000 employees….
SoftBank makes surprise $2 billion bet on Intel’s AI revival
SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to buy $2 billion of Intel Corp. stock, a surprise deal to shore up a struggling US name while boosting its own chip ambitions. The Japanese company, which is adding Intel to an investment portfolio that…
Aptiv opens new technical centre in Chennai
Javed Khan, Executive Vice President and President of Software, Advanced Safety and User Experience (AS&UX) at Aptiv, and R. Velusamy, President, Automotive Business (Designate), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, at the launch of Aptiv’s technical centre in Chennai on Monday |…
Indian IT seeing rising share of revenue from manufacturing, but geopolitical threats pose risk
As BFSI and healthcare sectors tighten digital spends amid a larger slowdown, the share of revenue from manufacturing and allied sectors has been increasing for the Indian IT services players. Three of the five top tier Indian IT services players…
HP to double India manufacturing under PLI 2.0, eyes 35% scale-up in coming years
India’s traditional PC market grew 8.1 per cent year-over-year (y-o-y) in Q125, with 3.3 million units shipped, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). HP retained its leadership in India’s PC market with a 29.1 per cent share in…
Oracle, Google cloud units strike deal for Oracle to sell Gemini models
Oracle and Alphabet said on Thursday their cloud computing units have struck a deal to offer Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models through Oracle’s cloud computing services and business applications. The deal, similar to one that Oracle struck with Elon Musk’s…
Virinchi to restructure SaaS business into subsidiary
: IT products and services company Virinchi Ltd has decided to restructure its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business into a 100 per cent subsidiary via a slump sale, creating a focused SaaS entity to “unlock long-term shareholder value.” “We have decided to…
Meta plans fourth restructuring of AI efforts in six months, The Information reports
FILE PHOTO: Meta logo is seen in this illustration created on August 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Meta is planning its fourth overhaul of artificial intelligence efforts in six months, The Information reported on Friday,…
The great engineering shift: New-age sectors may lure India’s tech talent
Great Learning’s Upskilling Report (FY24) observed that 74 per cent of professionals with an engineering background believe their roles are being disrupted by technological advancements and AI | Photo Credit: Olemedia With hiring in core IT and software roles slowing…
First made-in-India semiconductor chip to come in market by this year end: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: PMO First made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market…
TN govt collaborates with Meta to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services
In a significant step towards digitising citizen services and improving efficiency, the Government of Tamil Nadu and Meta in India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital…
Optiemus launches RhinoTech with corning glass, targets ₹2,000 cr by FY27
Corning will supply the glass, while Optiemus will carry out chemical processing at its Noida plant for both premium and budget smartphones, with plans for global exports. Optiemus Infracom Limited, a leading electronics manufacturer, on Wednesday launched India’s first premium…
Informatica to power Salesforce’s Agentforce with top-tier data management, says CEO
Amit Walia, CEO, Informatica | Photo Credit: Scott R. Kline Salesforce’s $8-billion bet on Informatica, announced in May, hinges on the latter’s dominance in data integration, quality and governance, capabilities CEO Amit Walia says are critical to powering Salesforce’s Agentforce…
As cyber threats evolve, cybersecurity experts warn of a new frontier: Dark AI
From phishing to deepfakes, the rise of GenAI-based tools signals a chilling shift in the cybersecurity landscape | Photo Credit: tsingha25 As cyber threats evolve, cybersecurity experts warn of a new frontier: Dark AI. Nation-state actors and other hacking groups…
Perplexity AI makes $34.5 bn bid for Google Chrome amid antitrust pressure
Aravind Srinivas | Photo Credit: Perplexity AI said it has made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet’s Chrome browser, a low but bold bid that would need financing well above the startup’s own valuation. Run by Aravind Srinivas,…
The algorithm recommends: AI’s double-edged impact on hiring
AI (Artificial Intelligence) concept. Communication network. istock photo for BL | Photo Credit: metamorworks AI is transforming how companies hire – from sifting through thousands of resumes in seconds to expanding access to wider talent pools and even influencing termination…
India’s GCC boom unlikely to get caught in the cross hairs of Trump tariffs
American companies will not be able to move the work back to the US as the cost efficiencies and access to vast STEM talent pool that India brings cannot be replicated in near-shore centers in the US | Photo Credit:…
Inside the privacy fortress that is Yotta’s NM1 data centre facility
From the outside, it looks like a regular apartment, but inside, it resembles a Dan Brown thriller — with seven layers of security and restricted access to sensitive areas. “How was your day?” is a tricky question for employees at…
Silicon Beach Program launches ‘Homecoming’ platform for experienced IT professionals returning to Coastal Karnataka
Rohith Bhat (left), SBP Convenor and Founder of wrkwrk, 99Games and Robosoft, and Captain Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, are seen at the launch of the ‘HomeComing’ platform of the Silicon Beach Program (SBP) in Mangaluru on…
Ramco Systems Q1 revenue rises 18.3% y-o-y to ₹161 crore
Ramco Systems’ quarterly order bookings stood at $15 million, marking a 36% increase sequentially, primarily driven by the Europe region. Chennai-based IT firm Ramco Systems reported an 18.3 per cent growth in consolidated revenue from operations at ₹161 crore for the…
Journalist bodies raise concerns about impact of provisions of DPDP Act
With various sections of the DPDP Act placing restrictions on transfer of personal data, concerns have been expressed about its impact on journalistic work. Journalist bodies and civil rights bodies on Friday raised concerns about certain provisions of the Digital…
Impacteers, a new AI-powered career platform, aims to onboard 10 million users, 1 million businesses
Left to right- Impacteers Team at a Press Meet | Photo Credit: Supplied A new AI-driven career platform, Impacteers, has been launched in Chennai on Friday to help individuals find career clarity and empower businesses with future ready talent. The platform…
OpenAI launches GPT-5 with enterprise features and test-time compute
File photo of Sam Altman, CEO of Microsoft-backed OpenAI and ChatGPT creator | Photo Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters OpenAI launched on Thursday its GPT-5 artificial intelligence model, the highly anticipated latest installment of a technology that has helped transform global business…
Cyient Semiconductors ties up with GlobalFoundries
Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited, a custom silicon company, has signed an agreement with the US-based GlobalFoundries (GF), which allows it to be an authorised reseller of the latter’s semiconductor manufacturing services and technologies. Cyient Semiconductors will provide companies with access…
Apple commits extra $100 billion to US manufacturing, eases tensions with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook shake hands on the day they present Apple’s announcement of a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6,…
AGR dues of major telcos stand at ₹1,66,825 crore as of March 31, 2025: Telecom Minister informs Parliament
Four-year moratorium was granted on the annual payments of dues arising out of the AGR judgement and dues pertaining to the period up to FY19 Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of major telecom companies including Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Vodafone Idea…
Kaspersky doubles down on India with AI-led security, local R&D push
Adrian Hia, Managing Director, APAC, Kaspersky | Photo Credit: Kaspersky Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is ramping up its India play as it looks to expand its business partnership with distributors and enterprises, as well as betting on AI-driven consumer security solutions…
SAP’s new campus a catalyst for Karnataka’s leadership in AI and talent development: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah addressing the gathering on the occasion, other officials seen on stage SAP Labs India’s new 41-acre Innovation Park in Devanahalli is not just a workplace, but stands as a symbol of Karnataka’s ambition to lead as India’s…
AI expertise can ramp up entry-level jobs, say experts
Large and mid-sized companies are actively looking for skillsets in the domain of AI and machine learning, cloud technologies and cybersecurity | Photo Credit: metamorworks Entry-level jobs in India’s IT sector will surge for applicants with expertise in AI, cloud…
Xtelify, subsidiary of Bharti Airtel launches ‘Airtel Cloud’ to provide IaaS, PaaS
Xtelify, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel housing all of Airtel’s digital assets and capabilities on Monday launched a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform – Airtel Cloud. Tailored to handle 140 crore transactions per minute for Airtel’s own use in India,…
India’s chip industry set to hit $100 billion as global semiconductor push gains race
Government-backed initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission and strategic investments from companies like Micron, Tata, CG Power, HCL-Foxconn, and Kaynes Semicon are laying the groundwork for a self-reliant chip industry. India is expected to emerge as a significant player…
Mid-tier IT firms are hiring more on strong performance metrics
India’s mid-sized IT firms plan to hire more than their larger peers, driven by steady client growth in the June quarter. While the country’s top five IT firms shed over 70,000 jobs in FY24, per Greyhound Research, mid-tier companies could…
Evo11ve.AI launches AI coach portal to boost academic outcomes for CBSE students
Education technology company Evo11ve.AI launched the ‘Evo11ve AI Coach’, an online portal designed to benefit the student community, an official said on Saturday. Targeted at students from classes 6 to 12 under the CBSE curriculum, the dedicated web portal aims…
Bringing back the lost art of reading in the age of AI
The lost art of reading was a key concern at the Bizlitfest Hyderabad held on Saturday, as was the advance of artificial intelligence. “How do you bring young readers to books,” someone asked author and former P&G India CEO Gurucharan…
SiMa.ai raises $85 million to scale physical AI, bringing total funding to $355 million
SiMa.ai, a company delivering hardware and software solutions for Physical AI, has raised $85 million in an oversubscribed round, bringing total capital raised to $355 million. The latest round was led by Maverick Capital, with continued participation from existing investors…
Apple Q2 India revenue soars 60%, iPhone 16 leads sales
CEO of Apple Tim Cook | Photo Credit: Brendan McDermid/Reuters Apple reported record revenue of double-digit growth in the Indian market, along with other emerging markets, in the quarter ending June 2025. “We had June quarter revenue records in more…
Google offers new policy to accommodate real-money gaming apps on Google Play
The changes will also be integrated into Google’s Ad policy that earlier allegedly restricted RMG apps other than DFS and Rummy from advertising on its platform. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google LLC on Thursday proposed to come up with specific…
Cognizant CEO pushes AI upskilling for managers, plans 20,000 fresher hires in 2025
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S | Photo Credit: The recent layoff plans of Tata Consultancy Services have stirred debate over the future of middle-level management in an increasingly AI-driven IT landscape. Addressing this, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S emphasised that…
Microsoft Q4 profit beats estimates, Azure revenue up 34% amid AI push
Microsoft reported a 34% year-on-year jump in revenue for its Azure cloud business, reaching $75 billion, underscoring the company’s aggressive push into AI. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Microsoft said Wednesday that annual revenue for its flagship cloud computing platform…
India’s smartphone market sees 18% value surge in Q2 2025; Vivo, iPhone 16 lead
India’s smartphone market bounced back in Q2 2025 with an 8% year-on-year rise in volume and an 18% surge in value, according to Counterpoint Research. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto India’s smartphone market experienced a significant rebound in the second quarter…
IIIT-Hyderabad launches SARAL AI to turn research papers into video presentations
Designed to assist academicians, students, and analysts, the platform uses models like Gemini and Claude to summarise documents, and Sarvam’s Text-to-Speech engine to generate voiceovers. A team of researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Hyderabad) has developed an…
Indian IT firms need to revisit the way they upskill talent, say analysts
Analysts note that Indian IT industry is upskilling talent in their own ways through digital training modules, classroom sessions, fresher trainings and the like, but it may not be sufficient today to meet client and market expectations | Photo Credit:…
India is becoming the third lighthouse of 5G
India is playing an increasingly important role as a global lighthouse for 5G development, said Global System for Mobile Communications Association during the launch of its Mobile Economy APAC 2025 report. “In the first few years of the 5G era,…
Coforge names Manish Hemrajani as Head of Investor Relations to strengthen global investor engagement
Coforge has announced the appointment of Manish Hemrajani as Head of Investor Relations to lead Coforge’s investor relations strategy and deepen engagement with global institutional investors, analysts, and other stakeholders. He will work out of the New York and Princeton offices of Coforge. Manish…
AI is not killing Google Search – it’s actually helping it grow
FILE PHOTO: Google logo and AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration created on May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic AI will kill Google Search was the dire prediction, but in its latest…
BSNL plans 4,000 new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chhattisgarh: MoS Telecom
State-run BSNL is working on a plan to install 4,000 new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chattisgarh, Minister of State for Telecom and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said on Sunday. The minister shared the information during a three-day…
India’s edge data centre capacity projected to triple to 200-210 MW by 2027: ICRA
India’s edge data centre capacity is expected to expand significantly to 200-210 Megawatt (MW) by 2027 from 60-70 MW in 2024, marking a 3x increase, driven by the proliferation of emerging technologies, according to the rating agency ICRA. Edge data…
China’s Premier takes aim at AI ‘Monopoly’ as US effort quickens
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Xihao Jiang | Photo Credit: XIHAO JIANG China will spearhead the creation of an international organisation to jointly develop AI,…
MIC Electronics mulls acquisition of Singapore firm
The board of directors of MIC Electronics has given an in-principle nod to acquire Neo Semi SG Pte Limited (NSPL), Singapore, subject to foreign investment regulations. The board will take a final decision after concluding the negotiations, determining the per-share…
Kochi-based 2Base Technologies to invest £10 million in the UK
Nidhin Baby, Founder, 2Base Technologies 2Base Technologies, a global digital transformation firm specialising in AI-led product engineering and intelligent automation, has announced a strategic investment of £10 million in the UK, creating 50 high-skilled jobs over the next three years….
India’s IT hiring grows erratic in face of global uncertainties
Hiring patterns among leading IT companies show mixed patterns, indicating uncertainty and headwinds in the sector as global clients grow cautious of discretionary spending on IT services, especially in the US, their largest market. The change in attitude has nudged…
Doman +AI strategy paying off: Cyient CEO
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cyient | Photo Credit: cueapi Cyient Ltd, an intelligent engineering solutions company, has said its ‘Domain +AI’ strategy is paying off. “The strategy combines next-generation digital and AI solutions with the deep industry…
Intellect Design Arena secures core banking deal from Canadian MNC; enters US market with eMACH.ai
Chennai-based Intellect Design Arena Ltd has secured a strategic core banking deal with a Tier-1 Canadian multinational bank to support its global deposit growth. Chennai-based Intellect Design Arena Ltd, a financial technology company, has secured a major deal with a…
Infosys quarterly profit dips; large deals offer cushion and room for optimism
Infosys Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salil Parekh (left) with the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka during a press conference regarding the company’s Q1 results, in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: PTI Despite macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties, Infosys reported a…
TRAI pushes for migration to dedicated 1600-number series for transactional, service calls
The Chairman reiterated the need for practical safeguards that deter spam and fraud without placing undue burden on legitimate businesses. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday hosted a meeting of the…
Google seeks licensing talks with news groups, following AI rivals
FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is seen outside the company’s offices in London | Photo Credit: CARLOS JASSO Google is seeking to recruit news organisations for a new licensing project related to artificial intelligence, according to people familiar with the…
Microsoft SharePoint hack hits over 100 organisations, China link probed
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign exploiting a zero-day flaw in Microsoft’s self-hosted SharePoint servers has compromised around 100 organizations, cybersecurity firms Eye Security and Shadowserver Foundation reported. A sweeping cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft server software compromised about 100 organizations…
Crypto heist: Why passwords remain the Achilles’ Heel
Experts noted that lack of standardised safeguards further jeopardises the security of the crypto ecosystem | Photo Credit: REUTERS The $44 million heist at CoinDCX has raised concerns over the safety of crypto assets, leaving investors perplexed about this asset…
Love, simulated: Why some are turning to AI for romance
Human relationships demand timing, compromise, emotional regulation and navigating uncertainty, while AI offers predictable, on-demand and tailored intimacy. Simran was 17 when she first watched “Her,” the American film in which a man falls in love with an AI. By…
Semiconductor manufacturing to grow substantially in next couple of years in India: Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India and IESA
Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India and IESA | Photo Credit: SOMASHEKARA GRN Demand for manufacturing in India’s semiconductor sector will grow substantially in coming years with Indian corporates showing more interest in the work, said Ashok Chandak, President of…
Telangana cops bust fake call centre racket
The Telangana police have busted a fake call centre to dupe people in India and the United States in the guise of offering credit card and digital payment support and arrested nine persons. The police seized 22 mobile phones, 10…
Uttar Pradesh will soon become first state assembly to implement AI-powered monitoring system
AI technology will make the working style of MLAs more transparent, and the world’s most advanced cameras will be installed in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The Assembly will now come under the surveillance of state-of-the-art AI cameras. It will start…
Reliance Jio Q1 FY26 profit jumps 25% to ₹7,110 cr; 5G users cross 213 million
The subscriber base touched 498 million, with 9.9 million net additions. JioAirFiber became the world’s largest FWA provider with 7.4 million subscribers. | Photo Credit: SHAILESH ANDRADE/Reuters Reliance Jio Infocomm reported a 24.8 per cent year-on-year rise in profit growth…
AI start-up Perplexity valued at $18 billion with new funding
Founded in 2022, Perplexity has emerged as one of the most prominent companies using generative AI to rethink core internet services. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Perplexity AI Inc., whose artificial intelligence-powered search engine competes with Google, has raised fresh…
Telcos roll out SMS suffixes to identify spam, but OTT apps remain a concern
Telecom operators introduce suffixes to differentiate spam SMSes, but concerns remain over unregulated OTT messaging apps. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea have rolled out suffixes that will appear before the sender’s name…
As YouTube moves to limit AI content, other platforms stand to gain
Even as YouTube’s new curbs on AI usage in content development come into force on Tuesday, those watching the space expect content creators to flock to alternative platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok (currently banned in India) where…
HCLTech Q1 net profit dips 9.7% y-o-y to ₹3,843 cr amid dollar strength, AI investments
The company also announced it is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring programme impacting both personnel and non-personnel areas | Photo Credit: PAWAN KUMAR HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday reported a 9.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) decline in consolidated net profit at…
TCS Q1FY26: Revenue falls 1.6% Q0Q, shares drop 1.44% post Q1 results
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares declined 1.44 per cent to ₹3,219.10 on Monday following mixed Q1FY26 results that showed revenue missing estimates despite a profit beat. The stock traded between ₹3,213.50 and ₹3,272.00 during the session. The IT services giant…
SEBI engaging with YouTube, Telegram to crack down on finfluencers
Meta has mandated its advertisers to verify before posting advertisements for all securities and investment-related ads on its platforms from July 31. | Photo Credit: KSL The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is engaging with media platforms, such…
Does AI actually boost productivity? Evidence is murky
There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month….
Roadmap for AI use to support traditional systems of medicine, while protecting data sovereignty
Global TCIM is projected to touch $600 billion in 2025, and AI could accelerate its growth, the note said. | Photo Credit: adventtr Artificial intelligence (AI) and centuries-old healing systems may be at two distant ends of time – but…
Google is said to pay $2.4 billion for Windsurf assets, talent
Alphabet Inc.’s Google struck a deal to pay about $2.4 billion for top talent and licensing rights from artificial intelligence coding startup Windsurf following the collapse of Windsurf’s agreement to be bought by Google’s rival OpenAI, according to people familiar…
X slashes subscription fees in India by up to 48%
Social media platform X reduces subscription fees by up to 48% for premium and basic accounts in India. Social media platform X has slashed subscription fees for account holders in India by up to 48 per cent, according to updates…
Digital Connexion names CR Srinivasan CEO to drive AI data centre growth
Digital Connexion announced Thursday the appointment of C R Srinivasan as its Chief Executive Officer, bringing three decades of leadership experience in telecom, IT, cybersecurity, and digital services to the data center company. Srinivasan previously served as CEO of…
Bengaluru pushes for seamless public transport with app-based metro, bus ticketing
The new features will be unveiled this week under the Enroute: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Challenge | Photo Credit: PTI Commuters in Bengaluru will soon be able to buy tickets for metro and BMTC buses directly through popular mobility apps Namma Yatri…
Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe’s first, Kyivstar says
Field tests have begun under an end-2024 deal with Space X’s commercial broadband constellation to allow tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch direct-to-cell services in war-torn Ukraine. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Ukraine will become the first European nation…
X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepping down
X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepping down | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD Elon Musk-owned social platform X’s CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move. Her exit comes at a difficult time…
EaseMyTrip Co-Founder launches AI venture studio to foster Indian Innovation
Rikant Pittie, co-founder of travel booking platform EaseMyTrip, has announced the launch of an AI Venture Studio aimed at supporting the country’s most promising technology entrepreneurs. | Photo Credit: [email protected] In a move that signals growing confidence in India’s entrepreneurial…
Deal with Capgemini to create new capabilities: Keshav Murugesh, WNS Global CEO
Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of WNS Capgemini’s acquisition of WNS Global will create new capabilities for the business process management provider, that will be additive to its existing model, according to the…
MIT researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain- But, the truth is more complicated
Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty? Most importantly, there has been concern that using…
BRICS chamber launches WE WISE initiative to enable women take leadership role in technology
The Women Empowerment Vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled an initiative to enable women to take a leadership position in technology, especially AI, with a focus on creating a sustainable global economy. WE WISE –…
Capgemini to acquire WNS in $3.3 billion deal, expanding AI and digital services
Capgemini announced the acquisition of WNS, a digital business transformation leader, for $3.3 billion in cash. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Capgemini announced the acquisition of WNS, a digital-led business transformation and services company, on Monday for a cash consideration of…
India is our second largest market: OpenAI’s Srinivas Narayanan
Srinivas Narayanan, VP of Engineering, OpenAI | Photo Credit: cueapi India is OpenAI’s second-largest market, Srinivas Narayanan, VP of Engineering said, while underlining the importance of creating indigenous AI models that address culturally specific needs and underrepresented data. He emphasised…
Reuters’ X account blocked in India apparently over request made during Operation Sindoor
FILE PHOTO | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic International news agency Reuters’ X account has been withheld in India “in response to a legal demand”, according to a notice displayed by the social media platform. However, government sources denied having raised…
Govt commits ₹10,000 cr fund to boost deep tech: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piush Goyal, at the AI, Innovation & Entrepreneurship drive ‘Sangam 2025’ Annual Event of IIT Madras & IITM Alumni Association at Bengaluru, Karnataka, on July 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: TH Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal…
Microsoft shuts down its Pakistan office after 25 years
Tech giant Microsoft has announced to shut down its limited operations in Pakistan as part of its global strategy to reduce workforce, which various stakeholders termed on Friday as a “troubling sign” for the country’s economy. Microsoft, while closing its…
I&B Ministry’s proposal to amend TRP agency guidelines: Some call it progressive, others raise concerns
The amendments will remove entry barriers and allow multiple agencies in the space | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Information & Broadcasting Ministry is proposing to bring amendments to the existing guidelines for audience measurement agencies by removing cross-holding restrictions,…
Beyond cost savings: India’s GCCs drive value and innovation
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from traditional offshore service centres to become strategic powerhouses for global enterprises. This shift is marked by faster setup times, elevated leadership quality and a focus on co-shaping…
Cautious optimism for FY26 amid geopolitical tensions as Indian IT braces for recovery in H2
Rising global and geopolitical uncertainty is weighing on IT spending and may delay a broad recovery in client budgets | Photo Credit: STRINGER/INDIA The Indian IT sector is expected to begin FY26 on a subdued note, with clients continuing to…
OpenAI says it has not partnered with Robinhood for stock tokens
OpenAI said on Wednesday that it has not partnered with Robinhood for the stock tokens the trading platform unveiled earlier this week. Robinhood said on Monday it had launched tokens that would allow its customers in the European Union to…
IT firms rush to lock down top talent amidst concerns of poaching
Infosys recently accused Cognizant of poaching, while TCS and Accenture remain active hunters As the talent war escalates, IT firms are doubling down on retaining top performers, offering global roles, advanced tech exposure, and a stronger sense of purpose to…
Private telecom companies to report healthy Q1 backed by steady ARPU growth, subscriber gains: JM Financial
The three private telecom operators including Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Reliance Jio (Jio) and Vodafone-Idea (VIL) are expected to report healthy in the first quarter (Q1) results backed by steady average revenue per user (ARPU) growth subscriber gains. For instance, Airtel…
Deep-tech startup Fuselage Innovations gets 80-IAC tax exemption certificate
FIA QD10 agriculture drone developed by Fuselage Innovations. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Fuselage Innovations, a deep-tech startup, has been granted the 80-IAC Tax Exemption Certificate by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry…
Zango AI raises $4.8 million led by Nexus Venture Partners
Regulatory compliance start-up Zango has raised $4.8 million, in a seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from South Park Commons — the company’s first backer where Zango was incubated. Others who participated in this round include Richard…
India doesn’t need to build its own LLMs, but we need local context: NxtGen CEO
NxtGen Cloud Technologies, a sovereign cloud provider focusing on the Indian enterprise space, serves many large government initiatives and runs infrastructure for private enterprises like Toyota, Quadrage, and Sleepwell. NxtGen also emerged as the lowest bidder for advanced, current-generation GPUs…
AI pushes user engagement at OTTplay Premium by 3 times
Avinash Mudaliar, CEO and Co-Founder, OTTplay Premium Leading aggregator platform OTTplay Premium has reported a 3 times rise in user engagement with its AI-powered recommendations that has revolutionised content discovery experience. Eyeing a pie of the world’s fastest growing yet…
India’s IT sector evolves as GCCs become strategic allies, not rivals
Once seen as rivals, Indian IT services firms and GCCs are now forming strong partnerships focused on innovation, speed, and value creation. These partnerships go beyond traditional outsourcing, involving joint development of new technologies, shared platforms, and business-focused outcomes. With…
Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion in stock amid market surge, FT reports
Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion worth of company stock in the past year, with a notable uptick in recent trading activity as executives capitalize on surging investor interest in artificial intelligence, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. More than…
Retail sector’s ad volumes on TV decline 10% year-on-year in 2024
Retail sector’s TV ad volumes down 10% in 2024; Consumer durables lead the ad volumes | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Retail sector’s ad volumes on television were down 10 per cent in 2024 year-on-year. Consumer durables and electronics retailers, followed by…
Gujarat in talks with Reliance Industries, three others for setting up cable landing stations
A cable landing station is a location in a country where data-carrying submarine cables make landfall and connect with the internet infrastructure on land. | Photo Credit: PAUL NORONHA Seeking to host a cable landing station on its coast, Gujarat is…
Zee’s bouquet of channels to remain on Airtel Digital TV
Zee’s offerings will now remain in the bundles as the broadcaster backed down on its new pricing | Photo Credit: BUSINESS LINE Bharti Airtel’s DTH arm Digital TV will continue to offer Zee content within its bundles, flipping earlier talks…
Trump mobile drops ‘Made in USA’ smartphone claims from website
Trump Mobile, the new cellular service venture introduced by the Trump Organization last week, has scrubbed online references that originally promised its first mobile handset, the T1 Phone, would be produced in the US. As reported by the Verge on…
Brihaspathi Tech raises $10 million; mulls IPO next year
Brihaspathi Technologies Limited secures $10 million funding for expanding operations, including setting up a CCTV manufacturing facility. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Brihaspathi Technologies Limited, a city-based AI surveillance and security solutions provider, has raised $10 million in funding from foreign…
Google launches Gemini CLI for developers
FILE PHOTO: Miniature figures of people are seen in front of the new Google logo in this illustration taken May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Google on Wednesday globally introduced an open-source AI agent Gemini…
Samsung India expects AI-enabled products to contribute 70% to home appliance segment by year-end
(from left) Ghufran Alam, Vice-President – Digital Appliances Business, Samsung India; John S.W. Park, Corporate Vice-President – Digital Appliance Business, Samsung India; & JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung South-West Asia Consumer durables major Samsung India expects AI-enabled products to contribute 70 per cent to its…
Taiwan approves iPhone maker Foxconn’s $2.2 billion investment plans in India, US
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has received government approval to invest over $2.2 billion in India and the US, reported Focus Taiwan. This approval was given by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. Out of the total amount, around $1.49 billion will…
Large accounts, Americas and Europe to be top priority for TechM in FY26
Tech Mahindra will focus on its largest accounts, critical geographies, key industry and service lines with high growth potential, while exiting non-core areas as per its three-year roadmap, said the company in its annual report for financial year 2025. Having…
Google search gets smarter with the launch of ‘AI Mode’ in India
In May, Google had launched the feature in the US as part of “new shopping experiences” with over 50 billion product listings from global retailers Google Search announced the launch of ‘AI Mode’ in India powered by Gemini 2.5, on…
AI-based Early Warning System spots 1.68 lakh students at risk of dropping out from Gujarat govt’s primary schools
Now an AI-based Early Warning System (EWS) for identifying students at risk of dropping out from schools, is in place in Gujarat. Currently, around one crore students are studying in government primary schools (Grades 1 to 8) in Gujarat. Among…
New CCTV camera certification rules to bring local push in industry
STQC certification for Indian CCTV cameras drives localisation, boosts indigenous chip design, and accelerates MNCs’ localisation plans. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The government’s recent STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) for internet-connected CCTV cameras is likely to boost localisation in the…
Network solutions providers see order boom in FY26 on rising demand
This month Sterlite Technologies won a ₹2,631 crore order from BSNL for middle mile network of BharatNet in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh telecom circles. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Top network equipment and solutions providers are optimistic of higher…
Apple executives have held internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity
Apple Inc. executives have held internal discussions about potentially bidding for artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI, seeking to address the need for more AI talent and technology. Adrian Perica, the company’s head of mergers and acquisitions, has weighed the idea…
DNPA to work with government on a fair regime for content providers in evolving AI landscape
The DNPA said in a statement that actions to ensure fair play are vital for the growth of the digital news media sector in the country. | Photo Credit: Volodymyr Kryshtal Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), a body representing several…
BSNL soft launches Quantum 5G FWA services at Hyderabad’s Ameerpet Exchange
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi at the Launch of Q-5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services in Hyderabad on June 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has…
West Bengal to set up IT parks in Kurseong, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri amid high demand
The West Bengal Government is ramping up its IT infrastructure with plans to set up three new IT parks in North Bengal—at Kurseong, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri—amid high demand and full occupancy in existing parks in Siliguri. The West Bengal Government…
MathCo appoints Venkataram GS as CFO to drive financial strategy
Venkataram GS, CFO, MathCo AI and analytics firm MathCo has appointed Venkataram GS as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Venkataram previously held senior finance roles at technology and consulting firms, including Mindtree, Subex, Accenture, and Wipro, and most recently…
At TCS AGM, Keki Mistry warned of inflation’s impact, addressed AI automation and clarified on M&S probe. Chairman Chandrasekaran remained absent from the meeting.
Keki Mistry also addressed concerns over AI, stating it will lead to automation of some tasks, but unlock new efficiency opportunities. Persistent high inflation will impact wage bills and general cost of living and that of doing business, said Keki…
Vantage Knowledge Academy, Cyber Skillsphere tie-up for cyber security, digital forensics courses
Vantage Knowledge Academy partners with Cyber Skillsphere to offer certification programs in cyber security auditing and assurance. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Vantage Knowledge Academy, a leading professional education company, has tied up with Cyber Skillsphere, a firm specialised in cyber…
Nippon Koei India appoints Sampath Kumar as MD
Sampath Kumar, MD of Nippon Koei India Nippon Koei India (NKI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ID&E Holdings, Japan, has appointed G. Sampath Kumar as its Managing Director. He’s the first Indian to be appointed as the Managing Director of the…
India’s IT sector sees soaring CEO-to-median employee pay ratios
For FY25, the CEO-to-median employee pay ratios were 752 times at Infosys and 329.8 times at TCS, while in FY24, they stood at 1,702 times at Wipro, 1,383 times at Tech Mahindra, and 707 times at HCLTech. | Photo Credit:…
Indian consumers seek human touch despite AI boom, report says
In a report, Twilio revealed that while AI drives measurable returns, customer perception is yet to catch up | Photo Credit: istock.com As much as 98 per cent of Indian consumers say that they are more likely to make a…
TRAI orders a cap on tariffs for PM-WANI services, to keep public Wi-Fi affordable
The development comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in its communication to TRAI, highlighted that the proliferation of the PM-WANI scheme was significantly below the envisaged targets. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on…
IITM Pravartak partners with TCS iON to launch Machine Learning operations course
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with TCS iON to launch a new online certification program in the fast-evolving field of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Titled ‘MLOps – Scalable ML Operations – Associate’, this programme will help in bridging…
India’s iPhone exports see 57% jump y-o-y in January-May 2025
The share of units exported to the US as of May 2025 is 77%, up from 54% during the same period in 2024. | Photo Credit: FLORENCE LO Apple’s contract manufacturers in India exported over 20.4 million iPhones from January…
As India pushes to become semiconductor hub, success hinges on more than incentives
States like Gujarat, Assam, UP, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh offer comparable incentive packages, sometimes extending semiconductor-specific capex incentives above existing industrial policies | Photo Credit: FLORENCE LO India is rapidly positioning itself as a global semiconductor hub, with both Central…
Influencer marketing gains ground as global ad budgets tighten
Ashton Hall’s morning routine involves dunking his head in iced Saratoga Spring Water. For the company that sells the bottled water — Hall’s brand of choice for drinking, brushing his teeth and submerging himself — that’s fantastic news. “We’re so…
India-based GCCs emerge as global hubs for complex tax operations: Deloitte
Deloitte’s whitepaper highlights India’s GCCs as strategic hubs for global tax operations, offering expertise, technology, and cost efficiency. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Global companies are now using their India-based Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to run complex tax operations, covering corporate…
Google, Scale AI’s largest customer, plans split after Meta deal, sources say
Alphabet’s Google, the largest customer of Scale AI, plans to cut ties with Scale after news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49 per cent stake in the AI data-labelling start-up, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters….
HCL Foundation signs MoUs with TN government to boost entrepreneurship and vocational education
HCLFoundation has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two Tamil Nadu government departments – StartupTN and the Department of Employment and Training (DET) – to enhance entrepreneurship and vocational education in the state. Nidhi Pundhir, SVP of Global CSR…
Foxconn sends 97% of India iPhone exports to US as Apple tackles Trump’s tariffs
Foxconn’s India iPhone shipments to US worth $4.4 billion Jan-May vs $3.7 billion for whole of 2024. | Photo Credit: ADNAN ABIDI Nearly all the iPhones exported by Foxconn from India went to the United States between March and May,…
Ciklum acquires CodeAstu to further its AI strengths
Ciklum, a global experience engineering leader, on Thursday said it has acquired CodeAstu, a specialist in building high-performance software. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This deal will help enhance Ciklum’s global delivery capabilities with the integration…
Keysight Technologies eyes larger role in India’s 6G and semiconductor space
Sudhir Tangri, Vice President and General Manager – Asia Pacific Sales at Keysight US-based Keysight Technologies recently announced its collaboration with SAMEER under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to advance 6G and healthcare innovation in India. With…
Tata Comms defers digital revenue ambitions by a year
| Photo Credit: Simon Dawson Tata Communications’ ambition to achieve ₹280 billion revenue from data is likely be delayed by a few quarters, said Nuvama Research, despite the company expressing confidence earlier about doubling the same by 2027. The company’s…
GQG’s Jain trims AI-linked bets on data-centre demand concerns
Rajiv Jain, manager of the $23 billion GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund, is trimming exposure to investments linked to artificial intelligence on concerns of waning data-centre demand, while remaining bullish on utilities. Utility companies in Asia have flagged that…
States Hesitate to Adopt BSNL and MTNL Services Despite DoT Push
Despite a directive from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilize the services of state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) for internet, landline, and leased line requirements, State departments largely remain hesitant. This reluctance…
Apple expands ChatGPT deal and mimics Google in AI comeback attempt
(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. introduced a number of AI-powered features during the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, even as long-awaited enhancements to its Siri voice assistant remain far off. The announcements included an expanded relationship with ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which first…
Tighter IT budgets push companies to insource critical tech to GCCs
Faced with tighter IT budgets and rising macroeconomic pressures, global enterprises are increasingly turning to their Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—especially in India—not just to contain costs but to drive innovation and strategic alignment. Experts said that what began as a…
Everything Apple plans to show at WWDC 2025 focused on iOS 26
Apple Inc.’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference will do little to assuage fears that the iPhone maker is a laggard in AI. Instead, the event will focus on design and productivity enhancements for its long-established operating system franchises. The company’s keynote…
Building AI for India’s linguistic diversity: Gnani.ai on indigenous foundational model
As part of the IndiaAI Mission to build large language models (LLMs) that reflect the country’s linguistic diversity, the Indian IT Ministry has shortlisted several companies, including Gnani.ai. Ganesh Gopalan, Co-Founder, and CEO of Gnani.ai, highlights the need for an…
Zee5 introduces 7 Language-First content packages for hyper-personalised experience
As part of a new brand identity strategy, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has relaunched its OTT platform Zee5 with seven language-focused content packages, under its campaign “Apni Bhasha, Apni Kahaniyan” (Multiple Languages, Infinite Stories). While the language packs will start at…
Infosys commences Gujarat Development Centre at GIFT City; to employ 1000 persons
Infosys Ltd, an Indian multinational technology company on Saturday commenced its Gujarat Development Centre at GIFT City, where the company will employ about 1000 persons. “With the talent, the development centre will focus on delivering cutting edge technology to our financial…
Trump–Musk feud drives X user surge; Truth Social sees spike but X still dominates
The public feud between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has turned X into a stage for high-stakes spectacle, once again highlighting how the platform serves as Musk’s personal megaphone and a hub for political drama. | Photo…
Tamil Nadu’s STPI units clock robust 6% growth in software exports
The STPI Chennai network, with five sub-centres in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, is driving decentralised tech growth in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Units registered under STPI-Chennai have recorded software exports of ₹85,460 crore, a 6 per cent increase over ₹80,979…
Invest in green, experts tell India’s AI startups
Experts advice India’s AI startup landscape to invest in green AI to fuel both the country’s sustainability and technological growth. This advice is given because recent studies have found that generative AI’s data centres produce alarmingly high carbon emissions, seeking…
OpenAI bets big on India; Global CSO Jason Kwon says country poised to be AI talent powerhouse
India has always led in developer talent and now has a strong opportunity to lead in AI talent, OpenAI Global Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Jason Kwon said on Thursday as the ChatGPT-maker launched OpenAI Academy in partnership with IndiaAI Mission….
Alphabet CEO expects to keep hiring engineers while AI advances
Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai emphasizes expanding engineering ranks and AI investments, highlighting the importance of human talent. | Photo Credit: Bloomberg Alphabet Inc.’s Sundar Pichai said his company will keep expanding its engineering ranks at least into 2026, stressing human talent…
Meta unveils new ad tools to boost RoAS and campaign measurement globally
Meta has announced a major expansion of its advertising tools to help businesses drive better campaign outcomes. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Yves Herman Mumbai, June 4Meta announced the expansion of its advertising suite of products on Wednesday to help businesses achieve…
Starlink to get licence from government to operate Satcom in next few days
Satellite dish antenna with telecommunication towers on blue sky | Photo Credit: bluebay2014 Elon Musk-owned Starlink is finally getting the licence to operate its satellite communications (Satcom) in India. The company’s executives will be arriving in India to get the…
Tata Communications integrates TGN-IA2 subsea cable
The TGN-IA2 integration reinforces Tata Communications’ commitment to next-gen infrastructure for a data-driven future. Tata Communications on Tuesday announced the integration of a new submarine cable system, TGN-IA2 , constructed by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC)consortium, into its existing network….
Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs after firing 6,000 last month
Microsoft Corp. cut hundreds more jobs just weeks after its largest layoff in years, underscoring the tech industry’s efforts to trim costs even as it plows billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. More than 300 employees were told their positions…
COAI welcomes ban on illegal sale of radio equipment on e-commerce platforms
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) welcomed the Centre’s decision to prevent the illegal sale of radio equipment like walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms, describing it as a “much-needed regulatory response to the persistent challenge.” The Central Consumer Protection Authority…
In shift from past, GCCs choose leaders from within rather than from IT services
Analysis by specialist staffing firm Xpheno Research shows that in the case of 145 GCCs set up in the last 30 months, 40 per cent of site leaders came from within other GCCs, | Photo Credit: Sumedha Lakmal Gone are…
Telcos warn against proposed satellite spectrum rules, citing threat to existing services
On May 9, TRAI recommended that satellite communication (Satcom) operators be assigned spectrum administratively (meaning without an auction) for five years, extendable by another two. Leading Indian telecom companies have voiced strong concerns to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding…
Vi Q4FY25 results: Net loss narrows, ARPU stable at ₹164
Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vi | Photo Credit: Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) net loss narrowed by 6.6 per cent to ₹7,166 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25. Revenue from operations grew 3.8 per cent annually to ₹11,013 crore in Q4FY25,…
IEM-Kolkata’s Team Oillovators wins SIGHT 2.0 contest hosted by UST
Team Oillovators from Institue of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, won first prize at the SIGHT 2.0 competition hosted by UST. Leading digital transformation solutions company announced winners of the second edition of competition for Sustainable Innovations for Growth and Human…
Vodafone Idea approves ₹20,000 crore fundraise as Q4 loss narrows to ₹7,166 crore
Vi is currently managing a total debt burden of ₹1.7 lakh crore, which includes an outstanding ₹83,000 crore in Adjusted Gross Revenue dues—a significant financial challenge for the company. | Photo Credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS/Reuters Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) approved fundraising up…
Google’s direct sale of Pixel indicates a desire to stay competitive in India: Experts
Google has started direct sales of its Pixel phones in India online and analysts say that the move is to stay competitive in India and cater to users in a significant growth market. Per Google’s launch announcement, direct sale on…
Germany mulls 10% tax on tech giants like Google, Facebook
Germany is considering a 10 per cent tax on large online platforms like Alphabet’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, its new minister of state for culture told magazine Stern, in a move likely to heighten trade tensions with the Trump administration….
Centre set to procure another 14,000 GPUs for AI Mission: Vaishnaw
IT and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressing a session during the CII Annual General Meeting & Business Summit 2025, in New Delhi on Thursday | Photo Credit: PTI The Centre on Thursday announced that it is set to procure an…
Nvidia discloses more China risks, but CEO praises Trump
Even as Nvidia reported another blockbuster quarter of 69 per cent sales growth on Wednesday, the maker of artificial intelligence chips warned of more risks to its business emerging in the technology conflict between the US and China. Tucked into…