TCS CEO’s remuneration rose 4.6% in FY25
TCS CEO K Krithivasan | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS In FY25 K Krithivasan, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO’s remuneration rose 4.6 per cent to ₹26.52 crore with a salary of ₹1.39 crore, benefits, prerequisites and allowances of ₹2.12 crore and…
Fleetx.io raises ₹113 cr in Series C to fuel growth, eyes IPO
Gurgaon-based SaaS logistics platform Fleetx.io has raised ₹113 crore in a Series C round led by existing backers IndiaMART Intermesh and BEENEXT’s Accelerate Fund, comprising both primary and secondary investments. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Gurgaon-based SaaS platform Fleetx.io has secured…
Airtel introduces all-in-one OTT Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Users
Indian Rural farmer women using phone in the field and learning technology. | Photo Credit: Mohit Ahuja Bharti Airtel, will be providing entertainment packs for prepaid customers, accessing over 25 top OTT platforms. These all-inclusive plans start at ₹279 for one…
India focused on making telecom ubiquitous, ensuring customer safety on digital highway: Scindia
New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia addresses the gathering at the launch the theme of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, in New Delhi on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANI India has proven its mettle…
KPIT Technologies expands global footprint with new software engineering center in Tunisia
The center is strategically located to attract Tunisia’s top software engineering talent, offering them opportunities to work on complex global technology challenges in the mobility space | Photo Credit: AndreyPopov KPIT Technologies has announced the inauguration of its new Software…
Google’s new AI features will disrupt retail SaaS and e-commerce marketplaces
Google launched new shopping experiences on AI Mode with over 50 billion product listings from global retailers and mom and pop stores | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic As Google makes public its ambitions to be a shopping concierge with its…
Oracle to buy $40 billion of Nvidia chips for OpenAI’s US data center, FT reports
Oracle will spend around $40 billion on Nvidia’s higher-performance chips to power OpenAI’s new US data centre, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The cloud service provider will purchase around 400,000 of Nvidia’s most powerful GB200 chips and lease the…
Byju’s app taken down from Google Play Store
Though Byju’s website continues to function, several features are currently affected by technical issues | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Troubled edtech major Think and Learn, parent company of Byju’s is grappling with yet another issue as the Byju’s learning app…
Govt has no choice but to rationalise telcos’ AGR dues: Ambit Insights
A hotel employee clears a table after Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular news conference in Mumbai, India March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/File Photo | Photo Credit: DANISH SIDDIQUI The Indian government will waive off or defer a portion of the…
Synology debuts new storage, security and cloud innovations
Visitors at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan May 21, 2025 | Photo Credit: ANN WANG Taiwanese firm Synology unveiled its newest range of innovations at COMPUTEX 2025, featuring a portfolio of solutions that cover enterprise storage, data protection, video surveillance, on-premise…
Taiwanese firm SixUnited to make tablets, PCs in Telangana
Collaboration was made possible as part of Telangana state government’s ‘Make in Telangana’ mission, says statement SixUnited, a Taiwanese consumer electronics major, has signed an agreement with Resolute Group, a diversified Indian manufacturing firm, to jointly manufacture tablets, personal computers,…
Google-backed Glance reveals AI-based commerce platform
Naveen Tewari – CEO & Founder at InMobi & Glance Google-backed consumer-tech company Glance has announced the launch of its AI-native commerce platform Glance AI. The platform uses advanced proprietary AI models to map each user’s unique AI look to…
OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s AI device startup io in $6.5 billion deal to enter consumer hardware
OpenAI will acquire the AI device startup co-founded by Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive in a nearly $6.5 billion all-stock deal, joining forces with the legendary designer to make a push into hardware. The purchase — the largest in OpenAI’s…
PAS7700 debuts as Synology’s NVMe storage system for enterprises
According to Synology, PAS7700 features an active-active dual-controller architecture, ensuring non-disruptive operations across all layers — from storage media, memory, system, to network and protocols Taiwan-based Synology, a maker of network-attached storage (NAS) appliances, has unveiled PAS7700, an active-active NVMe…
Sonata Software launches ‘AgentBridge’ to accelerate enterprise AI transformation
Rajsekhar Datta Roy, CTO, Sonata Software Sonata Software has launched AgentBridge, a next-generation platform designed to transform how enterprises deploy and manage AI-powered workflows. The platform centralises the creation, deployment, and governance of intelligent agents, addressing the growing need for…
Accenture and SAP join forces to help companies enable connected intelligence
ADVANCE combines SAP’s Business Suite with Accenture’s transformation expertise to create intelligent, responsive enterprises. | Photo Credit: Accenture and SAP have joined forces to help companies enable connected intelligence across the enterprise to drive speed and agility in the AI…
Vodafone Idea on the brink after Supreme Court’s AGR verdict
Vi has a total debt of ₹1.7 lakh crore of which it has to pay ₹83,000 crore in AGR dues. | Photo Credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS The Supreme Court of India’s dismissal of telecom operators’ plea to waive interest and penalty…
Deep tech VC brand Dynimated open Innovation Hub near Aluva
Minister P. Rajeeve inaugurates the Innovation Hub of Dynimated, a globally renowned audio-visual communication brand, in Alangad, Ernakulam district. Block Panchayat President Ramya Thomas, Alangad Panchayat President P. A. Manoof, Dynimated founder C. Khan, and MD Merlin Toppo were also…
Beyond the battlefield: AI to enable faster, safer and smarter defence decisions
Once limited to back-end analysis, AI is now driving a strategic shift from reactive operations to predictive, data-driven decision-making across the military spectrum. By integrating intelligence from satellite imagery, signal intercepts, and field reports, AI enables commanders to act faster,…
AI-enabled white goods with smart features gain traction
In a growing shift in consumer purchase patterns, consumer durable makers are witnessing a rising demand for AI-enabled products, with smart features, across categories. Consumers are increasingly opting for consumer durable products that have integrated voice-assisted features such as Google…
Shiprocket unveils India’s first AI-integrated MCP server
Saahil Goel, MD & CEO, Shiprocket | Photo Credit: Partha Pratim Sharma 10323@Delhi IPO-bound Shiprocket, an e-commerce enablement platform, has launched India’s first AI-integrated model context protocol server, marking a significant step in autonomous digital commerce. This server allows AI…
Lack of standardisation leads to continuous dependency on China for mobile tempered glasses
The Import of tempered glass from China for smartphones may continue for sometime, especially because of traders in the grey market and a lack of manufacturing interest by several component makers in the country. Officially, the import of mobile tempered…
LLMs turn darling for investors globally in H2: Nasscom report
Investments in Indian GenAI start-ups grew by $160 million during the period – 2.7 times more than the first half | Photo Credit: Getty Images Generative AI start-ups attracted $48 billion globally in the second half (H2) of the financial…
New business frontiers open up for homegrown mapping companies
There is demand for mapping services from not just automotive companies but BFSI, FMCG and many others | Photo Credit: AndreyPopov A quiet revolution is reshaping the mapping landscape in India, where homegrown players like MapmyIndia and Genesys International are…
Trump’s ‘little problem’ with Tim Cook will not hamper iPhone-maker’s plans here: Experts
Currently, 15 per cent of iPhone’s global output comes from India and its contract manufacturers like Foxconn are engaged in manufacturing iPhones US President Donald Trump’s advice to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook not to build factories in India are…
Airtel launches solution to block malicious websites across all OTT apps
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) on Thursday unveiled a cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication over-the-top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSes, in real time. The service will…
Smart hiring platform Third Bracket bags nearly ₹5 cr in seed funding
Bengaluru-based smart hiring platform Third Bracket has raised nearly ₹5 crore in seed funding from a group of HNIs. The investment will be utilised to scale operations to meet the growing demand from enterprises. Commenting on the fundraiser, Chhandan Chakraborty,…
Latent View Analytics looks to double revenue to $200 million in three years
Rajan Sethuraman, CEO, LatentView Analytics Ltd | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Latent View Analytics, the Chennai-based AI-driven analytics, data engineering, and consulting firm, plans to double revenue to around $200 million in the next three years, and has chalked out…
Microsoft to lay off 7,000 employees in cost-cutting drive amid AI push
Microsoft is set to lay off around 7,000 employees — approximately 3% of its workforce — as it looks to streamline operations and double down on its investment in artificial intelligence, CNBC reported. | Photo Credit: GONZALO FUENTES/Reuters Microsoft is…
Amazon Prime Video members will have to pay more for ad-free content from June 17
Starting June 17, Amazon’s Prime Video members will have to pay more for ad-free content as movies and TV shows will now carry ads on the platform. Terming it as ‘limited advertisements’, Amazon Prime Team, in a notification to users…
Samsung launches slimmest flagship smartphone, the S25 Edge
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S25 Edge is on display during an event at its store in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date, complete with…
Pricing gap between postpaid and prepaid telecom services narrows: Motilal Oswal
Postpaid ARPU stood at ₹192 per month against ₹181 per month ARPU for prepaid subscribers | Photo Credit: MUSTAFAH KK Pricing gap between postpaid and prepaid services has shrunk significantly in recent years with further potential of increasing premium for…
DRDO scientists working on humanoid robot for military missions to reduce risk for troops
DRDO lab developing humanoid robot for high-risk environments, reducing troop exposure, with advanced features for complex tasks. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are working on a humanoid robot that can be part…
Sabre eyes airline IT innovation, leverages Bengaluru GCC for tech overhaul
Sriram Gopalswamy, VP of Site Reliabilityg (SRE) at Sabre Bengaluru Texas-headquartered travel tech company Sabre plans to utilise its India GCC to build impactful airline IT products, scale its GenAI and AI/ML solutions and modernise the company’s core tech stack with…
NxtCell India ropes in Dixon Tech’s arm Padget Electronics to make devices under Alcatel brand
NxtCell India has roped in Dixon Technologies subsidiary Padget Electronics to start manufacturing devices under the French Tech brand Alcatel, a senior official of the company said on Saturday. NxtCell India Chief Business Officer Atul Vivek told PTI that the…
Home Ministry orders all media channels to avoid using air raid sirens on broadcast
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary Amid the ongoing tension at the India-Pakistan border, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from using Civil…
Cyber Crime Chennai issues advisory against growing cyber attacks
The perpetrators have been found to use sophisticated tactics such as phishing emails, fake login pages, and malicious attachments to gain unauthorised access to sensitive information. | Photo Credit: Marisvector Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, the digital world hasn’t…
Wipro appoints Sandeep Dhar as Global Head of GCC practice
Sandeep Dhar, Global Head—GCC Practice, Wipro Wipro has announced the appointment of Sandeep Dhar as the Global Head of its Global Capability Center (GCC) practice. In his new role, he will spearhead Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered GCC strategy, which is designed…
US-based Korcomptenz to expand operations in India with AI hub in Chennai
(from left) Prakash Anthony, CEO and Co-Founder, Korcomptenz Inc, USA; Clara D’Silva, President and Founder; and Christian Twiste, Chief Digital Officer, at a press conference, in Chennai on Thursday | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Korcomptenz Inc., the US-based IT company,…
Infinx acquires i3 Verticals’ healthcare RCM business for $96 million
Infinx acquires i3 Verticals’ Healthcare RCM Business for $96 million, enhancing market position and customer base in healthcare. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Infinx, an AI-powered revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions provider, has acquired i3 Verticals’ Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Business…
UK-India FTA to boost Indian IT firms’ hiring plans
‘The visa relaxations will encourage people to move from India to the UK. So, increase in hiring in UK by firms is likely’ | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Workforce of Indian IT firms outside the country will get a boost…
TCS has paid 100% quarterly variable allowance to over 70% employees
TCS’ statement comes amid reports about the company slashing pay of its senior employees. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has stated that it has paid 100 per cent quarterly variable allowance to more than 70 per cent…
Techno Electric launches $1 bn digital infrastructure arm to power India’s data revolution
The data centers will focus on sustainability, leveraging renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and eco-conscious designs. Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. (TEECL), an EPC service provider in India’s energy sector, has launched Techno Digital Infra Pvt Ltd,…
India panel to review copyright law amid legal challenges to OpenAI
India has set up a panel to review whether the existing copyright law is sufficient to tackle AI-related disputes, an official memo showed, at a time when OpenAI faces legal challenges stemming from accusations of exploiting copyrighted material. A case…
From browsing to buying: AI transforms e-commerce journey
Bengaluru At 9:30 pm on a weeknight, interior designer Rhea G sat scrolling through ChatGPT, unsure what to gift her niece for her upcoming birthday. She typed, “Find me something fun, and age-appropriate for an 8-year-old who loves drawing.” Within…
Tech Mahindra, KOGO AI partner to expand enterprise AI Solutions
Tech Mahindra and KOGO AI announced a strategic partnership today to develop and deploy enterprise-focused Agentic AI solutions globally. The alliance combines Tech Mahindra’s enterprise transformation expertise with KOGO AI’s Agentic AI Platform to deliver AI systems designed for autonomy,…
Samsung moves CESTAT, challenges $500-mn penalty
Consumer electronic major Samsung India has moved the Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), challenging a penalty amount of more than half a billion dollars imposed on it by government officials, according to industry sources. The Indian custom…
Top four IT companies see attrition increase moderately in FY25 as competition mounts from GCCs
Indian IT companies face attrition pressure due to rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) offering higher pay and opportunities. | Photo Credit: MUSTAFAH KK Employee attrition is always a major concern for Indian information technology (IT) service providers. After a…
Repairablity Index of phones, tablets on the anvil
In the wake consumers facing issues in repair of smartphones and tablets, a committee constituted by the government has recommended that original equipment manufacturers should self-declare Repairability Index to enable customers make informed choice. The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday…
OTTs have democratised filmmaking, transformed storytelling
Actor Saif Ali Khan and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos during a conversation at the WAVES 2025, in Mumbai, Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE Indian film actor Saif Ali Khan made his OTT debut on the Netflix…
Media sector is steadily using AI for its personalisation abilities: NVIDIA
AI is expanding across all areas of media and entertainment owing to its ability to offer more personalised experiences, said Richard Kerris, Vice President at NVIDIA during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai. “What that brings…
TCS, IBM to participate in Andhra Pradesh’s Quantum Valley Tech Park
The two companies will partner develop algorithms and applications for the quantum ecosystem | Photo Credit: CYBRAIN Tata Consultancy Services and IBM are partnering to participate in the Andhra Pradesh government’s first-of-a-kind, Quantum Valley Tech Park, currently being built in…
India’s next unicorns will not be applications but creators and artists: Shantanu Narayan, Chairman and Global CEO of Adobe
Shantanu Narayan, Chairman and Global CEO, Adobe | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G India’s next unicorns will not be applications but creators and artists, said Shantanu Narayan, Chairman and Global CEO, Adobe during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit on…
Zoho suspends $700 million chipmaking plan in latest setback for India, sources say
Zoho halts $400 million chip plant in India, struggling to find tech partner, impacting country’s semiconductor ambitions. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Indian software firm Zoho has suspended its year-long pursuit of a $700 million plan to foray into chip manufacturing,…
TCS, SAP to accelerate cloud adoption for customers
TCS plans to establish an Innovation Council, using its Agile Innovation Cloud (AIC) framework for AI democratisation, GenAI and automation ecosystems to enable innovation at scale for SAP customers. | Photo Credit: shylendrahoode Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and SAP are…
Micro-credentials, a smarter way to upskill
In India, 97% of employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries to candidates with micro-credentials, especially in high-growth fields like GenAI
Palo Alto Networks enters definitive agreement to acquire Protect AI
Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity player, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Protect AI Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity player, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Protect AI, a company focused on securing the…
Flutter’s Hyderabad GCC HR count crosses the 1,000 mark
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR), a sports entertainment operator, has reached a milestone at its Hyderabad Global Capability Centre (GCC). “It has now surpassed the 1,000-employee mark,” a company official said. The company, which had about 638 employees a…
Analysts seek visibility on tariff impacts on bottomlines, margins
IT analysts have been grilling the top CXOs of top-tier companies like TCS, Infosys and Wipro to get a visibility on the terrain in the backdrop of tariffs | Photo Credit: Bloomberg Even as reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald…
Indian team clinches top prize at Harvard AI Hackathon
The hackathon highlighted Harvard’s commitment to AI for Digital Inclusion, ensuring emerging technologies serve the global public good A team of Indian professionals has won first place at Harvard Kennedy School’s prestigious Kennedy AI for Good Hackathon with their voice-first…
HCLTech, Tech Mahindra among others to power through IT slowdown
Despite global macroeconomic headwinds and a cautious IT spending environment, Indian tech companies like HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems and Mphasis have bucked the trend in the March quarter, posting resilient growth driven by strong deal wins, sectoral diversification, and…
Kaspersky bets big on India as key growth market; looks to strengthen resources, R&D capabilities
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is betting on India as a strategic growth market, recognising the country’s rapid digitalisation and increasing cybersecurity needs, and aims to expand local teams and strengthen collaborations across various sectors. General Manager for India region at Kaspersky,…
Elon Musk’s XAI holdings is in discussions to raise $20 billion
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly $20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence startup and social media business, according to people familiar with the matter. If completed, the prospective deal would…
Sarvam AI to build India’s first AI platform in six months
Lightspeed venture capital-backed Sarvam AI will develop India’s first AI platform in six months, the company’s founder said on Saturday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the selection of Sarvam AI to develop India’s first GenAI platform. “We are confident that…
AI excitement is high, but still early days for adoption as Indians aren’t familiar with AI: Google survey
Artificial intelligence (AI) excitement is high but it is still early days for adoption as 60 per cent of Indians aren’t familiar with AI, and only 31 per cent have tried any Generative AI tool, tech giant Google has said…
We’re ready to open up to Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman cluster: Jamil Khatri, Co-Founder & CEO, Uniqus Consultech
Jamil Khatri, Co-Founder & CEO, Uniqus Consultech Bagging $20 million in Series C funding, Jamil Khatri, Co-Founder & CEO, Uniqus Consultech talked to businessline about the company’s plans for global expansion, future goals and AI risks. Khatri also talked about…
TCS launches Sovereignsecure Cloud to power India’s digital future
With built-in sustainability goals and a net-zero emissions target by 2030, the platform also includes TCS’s Cyber Defense Suite for comprehensive cybersecurity and DigiBOLT, a low-code digital transformation engine. | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS In a bustling village, Priya, a…
AI drives efficiency gains at Indian IT giants as hiring slows
As AI boosts efficiency, some firms are slowing hiring, though players like Infosys and TCS still plan to expand their workforce. Indian IT outsourcing companies, which employ millions, are tapping artificial intelligence to boost efficiency and reduce the need for…
Fractal.ai submits ₹150-cr proposal to build multimodal medical foundation model
Fractal.ai said instead of building a general LLM, it will build a diffusion model called Kaleido (text to video) | Photo Credit: Getty Images Fractal.ai, which has already built two AI models – Kalaido and Vaidya.ai – has submitted a…
Government pushes for GCC expansion beyond tier-I cities
S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY The Union government is actively promoting the development of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) beyond traditional tier-I cities, particularly in tier-II and tier-III locations. It is encouraging various State governments to consider models like Karnataka’s ‘Beyond Bengaluru’…
Tata Communications Q4 net profit jumps 340% q-o-q
On an annual basis, profits went up 223 per cent, with a 643-bps jump in margins to 12.7 per cent and operational revenue increased 6.1 per cent. Tata Communications profits jumped up 340 per cent sequentially to ₹1,040 crore, led…
Bharti Airtel subscriber additions grow despite muted industry performance
Bharti Airtel’s healthy subscriber additions in January 2025 comes amid muted industry performance at 0.6 million subscribers as compared to the 2 million subscribers reported in the previous month by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The industry has…
Indian IT services to find opportunity in GCC-led disruption
Rapid growth of GCCs in India reshaping competitive dynamics for IT services firms, fostering symbiotic relationship and innovation. | Photo Credit: Bloomberg Indian IT services companies are increasingly feeling the pressure from the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs)…
Ola’s Krutrim denies report of $300 mn fundraise
Ola’s AI arm Krutrim on Monday denied media report on the company’s plan to raise $300 million. There is a report which talks about AI venture plan to raise $300 million. “The article falsely suggests that Krutrim is engaged in…
Indian IT firms double down on AI amid rising demand across sectors
Indian IT services firms are moving beyond AI hype to make it a core business strategy. While early initiatives often served as marketing optics, recent commentary reveals a marked shift toward tangible investments in AI talent, domain-specific solutions, and client-focused…
MTNL defaults on bank loans worth ₹8,346 crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth ₹8,346.24 crore from seven public sector banks, the company stated in a regulatory filing. The loss-making public sector telecom firm’s total debt obligations reached ₹33,568 crore as on March 31,…
Cannot provide in-building solutions in Mumbai metros at “unviable rates”, say telcos
Telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio said they will not be able to provide In-Building Solutions (IBS) services at unviable rates offered by Mumbai authorities’ selected partner ACES for Mumbai’s metro stations. “It is reiterated that…
Sify Technologies reports Q4 net loss at ₹57.8 cr
Sify Technologies Chairman Raju Vegesna | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV Comprehensive ICT service and solution provider Sify Technologies has reported a net loss of ₹57.8 crore for the March 2025 quarter, the company said on Saturday. The city-based company had…
NTT DATA to set up ₹10,500 cr AI data centre cluster in Hyderabad
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy NTT DATA, a digital transformation and IT services company based in Japan, and cloud platform company Neysa Networks, and the Telangana government have signed an agreement…
Quick commerce has helped D2C start-ups crack the code on Gen Z customers: Kannan Sitaram of Fireside Ventures
Even as FMCG giants feel the consumption slowdown, the Direct-to-customer (D2C) start-ups report robust sales. Serving the Gen Z customer cohort who are buying digitally via quick commerce channels, these ventures have seen more adoption. Further, premiumisation has also helped…
Infosys Q4 profit falls 11.7% YoY; cuts FY26 revenue guidance
Bengaluru-headquartered IT services giant Infosys fell short of market expectations by lowering its FY26 revenue growth guidance to 0–3 per cent in constant currency (cc) terms, down from the 4.5–5 per cent forecast for FY25 in the previous quarter. The…
Infosys misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates
Infosys on Thursday projected weak revenue growth for the fiscal year as ongoing softness in North America underscored tighter client budgets. India’s second-largest firm said it expects revenue for the fiscal 2026 to grow of 0%-3%, below analysts’ expectations of…
CSIR to hold two-day start-up event on April 22, 23
It will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to share insights, network and explore collaboration opportunities | Photo Credit: LIGHTCOME The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will organise a Start-up Conclave here on April 22…
Proposed data protection rules will overburden MSMEs and hinder exports
A risk-based approach to data protection could enable India to simultaneously protect user rights and unlock its potential as a global manufacturing and export powerhouse | Photo Credit: kraisorn waipongsri India’s proposed data protection rules will overburden MSMEs and hinder…
Three women techies join hand to float Aaroha
(from left) Kalpana Sinha, Ketaki Kadekar and Haritha Kandalla. Co-founders of Aaroha Three women corporate leaders, who worked for top tech firms such as Microsoft and UpGrad, joined hands to float a startup called Aaroha, which helps businesses strengthen leadership…
Profile: Meet Aarthi Subramanian, the new COO of TCS
File photo of Aarthi Subramanian, Chief Operating Officer, Tata Consultancy Services When Aarthi Subramanian steps into the role of President and Chief Operating Officer at Tata Consultancy Services on May 1 for the next five years, she will not only…
Wipro Q4FY25 curtain raiser: likely to guide for sluggish Q1FY26 growth
FILE PHOTO: Wipro Ltd logo | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Amidst rising macroeconomic concerns, IT major Wipro is set to announce its financial results for Q4FY25 on April 16. The company is also expected to guide for -1% to 1% growth for Q1FY26,…
IPL reinvigorating interest in Pay TV: Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar
With a third of the Indian Premier League 2025 already completed, Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, discusses the platform’s confidence in the brand that led it to enter the joint venture, its subscription model for sports content, and its…
TCS says retail, travel clients more exposed to US tariff turmoil
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chief Executive Officer K Krithivasan | Photo Credit: REUTERS Clients of India’s Tata Consultancy Services in the retail, travel and automobile sectors are more exposed to fallout from US tariffs and they may resort to cost-cutting…
Less typing, more vibing: How AI is fundamentally changing coding
What was earlier limited to minor suggestions is now full-scale assistance, where the developer gives instructions, and the AI handles the execution What was once the domain of seasoned developers writing thousands of lines of code is now being reimagined…
Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever’s SSI
Alphabet and Nvidia have joined prominent venture capital investors to back Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever that has quickly risen to become one of the most valuable artificial intelligence startups months after…
Netflix tests new AI search engine to recommend shows, movies for subscribers
Netflix tests AI-powered search engine for subscribers to find shows based on mood, not just genres or actors. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Netflix Inc. is testing new search technology that employs artificial intelligence to help subscribers to find TV shows…
Smartphone makers to expand capacities spurred by export demand
India’s smartphone manufacturers will expand their manufacturing base following the growing demand for exports, said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). The ICEA on Friday announced that mobile phone exports from India have crossed ₹2…
IIT-Madras start-up Plugzmart’s EV fast charger gets ARAI certification
IIT Madras-incubated smart EV charger start-up Plugzmart has obtained ARAI certification for its electric vehicle charger for heavy vehicles. While several start-ups have got their EV chargers certified by ARAI, Plugzmart says it is the first to get its EV…
TCS Q4 results: Valuation froth out, but not a buy yet
Results announced today were unexciting, somewhat below expectations. Down by 18 per cent in the last one year vs Nifty 50’s decline of 2 per cent, down by 29 per cent from its all time highs in September 2024 vs…
Indian startup Ziroh Labs unveils system to run AI without advanced chips
Ziroh Labs collaborates with IIT Madras to develop Kompact AI, enabling AI models to run on CPUs, not GPUs. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Ziroh Labs, an artificial intelligence startup operating in India, collaborated with researchers at the country’s premier…
Mphasis secures US patent for boosting quantum machine learning performance
Mphasis, an IT solutions provider specialising in cloud and cognitive services, has received a US patent on “System and method for optimized processing of information on quantum systems”. This patent outlines a pipeline to improve the scalability and performance of quantum machine learning (QML) on…
IBM plans Software Lab in Lucknow, focusing on GenAI & Agentic AI
IBM said this Lab will focus on developing AI-powered solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) to address the evolving needs of businesses in India and globally. | Photo Credit: ANDY IBM has announced plans to…
French brand Alcatel partners with Flipkart to launch smartphones
The brand is also looking to expand its product portfolio in the coming times and plans to offer a range of connected devices. French consumer technology brand Alcatel on Tuesday, announced a strategic retail partnership with leading e-commerce marketplace Flipkart….
LinkedIn Top Companies 2025: TCS, Accenture, Infosys, Amazon & Wells Fargo
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) holds the top spot for another consecutive year. | Photo Credit: Robert Galbraith Companies from finance, IT and Software sectors claim 19 of the 25 spots on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies India List. LinkedIn has released…
India need not confine itself to only open or private AI source model: Kyle Daigle, Global COO, GitHub
Stating that writing software is a human right, Kyle Daigle, Global COO, GitHub, spoke to businessline about why India need not confine itself to either open-source or proprietary source AI model when working on homegrown LLMs. Highlighting the presence of…
EKI Energy Services invests in 3D-printing firm Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions
EKI Energy Services, a developer and supplier of carbon credits in international carbon markets, has announced a strategic investment in Chennai-based Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions. Originally incubated in IIT-Madras, Tvasta is company specialising in research, design, and manufacturing through additive manufacturing…
Amid global economic slowdown, India’s tech talent and political stability attract pharma majors to set up GCCs
Access to collaborations and a thriving start-up ecosystem serve as a booster shot for setting up GCCs, noted industry players | Photo Credit: Getty Images In a bid to drive digital transformation, global pharma giants are establishing Global Capability Centres…
India to become preferred data hub as demand for data centres soars: JM Financial
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