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Can India build its own ChatGPT? Hanooman.ai, Microsoft & CoRoverAI take the stage at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 With its IndiaAI mission and a thriving AI-first startup ecosystem, India is racing to build its foundational AI model. What will it take to make this vision a reality? Visionary founders such as Dr Vishnu Vardhan and Ankush Sabharwal, and tech expe...
30 Jun, 2025, 03.20 PM ISTManipal Health Enterprises leads race to buy Sahyadri Hospitals with Rs 6,838 crore bid Manipal Health Enterprises is leading the acquisition race for Sahyadri Hospitals with a bid of Rs 6,838 crore, closely followed by Blackstone. This intense interest highlights the ongoing consolidation in India's hospital sector. Manipal's potentia...
30 Jun, 2025, 06.00 AM ISTTPG-owned digital engineering company Altimetrik to acquire SLK Software for $600 million The acquisition will bolster Altimetrik's end-to-end enablement services and expand its customer reach. The combined entity will employ over 10,000 professionals and serve a global customer base of over 150 businesses, including Fortune 500 companie...
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Dance with the Dragon, but set pace: Why India must shape rules for strategic Chinese investment Amidst evolving India-China relations, strategic opportunities emerge for commercial ties. India can leverage the 'China plus One' strategy to become a manufacturing hub, attracting Chinese investment in electronics and other sectors. A calibrated a...
28 Jun, 2025, 06.16 PM ISTTata Steel aims to have 20 pc diversity workforce by 2028 Tata Steel commemorates a decade of its diversity and inclusion initiative, MOSAIC, aiming for 20% workforce diversity by 2028. The company actively redefines norms in male-dominated sectors through progressive HR policies, including LGBTQIA+ benefi...
28 Jun, 2025, 03.15 PM ISTCCI Worldwide Logistics introduces ‘Trans Africa’ service with an estimated investment of 106 crore to enhance Intra-African Trade CCI Worldwide Logistics, an Indian freight forwarding company, launched 'Trans Africa' on June 26, 2025, a tech-driven service to revolutionize cross-border logistics in Africa. Backed by ₹106 crore investment, it aims to boost freight volumes by 5,...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.19 AM ISTDRI seizes Pakistan-origin goods worth Rs 9 crore under 'Operation Deep Manifest' The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Pakistani-origin goods worth Rs 9 crore under 'Operation Deep Manifest,' uncovering illegal imports routed through Dubai. 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods were seized, viola...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.06 PM ISTHopes of India-US interim trade deal hang by a thread as Trump's tariff deadline nears A keenly-eyed India-US interim trade arrangement hangs in balance due to tariff disputes on steel, auto parts, and agriculture, ahead of President Trump's July 9 deadline. The US seeks lower tariffs on farm exports, but India is cautious due to its ...
26 Jun, 2025, 03.00 PM ISTA windfall is coming for India's surging defence exports India's defence exports are set for a major boost. NATO's plan to increase defence spending creates a big opportunity. Indian companies like Reliance Defence are already securing deals with European firms. This surge is driven by India's growing man...
26 Jun, 2025, 02.23 PM ISTCinépolis ties up with Amazon Pay to simplify movie payments Cinépolis India has joined forces with Amazon Pay to provide customers with streamlined and secure digital payment options across its theatres and online platforms. This collaboration offers faster checkout, promotional offers, and rewards for booki...
26 Jun, 2025, 02.09 PM ISTInSolare completes 16 years: A journey of innovation, leadership, and sustainability InSolare Energy commemorates its Founders' Day, marking a 16-year journey from a Bengaluru office to a leading renewable energy company with a pan-India presence. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni, the company boasts an EPC portfolio exceeding 1 GW, serv...
25 Jun, 2025, 02.37 PM ISTIndia remains global GCC magnet as Centres take on R&D, AI leadership roles India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to grow steadily over the next four to five years, with a projected value growth of 11–12% CAGR between FY25 and FY29, according to a PwC India report. This marks a slight increase from the 10–11...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.59 PM ISTLaw firms need to rethink strategy for AI era with focus on innovation and governance Trilegal is strategically positioning itself as an innovation-driven platform amidst the evolving Indian legal sector and the entry of global firms. The firm is focusing on technology adoption, particularly generative AI, to enhance efficiency and c...
25 Jun, 2025, 11.57 AM ISTConnector, not divider: McKinsey’s global managing partner on India’s role in a fragmented world Bob Sternfels of McKinsey suggests India can benefit from its neutral stance. He sees India as a connector between global powers. New trade corridors are emerging with interest from South America. Rajat Dhawan notes India's trade is set to triple. R...
25 Jun, 2025, 01.00 AM ISTAbu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 wrap-up: HELM initiative will drive healthcare partnerships, AI-led drug discovery and life science innovation across the Middle East Among the major announcements at the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 was the launch of the Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster—a cross-sector initiative spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dha...
24 Jun, 2025, 03.21 PM ISTLondon emerging as top global destination for Indian tech startups from tier two cities In the first two months of the new financial year, nine Indian firms have set up base in London, following 23 in 2024 and 31 in 2023, according to London & Partners, a public-private international trade body. Besides, investments by existing players...
23 Jun, 2025, 09.19 PM ISTIncuspaze acquires Pune's Trios to expand co-working biz Incuspaze has acquired Pune-based Trios in a 100% cash and stock deal to expand in the flexible workspace sector. The acquisition boosts Incuspaze’s footprint and revenue by 10–15%, with Trios founders staying on.
23 Jun, 2025, 05.30 PM ISTPredict, Prescribe, Prosper: Unlocking the power of data and AI in public sector banks India's booming digital economy, propelled by initiatives like Digital India and UPI, presents a data goldmine for public sector banks. These banks are urged to move beyond traditional analytics and embrace AI to unlock growth, particularly in SME l...
23 Jun, 2025, 01.04 PM ISTMarelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US as hedge funds take control Marelli Holdings, grappling with $4.4-4.5 billion in debt, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, offering a respite from financial pressures. Strategic Value Partners is poised to acquire the company with a $1.1 billion financing package, w...
12 Jun, 2025, 12.28 AM ISTMotherson's Marelli takeover faces US hedge fund bump Samvardhana Motherson is preparing to compete with Strategic Value Partners (SVP) for the acquisition of Marelli Holdings. Motherson is reportedly raising $2 billion for the deal. Marelli's board is meeting to decide the company's future amidst fina...
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