Microsoft in ‘action cycle’ on data centres, says India president Puneet ChandokMicrosoft on Monday announced the launch of its fourth cloud region in India — India South Central in Hyderabad — which the company is posi...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sitesSpeaking at the launch of Microsoft's fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad, Krishnan said it was easier and more economical to build data...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India likely to emerge as global leader in number of AI projects: Microsoft India's Rajiv KumarAddressing the Microsoft AI Infrastructure Summit India, Kumar highlighted the transition to AI presents companies with the challenge of bu...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubsMeitY Secretary S Krishnan urged Microsoft to build data centers near power generation sites. This move would significantly reduce electric...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
What’s behind Disney’s appointment of its first company-wise CTO Karandeep Anand?Anand comes from Character.AI, generative AI startup Disney accused of copyright infringement in September 2025.
21 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad to meet AI demandThe Hyderabad region has three availability zones and is built for AI workloads from day one, adding to Microsoft’s existing cloud regions ...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Microsoft's new India cloud region to use effectively 'zero water' for cooling: President Puneet ChandokAddressing the Microsoft AI Infrastructure Summit India, Chandok announced the company's fourth cloud region in India - India South Central...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
US economy enters higher-rate era as inflation, AI boom persistThe US economy may be entering a prolonged period of higher interest rates as persistent inflation, government borrowing and massive AI inf...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
AI investment, government borrowing drive global cost of capital higher: Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs says the global cost of capital is rising as AI infrastructure spending pushes companies to borrow more while governments als...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Satya Nadella addresses “IDEAS4INDIA”: Indian American Tech CEOs Forum hosted by CGI SeattleIndia’s Consulate in Seattle brought together more than 40 Indian-origin technology CEOs and CTOs, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, to ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Oracle's $18 billion data center debt under pressure, FT reportsThe development comes amid concerns that growing local opposition to the project over fears it would impact water supply and air quality co...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
AI infrastructure provider Crusoe valued at $30.9 billion in latest funding roundThe Series F round was co-led by Atreides Management, Mubadala Capital and Valor Equity Partners, alongside significant backing from new an...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Nabfid sanctions Rs 3,000 crore-plus loans to at least four data centres as AI capex accelerates in IndiaNabfid is sanctioning significant loans for India's growing data center infrastructure needs. These facilities support the nation's push fo...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
India’s ‘anti-AI’ trade hides 42 AI-enabler stocks that rallied 60% already: Goldman SachsIndia’s Nifty has declined 12% in 2026, but Goldman Sachs’ basket of 42 AI enablers has surged 60%. Power, data centres and semiconductor c...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Rs 1.13 lakh crore boom in one corner, a bust in another: What changed in the AI trade?Indian IT stocks surged as calls for a slower pace of frontier AI development eased concerns over disruption to traditional software servic...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
AI infrastructure struggling to keep pace with surging demand; real economy holds bigger opportunity: Goldman SachsAt the same time, the technology industry is debating whether to slow the pace of AI development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocated slow...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST