PEs trade big buyouts for founder-led and AI-driven nimble companiesSuch investments are focused on digital, AI-infrastructure and data services stack. Valuations are selectively improving with business deli...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit JoshiFrom data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
US productivity rises faster than expected in second quarterUS worker productivity saw a stronger than anticipated 1.4% rise last quarter. This growth follows a revised 0.8% increase in the prior per...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Beyond automation: How can AI transform business strategy?AI creates long-term business impact when leaders move beyond automation, rethink workflows, build strategic capabilities and measure succe...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Lone warriors! How two mid-tier tech stocks rewarded investors in Rs 10 lakh crore IT crash this yearIndian IT stocks have seen significant value erosion this year. However, Coforge and LTM have shown resilience and growth. These companies ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
What the ET AI Conclave and Awards 2025 indicate about meaningful brand partnershipsThe ET AI Awards 2025 brought together India's AI ecosystem while demonstrating how editorial credibility, influential audiences and strate...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
How LIC minted Rs 21,000 crore in mark-to-market gains by betting against AI panic in 3 top IT stocksLIC gained over Rs 21,000 crore from three top software exporters. This paper profit materialized within thirty-five days after a contraria...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as AI rally pauses, oil dipsAsian markets experienced a dip on Thursday as Wall Street's recent tech surge showed signs of slowing down. Crude oil prices also fell sli...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
US stocks: Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag NasdaqThe Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved an all-time high on Wednesday, driven by rising optimism over potential peace talks with Iran. Me...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
AI could slow affluent India; QSRs, credit cards may show stress first: BNP Paribas’ Kunal VoraComing to loans, personal loans increased by 13% in FY25 and FY26 which is softer versus the earlier years. Also, the recent resurgence in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
AI can accelerate growth in developing economies, says World BankDeveloping economies are experiencing their weakest average growth performance in three decades. The report said AI could significantly lif...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
US stocks: S&P 500, Dow hit record highs on strong AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopesWall Street's S&P 500 index reached a new intraday record high on Tuesday. Upbeat artificial intelligence forecasts from Caterpillar and Pa...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Why the best AI products never wait until the last minute for recognitionInnovation alone isn't enough. Recognition helps AI products earn trust, attract opportunities and stand out in a competitive market.
04 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Anthropic, OpenAI listings a reality check for AI: Rocketship’s Venky HarinarayanPublic listings of Anthropic and OpenAI will test the AI ecosystem. Markets are judging AI winners and losers early, impacting sectors and ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
If the earnings don't come through, markets will struggle: Paul WilsonIndian stock valuations are lower, but earnings have disappointed, limiting re-rating potential. Global capital's return to India is not ye...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Global workforce layoffs now reach Indian shoresThe people said omnichannel retailer Walmart’s restructuring this May affected around 1,000 employees at Walmart Global Tech India, includi...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Up to 12 pc of non-agri jobs at risk of substitution due to Gen AI: ReportIn a special report, Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs said the labour market impacts of gen-AI are expected to be "uneven" and it looks ...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.03 PM IST