From Pax Silica to Japan: Mapping India's AI Partnerships in 2026The first major global engagement in 2026 came in February, when India joined the Pax Silica initiative, a multilateral framework focussed ...
IT services growth likely to stay soft in near term as clients delay discretionary spends: EquirusIndia's major IT firms anticipate a subdued first quarter, with growth expected to pick up only when clients shift from cost-cutting to AI-...
Bengaluru emerges as India's U30 capital as startup ecosystem turns DeepTech and hardware-focused: Priyank KhargeBengaluru has emerged as India's premier hub for young entrepreneurs, with 21 founders making it to the Avendus Wealth - Hurun India U30 Li...
Alibaba to ban Claude Code in workplace over alleged backdoor risks, source saysAlibaba will ban employees from using Claude Code in workspace environments from July 10 due to alleged security risks involving embedde...
HCL Tech surges 6% on $1.14 billion AI deal; Mercedes-Benz likely clientHCL Tech shares surged following a significant $1.14 billion deal with a European Fortune Global 50 firm to manage its digital workplace an...
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expectedZuckerberg and other Meta executives have been seeking to moderate some of the organizational changes introduced earlier this year, witho...
Flipkart appoints Vinay Vaidya as SVP to drive AI-led tech innovationsPrior to joining Flipkart, Vaidya served as the chief technology officer at Tata Digital, where he led technology strategy, platform modern...
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turfWestern startups are increasingly turning their attention to affordable and powerful AI models from China, particularly Z. ai's GLM-5.2, wh...
Nearly 80% India's Chief Tech Officials say AI creating new roles not existing few years ago: ReportIndian CTOs report AI is creating new jobs and reshaping their roles, with 93% focusing on future readiness. Continuous skill-building is v...
Seoul stocks plunge 8% as Samsung, SK hynix shares tumbleSouth Korean stocks plunged nearly eight percent at close Thursday as tech giants Samsung and SK hynix tumbled on fears of slowing AI chip ...
China’s factories cap best quarter since 2020, survey showsThis "two-speed" activity sees booming tech sectors contrasting with traditional exporters struggling due to weakening global demand. The p...
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
Schneider Electric signs deal to buy AI software player Cognite for $3.1 billionThe French multinational said in a press release it would pay $3.1 billion for the whole of Cognite in an all cash deal.
India eyes open source, homegrown AI amid access curbs on frontier modelsIndia is championing open-source and homegrown AI models to counter potential access restrictions on advanced frontier technologies. The IT...
Tech Mahindra partners with Microsoft to bring AI digital twins to telecom networksTech Mahindra and Microsoft have joined forces to revolutionise telecom network modernisation with an AI-driven 5G network digital twin. Th...
ET Graphics: AI agents stealing IT’s lunchAI’s looming threat on the IT services sector has battered India’s blue chip technology stocks. Whether its a new frontier model launch, or...
Tech Mahindra collaborates with Perplexity to boost sales with AITech Mahindra is revolutionising its sales strategies through a partnership with AI innovator Perplexity. By integrating Perplexity Enterpr...