Google bets on agentic AI, conversational search to drive next phase of search advertisingThe recent observation by Google indicates that more users are turning to conversational queries, opening up exciting new possibilities for...
Government may let statutory bodies to regulate members in multidisciplinary partnershipsThe government is considering allowing professional bodies to regulate their members within multidisciplinary partnerships. This approach w...
PepsiCo's turnaround stutters as Americans rethink snackingPepsiCo's North American food business sees sales slip as consumers shift eating habits. GLP-1 drug use and rising costs influence purchasi...
Global shocks may hit quarterly growth, but India's long-term outlook remains strong: PwC's RaraIndia's economic growth trajectory remains strong despite temporary global shocks. Experts project sustained growth between 6.5 and 7 perce...
India weighs hybrid annuity model for East-West freight corridorThe East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor may use a Hybrid Annuity Model for development. This financing framework was discussed at a confer...
The hidden cost of low audit fees: A risk investors cannot ignoreIndian audit fees for listed companies have lagged behind company growth significantly. This under-pricing compromises audit quality and au...
Geographic diversification helps SFBs revive microfinance growthSmall finance banks are expanding microfinance lending rapidly due to geographical diversification. Equitas and Ujjivan witnessed significa...
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBsPrivate banks significantly reduced bad loans by writing off nearly half of their exposure. This cleansing effort primarily targeted unsecu...
The Economic Times 40 under Forty: High-powered jury to pick trailblazers of tomorrowThe Economic Times 40 under Forty competition is returning for its twelfth edition. A distinguished eleven-member jury will convene to sele...
Why Gen AI Feels So Threatening to WorkersAs generative AI begins to handle more cognitive, creative, and interpersonal tasks, many employees perceive it to be a threat to their com...
A coastal city in the south is quietly powering India's AI futureVisakhapatnam is emerging as India's next AI infrastructure hub, attracting massive investments from tech giants like Google and Reliance. ...
Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger chequesAbout 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, o...
Big Four rethink partnership as AI changes the gameIndia's Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, and EY, have surpassed 1,000 partners each, driven by rapid expansion, especially in tech...
Who is Shankh Mitra? The Indian-origin CEO who became the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 after Elon MuskIndian-origin Shankh Mitra, CEO of Welltower, has been named the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 with an $821 million package...
Big Six tighten grip on India's audit market despite mandatory rotationDespite mandatory auditor rotation, India's largest audit firms are consolidating their dominance, auditing 66% of Nifty 500 companies. Gra...
India's asset wealth management AUM projected to reach US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030: PwC reportIndia’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion in AUM by 2030, driven by rising retail participation, g...
Big Four firms' India operations shine amid global slumpIndia's Big Four accounting firms have achieved remarkable growth, outperforming global peers in fiscal year 2026. PwC and Deloitte reporte...