D2C brands turn to WhatsApp to win new customersWhatsApp is increasingly becoming a customer acquisition channel for India’s D2C brands rather than just a platform for customer support an...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Microsoft makes big AI inroads in China by selling OpenAI modelsMicrosoft is significantly growing its AI business in China, with ByteDance reportedly spending over $1 billion annually on its cloud and A...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic voice AI for enterprise and government across the GCCUAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI company specializing in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents. This move significan...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
AI startup Genspark valued at $2.6 billion in latest funding roundGenspark.ai secured $100 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. This investment underscores strong investor confidence in...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
India’s AI revolution has a leaderboard; and the best products are competing for the top spotThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognises the startups, product teams, and enterprises building AI-powered solutions that ar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India's Wipro opens AI centre for Anthropic's Claude in BengaluruWipro has launched a new AI hub in Bengaluru. This centre focuses on Anthropic's Claude models. It aims to help businesses adopt AI more wi...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobsWith a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Adani Ports to invest up to $100 million with Kaleris to accelerate terminal automationAdani Ports is partnering with Kaleris to deploy AI-powered systems across its container terminals. This expansion aims to significantly in...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurersA shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising the AI innovations driving business transformationAs artificial intelligence becomes central to how organisations operate, compete, and grow, businesses are increasingly looking for solutio...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
US cybersecurity firm N-able opens India GCC, plans 50% local workforce expansion by end-2026N-able Inc, a US cybersecurity firm, will grow its Indian team by over 50 percent by 2026. The company opened a Global Capability Center in...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
How AI is quietly rewriting the rules of filmmakingAI is reshaping filmmaking in a way where it is directly bringing the journey from idea to screen. While Hollywood is adopting it cautiousl...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Amazon to expand automation use in inventory management at India fulfilment centresIn an interview with PTI, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady said the company already uses several automation solutions in its In...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
TCS launches India's first Oracle AI Data platform lab in KolkataThe facility at Delta Park Lords in Kolkata has been set up in collaboration with Oracle and will support customers in addressing challenge...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST