Cos keen to take bite of AI, but security and RoI hold them from sinking teethIndustry captains say AI adoption is less about choosing latest frontier model, more about redesigning workflows and building resilience
03 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Pragyawan Technologies files DRHP with Sebi for Rs 400 crore IPOPragyawan Technologies has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a Rs 400 crore fresh issue and an OFS of 15 million shares. The c...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
India, Japan deepen AI cooperation across full tech stack; agree on safe, secure, human-centric AI ecosystemIndia and Japan have forged a significant partnership to build a "safe, secure, trustworthy, and inclusive" AI ecosystem. This collaboratio...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
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...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government dataKakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered under the "Economic, E...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash to make AI image and video creation faster and more affordableGoogle has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient AI image generation model, alongside Gemini Omni Flash, a new...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
India's electric car sales set to cross 3 lakh units for first time in 2026: ReportIndia's electric passenger vehicle market is poised for a significant leap, projected to surpass 3 lakh annual sales in 2026. This surge is...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndia’s greatest opportunity lies in domain-specific small language models, argued panellists at The Economic Times AI Vantage Roundtable.
29 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Beyond Nvidia: Why AI giants like OpenAI, Google and Amazon are building custom chipsThe AI race is heating up as tech giants like OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft design their own chips to optimize AI operations. This ...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platformUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Bharat Taxi', India's inaugural driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. Launched across ...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST