Global Market: Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom, resilient global economySingapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a mil...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
High AI stakes push Indian VCs to rejig funding playbooksAverage investments in AI startups have increased to $3-5 million at the seed level and upwards of $10 million in Series A rounds, said inv...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Aum Ventures marks first close of Rs 750 crore deeptech fund at Rs 225 croreAum Ventures has closed its second India Innovation Fund at Rs 225 crore. This new fund targets early-stage companies in advanced technolog...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Jungle Ventures lifts India allocation to 70%, directs new bets to AI, manufacturingFounded by Amit Anand and Anurag Srivastava in 2012 with a $10-million debut fund, Jungle typically prefers main funds of about $400 millio...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Boris Johnson to reflect on new world order at Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026Boris Johnson will share insights at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. Global business leaders like Anthony Capuano and Christop...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India stages a comeback as AI trade gets crowded: What fund flows revealAs global investors crowd into AI-linked markets in South Korea and Taiwan, India is re-emerging as an anti-AI portfolio diversifier. Moder...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
DPIIT signs 5 MoUs to expand digital, cloud and investment support for startupsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with indust...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Airbnb shares surge 15% to four-year high on raised forecast, AI gainsAirbnb shares surged nearly 15% after the company raised its annual revenue growth forecast, citing resilient global travel demand and AI-d...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as strong trade data and AI demand lift sentimentChina and Hong Kong equities advanced on Friday after stronger-than-expected July trade data reinforced confidence in the country's export ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
ETMarkets Management Talk| North America, AI adoption and recurring revenues to fuel Newgen's next leg of growth: Tarun NadwaniWhat is particularly encouraging is the shift in customer priorities. Enterprises are moving beyond automating individual processes and are...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM 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
Govt backs 20 indigenous AI foundation models; 237 projects get subsidised compute supportThe government has identified 20 indigenous foundation model proposals for support under the IndiaAI Mission and approved 237 projects for ...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
JLL opens 1.2 lakh sq ft GCC in Hyderabad, plans 1,600 hiresJLL has opened a new 120,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. This new centre will support JLL's global businesses and clients ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.55 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
AI boom reshapes emerging markets, but surging volatility tests investor nervesArtificial intelligence has powered a strong rally in emerging-market technology stocks, led by semiconductor giants in South Korea and Tai...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Nvidia plugs into India's sovereign AI stack, joins Sarvam's $75 million raiseThe latest investment follows the first close of the Series B in June when HCLTech led a $234 million financing alongside Bessemer Venture ...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST