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Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
Jio and NSE mega IPOs will test jittery retail investorsIndia anticipates two massive IPOs: the National Stock Exchange and Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms. Local investor sentiment is crucial, esp...
PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC waveIndia's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expan...
UnitedHealth’s $3 billion AI push has bots calling doctorsThe largest US health insurer plans to invest $3 billion in AI over 2026 and 2027. UnitedHealth executives say they’re seeing a 2-to-1 retu...
Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: “Human nature is like water. It takes the… – Inspiring lessons on human behavior, adaptability, social influence and how the people and circumstances around us changes our life by one of the most influential American Modernist Poet known for his deep insights on imagination, reality and the human experienceQuote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Wallace Stevens’ quote, “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container,” explores th...
Reliance AGM 2026 Key Highlights: From Jio IPO, AI ventures to retail bets, check key announcements by Mukesh AmbaniRIL AGM 2026 Key Highlights: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled major plans at the company's annual general meeting. Key a...
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centersCompanies are exploring insurance for orbital AI data centers. This is a significant development for a new industry backed by Elon Musk's S...
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Quality has rarely been this cheap relative to junk; 3 themes to buy now: Saurabh MukherjeaQuality stocks in India and globally are at their cheapest in years. Saurabh Mukherjea highlights export-oriented manufacturing, European a...
HCLTech bets big on sovereign AI with strategic investment in Sarvam AIHCLTech strategically invested $1.5 billion in Indian AI startup Sarvam AI, acquiring a 10.5% stake. This partnership aims to address enter...
Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
Sarvam: When US slams the door, India begins to find its own openingSarvam AI’s rise to a $1.5 bn valuation after raising $234 mn marks a major milestone for India’s push toward AI sovereignty. The funding c...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
GST@9: Building a more seamless, certainty-driven input tax credit frameworkA more balanced and predictable approach can help safeguard revenue, reduce disputes, enhance taxpayer confidence, and create a more effici...
Proposed commission caps may drive consolidation in insurance distribution: Acko CEOAcko founder Varun Dua anticipates regulatory changes to insurance distributor commissions will drive consolidation and professionalization...
Jobs outlook may cool down in Sept quarter amid economic woesIndia's employment outlook is set to soften in July-September 2026, with 59% of employers anticipating hiring increases, down from 74% in t...