AI investment in emerging markets must go beyond models to ecosystems: ReportArtificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize economies, but emerging markets must cultivate local ecosystems to truly benefit, a Worl...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
HCL Tech announces $1.14 billion AI partnership with European firmSources familiar with the matter told ET that the client is Mercedes-Benz, with HCLTech beating out Infosys, which was the incumbent vendor...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Knack Packaging IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 83x at close; GMP signals 17% listing gainKnack Packaging's Rs 439.5-crore IPO was subscribed 73 times on the final day of bidding, led by strong demand from QIBs. The grey market p...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Cars24 scraps job titles and hierarchy in AI-era organisational overhaulIndian used-car platform Cars24 has ditched job titles and hierarchical ranks for all employees, adopting a single designation: 'Builder'. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.42 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
Satellite communication providers and telecom operators agree on Trai's infrastructure provider proposalSatellite communication providers and telecom operators have reached an agreement on a proposal to allow satellite operators to function as...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 15% amid supply crunch, Middle East unrestJaguar Land Rover's first-quarter sales dipped 15.3% due to supply issues and weaker demand. A supplier fire and disruptions from the Middl...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Microsoft launches firm to help companies adopt AI with $2.5 billionMicrosoft has launched a new venture, Microsoft Frontier Company, backed by $2.5 billion, to guide businesses in selecting and integrating ...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Zepto’s ops structure sparks regulatory fear ahead of IPOUnlike Blinkit's inventory-led model or Swiggy-owned Instamart's marketplace structure, Zepto combines wholesale operations with a marketpl...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.06 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
GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms like Rapido and Bharat Taxi may hit driver earnings: ReportA new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passe...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Indian Army creates five Integrated Battle Groups, one Fire Support Group in major military reformThe Indian Army has launched a major reform, establishing five Integrated Battle Groups and a Fire Support Group to enable swift, decisive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
New EV Policy: Delhiites to get subsidy in 60 days of owning e-vehicleDelhi's new EV Policy promises subsidies within 60 days for electric vehicle buyers, including two-wheelers up to Rs 2.25 lakh. Incentives ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.17 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
Knack Packaging IPO opens for subscription. Check GMP, brokerages review and other detailsThe IPO comprises a fresh issue worth Rs 380 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 59.5 crore by existing shareholders. The price b...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST