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New Delhi: 15/02/2026: Preparation underway ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 15, 2026. Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi Highlights: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam. In a post on X, Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI ...Read More >
Three marquee U.S. investments totalling USD 67.5 billion have recently been announced in India, highlighting the scale and depth of India-U.S. technology and economic engagement. Google has unveiled a USD 15 billion investment to build a 1GW AI-powered data centre campus in Visakhapatnam -- its largest outside the United States -- creating a major AI and subsea-connectivity hub and significantly strengthening India's digital infrastructure, while also raising considerations around water and po ...Read More >
New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates held the title of the world's richest man for five consecutive years, from 2013 to 2017. He remained among the world's top 10 wealthiest individuals afterwards. However, this year his net worth and ranking have seen a significant decline. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates' net worth has fallen by $41.3 billion this year, and he is now ranked 16th on the list of the world's richest people with a net worth of $117 billion. Gates is the ...Read More >
During a press conference on energy sector, Goyal, former Power and New & Renewable Energy minister, said there is sufficient power capacity in the country. He said that the 500GW grid is one of the largest in the world. Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is a preferred destination for data centres as the country has no dearth of electricity and its 500GW national grid can take care of surge in demand. During a press conference on energy sector, Goyal, former Power and New & Rene ...Read More >
* Earlier this week, Microsoft said it will invest US$17.50 billion in India from 2026 to 2029 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centers, sovereign cloud options, and large-scale skilling programs tied to national digital platforms. * The move underlines how central India's huge developer base and digital public infrastructure have become to Microsoft's AI ambitions and competition with global cloud rivals. * We'll now explore how this record India AI and cloud build-ou ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Investors from more than 145 cities in India are now investing globally -- with 47 per cent coming from tier 2 and 3 cities, a report showed on Monday. The report by Vested Finance revealed that Indian investors are increasingly broadening their exposure beyond single-stock investments to include US equities, Index and thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs), private market opportunities, and global funds, including GIFT City-domiciled funds. This reflects a more ...Read More >
New Delhi : Embee Software, a leading technology solutions provider, proudly announces that it has successfully secured the Microsoft Copilot Advanced Specialization, marking a major milestone in its journey toward driving AI-led business transformation. This achievement underscores Embee's unwavering dedication and enthusiasm for advancing with Microsoft Copilot, empowering enterprises to harness generative AI to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate innovation. The Micros ...Read More >
By Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit (Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures were trading at record highs on Monday as expectations of a trade deal between China and the United States aided risk appetite in a busy week of Big Tech earnings and a widely expected rate reduction from the Federal Reserve. At 06:22 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis rose 258 points, or 0.54%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 332.5 points, or 1.3%, and S&P 500 E-minis gained 59.75 points, or 0.88%. Negotiators from the world's top two eco ...Read More >
Sensex Today: Q2 results, ongoing US-India trade talks, renewed hopes around the US-China trade deal, and strong global cues are expected to guide Indian benchmark indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- on Monday, the first trading session of the week. At around 7:10 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 109 points lower at 25,923, suggesting a positive start for domestic markets. Global cues Asian markets opened strong on Monday, tracking Wall Street's record rally and optimism over progress in US-Chi ...Read More >
New Delhi: After spending more than two decades at Microsoft, 62-year-old Joe Friend found himself facing an unexpected twist in his career -- a layoff in May that upended his retirement plans. Nearly six months later, Joe is still figuring out his next move. One thing he's certain about, though, is that his journey in Big Tech has come to an end, according to a Business Insider report. Earlier this year, Joe Friend -- who worked as a director of product management leading a team of nine -- sta ...Read More >
While India continues to attract record levels of foreign investment and corporate expansion, Pakistan has witnessed a steady retreat of global firms... While India continues to attract record levels of foreign investment and corporate expansion, Pakistan has witnessed a steady retreat of global firms across sectors. This contrast reflects not only macroeconomic trends but also the underlying business culture, regulatory frameworks, and institutional capacity that shape investor confidence and ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US Presidential Office has released a list of donors who are funding the construction of a new ballroom in the White House complex. Trump has repeatedly stated that the ballroom's cost is being met entirely through private funding, meaning it will not burden taxpayers. On Wednesday, while discussing the project, Trump said it would cost approximately $300 million. Previously, the Trump administration had estimated the ballroom's cost at $200 million. According to the White House ...Read More >
Investing.com -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received a $96.5 million pay package for fiscal 2025, his highest compensation since becoming CEO over a decade ago, as the company's board cited exceptional progress in artificial intelligence. About 90% of Nadella's compensation is in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares, with a base salary of $2.5 million. This represents a significant increase from the $79.1 million he received in the previous fiscal year. The compensation committee stated that the re ...Read More >
Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak is in Delhi to attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 New Delhi: Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak said he is thrilled and looking forward to participating at the NDTV World Summit to be held in Delhi on Friday and Saturday. In a video message, Sunak also mentioned he wants to meet his "good friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is one of the key faces of the event. "Hi India, this is Rishi Sunak. I am thrilled to be at NDTV's World Summit at the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined his father and mother-in-law in enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant in Central Delhi's Bengali Market, a VIP appearance that attracted the attention of shoppers and diners in the upscale business district, said a shop owner on Friday. "I stuffed some sweets at Bengali sweets," said Sunak at the NDTV World Summit 2025, crediting his mother-in-law, Sudha Murthy, a Rajya Sabha member who is aware of Delhi's popular spots, for sugges ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Andhra Pradesh government and IT Minister Nara Lokesh for their successful 'Super GST, Super Savings' campaign. The initiative effectively deepened youth understanding of GST reforms through innovative competitions. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu highlighted over 98,000 events held and pledged to continue them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Andhra Pradesh government and IT Minister Nara Lokesh for the successful 'Super GST Sup ...Read More >
Mumbai: Eyewear retailer Lenskart is looking to launch its ₹8,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in early November, according to bankers. This will be the fourth-largest issue in 2025 so far after Tata Capital, HDB Financial Services and LG Electronics. Bankers said the company is looking to capitalise on the continued investor appetite for large public issues. "Lenskart may announce the price band by the end of October and launch the IPO in the first week of November," said a banker. Br ...Read More >
Mumbai : LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced its consolidated results today for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, as approved by its Board of Directors. "Q2FY26 has been a strong quarter for us, marked by broad-based performance across our business. We delivered our second consecutive quarter of growth with margin improvement ahead of plan. We are committed to becoming an AI-centric organization, leveraging our BlueVerse™ ecosystem. Ou ...Read More >
The announcement comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has been asking American companies to prioritise domestic investment. India has emerged as a key destination for AI data centres. The country's low data costs and rapidly growing internet user base have made it a hub for cloud and AI expansion for tech giants. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said the facility "will bring our industry-leading technology to enterprises and users in India, accelerating AI innovation and driving growth acr ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16: Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $5,076 million in Q2 revenues, year on year growth of 2.9 and sequential growth of 2.2 in constant currency. Operating margin was at 21.0. Free cash flow generation was strong at $1.1 billion, 131.1 of net profit. TCV of large deal wins was $3.1 billion, with net new of 67. Employee headcount increased by 8,203. Second consecutive ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced that global tech giant Google will invest $15 billion (Rs 1.25 lakh crore) in setting up India's largest data center in Visakhapatnam, calling it the single biggest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country's history. He said the project represents not just a victory for the state, but a proud moment for the entire country. Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday, Lokesh said the milestone was possible onl ...Read More >
At a startup in India, developers are improving AI chatbots that communicate like humans. LimeChat aims to drastically reduce customer service jobs by automating responses, cutting staff by 80% for 10,000 monthly queries. Cofounder Nikhil Gupta says once clients hire their AI agents, they won't need to hire people again. At a startup office in this Indian city, developers are fine-tuning artificial-intelligence chatbots that talk and message like humans. The company, LimeChat, has an audacious ...Read More >
Jammu: Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has declared Pooja holidays for all government and recognised private schools across Jammu Division from October 19 to October 23, 2025. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Jammu (DSEJ) said It is hereby ordered that all the Government Educational institutions and also recognized Private School (s) upto Higher Secondary levels (Summer /Winter Zones) of Jammu Division shall observe Pooja Holidays w.e.f 19-10-2025 to 23 ...Read More >
Bengaluru - An investor group including Singapore's Temasek, BlackRock, Microsoft and Nvidia is buying one of the world's biggest data centre operators with nearly 80 facilities in a deal worth US$40 billion (S$51.8 billion) to secure coveted computing capacity for artificial intelligence (AI). The deal is the biggest-ever data centre transaction as companies race to lock in AI computing power. Aligned Data Centers, which is based in Texas, currently has 50 campuses in the United States and So ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced on X that he has switched his e-mail correspondence address from 'gmail' platform -- owned by American tech giant Google -- to Zoho Mail, operated by the 100% Indian-owned company Zoho Corporation."Hello everyone. I have switched to Zoho Mail. Kindly note the change in my email address. My new email address is amitshah.bjp@zohomail.in. For future correspondence via mail, kindly use this address," he posted on X. He signed off with "Thank ...Read More >
The Hurun list 2025 highlights the richest Indian professional managers, with Jayshree Ullal, Satya Nadella, and Nikesh Arora leading the rankings. The report showcases how Indian-origin leaders are shaping global tech and business giants.India continues to strengthen its position as a major global economy, with a rapidly expanding base of high-net-worth individuals. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, the country now has over 1,680 people with wealth above ₹1,000 crore - an increase o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tata Communications on Wednesday announced the successful deployment of its digital infrastructure solutions to support Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) newly launched eSIM services. The services are powered by Tata Communications' GSMA-accredited eSIM Subscription Management platform, 'MOVE', delivered through its wholly owned subsidiary Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Limited, the statement said. The platform will allow BSNL to facili ...Read More >
Mumbai: India has set a new record with 358 billionaires, up by 24 from last year, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. This list tracks the wealth of India's richest people and shows the country's rapid wealth creation. Alongside billionaires, there are 1,687 people worth more than Rs 1,000 crore, indicating that India's rich are growing both in number and strength. Together, these wealthy individuals hold assets worth Rs 167 lakh crore -- almost half of India's GDP. Ambani Leads a ...Read More >
Hurun India Rich List 2025: Ambani, Adani, Roshni Nadar Lead Nation's Wealth Surge India's wealth creation engine continues to accelerate, with a record 358 dollar-billionaires and 1,687 individuals worth over ₹1,000 crore, according to the newly released M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The 14th edition of the list, compiled by Hurun India in partnership with M3M India, highlights that Mukesh Ambani, 68, chairman of Reliance Industries, has reclaimed his position as India's richest man, with fa ...Read More >
By Sai Ishwarbharath B, Haripriya Suresh and Rishika Sadam BENGALURU/HYDERABAD (Reuters) -Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown will hasten U.S. firms' shift of critical work to India, turbocharging the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) that handle operations from finance to research and development, economists and industry insiders say. The world's fifth-largest economy is home to 1,700 GCCs, or more than half the global tally, having outgrown its tech support origins to become a hub of ...Read More >
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