Avik Das

Global Microsoft outage disrupts India's corporate workday rhythm

The global Microsoft 365 outage disrupted email and workplace services across Indian companies, forcing some firms to reschedule meetings and raising concerns over cloud reliance

Acquisitions key to drive innovations: Infosys Cofounder Gopalakrishnan

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan calls for greater private investment in research, more startup acquisitions and stronger efforts to turn scientific discoveries into products

Karnataka bets on frontier technology to attract global investors in 2027

Karnataka unveils 'Powering What's Next' as the theme for Global Investors Meet 2027, highlighting frontier technology, engineering, talent, sustainability and partnerships

India set to become Krisp's largest voice AI deployment market: CEO

Krisp expects India to emerge as its largest voice AI deployment market, driven by growing demand for multilingual translation, accent neutralisation and AI-powered call centre services.

Mphasis eyes double-digit growth despite uncertain macros, AI woes

Mphasis expects low double-digit growth in FY27, supported by a strong deal pipeline and AI-led opportunities, even as macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on traditional IT spending

US visa, PERM worries push up IT companies' subcontracting bill

Subcontracting costs at eight Indian IT firms rise to 11.3% of revenue as immigration curbs and talent shortages increase reliance on locally hired workers

In the cybersecurity space, we have to use AI to fight AI: Tim Gokey

Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey says AI is driving demand for skills in engineering design and solutions, even as the company uses the technology to improve productivity and strengthen cybersecurity.

Enterprises face a reckoning in their AI costs as budgets come under strain

As AI adoption accelerates, companies are turning to model orchestration, smaller language models and token monitoring to control rising costs and improve returns on AI investments.

Goldman Sachs names Gowri Sekar as its first woman partner in India

Goldman Sachs has elevated Gowri Sekar as its first woman partner in India, alongside Ashoke Sharma, as the US investment bank announces its largest partner class since 2010

US midterm results unlikely to bring immediate H-1B visa relief: Lawyers

Immigration lawyers say the US midterm results could strengthen congressional scrutiny of Trump's visa restrictions, but immediate relief on H-1B visas and PERM rules remains unlikely.

Fractal Analytics bets on large AI deals, mergers to drive growth

Fractal Analytics expects larger AI contracts, partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth after posting its first $100 million revenue quarter in Q2FY27.

Happiest Minds-ITC Infotech merger on track, listing expected in a year

Happiest Minds says its merger with ITC Infotech is on track, with CCI and Sebi approvals pending and trading in the combined entity expected to begin within a year

Traditional entry-level engg roles have collapsed due to AI: LTM executive

LTM says AI is reshaping IT services delivery, eliminating traditional entry-level roles while creating demand for AI-native engineers, new skills and outcome-based pricing models

Data Security Council unveils India-specific agentic AI liability guide

The DSCI guide outlines how liability should be allocated across enterprises, AI developers and service providers, highlighting governance risks in autonomous AI systems

Cognizant trims 2026 revenue growth guidance again amid macro uncertainty

Cognizant cuts its 2026 constant-currency growth forecast to 4-4.4 per cent amid weak discretionary spending, even as Q3 revenue rises 4.6 per cent and net profit reaches $627 million.

Anima Anandkumar bets on physical AI to solve science's hardest problems

Caltech professor and Accelerated Understanding co-founder Anima Anandkumar is developing AI models that simulate physical processes, helping researchers speed up scientific processes

Sarvam dominates Indic AI funding in 2026 with 87% share: Tracxn report

Sarvam accounted for $346 million of the $399 million raised by Indic AI startups in 2026, as investors concentrated funding on a few firms amid growing concerns over AI sovereignty

Sarvam to build AI framework for Army, Navy and Air Force under HQ IDS

The framework will cover the Army, Navy and Air Force, with Sarvam developing AI applications for operational, training and decision-support requirements on sovereign infrastructure

The US visa tangle: Indian IT workers face uncertainty, jobs may shift home

As Indian IT workers in the US face sudden upheaval ahead of mid-term elections, new jobs may be opening up in India

IT companies add 16,055 employees in H1FY27, but demand remains weak

Hiring gains reflect fresher intake and selective skills requirements, with experts warning that AI-led shifts and subdued demand continue to weigh on jobs