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Use AI to raise productivity, not reduce jobs: Assocham president

Budget 2026-27 should prioritise consumption demand, MSME support and gradual wage hikes, while using AI to boost productivity without hurting jobs, says ASSOCHAM president Nirmal K Minda

Excel Entertainment deal to boost pan-diaspora storytelling: Universal

Universal Music India has acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, betting on film music and pan-diaspora storytelling to drive its next phase of growth

Rate cuts may impact margins by up to 5-10 bps: PNB MD Ashok Chandra

PNB expects to recover over ₹400 crore from MTNL and up to ₹500 crore through NPA sales this quarter, as the bank sharpens its focus on asset recovery and balance-sheet strength

Indian diamond market grew around 11%, fastest globally in 2025: De Beers

CEO Al Cook says India is De Beers' fastest-growing market globally as natural diamond demand logs four years of double-digit growth

Aim to make Central Bank customer-centric, digitally agile: MD & CEO

Central Bank of India expects to meet SEBI's public shareholding norms well before the August 2026 deadline as it sees strong loan growth across retail, MSME and corporate segments and expands digital

AI Impact Summit's focus is to give voice to Global South: IndiaAI CEO

India's value lies in building products on top of indigenous models developed with locally developed parameters, says Abhishek Singh

In emerging markets, we focus on necessities, must-have items: Tak Lee

Venture capital firm Hashed Emergent's CEO Tak Lee on why India's Web3 startups are building necessities, not luxuries

Rockwell Automation looks to raise manufacturing footprint in India

AI, machine learning and 5G are making industrial automation smarter and easier to deploy, as Rockwell Automation deepens its manufacturing and export focus in India

Tata Group chairman Chandra calls for risk-taking amid volatile environment

Calling uncertainty the new constant, Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran urges bold risk-taking, disciplined execution and long-term investment to seize strategic opportunities ahead

Sandhya Venugopal Sharma appointed Titan chairperson from January 4

Titan Company has appointed IAS officer Sandhya Venugopal Sharma as chairperson and additional director from January 4, following a nomination by co-promoter TIDCO

'India's size and diversity make it a powerful innovation engine'

Two-wheelers emerge as the fastest-growing category as ride-hailing giant deepens push beyond metros in one of its most consequential global markets, says Prabhjeet Singh

Power grid ready to meet UP's investment needs: UPPTCL MD Mayur Maheshwari

UPPTCL MD Mayur Maheshwari outlines plans for a green, tech-driven transmission grid to power Uttar Pradesh's $1 trillion economy ambition

BS Samriddhi: 'Uttar Pradesh has turned into a vibrant startup hub'

Indian Bank's Sudhir Kumar Gupta outlines how credit, fintech partnerships and startup funding can help Uttar Pradesh move towards a $1 trillion economy

Ride on cue: Guntupalli on Rapido's no-frills route to rapid scale

Guntupalli tells how a no-frills strategy, zero-commission model, and intimate knowledge of India's diversity have enabled Rapido to become one of the country's biggest ride-hailing companies

Evaluating setting up shop in United States: Vikram Solar chairman

Vikram Solar Chairman Gyanesh Chaudhary says consolidation is under way in renewables, with capacity expansion, upstream investments and plans to explore the us market despite sector headwinds

Policy changes create room for foreign insurers to explore: Sompo MD

India's non-life insurance sector is set for faster growth as the Insurance Amendment Bill allows 100% FDI, boosts investor confidence and strengthens regulation, says Mathur, Universal Sompo CEO

Culture of watching movies is stronger in South: PVR Inox MD Ajay Bijli

Culture of watching movies is stronger in South, says PVR Inox MD

While competition is high, Voltas remains well protected, says MD Menon

In an exclusive interview, Mukundan Menon, the managing director of Voltas, talks about protecting its turf in a competitive market

Tyre demand positive after GST cut, says MRF V-C & MD Arun Mammen

MRF vice-chairman Arun Mammen on GST-led demand revival, natural rubber challenges, EV-driven tyre innovation and how currency swings are reshaping the tyre industry

Creators are the media studios of the future: YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni

With ₹14,300 crore in revenue and 455 million users, YouTube has become one of India's biggest media platforms, spanning TV, creators, commerce, and AI-led growth