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Microsoft announces AI deals with TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant
Microsoft deepens its India AI push as Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro commit to deploying over 50,000 Copilot licences each, signalling a rapid scale-up of agentic AI adoption across enterprises
 "Microsoft announces AI deals with TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant")
Microsoft deepening its commitment to India's AI ecosystem: Satya Nadella
Nadella also emphasised the importance of digital sovereignty and cybersecurity in an era of expanding AI deployment
 "Microsoft deepening its commitment to India's AI ecosystem: Satya Nadella")
Huge healthcare collaboration potential between India-US: Dr Naresh Trehan
On AI, Trehan said that the algorithms have become so powerful today that analysis can be compressed, data can be mined in 1,000th of the time that it used to take
 "Huge healthcare collaboration potential between India-US: Dr Naresh Trehan")
$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide
Amazon's mega 5-yr plan tops announcements made by Microsoft, Google
 "$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide")
Trai recommends backhaul spectrum charge at 0.1% of AGR; costs may halve
Trai has recommended a flat backhaul spectrum charge of 0.1 per cent of adjusted gross revenue, replacing the current weighted-average method that has pushed annual levies
 "Trai recommends backhaul spectrum charge at 0.1% of AGR; costs may halve")
Trai-RBI launch pilot to let users manage legacy promo consents; curb spam
Trai and RBI will begin a pilot with telcos and 11 banks to let select users digitally view, modify or revoke legacy consents for promotional communications via SMS sent from the short code 127000
 "Trai-RBI launch pilot to let users manage legacy promo consents; curb spam")
India gas consumption falls 7.5% in Jan-Oct amid monsoons, cheaper fuels
India's natural gas consumption declined 7.5 per cent in January-October 2025 to 56,760 MMSCM, as prolonged monsoons reduced power demand and cheaper alternate fuels drew users away, PPAC data show
 "India gas consumption falls 7.5% in Jan-Oct amid monsoons, cheaper fuels")
Scindia, Starlink V-P Dreyer discuss ways to speed up digital inclusion
Starlink executive Lauren Dreyer met Jyotiraditya Scindia after a website glitch briefly displayed India pricing; talks focused on satcom-led last-mile connectivity as Starlink awaits approvals
 "Scindia, Starlink V-P Dreyer discuss ways to speed up digital inclusion")
Adopt fast or fall behind in AI, Microsoft CEO Nadella tells India
Rate of diffusion will decide winners of next tech wave, Microsoft CEO says in Delhi
 "Adopt fast or fall behind in AI, Microsoft CEO Nadella tells India")
Microsoft to work with govt to roll out AI-enabled chatbots on e-Shram, NCS
Going ahead, data from these portals can help the government curate a labour policy to match workers' skill sets to job opportunities both in India and abroad
 "Microsoft to work with govt to roll out AI-enabled chatbots on e-Shram, NCS")
French drugmaker Servier sharpens India strategy, eyes ₹1,000 cr revenue
Servier is stepping up its India push to bring first-in-class and precision medicines, expand global clinical research participation and use India for manufacturing and GCC services
 "French drugmaker Servier sharpens India strategy, eyes ₹1,000 cr revenue")
Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report
A new study says digital ad fraud has tripled in sophistication, with as much as 45% of seemingly valid programmatic traffic failing deeper checks
 "Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report")
Virtusa buys SmartSoC to expand into semiconductor engineering services
Virtusa has acquired Bengaluru-based SmartSoC Solutions for an undisclosed sum to deepen chip design, verification and embedded engineering capabilities as it targets end-to-end services
 "Virtusa buys SmartSoC to expand into semiconductor engineering services")
Centre has no list of future project cancellations: Pralhad Joshi
The Centre has not cancelled any renewable energy project awards and has prepared no list for future cancellations, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi told Parliament in a written reply
 "Centre has no list of future project cancellations: Pralhad Joshi")
How much will Starlink's monthly retail plans cost in India? Details here
Starlink plans to roll out satellite internet in India with retail plans targeting rural, maritime, aviation, and enterprise sectors after securing licences and regulatory approvals
 "How much will Starlink's monthly retail plans cost in India? Details here")
From Noel Tata to Byju Raveendran: India's business newsmakers of 2025
Several Indian business leaders made headlines in 2025 with boardroom battles, bold moves, startup crises and high-stakes IPO. Let's take a look
 "From Noel Tata to Byju Raveendran: India's business newsmakers of 2025")
AI, LLM training: DPIIT mulls govt-fixed royalty rates for content creators
DPIIT released these guidelines as part of a working paper late Monday night, giving stakeholders 30 days to submit their views
 "AI, LLM training: DPIIT mulls govt-fixed royalty rates for content creators")
Social media firms urge Karnataka to consult public on misinformation Bill
Social media cos urge Karnataka govt to conduct public consultation before tabling bill on misinformation in assembly
 "Social media firms urge Karnataka to consult public on misinformation Bill")
Dividend tax on foreign payouts to be capped at treaty rate: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court says dividend tax paid by Indian firms to foreign parents must be capped at treaty rates, a ruling that could open large refund claims for multinationals
 "Dividend tax on foreign payouts to be capped at treaty rate: Bombay HC")
Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAI
No supply shortage anywhere, country has adequate stocks, say officials
 "Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAI")