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Black Swan's Nassim Taleb warns on software bankruptcies, more volatility

While AI will generate enormous profits, he cautioned that history suggests early pioneers are often displaced

BS Manthan kicks off today with top voices convening for 2 days of insight

The audience, across two auditoriums at Bharat Mandapam as well as online, have much to look forward to as the third edition of BS Manthan will take the narrative on India's future to a new level

Clouds of uncertainty: AI disruption puts India's IT sector in rethink mode

Industry converges at 34th Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum 2026 beginning today

Salary growth may ease to 9.1% in 2026; GCCs, pharma may be outliers

India Inc's salary growth is projected to ease to 9.1% in 2026, with GCCs and pharma firms leading increases as companies prioritise skill-based rewards, variable pay and talent retention strategies

Ghaziabad, Meerut the new prime addresses for real estate companies

Firms upbeat as Delhi-Meerut RRTS now fully operational

Slow order awards, execution key concerns for infrastructure sector

Slow road awards and execution delays weigh on infra firms in Q3FY26, though FY27 Budget capex push and toll growth offer medium-term support

CDSCO tightens quality net with audits, scientific cadre overhaul

Planning to outsource GMP audits to agencies certified by QCI; onboard 1,500 experts to review drug applications

Govt will fund major EU compliance costs for SMEs, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says the government will fund key compliance costs for small exporters needing EU approvals under CBAM and REACH, as India expands trade deals and targets $2 trn exports

Rooftop solar power installations at record 3 million households: Joshi

India's rooftop solar installations have crossed 30 lakh households, with MNRE officials stressing the need for digitised DRE data, real-time monitoring

Gurugram overtakes Mumbai to become India's top luxury housing market

Gurugram has surpassed Mumbai in luxury housing sales for the first time in five years, driven by HNI demand, new micro-markets and major infrastructure upgrades, a new report shows

Telcos dial up home broadband battle: Vi and Starlink join Jio, Airtel push

Jio and Airtel scale up for 100 million homes, with Vi and Starlink joining the race

Will comply with NCLAT order on data sharing: WhatsApp to Supreme Court

The court is also seized of a cross-appeal filed by the CCI, assailing the NCLAT ruling to the extent that it allowed WhatsApp and Meta to continue sharing users' data for advertising purposes

Mumbai ITAT ruling offers major tax relief for home redevelopment projects

A Mumbai ITAT ruling allows full indexed cost of acquisition and Section 54 exemption on multiple floors received after redevelopment, offering significant relief to homeowners facing LTCG disputes

Power sector set for AI-driven shift as CAG plans major audit framework

CAG K Sanjay Murthy says AI and data analytics are reshaping the power sector and highlights upcoming audits on discom performance, PM Surya Ghar and regulatory challenges

Unicorn creation surges 40x in decade as AI founders grow younger: Report

Unicorn creation has accelerated 40-fold worldwide in a decade, with AI startups reaching billion-dollar valuations faster and founder ages dropping significantly, an Antler report shows

CCPA fines Vajirao & Reddy ₹15 lakh for misleading UPSC ads again

The repeat offence led the CCPA to treat this as a subsequent contravention and impose a steeper penalty

Hindustan Zinc signs pact with Tripura Group for zinc park in Rajasthan

The development marks a key milestone in HZL's ambitious plan to develop the country's first integrated downstream industrial hub focused on zinc-based value chains

Will fund part of costs for micro, small exporters under EPM: Goyal

The support is being extended to these exporters under the ₹25,060 crore export promotion mission (EPM)

Apparel exports rise 1.6% in Apr-Jan despite global headwinds: AEPC

Strong performance has also been recorded in Japan, Iceland, and Australia

Kerala govt sets up 12th Pay Revision Commission for state employees

State Finance Minister K N Balagopal said former Chief Secretary V P Joy has been appointed as the chairman of the commission