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We'll definitely win in India: Amazon country manager Samir Kumar

Amazon India Country Manager Samir Kumar on the company's $35 billion bet, the quick-commerce race, and why he believes it's still early innings for e-commerce in India

BS Poll: Rupee may stay under 95 against the dollar till September

The local currency settled at 94.94 per dollar, the highest since May 8, against the previous close of 95.79 per dollar

StatsGuru: The tides and the troughs of the Modi era's economic record

As the Modi government completes 12 years, India has grown into a larger economy with lower inflation and unemployment, though external vulnerabilities persist

US space, tech IPOs spark Indian investor interest amid AI market frenzy

Expected listings of OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX are drawing Indian investor interest, though experts warn of limited access and lofty valuations

Banks are in the pink of health, for now, but face twin challenges ahead

Twin challenges before banks are mobilisation of funds to support credit growth and fixing the cracks in certain segments of credit

IT services in the era of enterprise AI: Five big opportunities for growth

AI will help IT experts do more, on a bigger scale and across a wider canvas, than ever before. A look at the five big opportunities it presents

In an AI world, compromised security will lead to fraud: Matthew Driver

Mastercard says stronger cybersecurity, agent verification and consent frameworks will be critical as AI agents begin making purchases on behalf of consumers

Algo Rhythm: India tops the charts in workplace AI adoption, says BCG study

Indian workers are among the world's most enthusiastic AI users, with 88% reporting higher job satisfaction after adopting the technology, says a BCG study

West Asia conflict, El Nino conditions may drag FY27 growth to 6.5%

India's GDP growth is expected to slow to 6.5% in FY27 as oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak monsoon prospects weigh on economic activity

INDIA bloc meets today amid strains over Congress ties and poll setbacks

With 23 parties confirming attendance, the INDIA bloc will review poll results and Parliament strategy amid tensions with key allies DMK and CPI(M)

Enterprise AI adoption low due to high token usage, low RoI: Cognizant CEO

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar says excessive AI token spending without clear business outcomes is widening the gap between AI capabilities and enterprise adoption

Valuations offer meaningful room for re-rating: Mirae Asset MF CIO

Market correction is largely over and valuations remain attractive, says Mirae Asset CIO Neelesh Surana, citing earnings recovery and India's strong macro outlook

AI is rewiring the software industry by collapsing traditional workflows

Autonomous agents are shortening project timelines and changing how people work in the sector, reports Avik Das

Moët Hennessy eyes double-digit growth in India amid premiumisation push

Moët Hennessy India is betting on premium whisky, rising demand in smaller cities and experiential consumption to drive strong double-digit growth

'India pharma resilient despite disruptions; no blanket price hike planned'

India's pharma sector remains resilient despite West Asia disruptions, as the government advances biopharma, R&D and bulk drug manufacturing initiatives

Artificial intelligence sets the ball rolling in the bearings industry

Bearings are evolving into smart, sensor-driven components using AI and IoT to enable predictive maintenance and improve industrial efficiency

BaaS lowers entry cost of EV ownership, but may not always be cheaper

Battery as a Service reduces the upfront cost of buying an electric vehicle, but recurring payments, contract terms and resale concerns mean it works best for users with moderate distance driving

Scheme to build bulk drugs' R&D, capacity in works, says Pharma secy

India plans a new support scheme for bulk drugs focused on R&D and capacity creation, while ruling out a broad medicine price hike despite rising input costs

LIC in talks with regulators to expand long-term instruments: CEO

He further said the sector regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has also been taking proactive steps in ensuring that the evolving needs of the market

India's energy demand boom to reshape global markets: Rosneft chief

Speaking of our strategic partners, I would like to specifically mention India. Today, India's economy is one of the key drivers of global energy consumption growth, he said