AI STRATEGY
With AI, India’s business leaders are shifting from the era of decision-making to decision designing
AI is transforming business leadership, shifting executives from decision-makers to decision designers. Senior professionals are increasingly enrolling in AI programs to interpret and calibrate data-driven insights, moving beyond traditional experience. This evolution emphasizes machine-human collaboration, where leaders must critically engage with AI to navigate uncertainty and integrate intuition with data for strategic advantage.
Alaya By Stage3 raises seed funding to scale AI-led expansion in India’s ethnic wear market
Alaya By Stage3, an Indian wear brand, secured seed funding. The capital will boost operations and supply chain. AI integration will enhance efficiency. The company aims for Rs 50 crore ARR in two years. This investment supports growth in the ethnic wear market. Alaya By Stage3 plans a larger institutional round later this year.
Oil, AI, and Uncertainty: What’s really driving global markets right now
Speaking to ET Now, Stephen Innes from SPI Asset Management described the environment as one driven not by peace, but by a temporary pause in escalation.
US Stock Market: Apple’s next chapter hinges on AI push under new leadership
Apple Inc. enters a new phase as incoming CEO John Ternus bets on integrating AI into its ecosystem, with future growth hinging on execution in an increasingly competitive AI landscape.
Art of AI war: Sarvam to boost defence prowess
India is boosting its defence capabilities with a new Rs 300 crore Centre of Excellence for artificial intelligence. Homegrown labs like Sarvam are in talks with the defence ministry. This initiative aims to develop AI systems tailored for India's unique operational needs. The goal is to reduce reliance on foreign technology and enhance national security.
SUSE eyes deeper India push as CEO flags growth, open-source demand
SUSE plans to increase investments in India, recognizing it as a significant growth market for open-source technologies. The company aims to deepen partnerships with Indian firms and expand its presence, aligning with the country's strong affinity for open source. This strategic move supports SUSE's global focus on digital sovereignty and AI solutions.
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Strong growth, policy stability drives global realty capital to India: JLL’s Murray
India is becoming a key destination for global real estate investment as multinationals seek stability and growth, says Neil Murray, CEO at Real Estate Management Services. According to Murray, strong economic fundamentals, policy support, and rising demand for quality assets are driving interest.
Apple's Ternus era hints at renewed hardware focus, AI growth push
Ternus, a 25-year veteran who has overseen development of key products including multiple iPhone generations, will take the helm in September, succeeding Tim Cook after more than a decade of strong growth that saw Apple's market value swell to around $4 trillion.
Apple shares fall as Tim Cook steps down as CEO
Apple shares fell after CEO Tim Cook announced transition to John Ternus, signaling shift toward product engineering and AI focus, while Cook becomes executive chairman. Markets reacted cautiously despite stable succession and Ternus’s strong internal reputation with long term outlook
Job augmentation: Humans and AI collaborating rather than competing — Vishaal Gupta, Pearson
Pearson's Vishaal Gupta sees AI as a job enhancer, not a destroyer, especially for India's youth. He emphasizes applied learning and personalized education to leverage India's graduate pool for AI skills. Pearson is actively partnering with government and industry to bridge the skills gap and position India as a global AI services exporter.
Persistent Systems Q4 Results: Profit jumps 34% YoY to Rs 529 crore, revenue up 25%
Mid-tier IT services company Persistent Systems on Tuesday reported a 33.73 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 529.26 crore in the January-March quarter of FY26.
Apple's post-Cook future hinges on whether Ternus can ignite AI growth
John Ternus takes the helm at Apple, facing a critical juncture. The company must now integrate its strong hardware background with artificial intelligence to maintain its growth trajectory. Investors are watching closely as Apple navigates AI competition and policy shifts. New product launches are anticipated to bolster Apple's offerings under Ternus's leadership.
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to drive global scale-up
Pocket FM has appointed Lalit Gangwar as Chief Operating Officer. He will now lead the company's global audio business. This move supports Pocket FM's international expansion plans. Gangwar was instrumental in the platform's growth in India and its US market entry. The company aims for predictable, long-term growth.
Tim Cook took Apple to $4 trillion, now it’s John Ternus’ turn
John Ternus assumes leadership at Apple, inheriting a robust legacy built by Tim Cook. While Apple's current business is strong, the future hinges on its AI strategy. Ternus, known for his hardware expertise, faces the critical task of navigating this evolving technological landscape and defining Apple's next era.
Investors should start deploying capital gradually: Daljeet Kohli
Independent Market Expert Daljeet Kohli suggests the worst of geopolitical tensions may be behind us, advising a disciplined, phased investment approach. He highlights power, AI-linked sectors, and metals as key areas for long-term growth, with power lenders like PFC and REC showing attractive valuations amidst potential merger activity.
Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO in September, with John Ternus taking the helm. Cook will transition to executive chairman after a successful tenure expanding Apple's product line and value. The announcement comes as Apple faces pressure to innovate in artificial intelligence, with investors watching Ternus's leadership closely.
Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100 billion cloud deal
Amazon is injecting up to $25 billion into AI startup Anthropic, solidifying a partnership where Anthropic commits over $100 billion to Amazon's cloud services. This significant investment, building on previous funding, aims to bolster Anthropic's AI models and secure crucial cloud infrastructure for the burgeoning AI sector.
IIT Kharagpur launches Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence AI centre to transform mining operations across India
IIT Kharagpur has launched the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological & Mining Systems, funded by a Rs 15 crore commitment. This new center aims to revolutionize India's mining sector by integrating AI across operations, from exploration to ESG analytics, transforming data-rich but information-poor environments into efficient, data-driven systems.
Why enterprises should step forward at the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026
Enterprises leveraging AI can benchmark innovation, gain credibility, and unlock strategic partnerships at ET Most Innovative AI Product 2026, positioning themselves at the forefront of growth, leadership, and India’s evolving AI-driven business ecosystem.
Germany's Friedrich Merz says industrial AI needs less stringent EU regulation
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants less regulation for industrial artificial intelligence in the European Union. He believes this will increase productivity and efficiency. Germany has been eager to catch up with dominant AI players the United States and China in a global race to master a transformational technology and attract high-income jobs.
Brain drain at OpenAI: 3 top leaders leave in a single day—Sora ends, billions lost despite AI boom
OpenAI sees three top executives leave on the same day. This follows the company's decision to close experimental projects like Sora, its AI video tool. OpenAI is now concentrating on its core business of enterprise AI. This marks a significant shift for the company, with many original leaders departing over the past two years.
Govt sets up committee for expert advisory support to India's AI governance architecture
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed a new expert committee. This Technology and Policy Expert Committee will guide the AI Governance and Economic Group. The committee brings together academics and industry leaders. Their role is to offer technical and policy advice. This ensures informed decisions on AI regulations and global engagements.
AMD UALink strategy: Can AMD disrupt AI data center dominance as open interconnect challenges NVIDIA NVLink ecosystem control?
AMD UALink Standard is driving a major shift in AI infrastructure right now. Advanced Micro Devices is leading this open interconnect push as AI cluster demand surges globally. AMD stock has jumped over 166% in one year, showing strong market confidence. This standard improves speed, reduces latency, and supports multi-vendor AI systems. It helps data centers scale faster with better efficiency. As cloud and enterprise AI grow rapidly, AMD UALink Standard is becoming critical for building flexible, high-performance AI clusters.
Wipro CEO Srini Pallia says market is highly competitive, highlights firm's robust pipeline, AI adoption
Wipro's CEO Srini Pallia remains confident about the company's strong project pipeline. He indicates that ongoing global trade disruptions and tariff changes are not significantly impacting Wipro's business. While some specific client issues were noted in the American market, Pallia believes these will be managed. The company is focusing on leveraging AI for new projects and client solutions.
Centre forms nodal body to coordinate, develop AI governance norms
The Centre on Thursday announced the formation of the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to lead the country's national AI governance strategy. Set to serve as a high-level inter-ministerial body, it will coordinate the development of AI policy across central ministries and institutions.
OpenAI ranks India among top AI markets globally, highlights adoption gap
India is a global leader in AI usage, particularly in coding and complex problem-solving. However, AI adoption is heavily concentrated in a few major cities. OpenAI highlights a significant capability gap between these urban hubs and other regions.
Ability to integrate AI into decision-making is fast becoming a critical performance indicator: Randstad Digital's Graig Paglieri
AI has become a core part of business strategy, with nearly 90% of technologists in India now expected to use it in their roles, according to Randstad Digital chief executive Graig Paglieri. Companies are embedding AI into daily operations and linking its use to measurable outcomes like productivity and cost efficiency.
Moving up the value chain proves costly as tech majors and GCCs slash jobs
Global layoffs are intensifying across large tech firms and global capability centres in India, as companies like Oracle, Cisco, Amazon and Meta trim headcounts amid AI-driven strategies. Having moved from offshore support to core global roles, Indian workers are now more exposed to strategic restructuring and AI-led workforce changes.
Oracle shares gain 4%, extend rally after AI-driven power deal with Bloom Energy
Oracle shares extended gains after a major energy deal with Bloom Energy to secure 2.8 GW of fuel cell capacity for AI-driven data centres. The partnership highlights rising power demands from AI infrastructure and strengthens Oracle’s cloud expansion strategy.
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