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Desible.ai raises Rs 32 crore in round led by Prime Venture Partners
Founded in 2025 by Uttam Tiwari and Omkar Raikar, Desible.ai is building an AI-powered workflow orchestration platform that helps financial institutions automate customer engagement, servicing, collections, and compliance-related processes. The company started with voice-based automation and is expanding its platform to channels such as WhatsApp, SMS, and email.
CleanMax plans ₹50,000-crore investment in Andhra Pradesh to power 2 GW green compute factory
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd has signed an MoU to invest ₹50,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh for developing clean energy. The investment will include 3 GW of renewable capacity and a compute factory in Kurnool district. They plan to ensure round-the-clock electricity through integrated power infrastructure combining wind, solar, and storage systems. Additionally, CleanMax will implement training programs for local youth and upgrade educational infrastructure.
‘The MBA model will remain the same. The content will change’: IIM Ahmedabad director
IIM Ahmedabad is gearing up to unveil a cutting-edge executive MBA program in Dubai, specifically designed for senior leaders. This initiative seeks to bolster managerial expertise and align with the needs of an AI-centric landscape. The innovative curriculum will incorporate AI concepts, alongside knowledge from industry pioneers, evolving traditional MBA structures to address the challenges posed by emerging technologies.
GAIL, KRIBHCO explore $1.6 billion urea plant in Andhra Pradesh
GAIL (India) and KRIBHCO have signed an agreement to explore constructing a urea plant in Andhra Pradesh. The plant is expected to generate direct and indirect job opportunities for local residents. Officials aim to set up a facility producing 1.27 million tons of urea per year in Srikakulam. The state government will support the initiative by providing land and infrastructure.
ET AI Awards 2027 are here: Discover if your AI innovation is ready for the spotlight of a national stage!
Celebrating the future of technology, the ET AI Awards 2027 acknowledges key innovations and leadership in AI from various industries in India. With an impressive array of over 40 categories, these awards emphasize the importance of AI developments by startups, SMEs, and large enterprises, offering a valuable stage for recognizing their contributions to the AI ecosystem.
Why Google and OpenAI want AI agents to decide faster
Google has introduced the Gemini Decisions API, which aids AI agents in making faster decisions for various tasks. This new tool enables quicker selections for requests by scoring options in one processing pass. Competitors like OpenAI and TypeSafe have released similar offerings, with unique features tailored to their models.
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Reliance plans Rs 43,000 cr coal gasification project in Andhra Pradesh, document shows
Reliance Industries is set to invest approximately 430 billion rupees in Andhra Pradesh for a coal gasification project. This project aims to create 5,000 direct and 35,000 indirect jobs, while attracting further investments over its lifetime. The first phase will involve exploration and pilot demonstrations to establish the project's feasibility. An additional investment of approximately 400 billion rupees will follow if the first phase proves successful.
Aditya Infotech block deal: Dixon Tech offloads shares worth Rs 582 crore; Motilal Oswal MF, Kotak MF buyers
Dixon Technologies (India) sold over 14 lakh shares of Aditya Infotech through block deals worth approximately Rs 581.65 crore. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund and Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund purchased the shares at Rs 4,140 each. This transaction occurred after Aditya Infotech reported impressive Q2 results, with a significant increase in profit and revenue. Additionally, the company plans to invest in KGraph AI Solutions to enhance technology capabilities.
Xiaomi eyes local partners; Electronics firms target AI infra
Xiaomi is looking for local partners as it plans to manufacture home appliances in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
How can senior HR leaders prepare themselves to drive enterprise transformation through people?
ISB Executive Education’s 43-week Chief Human Resources Officer Programme equips senior HR leaders with the strategic judgement, business acumen and leadership capabilities to translate human capital into sustained enterprise value.
Bigger cheques, fewer winners in India’s AI boom
Indian AI startups raised $1.6 billion in funding during the first nine months of 2026. While AI infrastructure attracted significant investments, application startups faced declining funding and challenges in securing customers. Large transactions constituted most of the total funding, highlighting a disparity in investment distribution.
Rippling steps up AI hiring in India, looks to expand enterprise push
The firm is hiring principal engineers, senior staff engineers and senior directors among others as the lab focuses on developing core components of Rippling’s global AI platform, Parandekar told ET in an exclusive interaction.
Adobe, Canva, Figma tools in Claude: Anthropic lets users edit photos, PDFs and designs without switching apps
Anthropic has upgraded its AI assistant Claude, allowing users to edit photos and work on PDFs directly within applications. Users can now interact with tools like Adobe and Canva without switching between different windows. Claude can make direct changes in applications as users monitor the edits in real-time. Additional integrations with apps such as Figma and Shopify are also under development.
Anthropic launches Claude Whiteboards, Sheets and Data to expand AI-powered workplace tools
Anthropic has introduced Claude Whiteboards and Claude Sheets to enhance collaborative brainstorming and spreadsheet creation. Claude Data has also been launched to provide advanced data analysis capabilities for businesses. These tools aim to streamline teamwork by keeping all activities within the Claude platform. Users can expect integrations with various third-party applications to enhance their workflows. The company envisions Claude as a comprehensive tool for collaborative workplace productivity.
Anthropic expands Claude into spreadsheets, dashboards and collaborative workplace tools
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has expanded its Claude platform with new tools for creating spreadsheets, digital whiteboards and data dashboards, broadening its capabilities in workplace productivity and collaboration.
AI pushes B-schools to rethink curriculum, skills and leadership training
Artificial intelligence is reshaping management education, prompting business schools such as IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, ISB and BITSoM to overhaul MBA programmes. The changes include integrating AI across subjects, requiring students to build AI agents, introducing specialised courses and labs, and placing greater emphasis on judgement, ethics and responsible decision-making.
Anthropic brings Claude to Google Meet to tackle tasks live
Anthropic said on Tuesday it was bringing its Claude assistant to video conference platform Google Meet, as the company pushes to integrate AI deeper into everyday office work.
AI demand unlikely to be derailed by Nvidia CEO controversy: Taiwan supply chain executives
Global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to remain strong despite the controversy surrounding Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, with Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain sources expecting limited long-term impact on the industry, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.
Indian organisations on edge as sites fail to Captcha AI intruders
Personal AI agents such as Instinct, Muse, Grokbot and OpenClaw have taken over the consumer internet in the US. But last month, major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, reportedly flagged AI agents such as Meta’s Muse accessing customer accounts using login credentials voluntarily shared by users laying bare the risks of handing AI agents the keys to consumers’ digital lives.
IT firms with lower capital requirements may gain as investors shift focus to AI monetisation: Report
Information technology (IT) companies capable of monetising enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) without making substantial capital investments could gain an advantage as investors increasingly differentiate between businesses funding AI infrastructure and those generating returns from its adoption, according to a report by Anand Rathi.
Anthropic wants to create new billionaires through its IPO, but American voters are growing tired of Big Tech's wealth explosion
Anthropic is preparing for a significant IPO amid growing public resistance to AI-related infrastructure projects. Investors are discussing a valuation between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion for the Nasdaq listing. Communities express concerns over environmental impacts and rising electricity costs linked to data centres. Public sentiment is shifting against technology companies, raising questions about economic benefits versus local costs.
Companies want AI-powered customer service; EY says they need a bigger reset
Adopting artificial intelligence tools alone is insufficient for companies aiming to enhance customer service operations. They need to redesign their operating models and workforce capabilities, as highlighted in an EY report. Assessing existing operations and identifying gaps are crucial first steps in this transformation process. Additionally, integrating AI into existing systems is necessary to drive measurable business outcomes and improve customer experiences.
Companies need to overhaul cybersecurity as AI accelerates vulnerability attacks: Report
Companies will need to fundamentally overhaul their cybersecurity strategies and increase investments in automated threat detection and vulnerability management as frontier artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cyberattackers to identify and exploit software weaknesses, according to a McKinsey report.
AvenuesAI Q2 revenue jumps 47% as AI-first fintech transformation gathers momentum
AvenuesAI reported a steady set of second-quarter FY27 numbers, with the company continuing to build momentum behind its broader transformation from a payments gateway-led business into an AI-first financial technology infrastructure platform.
Paras Semiconductors, BroadPak join hands to build advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities
The collaboration will combine Paras Semiconductors' manufacturing ambitions in opto-electronics, photonics and co-packaged optics with BroadPak's technology expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration and chiplet-based system architectures, it said.
AI Team of the Year: How high-performing AI teams are driving business innovation
The success of AI adoption significantly hinges on the expertise of the professionals implementing these technologies. Teams that blend technical proficiency with business acumen are essential to guarantee that AI applications align with operational requirements and performance benchmarks. Acknowledgment of their contributions becomes crucial, especially for projects that are pivotal to driving business results.
U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work
Companies in both the U.S. and Japan are struggling to deploy AI, but often in very different ways. In the U.S., deployment is wide but shallow, meaning companies struggle to create real value with AI. In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but where it has happened, it’s often deep and fruitful. Understanding what’s happening in both contexts offers important lessons for companies trying to develop an AI strategy and demonstrate ROI on their AI investments.
AMD forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI chip demand
Advanced Micro Devices estimates its fourth-quarter revenue will hit about $17 billion, driven primarily by robust demand for AI chips. Although the company's forecast for adjusted gross margin stands at 55%, it falls slightly short of analyst expectations. A remarkable 97% year-on-year increase in data-centre revenue showcases AMD's growth. However, the company currently faces challenges in sourcing high-bandwidth memory, essential for its AI processors.
Indian companies trust AI with greater autonomy but struggle to prove financial returns: Report
Indian companies are shifting towards AI-driven processes to enhance operational efficiency, but there's a catch. Despite the optimistic outlook from leaders regarding AI's capabilities, many are skeptical about the financial gains. A large portion of enterprises neglect to assess the monetary value of their AI investments, facing hurdles such as system integration and data coherence. It's crucial for organizations to move beyond trials and start quantifying AI’s economic impact.
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