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AI turns cyber threat into boardroom crisis
In India, State Bank of India disclosed that 375,000 customer records had been leaked on the dark web, while vulnerabilities in eMudhra’s digital certificate keys exposed websites to potential attacks.
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Categories recognising products driving market impact
The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate cutting-edge innovations that make a substantial difference in the market and attract customer loyalty across diverse industries. Categories feature Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Cybersecurity, as well as consumer goods such as banking solutions and smartphones. Judging criteria prioritize market presence, adoption rates, creativity, and execution excellence, with an emphasis on quantifiable achievements.
On New York's Fire Island, scientists fenced deer out of two sites; over 4 years, young lone star ticks were reduced by 48.4%, but adult ticks were not controlled
Ticks, especially the lone star variant, are becoming increasingly worrisome for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Studies point out that although deer herds influence tick populations, other factors are at play. A research effort in Connecticut demonstrated that reducing deer numbers led to a decrease in tick populations and Lyme disease instances. Moreover, the emergence of Alpha-gal Syndrome, associated with lone star tick bites, introduces additional health hazards.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Investors want more than trading apps; they want a partner in their wealth journey: Shripal Shah
Shripal Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Neo, discusses how investor behaviour has changed, why digital convenience alone is no longer enough, and how the next phase of broking will be shaped by connected investing, access to research and human expertise.
PhonePe sees opportunity to bring everyday savers into equities with PhonePe Invest: Rahul Chari
PhonePe on Monday rebranded its investing and trading platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest, bringing it into its broader financial ecosystem. The platform combines stocks, IPOs, mutual funds and F&O offerings with a newly launched Portfolio Optimiser, a proprietary tool to help users build, review and optimise their portfolios.
Big Four battle for India’s $2-billion and growing GCC work
Big Four professional services firms in India have emerged as major players in the Global Capability Centre sector. These firms are generating substantial revenue as multinational companies shift focus to higher-value work. Competition in the sector is intensifying due to the involvement of various specialist operators and new technologies. Firms are increasingly seeking long-term partnerships with multinationals while adapting their services to meet evolving demands.
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India retains its position as the world's most mature flexible office market
India's share of global coworking bookings rose from 2.2% in the first half of 2025 to 10.2% in H1 2026, making it the world's second-most active market after the US. India retained its position as the world's most mature flexible office market, with inventory reaching 88.7 million sq ft and operators recording a record 8.5 million sq ft of leasing in H1 2026.
Jefferies lists 6 factors that will shape CRDMO winners; Divi’s Labs, Sai Life, Laurus, Anthem among stocks to watch
India's CRDMO sector is on the brink of expansion, backed by solid partnerships with major pharmaceutical players and comprehensive capabilities. Jefferies emphasizes the critical role of specialized manufacturing skills and a strong project pipeline for achieving success. With Divi's Laboratories and Sai Life Sciences excelling in these domains, there is potential for notable earnings growth.
From Women in HR to People-First CEOs: Recognising the leaders shaping the future of work
Human resources leadership is adapting to play a crucial role in business decision-making, greatly influencing both organizational growth and resilience. The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 - Leadership Honours celebrate prominent leaders in people strategy, highlighting their significant impacts on strategic transformations across diverse facets of human resources and organizational development.
Who owns the bug when AI writes the code?
As AI-generated code becomes more prevalent in software development, engineering teams are confronting a difficult question: who remains accountable when machine-produced code fails in production? The rising adoption of AI coding tools is forcing companies to rethink code review, human oversight, and governance, with software offering an early test of accountability in AI-enabled work.
Agentic AI in financial services: How banks are rethinking lending, risk and decision-making
From loan processing and credit assessment to fraud detection and regulatory compliance, agentic AI is changing how financial institutions make decisions. The next challenge for banks and fintechs is to scale these capabilities while maintaining accountability, customer trust and control.
PTC shares soar nearly 34% after Schneider Electric agrees to $22.6 billion buyout
In a strategic move, Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion in cash. The acquisition reflects ongoing shifts in the software industry due to artificial intelligence disruption. PTC's board approved the offer, which represents a significant premium compared to its recent share price. Schneider plans to finance the transaction through a combination of debt and new shares issuance.
Schneider Electric to buy US software firm PTC for $22.6 billion
French energy and software group Schneider Electric said Monday that it would buy PTC, a US-based maker of software for industrial clients, for $22.6 billion in cash. Schneider, which makes equipment for energy systems such as data centre cooling, also offers product management software, while PTC specialises in computer aided design and other industrial processes.
AI can cut software maintenance effort by 30%, speed developer onboarding: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies manage software documentation, with teams reporting up to 30 per cent lower maintenance effort and up to 40 per cent faster onboarding when technical information is kept updated with changing systems, according to an analysis report by GFT Technologies.
How much risk can you take? Pension regulator plans to ask before you choose an NPS scheme
PFRDA is set to launch a suitability platform to evaluate the risk appetite of NPS subscribers. This platform will be integrated across various NPS interfaces for better assessment. The aim is to enable subscribers to make informed choices about their pension schemes. Recent studies indicate a growing interest in NPS among individuals planning for retirement. Despite increasing interest, pension coverage in India remains low at around 17-18%.
AI-powered digital accessibility: Combining automation with human expertise
As digital experiences expand across websites, documents, videos, and multiple languages, accessibility can no longer remain a one-time compliance exercise. AI automation combined with human expertise is helping organisations make inclusion continuous, scalable, and easier to manage.
200 AI agents, humans on standby: Inside Ignosis AI’s debt-collection operation
The Ahmedabad-based startup says its agents manage collections for four to five lakh borrowers a month and handle 70-80% of cases without human intervention.
Hybrid funds are booming: Why some advisers prefer them while others remain cautious
Tax efficiency and stability win some advisers over, but others fear giving up returns and control.
Orbital Shift: India's space sector undergoing biggest transformation; pvt firms handle rockets, ISRO focus on more ambitious missions
India's space sector is undergoing significant changes as private companies engage in rocket production and management. The Indian Space Research Organisation is shifting its focus towards more ambitious missions and projects. This transition follows the introduction of the Indian Space Policy 2023, which emphasizes private sector participation. Concerns have been raised by ISRO employees regarding the agency's future and potential loss of capabilities.
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards: A diverse winner list reflects India’s growing cross-border trade
Services exports in India have surged to a record $421.3 billion, surpassing estimates, in FY26, as total exports hit an unprecedented $863 billion. The trade is well on its way to meet the $2 trillion export target by 2030-31, yet the companies bringing about this impetus remain largely unknown. Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards, in association with The Economic Times, have identified, recognised, and felicitated these businesses/individuals/ideas. Read on!
ET HR Excellence Awards: Recognising technology that delivers measurable HR impact
A new category under ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 evaluates HR tech providers on verifiable outcomes, backed by contactable client references.
Engineers India lands $450-million Dangote deal for mega Kenya refinery
The contract underscores India's growing role as an engineering and technical-services exporter to Africa's energy sector, deepening commercial ties between New Delhi and one of the continent's most influential industrial groups. For Dangote, the plant is intended to cut East Africa's reliance on imported refined fuel, bolster regional energy security, and create additional volumes for export to global markets.
Pace Digitek shares jump 13% after subsidiary bags Rs 488 crore BESS order
Pace Digitek shares surged over 13% to Rs 175.37 on Tuesday after its material subsidiary, Lineage Power, bagged a Rs 488.46-crore BESS order from NTPC GE Power Services. The project at the Barh Super Thermal Power Project involves BESS containers, maintenance, and extended warranty through December 2026.
Yubi Asset Management steps into India’s growing alternative investment market with a debt-focussed PMS offering - Yubi PoleStar
Yubi, an AI-powered credit operating system, announced the expansion of its business suite into the Asset Management business with Yubi PoleStar, its portfolio management service. Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, the new business line extends Yubi's institutional credit-native underwriting capabilities to investment products and managed offerings tailored for high-networth and institutional allocators.
Coal India Limited announces ambitious Business Development portfolio for diversification beyond mining
Coal India Limited announced its ambitious business development portfolio on Sunday. This plan focuses on five key platforms for future expansion and growth. Initiatives include coal gasification, thermal power, and renewable energy ventures. The company will also explore critical minerals and advanced materials. This diversification aims for energy and mineral security and import substitution.
AI can scale quickly, traditional governance not enough, needs control layer for production: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) can scale quickly across businesses, but traditional governance mechanisms may not be enough to manage AI once it moves from pilot projects into products, workflows and enterprise decision-making, according to a report by Ness Digital Engineering.
Rentomojo shares list at 19% premium over IPO price
The Rs 1,255.57 crore IPO was priced at Rs 404 per share and included both a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS). The fresh issue comprised 37.15 lakh equity shares worth Rs 150 crore, while the OFS component consisted of 2.73 crore shares valued at Rs 1,105.57 crore.
India’s semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN Water
India’s semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Water’s Shoeb Kurawadwala on localisation, water recovery, digitalisation and the challenge of managing the entire water cycle for fabs
Rentomojo IPO allotment likely today: GMP signals 39% listing gain. Here’s how to check status
Rentomojo’s Rs 1,255.57-crore IPO allotment is expected to be finalised after the issue drew nearly 73 times subscription. A Rs 158 grey market premium indicates a potential 39% listing gain, with shares scheduled to debut on the NSE and BSE on September 17, 2026.
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