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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.
5 reasons why your product should be nominated for the ET Product of the Year Awards 2026
India's product landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by innovative solutions and upgraded offerings that cater to consumer demands. The ET Product of the Year Awards 2026 aims to shine a spotlight on products that have significantly impacted the market, emphasizing their success, user adoption, and overall customer value. Businesses are invited to submit nominations for products that debuted or evolved during the designated period to celebrate their accomplishments.
AI innovation in sports: Technology driving the next phase of sports development
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across the sports ecosystem, from performance analysis and sports administration to technology development and wider participation. The ET AI Awards 2027 recognises organisations, technology providers and initiatives advancing the application of AI in sports through its AI Innovation in Sports category.
India’s product landscape is changing: Which products are setting the benchmark across technology, finance, and consumer markets?
The ET Product of the Year Awards 2026 showcase India's rapidly growing product ecosystem by honoring groundbreaking innovations across diverse sectors such as enterprise technology, financial services, and consumer markets. These awards place emphasis on products that have made a significant market impact, gained customer adoption, and demonstrated exceptional innovation, motivating companies to present their tangible successes and contributions to the industry.
STT Global’s India biz on the block; micro occasions power qcomm
KKR, Singtel, and the Tatas are preparing to sell STT GDC India, a major data centre platform. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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.
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Goa aims to build innovation-driven AI ecosystem, announces return of tech conclave next year
As part of these efforts, the Goa AI Tech Conclave, which concluded on Friday, will return in October 2027 to further strengthen the state's artificial intelligence ecosystem and foster innovation, they said.
Inside Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Bandra house ‘Saubhagya’: Sea views, crystal chandeliers and Rs 13.37 lakh monthly rent
Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s luxurious Bandra home, named Saubhagya, features crystal chandeliers, pastel sofas, an indoor swing and a sea-facing balcony. The couple reportedly leased the apartment in Pali Hill, with monthly rent expected to reach Rs 13.37 lakh in the final year. The property has also been linked to actor Aamir Khan.
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Govt backing and patient capital propel India's leap into AI and chips: Satyan Gajwani
Gajwani said the ecosystem, once driven by fintech, food delivery, SaaS, commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer brands, was witnessing founders focused on deep, proprietary technology. Indian startups are now building semiconductor chips, AI, robotics, clean energy technologies and new materials, while investors are shaping funds, willing to wait longer for these companies to mature.
Two States actor Ronit Roy rents out 950 sq ft office space in Mumbai's Andheri West for 60 months for Rs 1.39 Crore
Ronit Roy has rented a 950 sq ft office space in Andheri West for Kerawi Care Private Limited, committing to a five-year lease worth Rs 1.39 crore. Initially priced at Rs 2.10 lakh monthly, the rent will rise by 5% each year. Additionally, Roy acquired a lavish apartment in Versova two years ago.
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India’s next export leap
India’s exports hit a record $863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in New Delhi, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026, in association with The Economic Times, closed its 2026 cycle with a summit on market access, growth corridors and outbound compliance, and 16 category winners that show what Indian global enterprise looks like today.
SRIT India shares hit 5% upper circuit after strong debut, jump 19% from IPO price. Should you buy, sell or hold?
SRIT India shares rose 19% from the IPO price after making a strong debut on the NSE. The stock, however, fell short of grey market expectations. With the company’s digital technology services business gaining traction, analysts highlight revenue growth, profitability, execution and cash flows as key factors for investors.
Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
From healthcare to BFSI, industry-specific SaaS is redefining business operations
The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 aims to celebrate remarkable software innovations for specific sectors. Comprising more than 28 categories, these awards will assess digital excellence in Vertical SaaS products based on their industry relevance. Eligible nominees must exhibit recent advancements and a significant impact within their fields. Nominations are officially open for a variety of software solutions available in India.
India Mobile Congress 2026 launches 'Viksit Tech 47' platform to build Indian technology brands for global markets
India Mobile Congress 2026 has introduced Viksit Tech 47 to aid Indian technology firms in achieving global prominence. This platform aims to support companies in several technology sectors, including artificial intelligence and IoT. A flagship report assessing over 200 Indian tech companies will be released at the event. Viksit Tech 47 will also implement the Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award for startups in hardware development.
Ronit Roy has two grand homes in Versiva, Mumbai. His houses has intricate marble pillars, marble statues of Lord Buddha, Ganpati Bappa, private gym, infinity pool, walls of marble
One of the well-known top earners in the small-screen fraternity, television personality Ronit Roy has established a prosperous career in the entertainment world. Through well-known serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, he gained worldwide popularity. Ronit has amassed an amazing real estate portfolio in addition to his acting profession. According to an E24 article, the actor, his wife Neelam Singh, and their two kids live in the posh Versova neighbourhood.
ET AI Awards 2027: 40+ categories across Innovation, Functional Excellence, Leadership and Emerging AI
The ET AI Awards 2027 return for the second edition, recognising organisations, teams, and leaders driving measurable impact through applied AI. With 40+ categories across 4 tracks, the awards cover AI Innovation, Functional Excellence, Leadership and emerging applications across startups, SMEs and enterprises, evaluated through a structured, expert-led process.
From India to the US boardroom: Why L-1A is becoming a strategic US-expansion route for Indian mid-sized businesses
Indian mid-sized and entrepreneur-led companies increasingly view the L-1A visa as a means to establish US operations. This visa allows for seamless transfer of executives or managers to lead local teams. Businesses are focusing on solid expansion plans and leadership strategies for sustainable growth in the US market. Securing an L-1A visa provides greater predictability compared to the H-1B lottery system.
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!
Zoho brings AI to everyday work with Zia Chat, adds seven vertical SaaS offerings
The company said Zia Chat brings together information in business applications with the capabilities of AI models, allowing users to ask questions, prepare documents and initiate tasks through a conversation.
Getaway to the UAE: Delhi roadshow charts India’s next leap into global markets
The Delhi edition of the Gateway to the UAE Delhi Roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of India Digital, brought together business, tax and trade experts to examine opportunities for Indian companies seeking to establish a regional presence in the UAE.
Routine IT roles may feel the pinch as Oracle India workforce shrinks to 27,000
The company has not publicly made any disclosures this month on job cuts until press time Tuesday. It slashed 21,000 jobs including about 12,000 in India, earlier this year, amid a shift in focus and spending to AI infrastructure.
AI-focused VC firm Activate closes maiden fund at $105 million
The investment platform comprises an $85 million early-stage fund and $20 million deployed through dedicated growth-stage vehicles. The early-stage fund closed at 125% above its original target, Vaish told ET. The fund, founded in December 2025 by Vaish and former Together Fund investor Pratyush Choudhury, has made 10 investments since its first close in December 2025.
Economic Times Product of the Year 2026: Where India’s enterprise SaaS innovation takes centre stage
India's enterprise SaaS ecosystem has transitioned from services to a product-driven economy, building solutions for global business needs. The ET Enterprise SaaS Product of the Year category recognizes B2B software that streamlines operations, customer acquisition, and revenue management. This award highlights products demonstrating significant market adoption and real-world business impact, showcasing what companies are already achieving with these innovative solutions.
SaaS is beating the ‘SaaSpocalypse’! CLSA explains what AI means for Indian IT stocks
CLSA sees AI widening the gap between SaaS platforms and Indian IT services, favouring Persistent Systems and LTIMindtree. SaaS firms are gaining productivity, while system integrators face automation pressure. Both companies are adapting through deal growth, AI adoption and higher-value engineering work.
GPT-6 Astra signals new leap in AI autonomy
Unveiled on Thursday, Astra has outperformed rival models from Anthropic, Google, Meta and Chinese labs Alibaba and Moonshot on key benchmarks for coding, cybersecurity, computer use and reasoning, according to the Sam Altman-led company.
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 unveils jury panel
The announcement of the distinguished jurors reaffirms the commitment of the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 to honour the businesses powering India’s global growth story.
SaaS company Whatfix's cofounder and CEO Khadim Batti passes away
Whatfix CEO Khadim Batti passes away: Vara Kumar, Batti's cofounder and a close friend, told Whatfix employees in an email that Batti had spoken with him at length on Monday night and that they had discussed their respective health situations. “He had been maintaining his health very well,” Kumar wrote.
India SaaS companies could log $75 billion revenue by 2025
While revenue per employee for Indian IT companies in 2020 was around $47,000, the revenue per employee for Indian SaaS firms had already topped $100,000 per employee last year, according to a Chiratae-Zinnov report.
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