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AI, digital economy and resilient consumers are powering 2026 growth despite tariffs and geopolitical risks: Mastercard CEO
Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach highlights how AI, digital innovation, and digitally empowered consumers are keeping global growth robust in 2026, despite trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. Cross-border spending, resilient supply chains, and early holiday shopping indicate a consumer-savvy economy ready for expansion.
Davos 2026 | Saint-Gobain to accelerate capex, acquisitions in India; positions country as key export hub
Saint-Gobain plans to significantly scale up investments and acquisitions in India while transforming the country into a regional export hub for building materials, as strong infrastructure demand and manufacturing capabilities make India central to the group’s global growth strategy.
Davos 2026 | Industrial automation at a turning point as AI, sustainability and India converge: Schneider Electric CEO
As companies push beyond pilot projects, Schneider Electric says India’s water, steel and infrastructure sectors are emerging as key beneficiaries of AI-led industrial automation, with sustainability, electrification and cost efficiency increasingly driving investment decisions.
BCCI inks ₹270-crore sponsorship deal with Google's Gemini ahead of 2026 IPL
The BCCI has signed a ₹270-crore sponsorship deal with Google's AI platform Gemini for the 2026 IPL. Here's what we know so far.
Davos 2026 | Markets shrug off geopolitics as AI, data centres and power grids fuel a new growth cycle: Blackstone CEO
Stephen Schwarzman says global investors are prioritising artificial intelligence-led growth and infrastructure spending over unresolved geopolitical risks, as massive investments in data centres and power grids reshape economic momentum in the US and beyond.
IndiGo to continue 10% flight cuts till March-end
Revised pilot norms, DGCA scrutiny to determine restoration of full schedule
OpenAI concludes AI Jam sessions to drive AI adoption in social sector
OpenAI concludes AI Jam sessions to drive AI adoption in social sector
RBI approves Pine Labs subsidiary Setu to acquire 100% stake in Agya Technologies
Fintech firm Pine Labs is moving to fully consolidate its ownership of RBI-licensed account aggregator Agya Technologies, following regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India for its fintech infrastructure arm, Setu, to acquire the remaining stake in the company. In a regulatory filing, Pine Labs said the RBI has approved BrokenTusk Technologies Private Limited, which operates under the Setu brand, to increase its shareholding in Agya Technologies Private Limited to 100%. Agya Technologies currently operates as an associate company of Setu and holds an authorisation from the RBI to function as a Non-Banking Financial Company – Account Aggregator (NBFC-AA), a regulated entity within India’s financial data-sharing framework. Pine Labs already holds around a 25% stake in Agya Technologies. With the latest approval in place, Setu plans to acquire the balance equity in the near term. The company said the transaction may be completed in one or more tranches, in line with regulator...
AI Agents ‘Perilous’ for Secure Apps Such as Signal, Whittaker Says
Artificial intelligence agents that autonomously carry out tasks pose a threat to secure apps such as Signal, according to Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation.
India Doubles Its Appeal For Global CEOs As Investment Destination: PwC
India emerges as a top global investment destination in PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey, with 13 percent of CEOs choosing India, driven by its market scale, digital infrastructure.
Workload pressures intensify as employee experience shows signs of strain
Workload stress is emerging as a growing fault line in employee experience, with a significant share of workers struggling to keep up with what their roles demand. A new global report highlights that only about two-thirds of employees feel their workload is manageable, pointing to rising pressure across organisations despite continued investments in technology and [...] The post Workload pressures intensify as employee experience shows signs of strain appeared first on HR Katha .
Skoda Auto India plans 10 product introductions in 2026
Strong sales growth in 2025, expansion in market reach and upgrades to key models underpin the company’s roadmap
IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%
India is projected to remain the fastest growing major economy, with growth rates of 7.3% for 2025-26 and 6.4% for 2026-27, says IMF.
Nifty tanks 1.38%, its worst fall in 8 months
Extending its previous day's decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,065.71 points, or 1.28%, to settle at 82,180.47
Rupee falls 7 paise to settle at record low of 90.97 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.91 and lost ground, touched an intraday low of 91.06, and finally ended the day at an all-time low of 90.97 (provisional) against the American currency
Korea Kicks Off AI Squid Game in Bid to Compete With US, China
The state-backed survival contest aims to find the best indigenous AI models.
How working in the UK changed one Indian tech professional’s view of work
An Indian technology professional based in the UK has highlighted stark differences between workplace cultures in India and Britain, offering a window into how geography can reshape ideas of productivity, leadership and balance. Her experience abroad, she says, has fundamentally altered what sustainable work looks like in the global IT services sector. After spending several [...] The post How working in the UK changed one Indian tech professional’s view of work appeared first on HR Katha .
Why Flexi-Cap Funds Are Gaining Popularity; Check Top 5 Schemes
Flexi cap mutual funds in India surged to Rs 5.52 lakh crore in December 2025, with top performers like HDFC Flexi Cap and Quant Flexi Cap.
Buying AI Stocks? Why Big Tech Is Splitting, And Nvidia, Google Are Winning; What Indian Investors Should Know
For Indian investors, who are tracking US tech stocks, global funds, or India’s own IT majors, does the split in the Magnificent Seven matter? Let’s find out
Budget 2026: How India introduced, scrapped and raised capital gains taxes for stock market investors
As Budget 2026 approaches, the stock market is demanding tax relief amid persistent foreign investor selling and weak returns. India's equity taxation has evolved significantly, with long-term capital gains tax reintroduced in 2018 and short-term gains recently increased. Market participants hope for policy adjustments to revive inflows and confidence.
Sandip Sabharwal sees stable earnings season as IT and banks hold firm
Indian equity markets are experiencing cautious stability during the earnings season, with IT and financials under scrutiny. While overall earnings are steady, extraordinary write-offs are distorting results. The wires and cables segment stands out with robust growth, unlike other construction-related sectors, as demand remains strong despite rising copper prices.
HDFC Bank’s forced balancing act drags stock 6%, makes it Nifty Bank’s biggest laggard. What to do?
HDFC Bank shares remain under pressure despite in-line Q3 results as deposit concerns and a stretched CD ratio weigh on sentiment. Brokerages stay constructive, citing medium-term growth visibility, valuation comfort, and gradual normalisation of balance sheet metrics.