Industry Trends

OpenAI-Murati Talent War: Three Founding Members Exit as Indian Techie Steps in as Thinking Machines CTO

Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab appears to be going through a rough patch. The startup, which is yet to launch its first product or prototype, lost one of the co-founders to Meta last October. Now, on Wednesday, Murati announced that the company has parted ways with Co-Founder Barrett Zoph, who served as the Chief Technology Officer. Soon after, it was revealed that not only Zoph, but also two other founding members, including another co-founder, had also left the startup.

Budget 2026: What real estate developers are expecting as tier-II cities take centre stage

Ahead of Budget 2026, India’s real estate sector is shifting focus to Tier-II cities and premium housing. Developers expect infrastructure-led growth, policy support, and tax incentives to boost demand, affordability, and investment. Tier-II hubs like Sonipat are emerging as key growth centres, while luxury segments seek fiscal maturity and ESG-aligned incentives.