DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, aims to "return the favour" to Hero Honda with the Freedom 125, the world's first CNG-powered motorcycle. Hero Honda revolutionized the scooter-dominated market 25 years ago with fuel-efficient motorcycl...

Siemens AG plans to increase software and digital services sales to 20%, with India being a key player in this strategy, according to CEO Roland Busch. The company has invested in expanding its software portfolio and collaborating with Microsoft on ...

India's $250 billion IT services industry is facing sluggish hiring, but a bright spot is emerging in Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D). Demand for ER&D services is surging, driving a 15% increase in recruitment for these roles. Staffing fi...

IndiGo, the largest airline from Delhi airport's Terminal 1, has cancelled around 90 flights due to a roof collapse. SpiceJet's flights have been diverted to Terminals 2 and 3, but the number of SpiceJet flights shifted to these terminals is unknown...

IT companies like TCS, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are reorganising their businesses to wade through disruptions and prepare for Gen AI. TCS, under new leadership, merged AI and cloud operations into a unified AI.Cloud unit, responding to growi...

G7 CR Technologies, a Noventiq company, revolutionizes unified customer experience in the tech industry, driving business transformation and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Extended transit times can result in increased transportation expenses and potential penalties for late deliveries, further straining financial resources, says Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Growth Officer, Allcargo Group.

WhatsApp's recent introduction of calling features for businesses is not expected to significantly impact traditional telecom voice calling. Experts in the communications sector believe it will focus on "contextual calling" rather than disrupting to...

Imports from China is something India should monitor. But in some ways, this might be the way for the country to become a self-reliant economy.

Disruptive digital attacks, linked to Russia-backed groups, have doubled in the EU, targeting election-related services, per the EU's top cybersecurity official, Juhan Lepassaar of ENISA.

Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) is an investment fund capitalizing on unique opportunities below intrinsic value, inspired by Warren Buffett. WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund and Samco Mutual Fund have launched similar funds. Alekh Yadav, Head of Inves...

Underscoring the rapid progress expected over the next two decades, he said, "Let's say in 2047, we'll have - we'll be the third-largest economy, maybe a USD 40 billion economy. Even now, in the next - I think by 2029, we'll be the third-largest eco...

Astrology, once a traditional practice, has transformed into a booming online business. With astrologers now accessible online, the industry is experiencing rapid growth. The pandemic further accelerated this trend, leading to a surge in consultatio...

Taiwan is shifting its focus away from China, the world's second-largest economy, and towards the United States. The world's largest computer chip maker, TSMC, announced bigger investments in the U.S. last month after a boost from the Biden administ...

ChatGPT creator OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-4o, its newest flagship model, during a livestream on Monday. Chief technology officer Mira Murati described GPT-4o as "much faster" and "improves capabilities across text, vision, and audio".

Generative AI's disruptive potential attracts investors in Indian IT. Revenue challenges due to adoption lag. Companies explore deep learning in Gen AI. Happiest Minds and Affle offer AI services. BCG predicts growth in India's AI market.

The company intends to design and develop the products in-house as it pitches to establish a homegrown brand in a market dominated by foreign labels. It had previously launched private label brand Reconnect, with products built by third parties.

Lt Gen Bhatt welcomed Elon Musk's visit, highlighting SpaceX's cost-efficient launches, Starlink's connectivity solutions, and Tesla's potential in the Indian market. He anticipated collaborations between Indian entities, Musk's ventures, and intern...

NASA achieved a remarkable milestone by beaming a cat video from deep space, covering an astounding distance of 19 million miles. This achievement was part of a comprehensive test for the Deep Space Network (DSN) and showcased the effectiveness of D...