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Indian software sector earnings will remain modest in Q1: here’s why
Infosys and LTIMindtree are expected to lead a modest increase in average growth for Indian software service providers in the first quarter of FY25. However, previous top performers, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech, may see pressure on profits and margins as they work to reignite growth.
CAMS, Google Cloud to build cloud-native platform
The next generation platform, envisaged with Google Cloud, is a strategic step of the company to leverage the multiple benefits of cloud-based platforms and emerging technologies for the rapidly growing asset management industry, CAMS said in a statement here on Tuesday.
How India can drive financial efficiency & sustainability with cloud technology
In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, organizations must strategically leverage GenAI, automation, and cloud technologies to drive business performance, reduce IT expenses, and differentiate technology. By optimizing cloud outlays and embracing sustainability efforts, banks can unlock tangible value and enhance shareholder value in addition to cost savings.
BFSI captives hunt for leadership talent
Executive search firms ET spoke to said candidates from product organisations are tapped for technology hiring, and for non-technical roles, domain and functional expertise remain paramount. Compensation ranges at around Rs 1 crore for those with 18-25 years of experience. For CFO roles, packages could be in the range between Rs 2-4 crores.
Hyperscalers host EkStep digital public goods, build AI bot
Tech giants Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud are providing cloud storage and services to make the digital public goods (DPGs) created by non-profit EkStep Foundation available online. They are also collaborating to develop an AI-based virtual assistant for the foundation.
87 stocks turn multibaggers in resilient Indian market during H1. What's the second half looking like?
Indian market showcases resilience with 87 stocks turning multibaggers in H1. Top performers include Marsons and Tinna Trade. IT and capital goods sectors witness significant growth. Analysts predict positive market trajectory post-Union Budget and US Fed's decisions.
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Ecom Express’ rights issue; Google Cloud chief interview
Ecom Express is planning a $170 million rights issue led by existing investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google Cloud’s AI push is winning clients: Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud chief sees tech infra that govt wants to put together as an opportunity to work closely with India. He says so many Indian entrepreneurs are aspiring to build the next Google... ‘we are super supportive of it’.
How GenAI is opening up new revenue streams for IT firms and GCCs
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) presents an opportunity for IT firms to unlock new revenue streams. Companies like Accenture, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra, alongside global capabilities centers (GCCs), are seeing a surge in data standardisation work. This is driven by the vast amount of "uncleaned/unstructured" data held by their clients and parent companies.
Salesforce launches public sector division in India; unveils Made-for-India digital lending solution
Salesforce launched its public sector division in India, introducing a digital lending solution tailored to the market's needs. The move underscores the company's commitment to India, with insights from an IDC study projecting significant job creation and revenue generation. CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya highlighted India's digital transformation potential, noting an urgency for technology adoption. The new offerings aim to enhance citizen experiences and streamline consumer lending processes in the country.
QSR chain Charcoal Eats gets ₹45 crore on its plate
The nine-year-old company has 40 doors, mostly cloud kitchens in Mumbai, Pune and Delhi-NCR and competes with Biryani by Kilo and Behrouz Biryani in the ₹6,000 crore biryani segment. For the past several years, biryani has been the most ordered dish on both Swiggy and Zomato, but the market is highly fragmented and unorganised.
OFSS shares surge 11% in two days, hit record high on strong parent company results
Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) experienced a significant surge of 11.4% in its shares over the past two days. This rise followed strong earnings reported by its parent company, Oracle Corporation, in the United States.
Blackstone may sell up to 15% stake in IT major Mphasis for Rs 6,697 crore
Blackstone may sell up to 15% stake in IT major Mphasis for Rs 6,697 crore through a block deal. Blackstone holds 55.45% in Mphasis. Mphasis specializes in cloud and digital solutions.
TCS launches GenAI platform WisdomNext
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) launched the Gen AI platform WisdomNext, aggregating multiple GenAI technologies. The platform helps companies adopt next-gen technology, lower costs, and operate within a regulatory framework.
Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks
European banking executives express concerns about banks' increasing dependence on big U.S. tech firms due to the boom in artificial intelligence, driven by the popularity of AI applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT for fraud detection and money-laundering.
Top technology, aviation companies may dial DoT for service call numbers
As more businesses in sectors such as ride-hailing, food-tech, quick grocery commerce, as well as social media adopt voice calls as an option to authenticate users, it makes sense for them to differentiate themselves from fraud numbers. The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday allocated 160 numbering series for transactional and service calls made by businesses for commercial purposes. This was done mainly to protect mobile phone users from the surging nuisance of pesky calls and messages, which also lead to financial fr
Salesforce plummets 18% as weak forecast sparks concerns of AI competition
Salesforce shares slumped about 18% on Thursday, after its lowest-ever quarterly revenue growth forecast raised fears that high interest rates and rival AI offerings were hampering demand at the cloud-based software firm.
Google to invest $2 billion in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia
Google announces $2 billion investment in Malaysia for its first data centre and cloud region, supporting the country's digital ambitions and AI capabilities to enhance local industry and global competitiveness.
'Stock market rally' from June 4, predicts PM Modi: Should stock, mutual fund, gold investors tweak portfolios before Lok Sabha election results?
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the stock market would have a rally once the election results are out. A few days back, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked investors to buy the dip before June 4, 2024, as the market will shoot up after that. Now the question is what should investors do till the election results are out? Is it time to accumulate more stocks or avoid the volatility and play it safe? Find out here
Wipe out! Sebi-hit SME superstar stock is now down 88% from peak in just 8 months
Varanium Cloud, entangled in Sebi's scrutiny, experienced a drastic decline in its valuation from its peak in October last year. The stock, which hit a 52-week high of 239.5 in October 2023, plummeted to Rs 29.3 in the latest trade, marking a staggering 87% decline.
Redington Q4 Results: Firm posts standalone profit of Rs 160.57 crore
Integrated technology solutions provider Redington Ltd has reported a standalone net profit for the January-March 2024 quarter at Rs 160.57 crore, the company said. The city-based company had registered a standalone net profits of Rs 124.91 crore during the corresponding quarter of previous year.
AWS makes Amazon Bedrock available for developers in India
Making the announcement at the AWS Summit Bengaluru, the global technology giant has piloted the service with Indian organisations such as Healthify, L&T Technology Services (LTTS), Max Life Insurance, GupShup, Fibe, Happy Fox, ShellKode and Yellow.ai.
DoT reassures telcos over data shift to Amazon Web Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) faced backlash from mobile phone companies over plans to migrate its digital intelligence platform (DIP) to Amazon Web Services (AWS) from servers run by BSNL and C-DoT. The move was criticized for compromising consumer privacy. However, DoT clarified that critical subscriber database records won't be stored on AWS, easing concerns. The DIP is crucial for fighting cybercrimes and fraud, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing among stakeholders. The shift aims to address data surge challenges, with AWS being an approved vendor of MeitY, hosting CoWIN data.
Finelistings Technologies stock debuts with 4% premium on BSE SME platform
Finelistings Technologies IPO on BSE SME platform saw a 4% premium debut. The company offers software services, cloud-based solutions, and digital transformation expertise. With a focus on used car dealership trends, its financial performance remains strong.
Higher ability to withstand sudden headwinds: 5 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & RoCE
There are two kinds of risk in equity markets, first the overall market or asset class risk. Second is individual risk. First risk is not under control of anyone, because it can hit the market due to any reason, right from any geopolitical uncertainty to any monetary event in any part of the world. Probably the first kind of risk got played recently with the flip flop of the US and development in the middle east. The second risk which is individual risk is about the choice of the stock which one buys. In equities after a point of time it is more important to manage individual risk than to take risk. In equities the risk is more in the short term, over longer term, it is not very high. One way to manage risk is that when valuations are high, move to companies which have strong and large balance sheets and have seen many economic cycles and have survived the slowdowns in the past.
Happiest Minds makes third acquisition for $8.5 million
This is the third acquisition for the Bengaluru-based IT services firm in FY25 so far with two acquisitions PureSoftware Technologies and Macmillan Learning India announced in April.
Where are interest rates headed?
However, the near consensus in the market is that India’s superior growth and earnings potential for many years to come justifies higher valuations.
AI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this year
The intense pace of deals in the world's most populous region comes as countries and companies respond to booming demand for AI, calling for more data capacity, industry executives said.
Eye on AI: AI boosts growth for cloud giants, US newspapers sue Microsoft, OpenAI
In the January-toMarch quarter, Amazon’s cloud computing arm Amazon Web Services, Microsoft’s Azure and Google Cloud grew at 17%, 31% and 28%, respectively, the companies reported. Analysts said this was a sign that AI is contributing to the growth and that overall cloud spending is also accelerating, Reuters reported. On the other hand, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in its earnings call emphasised the company’s longterm investment in AI, which led to its shares sinking by 19% on Wednesday, wiping out over $200 billion in market capitalisation.
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