TECHNOLOGY IMPACTING
Plastic industry among leading contributors to economy, provides huge job opportunities: Govt The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability in New Delhi highlighted the importance of the plastic industry in the economy. With a focus on environmental impact and solutions, stakeholders discussed the need for collaboration across ...
04 Jul, 2024, 09.50 PM ISTMSMEs are on sustainability path but profitability focus can make the move faster MSMEs contribute a big part to India’s manufacturing output and hence, it becomes critical they adopt energy-efficient technologies to reduce operational costs.
04 Jul, 2024, 10.21 AM ISTIndians less worried, more optimistic about AI impact on work: Report A Boston Consulting Group report has found that Indians are more confident than worried about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative AI on their work, with 54% evincing confidence compared to only 13% showing signs of anxiety. The repo...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.05 PM IST- ADVERTISEMENT
Central banks must prepare for profound impact of AI, BIS says In its first major report about the rapidly advancing world of AI Bank for International Settlements (BIS)has said, policymakers need to harness its immense power to monitor data in real time to "sharpen" their inflation-predicting abilities. A form...
25 Jun, 2024, 04.45 PM ISTElon Musk's Starlink brings internet to Amazon tribe isolated for 1,000 years; Now they face porn addiction The remote Marubo tribe in the Amazon has connected to the internet via Elon Musk's Starlink, bringing both benefits and cultural challenges. While it aids in emergency responses and communication, concerns arise over its impact on youth behavior an...
06 Jun, 2024, 12.18 PM ISTDriving logistics forward: How Gurugram-based Varuna Group is maintaining a balance between innovation and sustainability Varuna Group, established in 1996, is a logistics services provider leveraging advanced digital technologies like IoT, AI, data analytics, and WMS for efficient warehousing and distribution.
31 May, 2024, 12.43 PM ISTTravel demand to outpace supply for next decade: Yezdi Nagporewalla But you will always have a mismatch between demand and supply and it is largely because the hospitality sector is interdependent on other aspects like infrastructure, like hygiene, like safety, and those aspects. So, the entire ecosystem actually ha...
31 May, 2024, 08.01 AM ISTNeed of the Hour: Impactful Innovations that Can Aid Small and Marginal Farmers24 May, 2024, 05.33 PM IST Tesla drops reference to its goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually in impact report Tesla's latest impact report excludes the goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually by 2030, shifting focus to robotaxis, diverging from Musk's 2020 target to outsell Toyota by nearly double.
23 May, 2024, 09.09 PM ISTRevolutionising the workplace: GenAI could help Indian workers save millions of working hours Generative AI (genAI) is sparking awe and fear due to its potential impact on work. A Pearson report examines genAI's workforce impact in multiple countries, revealing potential time savings in IT, manufacturing, and law. Employers and employees are...
23 May, 2024, 10.48 AM ISTShift towards sustainable packaging is helping companies minimise environmental impact, improve operational efficiency There is a growing consumer demand that presents a mine of opportunities for businesses to reevaluate business strategies in terms of eco-friendly packaging.
21 May, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTIndia ranks first in adoption of GenAI across Asia Pacific: Deloitte survey The report, titled ‘Generative AI in Asia Pacific’, said 93% of students and 83% of employees in the country are actively engaging with GenAI.
16 May, 2024, 08.26 PM ISTGovernment aims to boost use of artificial intelligence in food processing India aims to boost artificial intelligence (AI) in food processing to raise efficiency, support farmers, and cut environmental impact, officials revealed at a National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) conference...
15 May, 2024, 01.53 PM ISTIndian companies show interest in impact investing but face challenges: Deloitte CSR survey Deloitte India's CSR preparedness survey reveals that only 28% of Indian organizations feel very prepared for impact investing, despite high interest. The study shows a shift towards CSR as a strategic driver of corporate strategy, with increased in...
14 May, 2024, 12.57 PM ISTSP Jain Institute launches Wise Innovation Studio for Emerging Technologies SPJIMR's WISE Tech fosters societal advancement through wise innovation with initiatives like accelerators, Entrepreneurship Fellowship, and Wise Innovation Conclave. Manoj Mohan leads the executive team, supported by R. Ramanan and Haresh Chawla fr...
13 May, 2024, 02.43 PM ISTTCS chairman N Chandrasekaran says GenAI to create impact not seen or imagined In FY24 from April 2023 to March 2024, TCS also consolidated AI and Cloud expertise with the creation of the AI.Cloud unit.
09 May, 2024, 09.52 AM ISTMicrochip Technology expects weak quarterly results on excess inventory impact Slowing electric vehicle sales at a time when customers are clearing excess inventory have weighed heavily on demand for chips in the automotive industry, hitting chipmakers such as Microchip Technology amid an uncertain economic environment.
07 May, 2024, 10.39 AM ISTTackling volatility, qualitative & quantitative way: 4 small cap stocks with long term perspective The way the market slipped on Friday, probably is another reminder that even the best of the bull market corrections are going to come. The problem with the corrective move is that if it sustains for longer, it is the small caps stocks which come un...
06 May, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTLFP batteries can revolutionize the EV sector, and AI is helping them achieve it Transition to electric vehicles, emphasizing Indian industry growth. Key factors include design optimisation, manufacturing efficiency, AI integration, battery technology advancements, and the crucial role of lithium ferro phosphate batteries in sus...
19 Apr, 2024, 11.42 AM ISTFirst major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides Lawmakers are tackling AI bias challenges with impact assessments, supported by industry groups like TechNet. Concerns exist over companies self-reporting discrimination risks, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability.
19 Apr, 2024, 08.29 AM IST