TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION
Form of war rapidly transforming, will have to be ready to accept change: CDS Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan addressed a gathering of Army personnel from 18 Grenadiers on the 25th anniversary of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill, highlighting the evolving nature of warfare due to technological advancements. Commemorating India's victory in the 1999 Kargil war, he emphasized the need for readiness to adapt to these changes. Gen Chauhan stressed on the importance of trust and professionalism, stating that future conflicts will require flexibility, innovation, and integration across military domains including cyber and space. He underscored the role of the armed forces in upholding national trust and security.
2024 Budget: Transforming India's agriculture for climate resilience and food security
Budget: The 2024 budget presents a chance to sow the seeds of a transformed agricultural sector - resilient, sustainable, empowered. By embracing innovation, investing in the future and placing the farmer at the heart of the equation, India can cultivate a productive agricultural landscape that supports its people and the world's.
Corporates embrace more flexibility amidst the hybrid work model
About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.
Transforming India's power grid: Highlights from the Transmission & Distribution Conclave 2024
The conclave that took place at KSH Infra Park in Pune, Maharashtra on June 13, brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative possibilities within the transmission and distribution industry.
IBM, Gujarat govt ink pact to establish AI cluster at GIFT City
Under this partnership, IBM will provide software technologies and platforms over a cloud environment enabling financial institutions to customise and fine-tune large language AI models in a sandbox environment. IBM will also aim to build a digital assistant-based solution that facilitates the onboarding and integration of these customised large language models for financial institutions.
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.
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Consistent winners! 9 stocks gain at least 25% in last four quarters, turn multibaggers
Indian equities soar to all-time highs with Nifty breaking above 24,000 levels, supported by the private banking sector. Sectors like IT and healthcare offer growth opportunities, making a stock-specific approach advisable amidst the current market conditions.
TCS expands partnership with Xerox for transformation programme
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its strategic partnership with Xerox to execute an end-to-end transformation program. Xerox also has an outsourcing deal with HCLTech, signed in 2019, and plans to reduce its workforce by 15 percent as part of a 'reinvention' strategy.
Transform your CX with G7 CR's disruptive approach towards customer experience
G7 CR Technologies, a Noventiq company, revolutionizes unified customer experience in the tech industry, driving business transformation and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Transformative agricultural technologies could accelerate sustainable development in Bihar, finds Cornell University study
The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) at Cornell University has found that Bihar can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with rice and livestock production while maintaining or even improving productivity. The research, part of TCI's Zero-Hunger, Zero-Carbon Food Systems project, aims to create a roadmap for reducing agricultural emissions in Bihar without sacrificing productivity.
Delhi's discoms relying on advanced-technology transformers to ensure uninterrupted power supply
Delhi's power distribution companies (discoms) rely on advanced technology transformers to meet peak demand amid scorching temperatures. BSES and TPDDL utilize transformers designed to operate efficiently even in extreme heat, ensuring uninterrupted power supply. With remote monitoring and cooling systems, these transformers withstand Delhi's environmental challenges, preventing outages.
Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty
LIC Chairperson Siddhartha Mohanty highlights significant growth in India embedded value and VNB margins, aiming for further growth. Market seeks clarity on VNB margins. Expectations include a 10% increase in IEV this year. Mohanty further says that in the current year, focus will be on catering to certain segments and a specific product will be designed for those segments.
As macro climate changes, GenAI will also scale up: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh
In a wide-ranging interview with Sameer Ranjan Bakshi, Beena Parmar and Surabhi Agarwal, Salil Parekh, chief executive and managing director of Infosys, spoke of his plans to prepare the $18.6 billion software services giant — through its Topaz platform — for the GenAI-led transformation that will take root as global macro-economic concerns ease.
Aurum Analytica: Transforming real estate with Data Science and AI
Aurum Analytica, a data analytics firm in real estate, uses data science and AI. CEO Prakash Tejwani and co-founders Sahil and Vishal discuss the company's mission and growth.
PM Modi sees a big electoral landscape transformation in battleground Odisha
PM Modi has said that the political landscape of Odisha is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) confident of a favorable outcome from their respective election campaigns. Modi has expressed hope and aspiration among the people, particularly youth, women, tribals, and farmers, towards the development-oriented politics of BJP.
'Have delivered on 2019 promise of putting corrupt behind bars, our govt leveraged technology to tackle corruption': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently vying for a third consecutive term, reaffirms his 2019 pledge to incarcerate corrupt individuals, asserting that he has fulfilled this promise. In an extensive discussion with ET, PM Modi addressed various topics. He reiterates the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of progress extend to all individuals in need, irrespective of their caste, creed, or geographical location.
TCS signs deal with Kuwait’s Burgan Bank
Burgan Bank, one of the youngest commercial banks in Kuwait with a regional network of over 160 branches and 360 ATMs, will use TCS BaNCS suite solutions, which will enable the bank to manage higher transaction volumes, enhance automation, and improve staff productivity.
KKR invests in Healthcare Revenue Solutions provider Infinx
KKR acquires a significant minority stake in Infinx Services, a leading healthcare revenue cycle solutions provider. With Norwest Venture Partners also participating, the investment aims to accelerate Infinx's growth in the US healthcare market, leveraging KKR's expertise. Infinx's innovative platform serves over 400 healthcare providers, tapping into a $4.3 trillion market.
Mother set of Multibaggers: Evolution of EV ecosystem and emergence of new winners from auto ancillary space
Whether it's institutional or retail investors, the desire to find the next multibagger is always high. But it is not easy to find multibagger stocks for multiple reasons. In the last 30 yearsonly two or three sectors have thrown up multibaggers -- IT, pharma and some engineering or industrial segments. Now the auto and auto ancillary sectors are transforming. From next Sunday onward, we take a deep dive into individual auto ancillary companies which have either transformed due to EV space or are changing themselves or will go down as they are not relevant in new age of EV.
A beacon of innovation: How Unilever’s Dubai factory became a global ‘Lighthouse’ in manufacturing
Unilever’s Dubai Personal Care Factory (DPC) is in many ways setting the standard in technological innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in shaping the future of manufacturing.
‘We are witnessing the return of industrial policy now — unlike the past, this is shaped by a globalised world, climate change and AI’
"Right now, in the post-global financial crisis era, and particularly post-Covid, we are seeing the return of industrial policy but it’s taking a different form from the past — it is far more financialised now, it tries to work within the parameters and institutions of a globalised world and it is much more outward-oriented."
IT midcaps weather market storm to enter billion-dollar club
Many other mid-cap IT firms are also eyeing an entry into the billion-dollar club in the coming quarters while the above-mentioned four are chasing the next target of $2 billion, industry observers said. Firms such as Happiest Minds Technologies, Cyient, ITC Infotech and Birlasoft announced their billion-dollar revenue target recently.
Google Cloud to offer cloud solutions to Airtel customers
"We are happy to partner with Google Cloud and jointly address this market opportunity with secure and scalable Cloud solutions for government, enterprises, and emerging businesses," Bharti Airtel Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Gopal Vittal said.
Equipping leaders for the AI era: A CEO's toolkit
The critical juncture when AI is taking over the world slowly, a proactive approach and good understanding of Generative AI is required from leadership -- CEOs & CIOs.
How AI and data can bring another green revolution in India
India faces environmental challenges in agriculture, but AI offers transformative solutions. Precision farming, empowered by AI and big data, optimizes resources and boosts yields sustainably. With satellite data and predictive analytics, farmers make informed decisions. AI aids resource management and environmental conservation, but widespread adoption requires collaboration. Farmers' active engagement with data transforms them from beneficiaries to contributors, ensuring a sustainable agricultural future driven by technology.
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