LONDON — In a significant development highlighting the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced automation in the financial sector, professional services giant Cognizant has announced a major five-year technology transformation contract with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The partnership, finalized to drive a comprehensive digital overhaul at the international financial institution, […]
TRAI Unveils Landmark Framework for Internet-Based Linear TV and FAST Channels to Shape India’s Digital Broadcasting Future
NEW DELHI — In a decisive regulatory stride toward the modernization of India’s media landscape, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has officially finalized its comprehensive authorization framework for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels, also formally designated as App-based Linear TV Distribution (ALTD) services. Unveiled on Monday, the new recommendations represent a significant […]
Market Resilience Meets Corporate Restructuring: Microsoft Reportedly Extends Buyouts to 60,000 Employees
October 26, 2026 By Reuters Market Snapshot: Financials at a Glance As global markets navigated another dynamic trading session, major indices across asset classes reflected a mix of robust equity performance and shifting commodity valuations. SENSEX: 73,606.75 (+482.92) NIFTY: 22,753.20 (+153.20) CRUDE OIL: 9,702.00 (-98.00) GOLD: 142,811.00 (+787.00) SILVER: 195,700.00 (-19.00) Against this macroeconomic backdrop, […]
Info Edge Reinvests Rs 5 Crore in Bijnis: A Strategic Turnaround for the B2B Quick Commerce Startup
NEW DELHI — In a notable testament to corporate resilience and shifting venture capital dynamics, internet conglomerate Info Edge (India) Limited has agreed to inject Rs 5 crore (approximately $525,000) into B2B wholesale marketplace and quick commerce platform Bijnis. The transaction marks a fascinating chapter in the evolution of both companies. Just three years ago, […]
Google’s Privacy Policy Update: Expanding Ad Personalization to Gmail, Drive, and Photos Sparks Global Scrutiny
By MediaNama Reporting Desk Updated: October 2026 Introduction and Main Facts In a move that has reignited intense debates surrounding data privacy, digital surveillance, and the boundaries of targeted advertising, Google has rolled out a significant update to its global privacy policy. Effective October 16, the tech giant officially altered its data-handling framework to permit […]
The AI Transformation of India’s Entry-Level Workforce: A Paradigm Shift in Career Progression and Skills Development
NEW DELHI — As artificial intelligence rapidly embeds itself into the operational fabric of corporate India, a profound transformation is quietly unfolding at the lowest rungs of the professional ladder. While much of the global public discourse has focused on catastrophic doomsday scenarios involving mass layoffs and entire job categories vanishing overnight, empirical research suggests […]
Q2 Financial Results Extravaganza: Market Volatility, Key Earnings, and Sectoral Trends for October 2026
Mumbai: The domestic equities market experienced a wave of high-stakes announcements as India Inc. rolled out its second-quarter (Q2) financial results for the fiscal year 2026–27. Investors, retail traders, and institutional analysts kept a close watch on key metrics as major corporations—spanning banking, heavy manufacturing, consumer goods, digital payments, and pharmaceuticals—unveiled their performance scorecards. Amid […]
Headwinds and Ambition: Why India’s New Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Faces a Cautious Industry Response
By Economic and Technology Desk Published: October 25, 2026 Executive Summary: The Paradox of India’s Mobile Manufacturing Ambitions India’s aggressive push to cement its status as a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse has entered a critical new phase with the rollout of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). Designed as a successor and evolution of the […]
Decoding India’s IT Boom: Why Record Deal Wins in Q2 FY27 Are Failing to Translate into Immediate Revenue
October 25, 2026 — India’s premier information technology (IT) services sector has long functioned as a global barometer for enterprise technology spending. As the industry closed out the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q2 FY27), financial disclosures from the country’s top-tier IT titans—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra—painted a picture […]
Mozilla Challenges India’s Draft E-Commerce Policy: A Call for Data Security and Competitive Reform
In a significant intervention regarding the future of India’s digital economy, Mozilla—the non-profit organization behind the Firefox browser—has formally submitted its recommendations to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The submission serves as a critical critique of India’s proposed draft e-commerce policy, arguing that the current framework risks stifling innovation, infringing […]