Interviews

'AI will fundamentally change how players engage with sports.' : Sidhant Jatia, Founder & CEO, Picklebay

“AI will fundamentally change how players engage with sports.” :…

Picklebay is a SaaS-first company powering the backend of participative sports. Siddhant Jatia, Founder & CEO, Picklebay explains exclusively to…

Sandesh GS, CTO, Bureau

Fraud-as-a-service is today becoming an organized industry : Sandesh GS,…

The real decision today is whether an individual can be trusted enough to onboard, transact with, or be allowed into…

'Seclore’s repositioning as a data security intelligence provider reflects a shift in the problem enterprises are trying to solve.' : Nilesh Bhojani, Vice President Product - Engineering, Seclore

‘Seclore’s repositioning as a data security intelligence provider reflects a…

AI has entered enterprise workflows as an active participant. As a data security intelligence provider, Nilesh Bhojani, VP Product –…

‘Our AI Travel Assistant DIYA Enables Personalised, Multilingual, End to End Trip Planning’: Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist; Upasana Gupta, Head of AI, Yatra Online

‘Our AI Travel Assistant DIYA Enables Personalised, Multilingual, End to…

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, and Upasana Gupta, Head of AI, Yatra Online,…

'Krisp has built dialect-specific accent packs that recognize 95%of regional language influence on English pronunciation.' : Vimal Nair, Chief Growth Officer, Krisp

‘Krisp has built dialect-specific accent packs that recognize 95%of regional…

Voice AI will make India the undisputed delivery hub for global customer experience for the world. Krisp offers noise cancellation,…

Governance

Green India Challenge Founder J Santosh Kumar Nominated for Global Green Icon Award

Green India Challenge Founder J Santosh Kumar Nominated for Global…

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (APAC Media): Green India Challenge founder and former Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar has been nominated…

Indian Bank Recruitment 2026: 350 SO Posts Open, Direct Link & Step-by-Step Apply Process

Indian Bank Recruitment 2026: 350 SO Posts Open, Direct Link…

Noida, Apr 8 (APAC Media): Indian Bank has officially announced the Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 350…

India Directs Airports To Cut Fees By 25% To Ease Airline Cost Pressure

India Directs Airports To Cut Fees By 25% To Ease…

New Delhi, 8 Apr, (APAC Media): India has ordered airports to temporarily reduce key operational charges for airlines. India’s airport…

LIC Share Price Jumps 8 Pc as PSU Insurer May Announce Bonus Shares Next Week

LIC Share Price Jumps 8 Pc as PSU Insurer May…

Noida, Apr 8 (APAC Media): Shares of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged more than 8 per cent on…

Movements

Heineken Names Mahak Mathur To Lead People Operations For India Business Services

Heineken Names Mahak Mathur To Lead People Operations For India…

Hyderabad, 8 Apr, (CXO Media): Heineken has appointed Mahak Mathur as Head of People Operations, HBS India, effective April 2026.…

Dash Technologies Elevates Maunesh Bhatt to Executive Director and Board Member for its India Global Capability Centre (GCC)

Dash Technologies Elevates Maunesh Bhatt to Executive Director and Board…

New Delhi, 8 Apr, (CXO Media): Dash Technologies has elevated Maunesh Bhatt to Executive Director and Board Member for its…

Rajiv Sharma promoted as VP - HR L&D at Bandhan Bank

Rajiv Sharma promoted as VP – HR L&D at Bandhan…

Kolkata, 8 Apr, (CXO Media): Rajiv Sharma has been promoted as VP – HR L&D at Bandhan Bank. In his…

Tenneco Names Aditya Kohli As India CHRO To Lead People Strategy Across Operations

Tenneco Names Aditya Kohli As India CHRO To Lead People…

Gurugram, 7 Apr, (CXO Media): Tenneco has appointed Aditya Kohli as Chief Human Resources Officer for its India operations. The…

Emaar India Appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy As CHRO To Lead Workforce Strategy

Emaar India Appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy As CHRO To Lead…

Gurugram, 7 Apr, (CXO Media): Emaar India has appointed Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief Human Resources Officer. The company has…

Merger & Acquisitions

Yatra Expands Travel And Expense Automation With Google Cloud AI

Yatra Expands Travel And Expense Automation With Google Cloud AI

Gurugram, 8 Apr, (CXO Media): Yatra has integrated Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence tools into its travel and expense platforms to…

upGrad to Acquire Unacademy; Gaurav Munjal to Continue as CEO

upGrad to Acquire Unacademy; Gaurav Munjal to Continue as CEO

New Delhi: Indian edtech major upGrad is set to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock deal, bringing together two prominent…

Sophos Acquires Arco Cyber to Strengthen Governance and Risk Management Capabilities

Sophos Acquires Arco Cyber to Strengthen Governance and Risk Management…

New Delhi: Sophos has announced the acquisition of UK-based Arco Cyber, a cybersecurity assurance company, in a move that strengthens…

Accenture to Acquire UK-Based AI Firm Faculty to Strengthen Applied AI Capabilities

Accenture to Acquire UK-Based AI Firm Faculty to Strengthen Applied…

Bengaluru: Accenture has agreed to acquire Faculty, a UK-based AI-native services and products company, to help clients improve core business…

ServiceNow to Acquire Armis for $7.75 Bn, Strengthening Cybersecurity Portfolio

ServiceNow to Acquire Armis for $7.75 Bn, Strengthening Cybersecurity Portfolio

New Delhi: ServiceNow has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire cyber exposure management firm Armis for $7.75 billion in…

BFSI

LIC Share Price Jumps 8 Pc as PSU Insurer May Announce Bonus Shares Next Week

LIC Share Price Jumps 8 Pc as PSU Insurer May…

Noida, Apr 8 (APAC Media): Shares of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged more than 8 per cent on…

RBI April 2026 Policy Update: Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Amid Global Tensions

RBI April 2026 Policy Update: Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%…

Noida, Apr (APAC Media): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, marking…

Union Bank of India Posts Robust FY26 Growth; Shares Rise 1 Pc

Union Bank of India Posts Robust FY26 Growth; Shares Rise…

Noida, April 6 (APAC Media): State owned lender Union Bank of India on Monday saw a solid uptick in key…

RBI Reviews Facial Recognition Use As Digital Fraud Cases Increase

RBI Reviews Facial Recognition Use As Digital Fraud Cases Increase

Mumbai, 6 Apr, (APAC Media): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is assessing the possible use of facial recognition technology…

HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 Update: Advances Rise 10 pc, Deposits Surge 14.4 pc YoY

HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 Update: Advances Rise 10 pc, Deposits…

Summary HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 advances rise 10 per cent to Rs 30,575 billion. Total deposits jump 14.4 per cent…

RBI Caps Forex Positions at $100 Million to Curb Speculation

RBI Caps Forex Positions at $100 Million to Curb Speculation

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has capped lenders’ net open positions in the rupee at $100 million…

CRED launches biometric authentication for secure transactions

CRED launches biometric authentication for secure transactions

Mumbai: CRED has authorized biometric UPI payments through face or fingerprint. This biometric authentication will be available for transactions up…

BHIM App Introduces Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments up to Rs 5,000

BHIM App Introduces Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments up to…

New Delhi: BHIM Services Limited has launched a new biometric authentication feature on the BHIM Payments App to make digital…

AU Small Finance Bank Strengthens Digital Savings Ecosystem with Seamless, Customer-Centric Experience

AU Small Finance Bank Strengthens Digital Savings Ecosystem with Seamless,…

New Delhi: AU Small Finance Bank is strengthening its digital-first strategy by refining the end-to-end experience across its Digital Savings…

Government Launches CGSMFI-2.0 to Boost Microfinance Credit Flow

Government Launches CGSMFI-2.0 to Boost Microfinance Credit Flow

New Delhi: The Government of India has introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), aiming to revive credit…

Startups

DPIIT, Voltas Partner to Boost Innovation in Cooling and HVAC Technologies

DPIIT, Voltas Partner to Boost Innovation in Cooling and HVAC…

New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Voltas…

PharmEasy Launches WomenCare Platform to Support Women’s Health Needs

PharmEasy Launches WomenCare Platform to Support Women’s Health Needs

New Delhi: PharmEasy has announced the launch of WomenCare, a dedicated category aimed at providing comprehensive support for women’s health across…

MeitY’s SAMRIDH Programme Accelerates 373 Startups, Disburses Rs 93.75 Cr

MeitY’s SAMRIDH Programme Accelerates 373 Startups, Disburses Rs 93.75 Cr

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) SAMRIDH programme has accelerated 373 startups across the country, with…

Startup India Turns 10: Over Two Lakh DPIIT-Recognised Startups Create 21 Lakh Jobs, Boost Tier 2/3 Entrepreneurship

Startup India Turns 10: Over Two Lakh DPIIT-Recognised Startups Create…

New Delhi: As the Startup India initiative completed a decade on Thursday, government data highlighted its role in transforming India…

PM Modi Engages Indian AI Start-ups Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

PM Modi Engages Indian AI Start-ups Ahead of India AI…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with leading Indian artificial intelligence start-ups at his residence, ahead of…

Tvasta, CEPT University Partner to Build National Platform for 3D Construction Technology

Tvasta, CEPT University Partner to Build National Platform for 3D…

New Delhi: Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a deep-tech startup specialising in construction 3D printing, has partnered with CEPT University in Ahmedabad…

IIT Madras Incubation Cell Crosses 500-Startup Benchmark as Deep-Tech Pipeline Expands

IIT Madras Incubation Cell Crosses 500-Startup Benchmark as Deep-Tech Pipeline…

Chennai: IIT Madras Incubation Cell has crossed the 500-startup mark, reflecting the steady expansion of India’s deep-tech entrepreneurship landscape. Established…

PB Health Acquires Fitterfly to Strengthen Preventive Care and Chronic Disease Management

PB Health Acquires Fitterfly to Strengthen Preventive Care and Chronic…

Mumbai: PB Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd. (PB Health), the healthcare venture incubated by PB Fintech, has acquired Mumbai-based digital health…

Accel, Prosus to Co-Invest in Early-Stage Indian Tech Startups

Accel, Prosus to Co-Invest in Early-Stage Indian Tech Startups

Bengaluru: Venture-capital firm Accel has joined hands with investment group Prosus to co-invest in early-stage Indian startups developing breakthrough technologies such…

DPIIT Signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Primus Partners to Support Startups

DPIIT Signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Primus Partners to…

New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed separate agreements with Kotak Mahindra Bank…

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Green India Challenge Founder J Santosh Kumar Nominated for Global Green Icon Award

Green India Challenge Founder J Santosh Kumar Nominated for Global…

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (APAC Media): Green India Challenge founder and former Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar has been nominated…

Jan Vishwas Bill to Provide Major Boost to Healthcare Sector, Says Govt

Jan Vishwas Bill to Provide Major Boost to Healthcare Sector,…

New Delhi, Apr 4 (APAC Media): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has stated that the Jan Vishwas…

India Steps Up Crackdown on Unauthorised Sales of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, Tightens Oversight

India Steps Up Crackdown on Unauthorised Sales of GLP-1 Weight…

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller of India has intensified regulatory surveillance across the supply chain of GLP-1-based weight loss drugs,…

Ministry of Ayush Partners with CISF to Promote Preventive Healthcare and Wellness for Security Personnel

Ministry of Ayush Partners with CISF to Promote Preventive Healthcare…

New Delhi: In an effort to enhance the health and well-being of security personnel, the Ministry of Ayush has signed…

Adani Group Plans 30 Hospitals Across India to Expand Healthcare Infrastructure

Adani Group Plans 30 Hospitals Across India to Expand Healthcare…

Mumbai: Adani Group has announced plans to develop 30 hospitals across India as part of a Rs. 60,000 crore social…

Kerala Approves Universal Health Coverage Plan to Ensure Affordable Healthcare in the State

Kerala Approves Universal Health Coverage Plan to Ensure Affordable Healthcare…

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has approved the implementation of a Universal Health Coverage initiative aimed at ensuring health protection for…

PharmEasy Launches WomenCare Platform to Support Women’s Health Needs

PharmEasy Launches WomenCare Platform to Support Women’s Health Needs

New Delhi: PharmEasy has announced the launch of WomenCare, a dedicated category aimed at providing comprehensive support for women’s health across…

IIT Madras Study Finds 1 in 4 Indian Breast Cancer Patients Carry Inherited Cancer-Linked Genetic Variants Beyond BRCA Genes

IIT Madras Study Finds 1 in 4 Indian Breast Cancer…

Chennai: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Karkinos Healthcare have found that one in four Indian breast…

Delhi CM Inaugurates Multiple Projects to Expand Critical Care, Mental Health Infrastructure

Delhi CM Inaugurates Multiple Projects to Expand Critical Care, Mental…

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated multiple projects to enhance critical care and mental health infrastructure in the…

FUJIFILM India Inaugurates Endoscopy Manufacturing Facility in Jodhpur to Boost Advanced Healthcare

FUJIFILM India Inaugurates Endoscopy Manufacturing Facility in Jodhpur to Boost…

Jodhpur: FUJIFILM India Private Limited has inaugurated its endoscopy manufacturing facility in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The facility signals a strategic expansion…

Technology

IBM Opens FutureNow Centre in Bhubaneswar to Boost Odisha’s Digital Transformation

IBM Opens FutureNow Centre in Bhubaneswar to Boost Odisha’s Digital…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (APAC Media): IBM has opened its new FutureNow Centre in Bhubaneswar. The centre was inaugurated by Vishal…

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre to Boost India’s Food Biotech Ecosystem

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre to Boost…

New Delhi, Apr 4 (APAC Media): Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre…

Govt Plans Legal Status for Tech Advisories, Targets Big Tech Compliance

Govt Plans Legal Status for Tech Advisories, Targets Big Tech…

New Delhi, Apr 3 (APAC Media): The Indian government has proposed a significant overhaul of its digital regulatory framework, seeking…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G Launched in India: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5800mAh Battery, Price Starts Rs 19,999

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G Launched in India: Snapdragon…

Noida, Apr 2 (APAC Media): Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India,…

Meghalaya Govt Partners Starlink to Test Satellite Internet in Remote Areas

Meghalaya Govt Partners Starlink to Test Satellite Internet in Remote…

Shillong, April 2 (APAC Media): The Meghalaya government has signed an agreement to test satellite internet services in remote regions.…

Apple to Launch 15 New Products in 2026: Check Details?

Apple to Launch 15 New Products in 2026: Check Details?

New Delhi, (APAC Media): Apple is expected to launch an extensive range of new products this year, with reports indicating…

HASPL formed by HFCL as India’s largest integrated private defence manufacturer

HASPL formed by HFCL as India’s largest integrated private defence…

New Delhi: HFCL hss established a scalable platform to drive long-term growth in high-value Aerostructure, Aeronautics and Defence manufacturing. This…

TDB Backs Indigenous Cybersecurity Tool for Secure Air-gapped Data Transfer

TDB Backs Indigenous Cybersecurity Tool for Secure Air-gapped Data Transfer

New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has extended financial support to New…

TDB- DST Extends Financial Support to OrbitAID Aerospace Private Limited for Indigenous Satellite Servicing Technology

TDB- DST Extends Financial Support to OrbitAID Aerospace Private Limited…

New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended…

India’s Defence Vision 2047 Focuses on Modernisation, Self-Reliance and Multi-Domain Warfare

India’s Defence Vision 2047 Focuses on Modernisation, Self-Reliance and Multi-Domain…

New Delhi: The armed forces will prioritise capability enhancement as part of a long-term roadmap aimed at preparing the military…

CXO Connect

Exclusive Interview- Neelakantan Venkataraman, VP & Global Head- Cloud and Edge Business, Tata Communications

Exclusive Interview- Neelakantan Venkataraman, VP & Global Head- Cloud and…

Tune into this conversation to learn how Tata Communications is helping enterprises adopt cloud and edge technologies seamlessly, keeping in…

Google and Apple Issue Emergency Security Updates After Active Exploitation of Software Flaws

Google and Apple Issue Emergency Security Updates After Active Exploitation…

New Delhi: Google and Apple have released emergency security updates after identifying that hackers were actively exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities…

AI and Redefining Marketing Leadership in the Intelligent Era

AI and Redefining Marketing Leadership in the Intelligent Era

The 8th Edition of the Marketing Leaders Connect Series brought together visionary marketing leaders for an exclusive discussion on “Digitally-Driven…

The New Face of Marketing in the AI Era

The New Face of Marketing in the AI Era

The 7th Edition of the Marketing Leaders Connect Series convened select industry leaders for a  dialogue on “Digitally-Driven Growth: Redefining…

Satish Singh is the new Chief People Officer at PNB Housing Finance, bringing over 10 years of experience in HR and business transformation to lead people strategy.

PNB Housing Finance Elevates Satish Singh as CPO

New Delhi: After more than 10 years as a prominent contributor, Satish Singh has moved into the position of Chief…