Interviews

'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,…

'InstiFi aims to expand nationwide as a full-stack payment aggregator.' : Prakash Ravindran, CEO & Director, InstiFi

‘InstiFi aims to expand nationwide as a full-stack payment aggregator.’…

InstiFi aims to onboard at least 500 online merchants, with a focus on SMBs. Prakash Ravindran, CEO & Director, InstiFi…

'NYAI is an AI-powered legal intelligence platform suited for India’s compliance environment.' : Chinmay Bhosale, Co-Founder, NYAI, Nikhil Ambekar, Co-Founder, NYAI, Vikrant Labde, Co-Founder, NYAI.

‘NYAI is an AI-powered legal intelligence platform suited for India’s…

NYAI’s proprietary legal language models are trained exclusively on millions of Indian legal documents and billions of India-specific legal data…

Governance

India Bans Chinese CCTV Cameras: Hikvision, Dahua Tech Sales Blocked from April 1

India Bans Chinese CCTV Cameras: Hikvision, Dahua Tech Sales Blocked…

Noida, Mar 31 (APAC Media): India will bar the sale of certain internet-connected CCTV cameras, including those from Chinese firms…

Stock Market Closed Today: BSE, NSE Shut for Mahavir Jayanti

Stock Market Closed Today: BSE, NSE Shut for Mahavir Jayanti

Noida, March 31 (APAC Media): Trading in Indian stock markets remained suspended on Tuesday as both the Bombay Stock Exchange…

Petroleum Ministry allows temporary kerosene PDS distribution in 21 kerosene-free states

Petroleum Ministry allows temporary kerosene PDS distribution in 21 kerosene-free…

New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the temporary distribution of PDS kerosene across 21 states and Union Territories. These…

‘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 –…

Movements

Naveen Narayanan promoted as Biocon CHRO

Naveen Narayanan promoted as Biocon CHRO

Bengaluru: Naveen Narayanan has been promoted to CHRO of Biocon. In his new role, Narayanan will focus on Biocon’s talent…

Suchi Chauhan promoted to Assistant Director HR at Eli Lilly

Suchi Chauhan promoted to Assistant Director HR at Eli Lilly

Bebgaluru: Suchi Chauhan has been promoted to Associate Director HR at Eli Lilly and Company. Earlier, Suchi has been serving…

Perfios Appoints Nitin Chugh as MD & Group CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Perfios Appoints Nitin Chugh as MD & Group CEO to…

Bengaluru: Perfios, a leading B2B SaaS TechFin company in India, has appointed Nitin Chugh as its Managing Director and Group…

Access Healthcare Names Debashish Ghosh as SVP and Head of People for India and Philippines

Access Healthcare Names Debashish Ghosh as SVP and Head of…

Noida: Access Healthcare has appointed Debashish Ghosh as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of People for India and the…

Mitali Laungani appointed Nykaa AVP Brand Marketing & Communications

Mitali Laungani appointed Nykaa AVP Brand Marketing & Communications

Mumbai: Mitali Laungani has been appointed as AVP Brand Marketing & Communications at Nykaa. In her new role, Mitali Will…

Merger & Acquisitions

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…

JSW Energy will acquire GE’s supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, expand capacity and jobs, and invest Rs 24,000 crore to boost its power portfolio.

JSW Energy to Acquire GE’s Durgapur Thermal Boiler Plant

Kolkata: JSW Energy is set to acquire GE’s supercritical thermal boiler manufacturing facility in Durgapur. The Durgapur plant has a…

BFSI

IBC Amendments to Fast-Track Resolutions Safeguard Jobs, Says FM Sitharaman

IBC Amendments to Fast-Track Resolutions Safeguard Jobs, Says FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, (APAC Media): The Lok Sabha on Monday approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by voice…

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…

Jio Payments Bank Launches UPI-Based Cash Withdrawal Service

Jio Payments Bank Launches UPI-Based Cash Withdrawal Service

Mumbai: Jio Payments Bank Limited (JPBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, has introduced UPI-based cardless cash withdrawal…

Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Partners with Airpay to Enable UPI Across Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Partners with Airpay to Enable UPI…

Mumbai: Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB), has partnered with Airpay Payment Services to enable UPI payments across the bank’s entire…

CRED Receives RBI Authorisation to Operate as Payment Aggregator

CRED Receives RBI Authorisation to Operate as Payment Aggregator

Bengaluru: Fintech platform CRED has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment…

Cabinet Approves Amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Companies Act

Cabinet Approves Amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Companies Act

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved a set of proposed amendments to the insolvency framework and corporate governance…

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…

India Explores ‘Bodyguard’ Satellites to Protect Space Assets

India Explores ‘Bodyguard’ Satellites to Protect Space Assets

New Delhi: Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Indian security agencies have reportedly proposed a new project to deeptech and spacetech startups…

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…

Healthcare & Wellbeing

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…

AIIMS Delhi, ISRO Sign MoU to Advance Research in Space Medicine

AIIMS Delhi, ISRO Sign MoU to Advance Research in Space…

New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian…

IIT Guwahati, Coventry University Group, UK Partner to Boost AI Use in Healthcare

IIT Guwahati, Coventry University Group, UK Partner to Boost AI…

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coventry University Group, UK,…

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…

Building a Patient-First, Green Platinum Hospital in 25 Months—Inside the Journey of Jupiter Hospital Project

Building a Patient-First, Green Platinum Hospital in 25 Months—Inside the…

In Dombivli, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, a hi-tech hospital, rooted in sustainability, stands tall with a 500-bed facility to serve the…

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…

Technology

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…

India Plans Rs 1 Trillion Semiconductor Fund to Boost Domestic Chip Ecosystem

India Plans Rs 1 Trillion Semiconductor Fund to Boost Domestic…

New Delhi: India is preparing to launch a semiconductor support fund exceeding Rs 1 trillion (about $10.8 billion) as part…

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation Partners with SRIT to Expand Adoption of Indigenous Database Platform ShaktiDB

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation Partners with SRIT to Expand Adoption…

New Delhi: IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation has entered into a collaboration with SRIT to promote wider deployment of ShaktiDB, an…

Japan’s Hirose Electric to Establish First Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu with Rs 100 Cr Investment

Japan’s Hirose Electric to Establish First Manufacturing Facility in Tamil…

New Delhi: Japanese electronic components manufacturer Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. has announced plans to establish its first production facility in…

AIIMS Delhi, ISRO Sign MoU to Advance Research in Space Medicine

AIIMS Delhi, ISRO Sign MoU to Advance Research in Space…

New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian…

IT Ministry Awaiting Industry Feedback on Shorter Data Protection Compliance Timeline

IT Ministry Awaiting Industry Feedback on Shorter Data Protection Compliance…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders before finalising its proposal to…

CXO Connect

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…

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…

Johnson Controls Unveils Liquid Cooling Platform to Meet India’s Data Center Energy Demands

Fortinet Expands AI Tools to Tackle Security Risks and Monitor…

New Delhi: Fortinet has expanded its FortiAI tools across its Security Fabric platform to support automated threat detection, secure AI…

Mandar Jadhav, Business Head - AVSI at Syntel by Arvind, shares how integrated AV-IT solutions powered by AI, IoT & cloud are transforming education, healthcare, retail & more across India.

‘We are positioning Unified Collaboration Tools as the future of hybrid workspaces bridging…

In an exclusive conversation with CXO Media and APAC Media, Mandar Jadhav, Business Head – AVSI, Syntel by Arvind explains integrated AV-IT…

APAC Media Weekly Leadership Bulletin: Key CXO Movements and Appointments

APAC Media Weekly Leadership Bulletin: Key CXO Movements and Appointments

Learn all about the movers and shakers in the top echelons of Indian technology in the CXO News Weekly Bulletin.…