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Former Premji Invest Partner, ICICI veteran Bijith Bhaskar in talks to raise Rs 1400 crore for NBFC startup

FUNDING

Former Premji Invest Partner, ICICI veteran Bijith Bhaskar in talks to raise Rs 1400 crore for NBFC startup

Notable investors including Premji Invest, Norwest, and Gaja Capital are likely to participate in the round, sources told Moneycontrol.

Groww payout, carry row: Inside the avalanche that triggered partner exits at Peak XV

BUSINESS

Groww payout, carry row: Inside the avalanche that triggered partner exits at Peak XV

All partners were aligned until about a week ago. But tensions began building over the last five to six days, which led to Ashish Agrawal deciding to quit abruptly, with the other two following suit, sources told Moneycontrol.

MoEngage receives NCLT nod for reverse merger ahead of potential IPO

BUSINESS

MoEngage receives NCLT nod for reverse merger ahead of potential IPO

NCLT has sanctioned the amalgamation of US parent into Indian entity, completing corporate restructuring

Happiest Minds founder and executive chairman Ashok Soota explores stake sale, taps banker to assess options

BUSINESS

Happiest Minds founder and executive chairman Ashok Soota explores stake sale, taps banker to assess options

Soota currently holds over 32% in the IT services firm directly and more than 40% through other promoter holdings. Soota’s stake in Happiest Minds Technologies is valued at approximately Rs 1,980 crore at current market prices.

Davos 2026: Geopolitical issues have made it tough for businesses globally, says S4Capital's

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Geopolitical issues have made it tough for businesses globally, says S4Capital's

Sorrell also pointed out how India is a beacon of growth and that Prime Minister Modi is on fire.

Davos 2026: Smriti Irani says global investors are looking to back women entrepreneurs in India

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Smriti Irani says global investors are looking to back women entrepreneurs in India

While Davos this year has been dominated by conversations on artificial intelligencen (AI) and geopolitics, India’s agenda has also carried a strong wellness and inclusion lens.

Davos 2026: Investors now keen and comfortable investing in Uttar Pradesh as perception shifts, says state finance minister

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Investors now keen and comfortable investing in Uttar Pradesh as perception shifts, says state finance minister

State officials held nearly 100 investor meetings at the World Economic Forum, with interest spanning renewable energy, data centres, defence and manufacturing

WEF 2026: Telangana pitches life sciences, AI innovation hub; explores ‘Autumn Davos’ in Hyderabad

BUSINESS

WEF 2026: Telangana pitches life sciences, AI innovation hub; explores ‘Autumn Davos’ in Hyderabad

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu tells Moneycontrol the state is showcasing policy reforms and seeking long-term global partnerships.

Karnataka 'consciously avoided' MoUs with Indian firms, held over 50 meetings with global companies, says MB Patil

BUSINESS

Karnataka 'consciously avoided' MoUs with Indian firms, held over 50 meetings with global companies, says MB Patil

Davos 2026: The industries minister tells Moneycontrol that Karnataka has already realised 50% of the commitments agreed to at the recent global investors meet with manufacturing driving the bulk of investments

Davos 2026: ‘India is a phenomenal market’, SAP’s Thomas Saueressig plans more campuses in the country

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: ‘India is a phenomenal market’, SAP’s Thomas Saueressig plans more campuses in the country

Amid the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US trade tariffs and the geopolitical tensions, business leaders will have to continue cutting through the hype of AI and seek real value that “needs to manifest in the P&L”, said Saueressig.

Davos 2026: Accenture to set up Bengaluru lab focused on physical AI, robotics security

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Accenture to set up Bengaluru lab focused on physical AI, robotics security

Accenture’s cybersecurity business is worth about $10 billion, with around 30,000 security professionals worldwide. Of these, 13,000 are based in India

Davos 2026: Infosys to hire 20,000 graduates in FY27 as CEO Parekh flags AI-led growth opportunities

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Infosys to hire 20,000 graduates in FY27 as CEO Parekh flags AI-led growth opportunities

The Infosys CEO said AI is creating new service demand across software development, customer service, and modernisation of legacy applications, driven by increasing adoption of AI agents.

Davos 2026: All major global technology players want to have a big presence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

TECHNOLOGY

Davos 2026: All major global technology players want to have a big presence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

From AI investments to semiconductor momentum and the idea of an India-hosted Davos, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how global boardrooms are reading India right now.

Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister says talks with World Economic Forum were underway

Davos 2026: India needs to do more on AI models, 6 to be showcased at Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

Davos 2026: India needs to do more on AI models, 6 to be showcased at Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s next AI breakthrough likely to come from maths or engineering, says Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw

Davos 2026: Govt to release online gaming rules within 15 days, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Govt to release online gaming rules within 15 days, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

In an interview to Moneycontrol, union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said they have had a 'tremendous amount' of consultation with various stakeholders.

Davos 2026: Tech Mahindra went from bottom tier to fast growth IT Co, doubled margins in less than two years, says CEO Mohit Joshi

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Tech Mahindra went from bottom tier to fast growth IT Co, doubled margins in less than two years, says CEO Mohit Joshi

Joshi said unlike last year, clients have evolved from AI experimentation to now understanding the need for data readiness and clean data for AI. This will bring IT services industry “back in the limelight.”

Davos 2026: Up to $100 billion investments may be announced at India AI Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

TECHNOLOGY

Davos 2026: Up to $100 billion investments may be announced at India AI Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister says tech ecosystem showing strong interest across AI, chips, infrastructure and energy

Davos 2026: India-US engagement strong, industry sentiment positive after President Trump's remarks, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: India-US engagement strong, industry sentiment positive after President Trump's remarks, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw says trade talks are progressing steadily, declines to speculate on timeline

WEF 2026: BPO is Cognizant’s fastest-growing business, says CEO Ravi Kumar

BUSINESS

WEF 2026: BPO is Cognizant’s fastest-growing business, says CEO Ravi Kumar

Cognizant CFO Jatin Dalal also weighed in on the intertwining of the operations and tech shift, saying it is forcing companies to rethink how services are priced in the AI era

Davos 2026: Look to deploy $250 million in India this year, says Investcorp’s CIO Rishi Kapoor

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Look to deploy $250 million in India this year, says Investcorp’s CIO Rishi Kapoor

“India, both in terms of performance and growth, has been actually one of our stronger performing markets…it continues to be one of our top three conviction markets going forward,” Kapoor told Moneycontrol

Davos 2026: Europe invests significantly less in AI than others, needs to step up, says McKinsey’s Kim Baroudy

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

Davos 2026: Europe invests significantly less in AI than others, needs to step up, says McKinsey’s Kim Baroudy

Baroudy highlighted that despite being stringent with its regulations and frameworks, Europe’s regulated industries have been much more ambitious on AI and technology as compared to other countries.

Davos 2026: Wipro doing the right things under CEO Srinivas Pallia, says Premji

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Wipro doing the right things under CEO Srinivas Pallia, says Premji

Premji said AI will create wider opportunities for technology services firms, from advisory work to implementation and delivery at scale.

Davos 2026: Indian IT is not lagging in AI, says Wipro chairman Rishad Premji

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Indian IT is not lagging in AI, says Wipro chairman Rishad Premji

Talking about job and revenue deflation concerns stemming from AI, Premji tells Moneycontrol that the transition does not necessarily mean less revenue or fewer people, 'it just means a redistribution of what you’re doing'

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