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Modi understands branding, is a great ad man, says S4 Capital's Martin Sorrell

TECHNOLOGY

Modi understands branding, is a great ad man, says S4 Capital's Martin Sorrell

Sorrell said that India is front and centre at the World Economic Forum

Donald Trump dominating Davos agenda, says S4 Capital's Martin Sorrell

BUSINESS

Donald Trump dominating Davos agenda, says S4 Capital's Martin Sorrell

Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as the 47th US president in a few hours from now, will join this year's World Economic Forum virtually on January 23

Davos 2025: Andrew Ng advises Indian professionals to learn coding amid AI revolution

TECHNOLOGY

Davos 2025: Andrew Ng advises Indian professionals to learn coding amid AI revolution

Andrew Ng believes that coding will be useful not just in all white-collar jobs, but also in many blue-collar professions.

Davos 2025: Andrew Ng urges India to focus on AI applications

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Andrew Ng urges India to focus on AI applications

In an interview with Moneycontrol at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ng advocated for a dual approach but pointed out that prioritising applications would yield the greatest economic benefits.

Davos 2025: US AI export controls could harm both India and US, says Andrew Ng

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: US AI export controls could harm both India and US, says Andrew Ng

Ng, who was speaking to Moneycontrol at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasised the need for closer collaboration between the two nations, calling them "natural allies".

PharmEasy co-founders Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah, Harsh Parekh and Hardik Dedhia to leave troubled startup

BUSINESS

PharmEasy co-founders Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah, Harsh Parekh and Hardik Dedhia to leave troubled startup

The founder group cumulatively holds under 2 percent in API Holdings. Each of the five co-founders held between 0.20 percent to 0.30 percent stake in the company, data showed.

Davos 2025: Bajaj Allianz can withstand any turbulence, Allianz withdrawal not a cause of worry: CEO Tapan Singhel

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Bajaj Allianz can withstand any turbulence, Allianz withdrawal not a cause of worry: CEO Tapan Singhel

The company may have to go for an IPO sooner rather than later, as the regulator has been nudging most large companies to go public, the CEO has said

Donald Trump looms over World Economic Forum even as top Indian business leaders give Davos a miss

BUSINESS

Donald Trump looms over World Economic Forum even as top Indian business leaders give Davos a miss

President Trump's virtual address on Thursday is hugely anticipated. While the US dominates, India’s corporate presence at Davos this year appears subdued

Davos 2025: Delhi can learn from Beijing’s success in tackling air pollution, says Dr Shyam Bishen

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Delhi can learn from Beijing’s success in tackling air pollution, says Dr Shyam Bishen

On questions around the rising trend of anti-aging movements, Dr Bishen stressed that a healthy lifespan, focused on prevention through lifestyle changes like nutrition and exercise, holds more value than chasing unproven longevity trends like plasma or gene therapy

Davos 2025: India can take its AI-driven healthcare solutions to global South and beyond, says Dr Shyam Bishen

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: India can take its AI-driven healthcare solutions to global South and beyond, says Dr Shyam Bishen

India’s experience with building digital public infrastructure, such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, provides a blueprint for addressing global healthcare challenges, Dr Bishen said.

One Nation, One Pavilion: Six Indian states to share a joint space at the World Economic Forum in Davos

BUSINESS

One Nation, One Pavilion: Six Indian states to share a joint space at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Sources said the push came from Davos city council which was unhappy with multiple Indian states crowding the promenade. While there was pushback, the states have come around.

Not much difference in BSNL deal revenue in Q3 from previous quarter, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

BUSINESS

Not much difference in BSNL deal revenue in Q3 from previous quarter, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

BSNL deal revenue is set to taper, as TCS is expected to complete the project by Q4 or Q1FY26

TCS not worried about H-1B visas, over 50% of US workforce local, says CEO K Krithivasan

BUSINESS

TCS not worried about H-1B visas, over 50% of US workforce local, says CEO K Krithivasan

In any given year, TCS gets about between 3,000 to 4,000 H-1B visas, says Krithivasan. At the end of the December quarte, TCS had a total of 6,07,354 employees

Shorter deal closure cycles, pick up in discretionary spend: Why TCS CEO is bullish on 2025

BUSINESS

Shorter deal closure cycles, pick up in discretionary spend: Why TCS CEO is bullish on 2025

TCS’ order book in the Europe has hit an all-time high in Q3, says Krithivasan

Infosys files counterclaim against Cognizant, accuses CEO Ravi Kumar of misusing sensitive information, anticompetitive practices

TECHNOLOGY

Infosys files counterclaim against Cognizant, accuses CEO Ravi Kumar of misusing sensitive information, anticompetitive practices

The lawsuit brings to the fore a bitter rift between two IT majors, at a time when the industry is facing uncertainty wrought by an uncertain US economy and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Swiggy launching a new app is not a new strategy, says chief Sriharsha Majety on Instamart, Snacc launch

BUSINESS

Swiggy launching a new app is not a new strategy, says chief Sriharsha Majety on Instamart, Snacc launch

Along with Snacc and Instamart, more apps like Pyng, a Justdial-like offering, and a separate one for Rare, a membership programme by Swiggy, are also in the works, sources told Moneycontrol.

Swiggy to launch Instamart as separate app, eyes multi-app strategy on quick commerce boom

BUSINESS

Swiggy to launch Instamart as separate app, eyes multi-app strategy on quick commerce boom

To be sure, Instamart will continue to be present on the main Swiggy app.This approach mirrors strategies adopted by Chinese internet giants like Meituan and Alibaba, which combine a unified app with a suite of standalone apps tailored to specific use cases.

Lenskart calls on bankers for $1 billion IPO pitch

BUSINESS

Lenskart calls on bankers for $1 billion IPO pitch

While Lenskart was profitable in the past, it incurred a loss of Rs 10 crore on the back of Rs 5,427-crore revenue in FY24, filings showed

Swiggy launches a new app SNACC to deliver food in 15 minutes as competition heats up

BUSINESS

Swiggy launches a new app SNACC to deliver food in 15 minutes as competition heats up

The company has so far housed all its offerings, food delivery, quick commerce, hyperlocal delivery, dining out, under one main app.

New founders’ right to win has become difficult as every category is crowded: Accel on Indian startup ecosystem

BUSINESS

New founders’ right to win has become difficult as every category is crowded: Accel on Indian startup ecosystem

In a freewheeling interview with Moneycontrol on their newest $650 million fund for India and SEA, Accel partners’ Anand Daniel and Shekhar Kirani also spoke about succession planning and how IPOs have allayed governance concerns around Indian startups.

End of an era: Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas to quit

BUSINESS

End of an era: Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas to quit

Dunzo was in talks with BigBasket, Swiggy among others for a strategic investment earlier. While it pioneered the hyperlocal commerce space, excessive cash burn and a competitive market took a toll.

India could be our biggest market in the next two years: Canva co-founder Cameron Adams

BUSINESS

India could be our biggest market in the next two years: Canva co-founder Cameron Adams

In an interview with Moneycontrol, Adams spoke about the future of design roles, their plans to build a team in India and the impact that AI will have on workflows going forward

AI-driven applications, consumption pricing a threat for SaaS model, says Snowflake CEO

BUSINESS

AI-driven applications, consumption pricing a threat for SaaS model, says Snowflake CEO

The usage-based approach will bring in value to customers which is in contrast with traditional software licensing, says Sridhar Ramaswamy

Great product, quick to innovate: Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy praises Aravind Srinivas for Perplexity's success

BUSINESS

Great product, quick to innovate: Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy praises Aravind Srinivas for Perplexity's success

While both Perplexity and Neeva used AI to build advanced ad-free search engines, which was later acquired by Snowflake in 2023.

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