BUSINESS
Davos is about networking and learning, not just MoUs: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Speaking to Moneycontrol at WEF Davos, Fadnavis discusses competitive federalism, data centres, geopolitics and infrastructure, while expressing confidence of surpassing Rs 16 lakh crore in MoUs
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: AI is continuously improving despite perception that excitement has faded, says Andrew Ng
In an interview to Moneycontrol at Davos 2026, Andrew Ng speaks about why open source should be key to India's AI strategy, why fears of mass AI-driven job losses are overstated, Google's comeback and the 'white-hot' AI race
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Clients have learnt to operate amid geopolitical uncertainty; it’s the new normal: HCLTech’s C Vijayakumar
“If you don't re-imagine the business, I don't think IT will be the big engine of jobs in India," Vijayakumar told Moneycontrol at World Economic Forum in Davos.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Many CEOs today don’t know what to do next: PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande as AI, Trump tariffs uncertainty looms
However, from an attractiveness standpoint, jointly with the UK and Germany, India is now the second most wanted investment destination by global investors, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India told Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Any interest cap regulations on credit cards will have unintended consequences: Mastercard’s Ling Hai
He said that any interest rate caps will exclude high-risk consumers from formal credit, though fintech innovations could soften the blow
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: No rift with Eknath Shinde, mayor decision after return to Mumbai, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said engagements at Davos will help attract international investments for the ‘third Mumbai’ project.
WORLD
World is confronted with Realpolitik as a result of the fragmented geopolitics: WEF’s Matthew Blake
Blake highlighted how a fragmented world, US tariffs, and proactive governments are straining alliances and reshaping the global financial system
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Andhra Pradesh needs to offer cheaper land, incentives to attract data centres, but Maharashtra need not, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says Maharashtra accounts for 55-60 percent of India’s data centre capacity, adding that its incentive structure differs as it does not offer land at very low prices.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Maharashtra to surpass last year’s Rs 16 lakh crore MoUs at WEF, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM says Davos is not merely about signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs), but about networking, learning and engaging with frontier technologies
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: “Only a fool would overlook India,” says Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman on AI partnerships
Feldman says India’s talent, infrastructure push and partnership ecosystem make it impossible for global AI companies to ignore the country.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: “The idea that AI equals Nvidia has been crossed, and its dominance is being challenged,” says Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman
Andrew Feldman says Nvidia’s dominance is being challenged as fast inference reshapes the AI chip market.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Gig economy now India’s ‘third pillar’, delivery partners paid over Rs 5,000 cr last year, says Swiggy’s Rohit Kapoor
Swiggy’s food marketplace chief Rohit Kapoor told Moneycontrol that gig work should not be equated with formal employment and must be regulated as flexible work. He added that future growth in food delivery will come from affordability and first-time users rather than city expansion, amid slowing growth in the sector.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: AIF structure in India’s GIFT City has been a phenomenal regime for Kedaara, says chief Manish Kejriwal
“Relative to previous years, we will probably not be deploying as much capital this year, but it's purely a function of opportunities and the right valuation,” Kejriwal told Moneycontrol an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 19.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: US becoming less immigrant-friendly is a 'huge unforced error', says Andrew Ng
The United States has steadily tightened its visa regime since President Donald Trump returned to power in 2024.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: S4Capital’s Martin Sorrell says Trump likes turmoil, adds it's a 'turbulent' time for businesses
Sorrell also highlighted how the geopolitical issues have made it tough for businesses globally.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Cyber-enabled fraud is India’s most urgent digital risk, says WEF’s Akshay Joshi
Joshi said cyber fraud now affects individuals and enterprises alike
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: S4Capital's Martin Sorrell says 'Modi is on fire... India is a beacon of growth'
On Modi's leadership and the way he has dealt with Trump and the US- India trade, Sorrell called it a super job.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Are we in an AI bubble? Andrew Ng says it depends on where you look
In an interview to Moneycontrol, Andrew Ng says he remains cautiously optimistic and generally bullish about the sector and most of the leading players in the field
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Andrew Ng says AI-driven job losses have been overstated
The AI researcher says most roles remain only partially automatable, though a small set of jobs faces real disruption
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Indian enterprises will be global role models for AI adoption, says ServiceNow vice-chairman
Calling it “the India century,” Tzitzon said he sees an explosion of energy and innovation across the country, including in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Google’s having a moment but AI landscape is ‘white hot,’ says Andrew Ng
In an interview to Moneycontrol, Andrew Ng said Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT are the two market leaders in horizontal information discovery but there is room in coding and many other business verticals.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Tired of AI PoCs, enterprises want trusted platforms, not a thousand solutions: ServiceNow
Tzitzon said enterprises are also increasingly leaning towards a platform strategy rather than experimenting with multiple disconnected tools
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Andrew Ng backs open source as key pillar of India’s AI strategy
At Davos, the AI pioneer says contributing to open models may secure India’s long-term AI access more effectively than sovereign control alone
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Davos 2026: Fragmentation a global concern that could slow the pace of AI innovation, says WEF’s Stephan Mergenthaler
AI has been at the heart of the discussions in Davos for several years, but what has shifted is looking at the technology through the lens of practical applications, Mergenthaler told Moneycontrol at Davos 2026.
