BUSINESS
AI Summit: Emergent growing faster than the fastest growing company I had seen before: Khosla Ventures’ founder Vinod Khosla
Emergent, which reportedly achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $50 million in January has seen its ARR double to $100 million in less than a month, Khosla, an investor in Emergent, told Moneycontrol
TECHNOLOGY
India’s IT firms must do something dramatic by 2030 amid AI disruption: Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla’s remarks come at a time when India’s IT industry is grappling with slowing traditional outsourcing growth and rising pressure to integrate AI-led capabilities into its core offerings.
TECHNOLOGY
AI Summit: 'I believe IT services will flourish if they deploy AI, be optimistic about India', says Zoho's Sridhar Vembu
According to Vembu, India has the momentum in AI adoption. “Today AI can write code really well,” he said, noting that this could significantly enhance productivity across industries.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
AI Summit: Philips is using India's innovation power to scale up AI application globally, says CEO Roy Jakobs
Philips sees India as both a development hub and a launchpad for global AI applications.
BUSINESS
Anthropic India revenue run rate doubled since October; Enterprises key to last-mile AI integration, says Irina Ghose
When asked about the recent sell-off in the Indian IT stocks due to Claude Cowork, Ghose told Moneycontrol the intent is to "complement, coexist (and) build things together".
BUSINESS
Exponent Energy, Calligo Tech, Qosmic, Sanyark seek fresh funding amid rising deep tech appetite in India
Fresh cheques from investors such as 360 One, BIG Capital, Accel, South Park Commons and Avaana Capital signal renewed deal activity in deep tech as startups across EV infrastructure, semiconductors and space tech line up new rounds.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister says talks with World Economic Forum were underway
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
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.
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.”
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
