TECHNOLOGY
GPT-5 ushers in a new era of intelligent, agentic AI for business
OpenAI's GPT-5 enables unified multimodal workflows, end-to-end automation, and deep reasoning. It can now transform AI from a task helper into a reliable, context-aware business partner across industries
BUSINESS
Why 10% of your capital budget should be allocated to AI experiments
Allocate 10% to AI experiments now, not for hype, but to build lasting capability, unlock real value, and stay competitive in a world where applied intelligence is rapidly becoming ubiquitous
BUSINESS
DeepSeek-R1 and the Open-Source AI Revolution: What it means for India
When we think of cutting-edge AI, companies like OpenAI often take the spotlight. But DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, is rewriting the rules with their new model, DeepSeek-R1. This isn’t just about a model competing with giants—it’s a story of how open-source AI is transforming opportunities for startups, businesses, and individuals globally, especially in India
BUSINESS
NVIDIA CES 2025: Transforming AI, gaming, robotics, and more
At CES 2025, NVIDIA introduced ground-breaking innovations like the GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, NVIDIA Cosmos, and Project DIGITS. These advancements are set to revolutionise AI, gaming, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, accelerating development and empowering creators across industries
BUSINESS
Generative AI: The breakthroughs of 2024 and the promise of 2025
In 2024, generative AI evolved from a tool to a transformative force, reshaping industries, creativity, and problem-solving. From OpenAI's ChatGPT to Meta's AI, these technologies became essential partners. Looking ahead, 2025 promises even greater integration into daily life and work
BUSINESS
Agentic AI, a game-changer in task management
Agentic AI represents a leap from traditional, rule-based systems to dynamic, decision-making entities. Unlike its predecessors, it operates with minimal human intervention, continuously learning and refining its performance
BUSINESS
Film making and advertising with Generative AI
With the advent of Generative AI, film making and advertising can now be reinvented. A host of big tech companies are investing in it and the early signals are with Luma Dream Machine and LTX Studio. Here I share my first-hand experience
BUSINESS
Bitter Chocolate: Roaring cocoa prices may make dessert more expensive
Indian cocoa bean prices have touched a record Rs 650 per kg, triggered by surging rates in the global market. Local prices are up 200 percent from a year ago, when the rates ranged between Rs 200 and 220 per kg.
BUSINESS
Indian natural rubber prices may hit Rs 200/kg, the highest this decade
Increasing rubber prices will impact the prices of products like tyres, and manufacturers may be compelled to pass on the costs to consumers.
BUSINESS
India likely to miss ethanol blending target this year as govt restricts diversion from sugarcane molasses
The Centre fears a production drop in Maharashtra and Karnataka and is looking to keep stocks high in an election year; the sugar industry sees production at a comfortable level
BUSINESS
Groq: The new blazing-fast AI platform that beat ChatGPT and Gemini
Groq is the ‘fast and furious’ of the LLM world offering a staggering 500 tokens per second for smaller models with an output speed of 2.5 seconds
INDIA
Seafood exports down in FY24, but global recovery expected to boost production and exports in coming months
Marine product exports touched $ 6.34 billion in the April 2023-January 2024 period as per Commerce Ministry figures. This is 7.5 percent short of the exports in the same period a year ago.
BUSINESS
Global supply shortfall, higher freight rates may raise edible oil prices
Though they are now lower than last year, the situation could change in a few months. Around 60% of the country’s edible oil requirement is met through imports. Among palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil and mustard oil, the first three largely depend on imports.
BUSINESS
Why the excitement among marketers for OpenAI’s Sora is understandable
With Sora on their fingertips, marketing teams can pump out more video content, each piece tailored to specific audience segments, all while slashing budgets. Typing in a few sentences describing a desired scene, product demo, or historical re-enactment, and watching a hyper-realistic video unfold before one’s eyes is not science fiction any longer. Adieu to expensive sets and actors
BUSINESS
Diverting maize for ethanol production will increase poultry feed prices, crimp margins
The poultry industry anticipates that 10-20 percent of maize could be used for ethanol production, which would increase the demand-supply gap further, causing a spike in maize prices.
BUSINESS
Gem and jewellery exports could drop to a 5-year low in FY24
However, green shoots of recovery have been sighted in January 2024, presaging rosier days ahead for the industry.
BUSINESS
Coffee export outlook dims as prices surge and shipping woes persist
The exporters reckon the shipments in January and February to be down by 20 to 30 percent as not much consignments are going.
BUSINESS
A nine-step guide for enterprise leaders to explore AI
A logistics company can use AI to optimise routes to insurance companies, an insurance company for automating claim assessment, or a retail chain for personalised customer recommendations. Here’s a simple guide for business leaders on how they can begin their organisation's journey into AI in a quick, straightforward, and low-risk manner
BUSINESS
Seafood exporters hail budget steps to enhance aquaculture productivity
The finance minister said implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana will be stepped up to also double exports to Rs 1 lakh crore and generate 5.5 million employment opportunities.
BUSINESS
Rubber prices continue to soar, threaten to hit tyre market
There appears to be no respite in the near term from surging rubber prices in India due to shortage of supplies and delayed imports. Abnormal fall in production in Thailand is adding to the problem. The robust demand for tyres in an election year will put pressure on the sector.
BUSINESS
India's tea exports may see marginal decline despite geopolitical problems
Higher offtake by non-regular buyers may take Indian tea exports close to 220 million kg. In 2022, tea exports stood at 231 million kg
BUSINESS
Anyone can build AI tools for OpenAI’s GPT Store without knowing coding
By launching the GPT Store, OpenAI is helping businesses tailor ChatGPT for specific uses. Enhancing the AI's knowledge base is one key feature, allowing upload of additional materials for reference, to help it learn more for the tool being developed
BUSINESS
Cotton prices to remain steady, even as demand continues to be sluggish
Prices may rise only after April as export demand picks up. Lack of sufficient orders and high prices had hit many mills in the first half of FY24
BUSINESS
Seafood boom: Premium companies dive into thriving Indian market amid global export challenges
The organised premium seafood players are growing 30 percent annually, against 9-10 percent growth in the local seafood market, as Indian customers warm up to products such as shrimps, lobsters, prawns and seer fish.
