Technology

While the intent is to streamline the system and curb H-1B abuse, the execution has disproportionately affected legally employed workers with established careers in the US, said experts.

HCLSoftware to acquire agentic AI startup Wobby for $5.2 million

By acquiring the Antwerp, Belgium-based startup, HCLSoftware will expand capabilities around metadata management, data catalog and data governance solutions.

Most MSMEs aren’t aware of DPDP Rules compliance yet, says Tally Solutions MD Tejas Goenka

In the coming quarter, Tally will be releasing a slew of AI solutions that will help its MSME customers access complex business data using voice and text over phone.

HCLTech to acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million

As part of this agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery team to help scale the business.

International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes

After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.

OPINION | SaaS isn't dying, it's getting a stronger foundation

In 2025, enterprises learned critical lessons on AI integration, sustainability, and SaaS adoption. Key takeaways include managing integration tax, choosing efficient AI models, and co-creating SaaS solutions for greater long-term value

OPINION | Budget 2026 can unlock the next wave of GCCs from Bharat’s Tier II cities

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are rapidly expanding beyond metros to Tier II cities, driving sustainable growth. Budget 2026 can unlock this potential by investing in infrastructure, talent, and innovation ecosystems 

TCS reports $1.5 billion in annual AI revenue; completes over 5,500 AI projects

TCS is doubling down on AI native fresher hiring; nearly 50% of experienced hires have next gen skills, says COO

OPINION | Harnessing AI to unlock small business growth in India

AI has the potential to boost productivity in India’s small businesses, helping lift millions out of low-wage cycles and contributing to higher, more inclusive economic growth across the country 

When snakes team up: Cuban boas show unusual cooperative hunting

A rare cave study reveals Cuban boas hunting bats together, positioning themselves strategically to block escapes, challenging beliefs about snakes as solitary hunters and raising new questions about reptile intelligence.

CoinDCX records Rs 51,333 crores in 2025 trading volumes; institutional client onboarding grows over 35% YoY

SIP holders grew 623% YoY, with the platform having 572,000 total SIPs created in 2025, as per CoinDCX annual report.

DPDP Act is here: New rules to rewire how brands and ad agencies collect, use, and prove data consent

Complying with the DPDP Act isn’t coming cheap with operational costs climbing, fuelled by the need for legal vetting, data audits, secure data storage, consent-management technology and workforce training.

DBS enhancing products for affluent segment, investing in tech and people: DBS India CEO Rajat Verma

Confident of doubling the wealth assets in the coming years, Verma shares insight into his plans for wealth business and more in an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol

OPINION | The Mirage of Big Tech Investment in India: A closer look

India is celebrating record investment pledges from Big Tech, yet most of this capital reinforces our role as an operating base rather than an innovation leader. Policymakers must look past headline numbers and confront the structural gaps that prevent India from owning the intellectual property that defines real technological power

The four ‘O’s that shape a bubble

And what this test tells us about the artificial intelligence wave

Small Modular Reactors: Safer, not risk free

The government is allowing private players into the nuclear energy space. But are adequate safeguards being planned? 

Humans may have made fire 400,000 years ago, study finds

Evidence from eastern England suggests ancient humans may have mastered fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than believed, raising new questions about early intelligence, survival strategies, and social life.

Meta India appoints Aman Jain as new public policy head

Aman Jain's appointment as Meta's India public policy head comes at a time when the government is formulating a slew of tech and AI related regulations.

TCS’ Salesforce consulting bets gives it an edge over rivals in agentic AI, say analysts

TCS is charting its next phase of growth. Industry experts expect more acquisitions, new businesses and geographical expansion from the country’s largest software exporter.

Can Indian IT companies pull off a Netflix-style move, or is the risk too great?

As Netflix bids for Warner Bros. and tech swallows Hollywood, India's IT giants with billions in cash remain conspicuously absent from the entertainment game. But that may need to change

TCS to acquire Salesforce consulting firm Coastal Cloud for $700 million

This will be the IT services giant's second acquisition in less than three months. In October, TCS said it was acquiring US-based ListEngage MidCo for $72.8 million

Salesforce's AI agents grew from single digits to over 100 agents in one year, says senior executive

Salesforce also announced partnership with staffing solutions firm TASC Outsourcing, having built two company-specific AI agents for lead sourcing and outreach.

More than half of our 20 million monthly active addresses are from India, says Aptos Co-founder Avery Ching

A former senior Meta leader, Ching, believes the era of free user data access is nearing its end -- a model widely leveraged by Web 2 internet and social media giants such as Google and Facebook.

Why IndiGo turbulence may add to India's inbound tourism woes

The IndiGo crisis comes at a time when India is already seeing slow recovery in inbound tourism.

Top IPL teams RCB, CSK see double-digit drop as brand value declines for most franchises

Operation Sindoor-led disruptions, lost momentum, sub-par performances and ban on real money gaming have been blamed for the fall