India to Invest in Sovereign AI for Strategic Needs
India on Tuesday announced plans to develop a sovereign model for strategic needs, aiming to establish localised tech solutions and IPs to navigate the power of large language models (LLMs), which are primarily from the USA and China. As American large language models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and those from Anthropic and Perplexity, gained…
The Invisible Empire: Why Intangibles Reign Supreme
In 1975, physical assets such as factories and machinery made up 83% of the S&P 500’s market value, according to Ocean Tomo data. By 2020, this trend reversed, with intangibles rising to 90%. Currently, they account for approximately 80% of global enterprise value, as reported by Brand Finance’s 2024 Global Intangible Finance Tracker. This change…
India’s Cash in Circulation Hits Record ₹40 lakh Crore
India’s cash in circulation has reached a record ₹40 lakh crore as of January 2026, marking an 11.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The sharp rise underscores the continued importance of physical currency in India’s financial system, even as digital payments grow rapidly nationwide. Despite the increase in absolute cash levels, cash…
Why Agentic Hype Urges CLO-AI Alliances in Bangalore’s Unicorns
Once a hub of genuine innovation, Bangalore’s congested technological corridors are now entering a new era, marked by Agentic AI. This term, describing autonomous AI systems capable of making their own decisions, has become the latest craze among Indian unicorns. However, beneath the flashy pitch decks and high-profile product launches, a troubling trend exists: many…
How AI Is Securing India’s Shadow Banking Boom
The dramatic growth of shadow banking in India is already underway, as non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), microfinance institutions, and fintech lenders are expected to manage an estimated $350 billion at risk by 2025. Although these entities are increasing access to credit and financial inclusion, they are also providing a space for money laundering, fraud, and…
Decagon: Redefining Customer Experience with Conversational AI
The expectation of instant, personalised, seamless interactions with customers, whether through chat, email, voice, SMS, or any other channel, remains a challenge for many organisations with disjointed systems, a limited number of agents, or slow response times. Friction in customer service, whether in retail, travel, financial services, or healthcare sectors, undermines trust and revenue. In…
How to Start a Business in India: A Legal Steps Guide
India has a massive population, and each day, many people express their desire to start their own businesses. In FY2025, ending in April 2025, a total of 23,785 companies were registered in India. However, they often find themselves wondering how to start a business in India, from legal registration to securing funding, starting a business…
How honesty and openness boost trust and innovation
Radical transparency is becoming one of the boldest experiments in corporate leadership during an era when stakeholders seek authenticity and accountability. It goes far beyond annual reports and investor disclosures; it involves revealing everything, from salary structures and boardroom arguments to strategic mistakes and cultural conflicts. Advocates argue that such openness boosts trust, fosters innovation,…
CEO Activism: When Business Leaders Become Change-Makers
The modern, hyper-connected, socially conscious global business environment does not see CEOs merely as agents of shareholder value; they are expected to be moral beacons. CEO activism is increasingly a key aspect of corporate leadership on issues like climate change, racial justice, geopolitical concerns, and gender equality. However, the question remains whether business leaders should…
Why smart leaders know when to invent and when to adapt
Innovation has been celebrated as the lifeblood of the technology industry, but the reality is more complex. While giants of Silicon Valley such as Apple and Google are praised as leaders of innovation, much of the tech world operates on the edge of innovation and imitation. Replication or strategic adaptation has allowed companies to surpass…
