The Real Reason AI Fails in Enterprises and How CXOs Can Fix It
The failure of AI in most companies is rooted in common issues: pilots that may never scale, use cases that may never integrate into workflows, and spending that may never impact the P&L. Data already shows the gap. A study by IBM CEOs revealed that only 25% of AI projects achieved their expected ROI, and…
India’s Fintech Boom Has a Blind Spot
Gender Diversity at the Top The fintech framework in India is generally considered to be a modern success story. The sector has achieved a lot, with over 10,000 startups, over 6 billion in funding in 2024, and a leading position in real-time digital payments through UPI. Fintech has made banking faster, increased access to credit,…
TransBnk: Building the Digital Backbone of Modern Banking Infrastructure
For years, business banking has not matched the speed and integration offered by retail apps. Among the challenges are confusing traditional systems, isolated banking software, manual checks, and slow onboarding, which make it difficult for companies, lenders, and financial institutions to process transactions. TransBnk, a rapidly growing fintech company headquartered in Delhi and Mumbai, is…
The Agentic CIO: Navigating the Bridge from Recommendations to Autonomous Execution
Enterprise AI has historically focused on recommendations, including demand forecasting, anomaly detection, and text summarisation. The advent of agentic AI shifts the risk landscape by enabling systems to plan, make decisions, and execute tasks across multiple platforms.. It’s no longer simply about a model failing to predict correctly; it’s now about a system executing a…
World Bank Forecasts 6.6% Growth for India in FY27
The World Bank has projected India’s economic growth at 6.6% for FY27, which represents an increase from its previous forecast, yet the organisation warned that rising global energy costs would create additional inflationary strain on the economy. The global lender predicts India will experience a decrease in economic growth during the current fiscal year, after…
Bangladesh FM Begins Delhi Visit for Energy Talks
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman, visited New Delhi on Monday and will stay there for three days to improve bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India. Talks around power supplies are expected alongside border diplomatic talks; sitting down with Indian diplomats, S. Jaishanker, stands out as one highlight of the schedule. Another key moment may…
India-US trade talks close, but differences linger
Now coming into clearer view, talks on a trade pact between India and the United States continue moving forward despite lingering hurdles. A top American representative noted it is “not far off”, yet certain disagreements remain unsorted. Instead of closing quickly, progress hinges on sorting differences tied to tariffs, along with entry into each nation’s…
KKR to Invest $310M in India Electric Bus Deal
Global investment firm KKR plans to invest up to $310 million in India’s electric mobility sector through a strategic partnership with PMI Electro Mobility Solutions and its fleet platform Allfleet India. The investment aims to expand electric bus operations and strengthen sustainable public transport infrastructure across the country. Under the agreement, KKR will acquire a…
Hindalco Halts Extruded Aluminium Products Production
Hindalco Industries, a major Indian company owned by the Aditya Birla Group, has issued a notice to halt production of extruded aluminium products due to a gas supply shortage. The situation of gas shortage has emerged because of the United States- Israel war with Iran, which has significantly affected the imports of gas. The Aditya…
Leadership Lessons: Rahul Bajaj, Chairperson of the Bajaj Group
India has had few business leaders with the bravery, clarity, and conviction as deeply felt as Rahul Bajaj, the legendary Chairperson of the Bajaj Group. He is a giant in Indian industry and has not only built one of the most reputable conglomerates in the country but also redefined what principled leadership should look like…
