Amazon To Invest $35 Billion in India on AI By 2030Â
Amazon announced it would invest $35 billion in India in 2030. This investment will be allocated across the entire Amazon business in India, expanding its retail operations and its cloud and AI services, Amazon Web Services. The company made this announcement on Wednesday at the Annual India event, Sambhav. This announcement came after Microsoft committed…
Why Purpose-Driven Strategies Are Redefining Profit in Today’s Market
Combining purpose with profit is becoming directly proportional to success in this era. The old norms of looking at purpose are quite disruptive. Success is now increasingly defined by combining purpose with profit. This change isn’t about choosing between financial success and social responsibility; it’s about recognising that sustainable growth comes from generating meaningful value…
From Unicorns to Cautionary Tales: The Rise and Fall of Billion-Dollar Startups
Over the past decade, the technology sector has witnessed a surge in so-called unicorn startups valued at over $1 billion, which are often hailed as the new disruptors. However, alongside each success story, such as Stripe or Byju’s, there are tales of startups that soared to great heights, raised enormous funds, but failed to take…
Built to Last: What Makes Companies Thrive for Decades
The life cycle of an organisation in the S&P 500 has shortened significantly from 61 years in 1958 to about 18 years today, according to McKinsey & Company. However, some companies not only survive but also thrive for over a hundred years. Consider companies like IBM, Siemens, Tata, and 3M, which have reinvented themselves multiple…
Tech boosts decisions; humans keep control
The rise of AI-powered co-pilots and smart assistants embedded into work processes is reshaping the concept of leadership as we understand it. CEOs, CFOs, and COOs are no longer solely relying on their intuition or human analysts. Modern leaders now have access to AI-driven dashboards that advise on where to allocate capital, AI models that…
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…
Trading with Fibonacci Retracement in Crypto
The crypto market moves fast, and whether you’re new to trading or already experienced, having the right tools makes a big difference. One of the most trusted tools for analyzing crypto price movements is Fibonacci Retracement. Traders use it to spot possible support and resistance areas, key points where prices may pause or reverse. By…
When Smart Devices Become Dumb Risks: The IoT Security Crisis
In the rush to digitise operations, businesses have embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices deep into their infrastructure, ultimately controlling everything from climate systems to production lines. However, while these devices enhance efficiency, they’re often deployed without proper oversight, leaving significant gaps in enterprise security. These unmanaged endpoints aren’t just blind spots; they’re active vulnerabilities,…
How Equipment Uptime Powers the Semiconductor Value Chain
Semiconductors fuel the global economy, found in everything from AI chips to electric cars. The true backbone of this $600+ billion industry isn’t just advanced chip design or massive fabrication plants; it’s the accuracy, dependability, and consistency of maintenance operations. Maintenance has shifted from being a mere support role to a strategic tool, leveraging predictive…
How confidence, clarity, and credibility fuel leadership growth
The concept of executive presence is said to be invisible yet dictates who reaches the top. It’s not just competence or charisma, but also projecting confidence, credibility, and composure in a way that builds trust and encourages individuals to take on leadership roles. The Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) reports that 26% of executives see…