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Argo Blockchain on Monday said former chief growth officer Justin Nolan would return as the cryptocurrency miner's chief executive officer. Nolan, who was most recently the top boss at digital infrastructure firm Arkon Energy, will replace Thomas Chippas, whose departure was announced in January. Argo has faced challenging business conditions since being founded in 2017, and had to sell its Helios mining facility in Texas in 2022 to stave off bankruptcy.

Dental care provider Clove Dental announced the opening of its 600th clinic in Gurugram on its 14th anniversary. Established in 2011, Clove Dental has grown into a network spanning over 26 cities, having served more than 3 million satisfied patients. Similar to all our existing clinics, the new Gurugram clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and adheres to strict safety and hygiene protocols. Louis Shakinovsky, Group Chairman of Global Dental Services, said in a statement, «Credibility is doing what you say. Our Clove team has unquestionably done this convincingly. Since its inception in 2011, Clove Dental has been on a mission to transform dental care in India. A few years ago, I had envisioned an ambitious goal to reach 600 clinics. It makes me feel joyous to see this become a reality.” Amarinder Singh, Founder & CEO of Clove Dental, said, „At Clove Dental, we believe that trust is the foundation of effective healthcare. Our commitment to transparency ensures that patients are fully informed about their treatment options and computer-controlled pricing. We provide clear communication, and detailed treatment plans for all procedures, ensuring complete compliance to the measures laid by the Dental Council of India. At Clove Dental, we implement world-class quality control processes, leveraging AI and computer vision for unmatched sterilization adherence—pioneering a first-of-its-kind standard in global dental care.“

The Bot Company, a robotics startup founded by Kyle Vogt, the former cofounder and CEO of autonomous vehicle company Cruise, has raised $150 million in funding. The round, which valued the startup at $2 billion, was led by global investment firm Greenoaks, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. Vogt co-founded the company with Paril Jain, who previously led the AI tech team at Tesla, and Luke Holoubek, a former software engineer at Cruise.

expensive personal computers used to be. In the clip, experts discuss machines that cost anywhere from $5,000 to $11,000—a sum that, adjusted for inflation, would be roughly $12,000 to $26,000 today. And what did you get for that price? A 20MB hard drive, a black-and-white display, and no internet connectivity. Compared to today’s ultra-thin, ultra-fast laptops that can cost as little as $300, the difference is staggering.

Calculus Group has signed a memorandum with NGO HRDS India to deploy AI-enabled tools for developing a digital ecosystem in rural areas, a top company official said. As per the agreement, Calculus Group will fulfil projects undertaken by HRDS India in the field of rural development, where technology will play a distinct role in social enablement. Calculus Group founder and CEO Sooraj Vasudevan said his company builds technology ecosystems for corporates and telecommunication companies and governments globally. «Through this Rs 1,000 crore MoU with HRDS we are trying to emulate or replicate that in the context of the rural population and bring whatever pieces of technology needed to roll out and make an impact. It doesn't have to be a particular product,» Vasudevan told PTI.

Krafton — the name behind popular esports title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) — is actively looking to invest and acquire in India, which is among its top five markets globally and where mobile-first gaming culture, rapid smartphone adoption, and a young, tech-savvy population are driving prospects of steady growth in online gaming. Krafton India CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn sees the gaming industry here becoming much more sizable and impactful, and asserts the company would not be tied down to fixed investment limits for this «promising» market. Krafton has already invested USD 200 million in the country. Reflecting on India's regulatory landscape and past challenges faced by Krafton, he highlighted the company's positive outlook on regulations. Sean said India's approach to norms are supported by defined processes, constructive feedback, and a calibrated approach before actual implementation of guidelines.

Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory Pvt. Ltd (DSRL), a startup incubated at IIT Guwahati, have also received acknowledgement from the Defence Research and Development Organisation for their potential for integration into India's defence infrastructure. The Indian Army is already conducting field trials for the surveillance system. According to Arnab Kumar Barman, CEO, DSRL, unlike conventional security measures that rely on drones, stationary cameras, and manual patrolling, this autonomous robotic system overcomes the limitations of terrain, weather and endurance. «Equipped with seamless pole traversal capabilities, adaptive obstacle navigation, and AI-driven reconnaissance, the system is a game-changer for border protection, critical infrastructure surveillance, and strategic defence applications. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge, AI-driven surveillance solutions that address the evolving challenges of national security,» Barman told PTI.

IndusInd Bank has appointed Grant Thornton to conduct a forensic review into accounting lapses detected this month and to check if there is any evidence of fraud or internal misstatements, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter. IndusInd is India's fifth-largest private lender with a balance sheet of $63 billion. Its shares have lost about 23.4% since it disclosed on March 10 that its derivatives portfolio was overvalued by around 2.35%, or $175 million, after non-compliant internal trades. The accounting discrepancy contravened Reserve Bank of India rules, though the central bank has said IndusInd is well-capitalised.

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Trump administration, triggering macro-economic uncertainties and fears of a potential recession. “Demand uncertainties from the second half of calendar year 2024 (2HCY24) have trickled into calendar year 2025 estimated (CY2025E) budgets, implying continued weakness in financial year 2026 estimated (FY2026E),” Kotak Institutional Equities said in a report on the IT sector. The IT services industry clocked the healthiest earnings rebound in six quarters in the October-to-December period backed by a modest uplift in business led by the key banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) vertical. This had raised hopes of a likely boost in revenue growth from the low to high single digits in 2025 at top-tier firms such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and HCLTech.

Digital creators are no longer just brand endorsers; they are becoming advisors, helping brands craft compelling narratives and engagement strategies. “Creators are increasingly teaching brands how to build effective social strategies,” said Ayush Guha, business head at Hypp, a creator management agency. “It’s becoming one of the most lucrative opportunities in the creator economy, accessible to both established and emerging talent.” Guha cites the example of an Instagram influencer who does this regularly for large platforms, including a streaming giant. These consulting opportunities aren’t limited to mainstream influencers. Guha notes that niche creators with fewer than 200,000 followers are finding success with emerging D2C brands in retail and the food sector, commanding monthly fee ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 1 lakh for social media and content strategy.

Investors may want to get back to the basics when it comes to navigating the stock market volatility.

Danny Moses, who is known for predicting the mortgage-backed debt led 2008 financial crisis, has now sounded alarm for another economic crisis fueled by massive government employee layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk.

Bluesky's CEO Jay Graber had no idea that the black T-shirt she wore during this year's South by Southwest (SXSW), known for its conferences and festivals, would become the company's next cash cow, as per a report.

Last year, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang added fuel to the fire when he stated that in the near future, kids may not need to learn how to code, as AI will do the task. However, Sridhar Vembu begs to differ.

The out-of-the-blue notice, posted through a Teams chat and X livestream invite link, got many employees puzzled about what was happening, as per the report. The EV maker invited its staff with a message saying, «Join the Company All Hands to hear about Tesla's recent achievements and how we're making the impossible possible,» as per Business Insider.

«Entry-level IT developers will have a tough time landing a job in 2025. If you have just graduated from college, focus on building live products and make them open source. That’s the only way you can showcase your talent and land a job,» said Udit Goenka. India’s $254-billion IT sector, long a global powerhouse, is witnessing a shift in how it operates as automation and evolving technologies redefine its growth strategies.

On one side, several passive strategies have been seeking to add an active component, as seen with the recent rise in popularity of active ETFs, while active players eye opportunities in the passive space due to the great surge in demand, especially from the retail segment. A passive decade: Only 35% of active funds outperform tracker alternative over ten years But Philippe Setbon, CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, warned active managers on the way they approach this investment style. Speaking at the Natixis Thought Leadership Summit in Paris on Thursday (20 March), attended by I...