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20.02 / 23:39

markets Software Enterprise Research Healthcare IBM rights ‘Pursuing three-year plan for India as top growth market for IBM’

New Delhi: Global tech giant IBM is sharply focusing on increasing its role in the Indian technology ecosystem, with a targeted three-year plan to offer generative AI-based services and integration especially for public services.In an interview with Mint, Ana Paula Assis, the company’s chairperson for Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, said IBM views India’s enterprise and public-sector use cases as large business opportunities.“The public sector is one of the biggest opportunities for deployment of AI. There’s no denying that AI is a transformational technology, but enterprises are so far not spending extensively on AI because they are still waiting and watching the technology.

19.02 / 08:15

Provident Platform Airlines Software Healthcare reports travelers Tech Turbulence: Navitaire outage briefly jolts IndiGo, Akasa, AIX check-ins

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A global technology outage involving airline reservation platform Navitaire briefly disrupted operations of carriers including IndiGo and Akasa Air on Thursday morning, before systems were restored within about half an hour, according to two people familiar with the matter. No major flight delays were reported.

18.02 / 10:13

markets Manufacturing security economy Food Healthcare country The world needs jobs for a billion-plus people set to enter the workforce: Can we meet the challenge?

The world moves on different wavelengths. Some are high-frequency shocks—wars, emerging technologies, market panics—that spike quickly and dominate our attention. Others are low-frequency forces that move slowly but relentlessly: demographics, globalization, water and food scarcity.

17.02 / 02:35

UPS Digital economy wellness Healthcare country inclusion New Delhi’s AI Impact Summit should get more ambitious: Aim for substance beyond the spectacle

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Governments love global summits. They signal ambition, draw CEOs and leaders, and create the impression of shaping the future rather than chasing it.

13.02 / 01:17

markets UPS Gap Healthcare trends Trade recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's recommends three stocks for 13 February

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak as persistent weakness in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. The Sensex ended 558.72 points lower at 83,674.92, while the Nifty slipped 146.65 points to settle at 25,807.20, briefly breaching the 25,750 mark during the session.

12.02 / 00:35

UPS Platform Healthcare hospital patient Interviews W Health Ventures to take bigger, bolder bets in healthcare: Pankaj Jethwani

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Early-stage healthcare-focused venture capital firm W Health Ventures is looking for bolder bets with its second fund, building companies from the ground up in areas like oncology, longevity, and chronic pain management, managing partner Pankaj Jethwani told Mint in an interview. The firm on Thursday announced the initial close of its Fund II at ₹550 crore, aiming for ₹630 crore.

11.02 / 12:09

markets COST Target Platform Strategy Healthcare testing Velumani’s second coming: Why the Thyrocare founder wants a bite of the crowded dental market

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: On most Saturdays, between the whir of drills and the shuffle of patient files in a busy suburban Mumbai dental clinic, you might find a 66-year-old entrepreneur bent over a whiteboard, talking unit economics instead of molars. A.

11.02 / 05:37

markets Citi Digital Food Healthcare track Headlines India's CPI overhaul: What the new basket reveals about how we spend today

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is finally getting a reset. On Thursday, the statistics ministry will roll out a revised CPI series with a new 2024 base year, replacing the 2012 base year that has measured inflation prints for over a decade.

10.02 / 00:35

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: Domestic equity market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended with strong gains on Monday, 9 February, as investor risk appetite improved following emerging clarity on the India-US trade deal. Buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) amid the projection of healthy growth and Inflation dynamics of India by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also cheered the market.

10.02 / 00:31

markets COST Digital Aware Healthcare prevention Vaccines HPV vaccines gain traction in India, though cost keeps reach limited

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru/Mumbai: India’s HPV vaccine market is seeing a clear revival after years of low uptake, with digital health platforms and private healthcare providers reporting a sharp rise in demand amid growing awareness of cervical cancer prevention. On PharmEasy, a digital-first diagnostics and pharmacy company backed by Prosus and Temasek, HPV vaccines now account for nearly 25% of total vaccine sales, making it one of the fastest-growing segments within its preventive healthcare portfolio.

09.02 / 09:41

COST UPS security Healthcare country cover social Why this NRI couple in Norway doesn't mind paying half their income in taxes

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Sutirtha Chakraborty and Jayita Chatterjee moved to Norway in 2017, the decision wasn’t driven by money, it was driven by time. A senior doctor in India, Chakraborty was offered a role at a government hospital in Norway.

06.02 / 02:57

COST Pfizer Healthcare patient medicines Pharmaceuticals White House debuts drug-buying site TrumpRx, with roughly 40 medications

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The White House on Thursday launched its drug-pricing website, dubbed TrumpRx, the culmination of efforts by the administration to bring down pharmaceutical costs for some consumers.

03.02 / 05:01

markets UPS FIVE Digital Enterprise Healthcare Zensar in talks to acquire promoter stake in Mastek

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. IT firm Zensar Technologies is in talks to acquire an 18–20% stake from promoters of mid-sized peer Mastek, three people familiar with the matter told Mint. The proposed transaction is expected to be valued at over $200 million and could go up to $400 million, though discussions are ongoing and no deal has been finalized, the people added.

03.02 / 04:41

COST Citi Provident PwC Healthcare Experts hospital Why hospitals are targeting health insurance buyers

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India seeks to deepen health insurance adoption, a few companies are combining treatment and care with medical coverage, promising improved outcomes and lower premiums. Non-life insurance premiums, including health coverage, are expected to grow at an annual average rate of 13–15% in the medium, according to PwC.

02.02 / 02:29

Target MET Manufacturing Enterprise Healthcare trends Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Despite tighter fiscal headroom, the government has largely stayed the course on public spending, leaning on targeted interventions rather than across-the-board expansion. The Budget prioritises capital expenditure, manufacturing, healthcare and MSMEs, while pushing a larger share of investment responsibility to states and betting on reforms and asset sales to support growth.

02.02 / 00:47

markets SUN Healthcare trends Trade electronic recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 2 February

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp fall in intraday trade on Sunday, after the finance minister presented her ninth consecutive budget. The Sensex closed 1,546.84 points lower at 80,722.94, while the Nifty shed 495.20 points to settle at 24,825.45, reflecting a decline of nearly 2%.

29.01 / 01:37

Target Digital Align Food Research Healthcare trends Budget: Time to put primary healthcare at the heart of India’s health system

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s healthcare sector stands at a critical juncture. While our aspirations for a healthier nation are bold, fiscal commitments often fall short of aligning with these goals.

28.01 / 03:13

Gap Healthcare stage social consequences information recommendations Demographic gaps: Why different states need different budget allocations as they age

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For anyone interested in fiscal federalism, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual study of state finances is a treasure trove of information. This year’s study, analysing state budgets of 2025-26, is no exception.

27.01 / 07:27

markets UPS Provident Healthcare hospital Department guidelines In a first, India firms up veterinary clinic standards to ensure quality care, wider access, adequate staffing

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The central government has for the first time firmed up comprehensive national guidelines, including infrastructure and human resource requirements, to modernize medical care for livestock and companion animals such as dogs and cats, according to two government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.

26.01 / 01:35

UPS Provident Dreams Healthcare Freedom Golf travelers Longing to stop working? Retiring early creates its own stresses.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Retiring before age 65 is a dream for many workers. For Taylor Kovar, turning dream into reality made him anxious and depressed.

25.01 / 15:17

markets CEO Platform Healthcare country reports International Moelis India CEO Girotra sees private credit surging, bets on AI and data centre deals

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India is seeing a surge in private credit, and its flexibility compared to traditional bank loans is fuelling higher risk appetite in the country's deals environment, according to a top executive at a global investment bank. "India's private credit market is booming," Manisha Girotra, chief executive of Moelis India, told Mint.

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