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The report highlighted that IT companies integrating AI into their operations and services are more likely to achieve higher productivity, faster growth, and access to larger transformation deals as businesses increase their AI investments. It said «The consensus among IT industry leaders is clear — AI is not optional, it's an imperative».

Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics had leased 2.86 lakh sqft across Goregaon in Mumbai and Whitefield in Bengaluru, to expand its presence as part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen presence in the region, driving business growth and enhancing operations. The new offices has seating capacity for 1,500 employees each. The Mumbai office, leased from Oberoi Realty Limited, spans 1.5 lakh sq. ft., while the Bengaluru office, leased from Chalet Hotels Limited, covers 1.36 lakh sq. ft. Nielsen plans to open more offices across India, including in locations like Gurgaon and Hyderabad.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. IndusInd Bank’s stock closed nearly 4% lower on March 7, 2025, marking its fourth consecutive session of decline. The sharp fall came in the wake of two major developments—the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approving Sumant Kathpalia’s reappointment as CEO for just one more year instead of the three-year tenure sought by the bank, and reports that Nippon Life Insurance Co.’s India unit, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, is considering acquiring a minority stake in the lender.

Howard Marks, Co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, during his Mumbai visit, believes fixed-income investments are now highly competitive, with high-yield bonds offering returns of 7% and private credit reaching up to 11%. "High yield bonds are at 7%, other strategies are at 7%, maybe as high as 8%, private credit at 9-11%," he noted, reinforcing the case for fixed income as an alternative to equities.

Grasim Industries has positively impacted the lives of more than 1.2 million people through its corporate social activities, managing director HK Agarwal said, receiving the ET Conscious Corporate of the Year award. The flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group is aiming to be net-zero on emissions by 2050, with a long-term view as «responsible custodians» of the planet, Agarwal said.

Lenskart cofounder and CEO Peyush Bansal has stood out for building an omni-channel retail business in a competitive eyewear sector. The Gurgaon-based company managed to balance rapid scale with operational performance, growing to more than 2,500 stores in India and Southeast Asia, while keeping losses in check. “Businesses need to be built around a purpose and a mission, and sitting with India Inc’s top bosses, my belief has been further reinstated today,” said Bansal, who was adjudged the Entrepreneur of the Year at the ET Awards. “We are driven by the purpose of giving vision to people and I believe if you stay close to those values, rest everything will fall in place,” Bansal said, adding that the recognition takes the expectations from the company higher.

Elon Musk and make handsome profits without irking Donald Trump, reports say. Wealthy investors from China are channeling tens of millions of dollars into private enterprises under billionaire Elon Musk's control, through a strategy that keeps their identities concealed, Reuters reported on March 9 citing the Financial Times. This influx of capital is being funneled through special-purpose vehicles to circumvent the scrutiny of U.S. authorities and companies that are cautious about Chinese investment amid strained relations between the two nations, according to asset managers and investors involved in these deals.

Bank of Baroda has launched a specialised savings account for women NRIs, becoming the first Indian public sector bank to offer such a product. The BoB Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account provides benefits including concessional rates on home and auto loans, reduced processing fees, full waivers on locker rent, and a customised debit card with complimentary airport lounge access. The account also comes with free personal and air accident insurance coverage. Beena Vaheed, executive director at Bank of Baroda, said the bank aims to cater to the changing needs of global Indian women. «The bob Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account recognises the changing dynamics of today’s global Indian women and is designed to empower them,» she said. In addition to the women-centric offering, the bank has upgraded its bob Premium NRE & NRO Savings Account. The enhanced account features a debit card with higher transaction limits, free airport lounge access, free safe deposit locker, and concessional loan rates.

Corporate India on the whole, is still at a ‘progressive’ stage (L2), finds the analysis of 251 organisations, including 40 Nifty100 Companies and 8 of the top 10 Indian business houses, by talent and leadership consulting firm BasilTree Consulting — where organisations have formal strategies and defined initiatives, but DEI is yet to become a true business driver. Over a third of companies are still at the ‘emerging’ stage (L1), treating DEI as compliance-led and event-driven, while only a small fraction has reached a ‘transformative’ (L4) stage, where inclusion is embedded into culture, strategy, and measurable business impact. The more mature companies – belonging to the Nifty-100 list, are in the L3 bracket.

Having dominated throughout the tournament with a spin-heavy attack, India is unlikely to make any changes to its winning combination. Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin has been a game-changer, making life difficult for opposition batters. Skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management are expected to continue with the four-spinner strategy. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was reportedly injured during one of the practice sessions, gripping all Indian Cricket Team fans a scare. But it is unlikely that Kohli will not feature in the marquee clash.

Sarang Nath Mahadev temple in Varanasi to perform an 'aarti' and pray for India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. The fans expressed confidence in India's performance, citing the team's strong bowling and batting lineup. Speaking to ANI, cricket coach Saif Ahmed said, «I strongly believe that today, India will emerge as the Champions Trophy winners. Our biggest strength in this final is our spin attack. The team is playing with four world-class spinners, which gives us a significant advantage. Considering the team's overall balance and performance, the trophy is coming home, finally ending our 25-year-long wait.» «The match between India and New Zealand is going to be a thrilling one. The team is aware of its strengths and weaknesses. Their fielding is excellent--Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips are capable of taking great catches. If Virat Kohli plays his best shots, very few would be able to make those catches. We have world-class bowlers and batters. We will win this ICC match by a good margin,» another coach told ANI.

AI literacy’ driven by the government and industry will be essential to make the most of India’s demographic dividend. “AI is something where everybody’s trying to figure out what is next,” said Sangeeta Gupta, SVP and chief strategy officer, Nasscom. “Nobody has a perfect playbook. Everybody is looking for expertise and you will find that expertise with partners, whether it’s with startups, Big Tech, or IT.” “I would have loved for a DeepSeek to happen in India,” said Rohini Srivathsa, CTO, Microsoft India & South Asia, adding that India needs to take bold calls and invest in R&D to push the envelope on innovation.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions’ activist investor Mantle Ridge’s stake in the company has risen to worth more than $1 billion in the company, the Wall Street Journal reported. The activist firm, which says that its shares are undervalued, has been privately engaging with Cognizant about its progress on boosting the share price, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Cognizant’s shares rose over 5% on Friday to close at $83.23 apiece. In the last one year, the share price has risen around 7.4% with its market capitalization now at more than $41 billion.

Women are making waves in the world of finance, which is an exciting development of the last few years. While women now account for 22% of India’s stock market investors (a significant 6.8x surge since 2015), many are still letting their hard-earned money sit idle. It's time for more women to take charge of their financial futures. Research by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that 17% of female investors across B30 and T30 cities are now regularly contributing to SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). More women are entering the stock market and their share of mutual fund industry assets has grown significantly in the last few years. This growth is powered by increased financial literacy, rising financial independence, and more women entering the workforce. Thanks to initiatives by SEBI, fund houses are now hosting women-centric educational sessions, making investing more accessible and empowering for women.

volatility into global stock markets, with India finding itself in the crosshairs of the U.S. president’s push for trade realignment. With India’s effective tariff rate on U.S. goods at 9.5%, compared to the 3% that the U.S. imposes on Indian goods, the threat of reciprocal tariffs looms large, sparking concerns across key industries, from automobiles and pharmaceuticals to textiles and steel. Even after this week's relief rally, Nifty is still down around 14% from peak while smallcaps and microcaps are locked in bear market territory as FIIs have pulled out over $15 billion from Indian stocks in 2025 alone.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s hospitality industry is seeing an unprecedented surge in demand, driven by economic growth, rising disposable incomes, and a resurgence in both business and leisure travel. At the forefront of this transformation is Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, a company that has not only carved out a significant niche in the mid-market segment but is now strategically positioning itself for premiumisation, asset-light expansion, and stronger financial performance.

Gensol Engineering’s promoters announced on Friday that they have sold 2.37% of the total equity in the company, amounting to 9 lakh shares, to ‘unlock liquidity and reinvest in the business.’ This move comes after the stock plunged 70% over the last eight trading sessions. In a separate filing, the board also disclosed plans to consider a stock split and explore fundraising options, including equity issuance, foreign currency convertible bonds, and other financial instruments, during its upcoming board meeting on March 13.

Building wealth through SIPs requires an understanding of compound growth which is similar to finding the perfect outfit through patience and timing. Consider this: If you invest ₹10,000 monthly in SIPs for 25 years with a 12% return rate you will accumulate ₹1.48 crores. The 2024 Wealth Report from Morgan Stanley indicates that women investors knowledgeable about compounding outperform their counterparts by 42% in long-term returns. Curating your financial wardrobe: Selecting mutual funds Developing a balanced mutual fund portfolio should mirror the process of building a versatile wardrobe. Start with:

Four of the six chief execs at Canada’s biggest banks received more compensation in 2024 as they were rewarded for meeting financial targets in a year marked by uncertainties linked to the United States elections and rising provisions for credit losses, but the heads of Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Montreal saw their pay packages decline.