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AI could become growth driver for Indian IT in 6-12 months: Wedbush
Moshe Katri, Managing Director-FinTech & Tech-Enabled Services Investment Banking at Wedbush Securities discusses why TCS' April-June quarter of 2026 (Q1FY27) was better than feared, why concerns over Microsoft, Amazon and OpenAI are overblown, and why artificial intelligence (AI) could follow the same growth path as cloud and digital transformation.
Battery Smart raises Rs 124 crore debt
Battery Smart secured debt funding to expand its battery swapping network. This investment will support infrastructure growth in urban and semi-urban markets. The company's model allows quick battery exchanges for electric vehicle users. Battery Smart currently operates over 1,600 stations in more than 70 cities. This funding boosts responsAbility's total commitment to Battery Smart significantly.
Bust or boom ahead? Here's why Warren Buffett successor's $10 billion bet on big tech has divided experts
Warren Buffett's successor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel faces scepticism about his investment strategy using the company's massive $400 billion cash pile, amid AI concerns and recent purchase of Alphabet stock.
Govt scraps auction of 9 critical mineral blocks citing poor investor response
Government cancels auction of nine crucial mineral blocks due to poor investor interest and a lack of qualified bidders. This setback hinders efforts to boost domestic production of minerals vital for energy security and clean-tech manufacturing. The cancellations, a recurring issue in previous rounds, highlight challenges in attracting private investment to riskier mining ventures with high costs and regulatory hurdles.
India's content investment surge fuels race to nurture new writing talent
India's booming entertainment sector, with a projected $2.65 billion investment, is actively seeking new screenwriting talent. Major players like Netflix, Zee Entertainment, and NFDC are launching programs to discover and nurture emerging writers nationwide. This push aims to diversify storytelling and create fresh intellectual property to meet the growing demand for original content across the country.
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips
DBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, infrastructure and data centres. The bank expects AI spending, sovereign AI investments and rising power demand to create new investment opportunities while reshaping portfolio allocation amid persistent inflation and geopolitical risks.
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocks
India's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, according to PL Capital. The brokerage expects sustained growth across water treatment, recycling and wastewater management, and has identified VA Tech Wabag, Enviro Infra Engineers and Denta Water as key beneficiaries.
Wall Street rebounds as AI rally lifts tech stocks while easing oil concerns boost investor sentiment
The S&P 500 snapped a five-day losing streak as AI stocks surged on South Korea's chip investment plans, oil prices steadied on hopes of Iran talks and Treasury yields eased despite lingering inflation concerns.
Eleven invests Rs 216 cr into financial services biz, total investment rises to Rs 470 cr
Diversified group Eleven has injected Rs 216 crore into its financial services arm, pushing total investment to Rs 470 crore over four years. This strategic move aims to bolster its scaled financial services franchise, with its NBFC, SVCL, having served over 19 lakh customers and disbursed Rs 10,000 crore. Eleven also launched Eleven Tech, a new platform for financial institutions, appointing Monu Ratra as its CEO.
Adani to build mini cities around six airports with ₹20,000 crore investment
Adani Airport Holdings plans to invest over ₹20,000 crore in the first phase of airport city projects across six airports, combining hotels, offices, retail, entertainment and convention centres into integrated urban hubs connected to major transport networks.
Lithium Urban bags investment from JSW Green Mobility, co eyes 3-fold growth in 2 years
Lithium Urban Technologies, backed by Eversource Capital, has secured a strategic investment from JSW Green Mobility to fuel a three-fold growth over the next two years. This move aims to boost the company's expansion in response to surging demand for sustainable, tech-driven mobility solutions.
India may not be winning the AI race, but its economy is still growing fast: S&P
While economies linked to semiconductor manufacturing are benefiting the most from the AI investment boom, India’s growth remains supported by strong domestic demand, according to S&P Global Ratings. The agency expects the economy to grow around 6.6% despite global trade uncertainties.