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HDFC Bank redeploys staff to customer-facing roles as tech efficiencies take hold: CEO Jagdishan
HDFC Bank is shifting employees to customer-facing roles, leveraging technology for efficiency gains. The bank is accelerating AI investments to improve customer communication and tackle fraud. Cybersecurity defenses have been strengthened against evolving digital threats. HDFC Bank's in-house AI model, Neev, supports these security and operational enhancements. Governance issues were addressed following a chairman's resignation and subsequent investigation.
Lionel Messi Scores To Go Clear In FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race, Extends All-Time Goals Record
Lionel Messi responded to his penalty miss with a goal and an assist to take the lead in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race.
Accel, Nikhil Kamath-backed Sarla Aviation completes flight test campaign of demo e-aircraft
Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, backed by Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed flight tests for its electric aircraft technology demonstrator, Sylla. This milestone precedes the planned 2028 launch of their full air taxi, Shunya. Sylla 1.0 validated key engineering objectives, including vertical take-off and hover capabilities, marking a significant step for India's urban air mobility sector.
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?
India's top business tycoons like Adani and Ambani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum areas. This strategic move, driven by scarce and expensive greenfield land, aims to transform decaying urban pockets. Major projects are underway, signaling a new era of large-scale urban regeneration that could serve as a model for cities nationwide.
Vietnam’s Vingroup-backed Green SM to expand India’s office space presence with Urban Vault
Green SM, Vietnam's electric ride-hailing service, is expanding its Indian operations. The company has partnered with Urban Vault for flexible workspaces. Green SM has leased 500 seats in Gurugram and plans to take 1,000 more in Noida and other cities. This collaboration supports Green SM's launch and growth across India, aiming to promote sustainable urban mobility.
PM Modi In Europe: From Trade Deal, Defence To Tech — Here's What To Expect
The third India-Nordic Summit will take place on May 19.
Visa bets on cheaper tech and consumer choice to take on the UPI juggernaut
UPI’s share of India’s digital payments volume rose to 84% in 2025, but the global payments major believes it can stay competitive by benchmarking merchant pricing against domestic rivals and tweaking its unit economics if needed, a top Visa India executive told Mint.