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India is emerging as a global leader in AI-powered workplaces, with 32% of AI users classified as “Frontier Professionals” who are using AI agents to redesign how work gets done, according to Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trend Index. This is twice the global average of 16% and the highest among the 10 markets studied. The study, based on 20,000 AI users and Microsoft 365 productivity signals, finds that 78% of Indian AI users say AI is enabling work that was not possible a year ago, compared with 58% globally. India also places strong emphasis on human judgment. About 63% of respondents…

Reliance Jio has announced the standalone availability of JioPC, enabling consumers across India to access cloud-powered computing on their existing computers, irrespective of their telecom or broadband provider. Previously available to JioHome broadband subscribers, JioPC can now be subscribed to by anyone with an internet connection. The service provides access to up to 16GB RAM and 1TB cloud storage, allowing users to upgrade their computing experience without purchasing new hardware. JioPC is particularly suited for computers that are three to four years old, as well as older devices that have slowed down, run out of storage or use outdated operating…

Zeta today announced findings from its 2026 CXO survey on AI in Indian banking, based on responses from 40 CXOs across 18 leading banks and NBFCs. The survey finds that AI has moved beyond experimentation, with 70% of CDO respondents placing their institutions at selective or scaled deployment, including 30% at scaled deployment. AI adoption is strongest in structured, reviewable areas such as retail lending, customer service, fraud and risk analytics, document processing, and software testing. However, integration into end-to-end workflows and consequential decisions remains at an earlier stage. Security and data privacy have emerged as the leading barriers to…

Partnership brings 500+ sports products to FirstCry’s 25 million+ registered users Decathlon Sports India has announced a strategic partnership with FirstCry to make quality sports gear more accessible to children and young families across India. The collaboration supports Decathlon’s vision of encouraging active lifestyles and introducing children to sports from an early age. As part of the partnership, FirstCry customers can access a curated range of more than 500 Decathlon kids’ sports products, including apparel, footwear, accessories and sports essentials for skating, swimming, badminton, tennis, football, cricket, cycling, fitness and outdoor activities. Early exposure to sports can help children develop…

Streaming platform brings 160,000+ hours of content across 12+ Asian languages, personalised discovery and interactive experiences JioHotstar today announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore, marking the next phase of its vision to become a global entertainment platform. The platform brings together more than 160,000 hours of entertainment across 12+ Asian languages, spanning television, films, regional programming, non-fiction, kids and anime. The offering includes originals such as Asur, Special Ops, Criminal Justice, Pritam & Pedro, Heartbeat and Resort, alongside films including Dhurandhar, 12th Fail, Chhichhore, Kesari Chapter 2 and Kill. The international offering also introduces interactive experiences.…

70% of Indian executives are prioritising supplier diversification, while 59% are increasing inventory levels Indian businesses are redesigning their supply chains to strengthen resilience and support growth, with supplier diversification, inventory building and digitalisation emerging as key priorities, according to DP World’s India Country Report 2026. Based on a survey of 451 senior supply chain and logistics executives, the report finds that Indian businesses place greater emphasis on resilience than global counterparts. Supplier diversification is the leading priority, followed by higher inventory levels and friend-shoring. More than half of Indian businesses have fully digitalised customer-facing services, compared with fewer than…

AI platform combines portfolio analytics, transaction execution and deterministic compliance controls KFin Technologies Limited (KFintech), a technology-driven financial services platform, has announced enhanced details of ARYA, its next-generation Conversational Intelligence & Investor Servicing Platform. ARYA enables investors to move from queries and portfolio analysis to compliant transaction execution through natural language conversations. The platform brings scheme discovery, portfolio analytics and transaction execution together through an Ask → Understand → Analyse → Act journey. While additional lump-sum purchases and SIP registration are currently in live testing, redemption, fund switching, STP and SWP are planned for future releases. ARYA uses deterministic software…

Industry sustains growth momentum, while portfolio quality improves significantly The Micro Finance Industry Network (MFIN) has released the 58th edition of its flagship publication, Micrometer, presenting data on India’s microfinance industry as of June 30, 2026. The microfinance industry’s total portfolio stood at ₹3,28,708 crore, registering a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter growth in Q1 FY2026-27. On a year-on-year basis, however, the portfolio declined 6.9%. The industry disbursed ₹61,718 crore during the quarter, an 8.9% increase over Q1 of the previous financial year. Portfolio quality continued to improve, with PAR 31-180 declining to 1.6% as of June 30, 2026, from 5.6% a year…

Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), a Temasek Trust initiative focused on advancing collaborative philanthropy across Asia, today announced that Dasra will join the Alliance as a network partner. PAA and its funder members have also announced support for India-based impact ventures Rocket Learning and Frontier Innovations’ She Leads Bharat: Udyam, to scale solutions in early childhood education and women’s economic empowerment. The developments strengthen PAA’s engagement in India, bringing new expertise and partnerships into its network while directing philanthropic capital towards locally developed solutions with potential for wider impact. Shaun Seow, CEO of PAA, said, “India is solving some of the…

New dairy ice cream brand offers authentic dairy ingredients at accessible prices Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has announced its entry into India’s ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery, a new accessible premium dairy brand. Backed by RCPL’s national distribution network, retail presence and consumer insights, Bombay Creamery marks the company’s long-term commitment to the ice cream category. The brand is positioned around the promise of authentic dairy ingredients and consistent quality, in line with RCPL’s proposition of ‘Global Quality at Affordable Price’. Bombay Creamery ice creams are made…