Indian-origin executive Asha Sharma named Microsoft Gaming CEO; all you need to know about her
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:47:57 ISTAsha Sharma's appointment comes at a time when Microsoft Gaming has been grappling with tariff-induced cost pressures, strong competition and uncertain consumer spending, prompting price rises on Xbox hardware.
UPL to list a second company housing its crop protection business
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:10:33 ISTA merger and demerger process will combine UPL Ltd’s Indian and international pesticide arms to achieve operational agility and improved debt management.
‘Pursuing three-year plan for India as top growth market for IBM’
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:30 ISTIBM is amplifying its presence in India's tech landscape with a three-year plan centered on generative AI for public services. The firm is focusing on middleware solutions and sector-specific AI models while avoiding consumer applications and foundational AI development.
Zscaler partners with Bharti Airtel to launch AI & cyber threat research center
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:05:17 ISTThe AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre – India, a collaboration between Zscaler and Airtel, will create a national platform for public-private-academic cooperation to safeguard India’s economy and digital infrastructure.
South Africa Cattle Virus Response in ‘Shambles’ Says Dairy Firm
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:27:22 ISTRestrictions placed on the dairy industry by the South African government to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease places it at serious risk, said one of the country’s leading dairy companies.
Brazil’s Top Court Allows Police to Deepen Master Probe
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:13:05 ISTA Brazilian Supreme Court justice broadened police access to a fraud investigation into Banco Master SA, effectively allowing authorities to deepen the probe that has rattled the country’s political and financial systems.
Distributors, retailers risk missing out on Trump tariff refunds
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:07:58 ISTUSA-TRUMP/TARIFFS-IMPORTERS (PIX):Distributors, retailers risk missing out on Trump tariff refunds
Peak XV raises $1.3 billion to invest in India, APAC, other regions
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:16:50 ISTThe new fundraise comes at the back of several top leadership exits at the venture capital firm after a rift over returns from recent IPO exits. 
Blow to Elon Musk as US court refuses to scrap $243 million payout ruling in Tesla autopilot crash case
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:24:14 ISTA federal judge has denied Tesla's request to scrap $243 million payout to victims of a 2019 crash involving an Autopilot Model S, stating that the trial evidence supported the verdict and Tesla did not present new arguments.
Livspace trims workforce by 1,000 in AI transition, co-founder exits
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:05:41 ISTThe move follows an internal reorganization as Livspace looks at its next phase of growth.
XED appoints money maker Evermore to address liquidity for a year after GIFT City listing
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:51:43 ISTXED plans to raise additional capital in the future and aims to list on multiple exchanges in India and overseas over the next 18 months.
NCLAT reserves order on Jindal Poly's plea against admission of class action suit
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:21 ISTJindal Poly has sought an urgent stay, arguing that unless the order is paused, it would be required to issue notices to nearly 40,000 shareholders, stock exchanges and the market regulator, inviting objections.
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer ties up with Hindalco to secure aerospace-grade aluminium
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:20:35 ISTEmbraer SA has signed a MoU with Hindalco Industries to identify local partners for aerospace-grade aluminum manufacturing. This follows a previous MoU with Adani Defence & Aerospace to make regional aircraft. Read expert takes on how these tie-ups will shape India's aerospace ecosystem.
Germany's talent deficit pushes Siemens to make India a key global capability hub, says board member Judith Wiese
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:51:17 ISTWith Germany set to lose 15-20% of its workforce, Siemens AG is strategically shifting focus to India. The firm aims to export capabilities from India to meet global talent demands, emphasizing skill-based hiring and AI integration.
Swiggy’s Snacc shutdown lays bare the brutal economics of ultra-fast food delivery
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:41:41 ISTThe company’s retreat from its standalone instant food delivery experiment marks a strategic pivot toward sustainable growth as the high fixed costs of owning the supply chain collide with the need for profitability.
At Accenture, if you want promotions, you must use AI tools, says the company: Here's why
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:59:56 ISTAccenture is tracking employees’ AI tool usage and linking “regular adoption” to promotions. The firm has trained 550,000 staff in generative AI, partnered with OpenAI and Anthropic, and warned laggards may be asked to exit.
India Inc Q3 earnings wrap: Demand engine restarts, but margin tailwinds fade
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:37:45 ISTIndia Inc’s Q3FY26 earnings benefited from strong festive demand, but margin-led profit expansion also lost steam. With costs rising and profits lagging revenues, the next phase of earnings growth will hinge less on margins and more on durable demand.
Xponentia-backed Zype eyes fresh capital of upto ₹200 crore, appoints banker
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:55:31 ISTThe fundraise comes amid a more cautious operating environment for NBFCs. The sector has posted rapid growth driven by demand for personal loans, MSME financing, vehicle loans and gold loans.
Nvidia, OpenAI make U-turn on $100 billion deal; Huang-led company to invest $30 billion in ChatGPT maker — Key details
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:27:52 ISTThe deal between OpenAI and Nvidia, which would be part of a new funding round for the artificial intelligence start-up, could be finalised as early as this weekend, according to a report.
Vedanta’s race against time to stabilize oil and gas output ahead of its mega demerger
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:06:31 ISTVedanta is focused on boosting its oil and gas output ahead of its upcoming demerger into five independent companies. The business has faced declining production levels, prompting investments and strategies to stabilize output before it operates independently as Vedanta Oil & Gas Ltd.
YPF Chief Readies War Chest for Shale Push as Milei Bolsters Oil
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:47:03 ISTYPF SA is setting aside funds to keep spending in the fast-growing Vaca Muerta basin even if oil prices fall this year as management handpicked by libertarian President Javier Milei looks to build the state-run company into a global shale star.
CSX Chief Executive Open to Deal as Rivals Pursue Mega Merger
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:46:09 ISTThe chief executive officer of freight rail operator CSX Corp. is focused on generating returns from improved efficiency and performance — but he’s also open to merger prospects as industry rivals consolidate.
Amazon surpasses Walmart to become largest company by revenue with $717 billion — Here's what you need to know
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:14:41 ISTAmazon surpassed Walmart to become the largest company in terms of revenue. The company's revenue from operations was $717 billion for the fiscal year ending December 2025. Here's what you need to know. 
United Breweries bags registration for iconic Kingfisher jingle ‘Oo la la la la le o’ — Here's what you need to know
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:27:16 ISTUnited Breweries bagged the registration for the iconic Kingfisher jingle ‘Oo la la la la le o’ after the Trade Marks Registry found there was no identical or similar sound mark. Here's what you need to know. 
Crypto firm CoinDCX announces ₹111 crore ESOP buyback for employees — full details here
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:11:18 ISTCoinDCX has launched an ESOP buyback worth ₹111 crore for over 500 employees, both current and former, allowing them to cash in on their stock options. 
AI to replace half of Mistral AI's software? Here's what CEO Arthur Mensch said as tech stocks face headwinds
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:50:39 ISTMistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch said over half of current SaaS software could shift to AI, amid investor fears of disruption. As tech stocks fall globally, Mensch called “replatforming” a major opportunity. Mistral plans its India debut, targeting public and private sector clients.
JioHotstar teams up with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT-driven content discovery in India
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:23:45 ISTReliance-owned JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to introduce ChatGPT-powered voice discovery on its platform. The new multilingual feature will let users find content through natural speech, offering personalised, context-aware recommendations across live and on-demand streaming.
Tech Turbulence: Navitaire outage briefly jolts IndiGo, Akasa, AIX check-ins
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:05:15 ISTA worldwide technology snag at Navitaire, an airline reservation platform, caused temporary disruption for some Indian carriers on Thursday morning. Systems were restored swiftly with no major flight delays.
Mint Explainer | Can Ola Electric recharge its fading spark?
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:28:43 ISTWith more than one million scooters running on the road, the fate of Ola Electric matters for consumers and investors. So what really ails the EV two-wheeler maker?
India has ‘central role’ in managing AI risks and opportunities, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:46:57 ISTDario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, emphasized India's crucial role in AI development during the AI Impact Summit, noting its historical influence on the Global South and the unprecedented capabilities of AI agents that surpass human abilities.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspends TCO authorisation for VSR Ventures after crash
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:32:15 ISTAjit Pawar and four others died on the morning of January 28 after the VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport in Pune district.
OpenAI to open new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru as Sam Altman attends AI Impact Summit
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:05:22 ISTOpenAI is set to expand its presence in India with new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this year, complementing its existing office in New Delhi opened last year.
Epstein files fallout? Bill Gates to skip keynote address at India AI Summit today
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:49:19 ISTGates Foundation has not provided any specific reason behind the cancellation. However, Bill Gates recently became the centre of controversy after fresh details about his association with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged in the latest release of Epstein files.
Tata Group to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise across companies, ‘accelerate AI-native transformation’
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:44:46 ISTTata Group teams up with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise and expand data center capabilities. TCS will utilize OpenAI’s Codex for software development, marking a significant step in AI integration and transformation within the organization.
Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, Mukesh Ambani: List of key speakers at India AI Impact Summit 2026 today
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:53:00 ISTOpenAI’s Sam Altman, Google's Sundar Pichai, Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani, PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Meta’s Alexandr Wang and other global leaders headline Day 4.
