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It's Thursday, March 20th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started.  Market Rally Continues, Mid- & Small-Caps Shine Indian markets extended their winning streak for the third straight session, with the Sensex closing 148 points higher at 75,449 and Nifty 50 reclaiming 22,900. However, the real momentum was in mid- and small-cap stocks, which surged over 2%, adding nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth. “The market's positive momentum is backed by valuations,” said Vinod Nair of Geojit Financial Services, though global uncertainties persist. While Shriram Finance and HDFC Life led the gains, ITC and Tech Mahindra lagged. Analysts expect rangebound movement, with support at 22,600 and resistance at 23,100. Trump Organization Enters India's Commercial Realty Market After four luxury residential projects, the Trump Organization is launching its first commercial venture in India—Trump World Center Pune. Partnering with Tribeca Developers and Kundan Spaces, the ₹1,700 crore office complex will span 1.6 million sq. ft. with a premium retail boulevard. “There's a dearth of premium office spaces in India,” said Tribeca's Kalpesh Mehta. With record-high leasing in Pune's commercial market, experts believe Trump's entry will reshape the city's office landscape. Prologis Bets Big on India's Warehousing Boom Global warehouse giant Prologis is investing $500 million in India by 2026 to develop large warehousing parks. “The market is underserved, and there's massive potential,” said Prologis CIO Joseph Ghazal. With major clients like Amazon, the firm is expanding in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai. It has already secured 270 acres for projects in Chennai and Bengaluru. As India's Grade A warehousing sector grows, Prologis may eventually expand into data centers. RBI's Balancing Act on the Rupee With the rupee depreciating 2.1% in 70 days under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the RBI faces a tough choice—intervene or let markets decide. “The uncertainty around Trump's policies is a key factor,” said economist Madan Sabnavis. India's $654 billion forex reserves provide a cushion, but too much intervention could distort market dynamics. Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao cautioned, “Excessive intervention could make markets reliant on the RBI.” India Builds Tur Buffer to Curb Inflation To stabilize tur (pigeon pea) prices, the government is targeting a 1-million-tonne buffer for FY26. With production up 3% to 3.5 million tonnes, procurement has reached 200,000 tonnes so far. Despite an MSP of ₹7,550 per 100 kg, market prices fluctuate between ₹7,000-7,600. Imports from Mozambique and Myanmar help bridge the demand gap. The government has allocated ₹4,019 crore under the Price Stabilization Fund to maintain supply and control food inflation.

It's Thursday, March 13th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started.  1. Saudi's Riyadh Air Eyes India for Expansion Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new airline, sees India as a key market, with CEO Tony Douglas calling it “super important.” Set to begin operations this year, the airline is in early talks with Air India and IndiGo for potential partnerships. Riyadh Air plans to connect Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations by 2030 and has already partnered with Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta. With a fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A321 neos, the airline is tapping into India's booming aviation market, where Indians form the second-largest expat group in Saudi Arabia. Notably, 16% of Riyadh Air's staff are Indian. 2. Estée Lauder, DPIIT to Boost India's Beauty Startups India's beauty and personal care startups are set for a major push as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) partners with US cosmetics giant Estée Lauder. Through its BEAUTY&YOU India initiative, the collaboration will offer funding, mentorship, and global industry access, with a special focus on women-led startups. India's beauty market is expected to grow from $7.43 billion in 2025 to $9.69 billion by 2034. “This is a first-of-its-kind initiative,” said Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT. With India boasting the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, this partnership could drive innovation and scaling opportunities for beauty entrepreneurs. 3. India's IT Stocks Plunge Amid Growth Concerns India's top IT firms—TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra—saw their stocks fall up to 4.28%, erasing ₹75,414 crore in market value. Brokerages Morgan Stanley, Kotak Institutional Equities, and Motilal Oswal flagged concerns over sluggish IT spending recovery in FY26-27. High interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and vendor consolidation are slowing discretionary tech spending. “We see a transition phase where IT spending is reprioritized, moderating growth,” noted Morgan Stanley analysts. Despite these headwinds, Nasscom projects the IT industry to cross $300 billion by March 2026, implying 6.2% annual growth, though analysts remain skeptical. 4. Gold's Surge Raises India's Sovereign Gold Bond Liabilities As gold prices soar and equities struggle, the Indian government faces rising liabilities on its Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme, which ties payouts to gold's market price. Gold has outperformed equities since 2015, rising 3.46 times its value, while Nifty 50 has declined. ₹2.39 trillion has already been paid under gold-related schemes since 2017, with another ₹1.4 trillion budgeted for 2024-26. With 132,000 kg of gold equivalent set for payout between 2025 and 2032, a prolonged gold rally could strain government finances, making this a key issue for policymakers and investors. 5. Wendy's, Rebel Foods to Open 500 Locations in India by 2028 Rebel Foods will invest ₹100-150 crore to expand Wendy's footprint in India, targeting 500 locations by 2028. The expansion leans heavily on cloud kitchens, which will account for 70% of new openings. Currently, Wendy's operates in 200 locations, with 185 cloud kitchens and 15 offline stores. India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) market is growing at a 23% CAGR, but profitability remains challenging due to inflation and competition. Rebel Foods CEO Ankush Grover expects the IPL season to boost sales. Rebel Foods, which runs over 450 cloud kitchens across India, the Middle East, and the UK, recently raised $210 million from Temasek to fuel expansion.

It's Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started.  India's Steel Industry Faces Tariff Fallout India's steel industry was on a growth path—until US tariffs disrupted global trade flows. With Washington slapping 25% tariffs on steel from Mexico and Canada and doubling duties on Chinese imports, China's steel exports to the US have become unviable. This surplus steel now threatens to flood India, driving prices down and squeezing margins. “India becomes the natural target for Chinese steel at the worst possible time,” warns Karan Pahuja of ISSDA. While some see opportunity—like Abhyuday Jindal of Jindal Stainless, who notes that Indian exports to the US may gain—others worry that surplus steel from Korea and Japan could also hit domestic markets. The industry is now looking to the Indian government for protective measures. BSE Stock Tumbles Amid SEBI Proposal—But Is Panic Justified? BSE shares plunged 20% after SEBI's February 24 consultation paper raised concerns over trading volumes. At issue is SEBI's plan to change how open interest is calculated in index derivatives, shifting to a delta-based method to reduce systemic risks. But fears may be overblown—SEBI's own data shows that in 89% of cases last November, the proposed limits wouldn't have been breached. Additionally, SEBI's move to restrict derivatives to broader indices aims to prevent manipulation, but exchanges could tweak index compositions to comply. With single-stock derivatives also facing new limits, analysts believe only low-liquidity stocks will be affected. After four days of declines, BSE shares rebounded 2%, signaling investors are reassessing the panic. SEBI's ‘Mitra' Helps Investors Recover Forgotten Mutual Funds Millions of old mutual fund investments remain unclaimed, particularly those opened before PAN was mandatory in 2006. SEBI's new digital assistant, Mitra, developed by KFin Technologies and CAMS, aims to fix this. Investors can visit MFcentral.com, enter their details (beyond just PAN), and track down inactive folios. While verification remains a challenge for accounts with outdated contact details, experts see Mitra as a game-changer. “It's a much-needed tool to consolidate scattered investments,” says Abhishek Kumar of SahajMoney. Still in beta, Mitra marks SEBI's latest effort to safeguard investor wealth and modernize financial tracking. Adani Wilmar Expands Into Packaged Foods With ₹603 Crore Deal Adani Wilmar, known for its Fortune and Kohinoor brands, is strengthening its foothold in Indian kitchens. The company is acquiring G.D. Foods—makers of Tops ketchup and noodles—for ₹603 crore as part of its ₹1,000 crore push into packaged foods. The deal gives Adani Wilmar access to a range of processed products and a retail presence in 150,000 stores across North India. MD Angshu Mallick emphasized their commitment to scaling Tops, positioning it alongside FMCG giants like Marico, ITC, and Tata Consumer. With this acquisition, Adani Wilmar aims to turn Tops into a household staple. India's IT Giants Face Growth Uncertainty Amid US Banking Slowdown India's IT heavyweights—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra—are entering uncertain territory. US banks, their largest clients, are pausing tech investments due to inflation worries and trade tensions. JM Financial's Abhishek Kumar warns, “Uncertainty has crept in… Trade war seems imminent.” Banking contributes nearly a third of revenues for these IT firms, meaning any spending cuts could hit growth. Adding to concerns, Capgemini forecasts zero organic growth this year, signaling global headwinds. Kotak analysts expect FY26 to be marginally better than FY25 but still below pre-pandemic levels, with weak discretionary spending and AI-driven pricing pressures weighing on the sector. Nasscom predicts IT revenue will cross $300 billion next year, but analysts caution that achieving this won't be easy amid economic challenges.

In today’s session, we speak with a trailblazer in the Asian electric vehicle industry to find out all about the new venture he is involved in. Joining us all the way from Taipei, Jack Cheng is Co-Founder of electric vehicle maker NIO and was formerly the Chairman of Fiat (China) Automobiles, and is now the chairman of a company called M Mobility. M Mobility is a startup that aims to commercialise ideas formed within a Foxconn-led consortium called MIH platform. For context, MIH, or Mobility in Harmony Consortium, is an organisation initiated by Foxconn to create an open EV ecosystem that promotes collaboration in the mobility industry. The consortium realises key technologies, develop reference designs and standards, while bridging the gap between members in the ecosystem to lower barriers to entry, accelerate innovation, and shorten development cycles. The goal is to bring strategic partners together to build the next generation of EV, autonomous driving and mobility service applications. So back to M Mobility, the startup crafts EV solutions tailored for mobility service providers and fleet operators. It aims to connect innovative EV designs with the global supply chain. But what does the firm mean exactly by that and what is its value proposition exactly? Meanwhile, M Mobility had in October 2023 became the first open EV platform licensee of the MIH Consortium. But how has it made use of MIH Consortium’s platform thus far? What is also worthy of note is that the firm is said to be backed by Indian information technology services and consulting firm Tech Mahindra, and is working with Sumitomo Corporation EV services arm Hakobune to change the way people view mobility. But where do the different players come in to support M Mobility’s growth? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Jack Cheng, Chairman, M Mobility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

இறக்கத்தில் Indian Stock Markets, Global Market-ன் நிலை என்ன, FII முதலீடு அதிக அளவில் Indian Stock Market-லிருந்து வெளியேறிவிட்டதா, ரிஸ்க் எடுக்க உங்களுக்கு பயமாக இருந்தால் பங்குச்சந்தை பக்கம் ஏன் வரக்கூடாது, Tech Mahindra and Wipro பங்குகளின் விலை ஏற்றத்துக்கு என்ன காரணம், 'FII முதலீடு சந்தைக்குள்தான் இருக்கிறது' நிதியமைச்சர் Nirmala sitharaman சொன்னது என்ன போன்ற பல விஷயங்களை இந்த வீடியோவில் பேசியிருக்கிறார் பங்குச்சந்தை நிபுணர் வ.நாகப்பன்.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of January 29 -After showing weakness from Friday's highs, the Nifty50 witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday, closing at a 7-month low. The index managed to hold levels above 22,800 but ended the day 263 points lower at 22,829, with 42 out of 50 stocks closing in the red. -Most heavyweights saw a closing in the red while ICICI Bank ended higher after Q3 earnings. FMCG stocks like HUL and Britannia were among the top Nifty gainers, both rising over 1%. On the other hand, the IT index fell 3%, dragged down by global cues. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro were the top Nifty losers. -Going ahead, market sentiment remains on the edge as investors brace for Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision and accompanying policy guidance. This unease is further fueled by mixed earnings reports, geopolitical tensions, and the impending Union Budget, all of which have contributed to the prevailing uncertainty. -Stocks to watch: Coal India, Tata Steel, Indraprastha Gas, Kaynes Technology India, Piramal Enterprises -Earnings: Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Zinc, Hyundai Motor India, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Cipla, JSW Energy, Suzlon, ideaForge Technology, and TVS Motor Company -Additionally, global developments weighed heavily on Indian markets. The recent launch of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, and former U.S. President Trump's abrupt tariff announcement on Colombia have created fresh headwinds. DeepSeek's emergence as the No. 1 free app on the iOS App Store has intensified concerns, as it positions itself as a free alternative to ChatGPT, which has signaled its intention to shift toward a for-profit model. -Global cues: Most Asian shares dropped following a bruising session on Wall Street caused by fears the valuation of artificial-intelligence companies had become excessive. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped as much as 0.6% with Japan's largest technology firms leading declines. That was after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both tumbled Monday as a cheap AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek fueled concern valuations may be hard to justify. Many Asian markets, including China and South Korea, are shut Tuesday for the start of the Lunar New Year holidays. -In commodities, oil steadied — after sinking by nearly 2% on Monday. Brent crude traded near $77 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was above $73. -This morning, GIFT Nifty was trading at a premium of nearly 100 points vs Nifty Futures' Monday's close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian market. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

 Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. The Reserve Bank of India is making strides towards making the rupee and international currency by allowing non-residents to open rupee accounts in the overseas branches of authorized Indian banks. This move, part of a broader effort to encourage cross-border transactions in the rupee, follows the RBI's consultation with the central government and builds on recommendations from a 2022 RBI committee aimed at integrating the rupee into the global financial system more effectively. Now, non-residents can manage both current and capital transactions with Indian residents through these accounts and also use them to invest in rupee assets, Gopika Gopakumar reports. For example, a non-resident Indian in the U.S. can hold rupees received from exports to India and use them for various payments, including imports back into India. This flexibility could significantly streamline the management of trade finances. However, bankers are cautiously optimistic, noting that the rupee's non-convertible nature might slow its adoption for international transactions. The Union Budget for FY26 is expected to significantly increase financial support for startups and small businesses, which are crucial to India's economy, accounting for nearly one-third of its GDP. The government plans to bolster working capital, trade finance, and growth funding through favourable terms under various schemes managed by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and the Ministry of MSMEs. These sectors are particularly important as they employ over 247 million people amidst India's ongoing job-creation challenges. Expected initiatives include more robust financial backing under existing DPIIT and MSME schemes.  India's top IT firms are charting different courses in their AI journeys. Companies such as Infosys and Tech Mahindra are crafting small AI models that are perfect for specific, cost-sensitive tasks. These smaller models use less data, making them quicker and cheaper to operate. For instance, Infosys has created distinct models for industries such as banking and cybersecurity by combining their rich internal data with some carefully selected external datasets. Meanwhile, other players such as Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and HCL Technologies are choosing to expand on existing, broad-scope AI tools known as large language models (LLMs). Jas Bardia writes that this highlights a fundamental choice in AI development between specialisation and scalability. Smaller models offer precise solutions at lower costs, while larger models deliver extensive capabilities but come with higher operational expenses and risks.At Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Mela, a grand spiritual gathering attracting over 400 million visitors this year, businesses are seizing the opportunity to cater to the massive influx. The festival, held once every 12 years, not only promises spiritual fulfilment but has also turned into a bustling economic hub. According to Sprout Research, the event is expected to generate financial transactions worth around $30 billion. Amidst this, social media influencers are earning significant sums by promoting everything from local businesses to spiritual activities. They look to capture the festival's essence through videos and posts, and charge up to ₹30,000 for a single post. Local tour operators are also capitalizing on the event, offering packages that include holy dips with sadhus for anywhere from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh. Even large corporations and banks such as the Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Baroda are using the event to promote digital privacy, cybersecurity and digital payments. Advertising has spiked, with costs for promotional spaces significantly higher than in previous years. Read Devina Sengupta's detailed report on India's unique mela economy from the grounds of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. India's bullet train network is set to expand, with the government planning to create new high-speed rail corridors across the country. According to railway minister Ashwini Vaishaw, this expansion will harness indigenous technology developed in collaboration with Japanese experts, building on the experience gained from the Mumbai-Ahmedabad project. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd has already identified seven additional corridors, with detailed project reports for most of them submitted or scheduled for completion soon. This initiative aims to connect major cities via a golden quadrilateral of bullet trains, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel times significantly. The government is also focusing on increasing the indigenization of high-speed rail technology to reduce costs and promote local manufacturing. There are also plans to upgrade the domestically produced Vande Bharat trains to higher speeds to complement the bullet train services.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top news developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of January 17 -Today's market moves will be determined by the Street's reaction to Reliance and Infosys Q3 earnings. -In the previous session, Nifty's winning streak extended into a third consecutive session, though uncertainty persists as the index continues to trade within a limited range. Despite some selling pressure at higher levels after the gap-up opening, the Nifty 50 managed to close above the critical 23,300 resistance level. -Today, market attention will shift to earnings reports from Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and SBI Life. Another key factor will be the market's reaction to Reliance Industries' results. The company delivered a strong quarter, with EBITDA rising 12% quarter-on-quarter versus estimates of 8%, driven by its O2C and Retail segments, while the Telecom and Oil & Gas businesses performed in line with expectations. Additionally, Infosys, Axis Bank, LTIMindtree, and Havells, which released their earnings after market hours on Thursday, will influence Friday's trading sentiment. -According to Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities, the short-term trend of Nifty is positive but the market is lacking its strength to witness sharp upside breakouts of the hurdle. -This morning the GIFT Nifty was lower, trading at a discount of more than 50 points from Nifty Futures Thursday close, indicating a start in the red for the Indian market. -Asian stocks dropped as traders prepared for a swath of Chinese data scheduled Friday including fourth-quarter growth. -Shares in Japan fell as the yen largely held onto gains from earlier in the week, while those in Australia fluctuated. The downward start in Asia comes as a global risk rally this week, fueled by traders re-adjusting Federal Reserve interest rate cut bets following Wednesday's benign inflation data, loses steam. The focus will now shift to official Chinese data due Friday that is likely to show the world's second-largest economy failed to break a deflationary cycle last year. -In the overnight session, benchmark indices on Wall Street took a pause after a three-day rally owing to pressure in shares of big tech. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell 0.2% each, but the Nasdaq underperformed, declining 0.9% due to pressure in shares of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet, all of which fell between 1% to 4%. Apple had its worst day since August last year. -In commodities, oil edged higher after a 1.7% drop on Thursday, retreating from a five-month high as the market adjusts to new sanctions on Russian crude and digested mixed signals from President-elect Donald Trump on his intent to uphold the measures. Crude is on track to gain for a fourth week in a row. Gold is set for a third straight week of advances. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more

A $6.5B services company adopts a new strategic narrative to convey differentiation in its market and guide employees. Also, my mom wants to get more personal.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, December 30, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started.Several major investors of Religare criticised a PIL that led the Madhya Pradesh High Court to indefinitely stay the company's upcoming annual general meeting. They argued that a takeover of Religare by the Burman family could concentrate ownership and harm minority shareholders. Nehal Chaliawala writes that one executive from a mutual fund said that holding an AGM is an independent matter, and unrelated to regulatory approvals. The AGM was scheduled for December 31. Key leadership issues, particularly those surrounding the chairperson Rashmi Saluja, were slated to be discussed. America's sought-after H-1B visa is doing the rounds after being brought in the limelight by Elon Musk. This visa is essential for hiring specialized foreign workers. Usually, skilled workers from India and China are first in line for such a visa. Shelley Singh writes that Musk's interest in hiring more workers via the H-1B is at loggerheads with President Donald Trump's conservative supporters, who want tighter immigration norms. However, the Indian IT sector is becoming less reliant on the H1-B as more American companies open offices in India.The government wants to cut red tape, and it wants to do it by next year's Union Budget. Gireesh Chandra Prasad reports that the government is identifying regulations that can be relaxed during the Budget to help revive a slowing economy. These rules will directly address concerns of "over regulation" in certain sectors, and will scale back these rules to help India Inc. flourish without having to worry about endless compliance norms. Gireesh identifies two major areas where a streamlined process could do wonders: land and labour laws.If your portfolio includes one of India's top five IT stocks, you probably had a mixed 2024. Revenue growth this past year slowed down, compared to the previous year. Jas Bardia and Varun Sood write that despite this, shares of TCS, Infosys, HCL, and Tech Mahindra performed better than expected. 2025 might bring heavier spending by these companies due to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts. Increased revenues on the back of deflated base numbers would bode well for these IT stocks.It's hiring season for rural India. Devina Sengupta and Suneera Tandon write that India's consumer goods companies are ramping up hiring in rural markets. Rural markets outperformed their urban counterparts this year, leading to this move. There is a higher demand for roles such as van sales representatives, leading to this move. Notable firms like Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur, and ITC are expanding their workforce and introducing more economical options to try and push deeper into the hinterlands. Recruitment firms are reporting a 10-15% increase in hiring by fast-moving consumer goods companies in these areas. 

In an era where cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, the claim of integrated security solutions offering superior protection is under scrutiny. Tech Mahindra and Microsoft, as partners, assert that their strategy to unify critical security domains—data protection, threat management, identity management, and compliance—into a single operational framework significantly enhances security, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. So, what proof do they offer to justify that their proposed integrated cybersecurity toolset wins over specialized, best-of-breed, standalone solutions? Do the potential benefits of consolidating cybersecurity platforms truly outweigh the associated inherent risks? Does this unified model deliver on its promises of improved enterprise agility and reduced complexity? Guest: Anand Dutta, SVP & Global Head - Cybersecurity Solutions & Alliances, Tech Mahindra Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/anand-dutta Guest: Nitin Sharma, Global Director, Partner Business Development, Microsoft Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nitin-sharma More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/integrated-cybersecurity-solutions/ More on Cybersecurity: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cybersecurity/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Tech Mahindra emerged as a Horizon 3 Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: High-Tech Services, 2024 report, standing out among 17 IT services firms. In this episode of HFS Unfiltered Stories, Harshul Asnani, President Tech Media & Entertainment Business at Tech Mahindra, joins Joel Martin, Executive Research Leader at HFS Research, to share what sets Tech Mahindra apart and how it continues to thrive as a key partner in the technology industry. Discover how Tech Mahindra's "born in the industry" mindset enables high-tech companies to leverage cutting-edge solutions and customer-centric innovations like Sandstorm to drive talent, technology, and transformation outcomes. Also, read the associated report HFS Horizon: High-Tech Services, 2024: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/hfs-horizons-high-tech-services-2024/

Welcome CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top news from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 21 -The market recorded its third consecutive weekly loss, marking the longest losing streak of 2024, despite a surge on Friday that helped reduce the decline. A recovery in banking majors during the final session helped pare some losses, with both the Nifty and Sensex closing above 24,860 and 81,220, respectively. -Sector performance was mixed, with banking, financials, and realty posting decent gains, while auto, metals, and FMCG sectors were the top losers. The broader indices reflected a similar trend, as the midcap index lost nearly a percent while smallcap closed slightly positive. -Today, in the absence of any major triggers, market participants will focus on upcoming earnings for direction. Shares of HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tech Mahindra, which reported earnings over the weekend, will be in focus on Monday. -Earnings: UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, SBI Life, ITC, Bharat Electronics, BPCL, HPCL, Coal India, JSW Steel, Shriram Finance, ICICI Bank. -Stocks to watch: Alembic Pharma, HDFC Bank, MCX, Star Cement -On the global front, Asia's benchmark stock index rose this morning, while gold touched a record high as tensions in the Middle East stoked demand for the asset as a haven. Australian stocks climbed, while Japanese equities swung between gains and losses. US futures rose after the S&P 500 notched up a sixth straight weekly increase, its longest winning streak this year following a slew of corporate results and signs the world's largest economy remains robust. -On Friday, US stocks closed their latest winning week with more records. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to squeak past the all-time high it had set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, to its own record set the day before, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6%. Netflix helped drive the market with a leap of 11.1% after the streaming giant reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. That was despite a slowdown in subscriber growth. -In US earnings this week, Tesla Inc. faces questions on its production targets and regulatory challenges after the unveiling of its much-hyped Cybercab failed to enthuse investors and quell concerns over its recent vehicle sales. -Now, despite the ongoing positivity in the US markets, the Indian markets have been largely unresponsive, a divergence likely to persist due to continued foreign fund outflows. Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking says that any change in the fund flow pattern would also be on the participants' radar. -This morning, the GIFT Nifty was trading flat versus Nifty Futures' Friday's close, indicating a muted-to-negative start for the Indian market. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

We have reported about how India is becoming a global leader across industry sectors and interviewed dozens of top CEO's who have been leading the charge. From Zoho, Cisco, and Juniper Networks to TTEC, H&R Block, Mphasis and many others, many CEO's are shifting billions of dollars of investments from a dependence on China and Taiwan toward India. Another global leader driving this massive transformation is The Mahindra group, a $21 Billion Multinational Federation of Companies which employs 145,000 people across dozens of sectors.  They have also become a rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar provider of technology consulting, services and digital solutions—helping other corporations make this reboot a reality. On this episode of The Reboot Chronicles, Tech Mahindra chief executive, Lakshmanan Chidambaram (CTL), takes us behind the scenes in an entertaining and educational tour of what's next—from  next-gen factories, supply chains, AI automation, and robotics, to turnkey villages of the future where people will work and play, and how trust can change everything.

The gig economy and workforce are becoming integral parts of the CX delivery ecosystem, while technology demands a balanced approach between humans and machine/ technology to deliver CX services. HFS Executive Research Leader Melissa O'Brien in conversation with Bharath Vasudevan, Chief Capability Officer at Tech Mahindra Business Process Services. You will learn: How are the Gig economy and workforce becoming integral parts of the CX delivery ecosystem, and what are TechM's preparations for it and POV? What is our take on technology usage in CX delivery with a focus on a balanced approach between humans and machine/ technology? Also, read the associated report HFS Horizons: Customer Experience Service Providers, 2024, here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/hfs-horizons-customer-experience-service-providers-2024/

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, August 1, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Slowing revenues and weak projections have prompted India's top IT companies to hit a pause on pay hikes. Tata Consultancy Services is the only company proceeding with salary increases, while HCL Tech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and LTI Mindtree have delayed their disbursements. Mint's Jas Bardia notes that this delay in pay hikes could lead to more disgruntled employees, and comes at a time of falling headcounts at most tech companies.Ola wants its electric scooters division to be the new favourite of the stock market, debuting on Dalal Street today. With a price band of 72 to 76 rupees per share, the company is targeting a valuation of $4 billion. Mayur Bhalerao breaks down the IPO, helping you decide if investing in Ola Electric is a smart move.The Byju's saga has a new chapter: Riju Raveendran, the younger brother of the struggling edtech company's founder Byju Raveendran, has raised Rs 158 crore to pay the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one of the company's operational creditors. Once India's most celebrated startup, Byju's, which had signed on as a sponsor for the Indian cricket team, told the appeals court that it has paid 50 crore rupees to the BCCI, with the remaining payments to be made in two instalments. However, the company still owes its employees their salaries.Licious, a pioneer in the online meat ordering business in India, has realized it can't rely solely on its online presence. Mint's Samiksha Goel reports that the company is now venturing into offline stores to compete with local meat sellers. The meat industry in India is valued at an estimated $31 billion, with online ordering accounting for just $500 million of that market. But offline stores are tricky, Samiksha notes. Previous players have faced significant overhead costs, leading to business closures. Will Licious turn out any different?There have been global calls for "de-dollarisation," urging a reduction in the world economy's reliance on the US dollar. India, naturally, is keen to see other countries trade using the rupee. The Union Budget included provisions to encourage the adoption of the rupee as a global currency. However, achieving this is not straightforward, writes Nandita Venkatesan. It requires transforming the Indian rupee into a "hard currency," meaning it must be seen as politically and economically stable. Nandita outlines the challenges and the measures the Indian government must take to reach this goal. She also includes informative charts to help better understand the situation. We'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Let us know by writing to us at feedback@livemint.com. You may send us feedback, tips or anything that you feel we should be covering from your vantage point in the world of business and finance. Show notes: Indian IT companies delay wage hikes again, irk employees Ola Electric's IPO: charging ahead or running on empty?  Riju Raveendran has raised ₹158 crore to repay BCCI, Byju's tells appeals tribunal Why did Licious cross the road?  India steps up push to make rupee a power player, but the road is long

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may see a flat start according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Tech Mahindra, VST Industries, Indus Towers.

We've heard of lean manufacturing, batch manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, but what about remanufacturing? This week, Tech Mahindra's Manish Giniwala joins us to uncover the challenges and opportunities in reviving used products, the impact on supply chains, and the intersection of sustainability, circularity, and profitability. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

In this PRmoment Podcast, we'll be catching up with UK public relations leaders. Our guests will share their in-hindsight secrets that they wish they'd known at the start of their careers.This week on the PRmoment Podcast, we're talking to Missive founders Nicola Koronka and Emma Ross.Missive is a tech PR firm with a fee income of £2.5 m. Current clients include Virgin Media 02, Tech Mahindra and PayU.Missive was founded ten years ago, ten years which seem to have flown by! Here is a summary of what Nicola, Emma, and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed:3 mins Emma and Nicola talk about how they met at university and ended up working at Hotwire together.5 mins Why did Nicola and Emma decide to start a business together?“The only impressive thing about running your own business is making the decision to do it; the rest just feels like another job. You just put one foot in front of the other. You learn as you go.”13 mins Emma, was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2019. Needless to say, bone cancer is a very, very serious cancer. Emma talks us through how the last five years have been since her diagnosis.16 mins Emma talks us through the symptoms of bone cancer and what people should look out for.17 mins What is a tech PR firm today? Has tech PR become undefinable?21 mins How is the tech PR market currently because it's had a tough 18 months.“It's the enterprise piece that had the roughest ride.”“The market has returned to strength now. We've had some great wins in the last ten weeks.”“There is a robustness there…The market has turned.”25 mins Emma and Nicola reflect on ten years of Missive.“It's been punctuated with things that happened to us.”27 mins Are PR employers better now than ten years ago?28 mins Nicola and Emma reflect on the challenges of PR firm founders bringing senior staff members into their business.“Giles came into the business at a pivotal time post-pandemic and grew the business successfully. We will never stop thinking about what the business, our team, and clients need and endeavour to put that first.”“We've (only) spent 50% of the time (over the last ten years) working together because of the various leave and absences.”“We disagree constantly, but we don't row.”“We're very, very different people but we're pulling in the same direction. I'm the head, and Emma's the heart.”“It's been the most profound relationship of my life (outside my family.)”32 mins Emma and Nicola talk about their future plans for Missive, including its D&I Consulting practice.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the top developments ahead of the trading session of April 26 - GIFT Nifty trading flat from Nifty Futures' Thursday close, indicates a muted start for the Indian market -April also turned out to be the third straight positive series for the Nifty. It is now just 220 points away from its previous record high. For the week, the Nifty is already up 1.8%, managing to recover all that it lost in the previous week and gain some more post that. -In the governing session, US stocks tumbled after data showed a sharp slowdown in economic growth and pointed to persistent inflation. US GDP expanded 1.6% in the first quarter. The blue-chip Dow slid 375 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped half a percent each. -Asia-Pacific markets were mixed this morning as investors in Asia look to the Bank of Japan's policy decision and inflation figures out of Tokyo.  - Oil prices rose in early trade today, as players took stock of the US Treasury secretary's comments that the country's economy is likely in a stronger position than indicated by weak first-quarter data, coupled with supply concerns as conflict continues in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were above $89 a barrel. -Gold prices firmed on a weaker dollar last night even as US Treasury yields rose after economic data showed signs of persistent inflation, lowering hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates anytime soon. - Today, voting across 89 assembly constituencies will take place in the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, where voters across 13 states will cast their ballots. -Earnings reactions will also continue with stocks like Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, L&T Technology services among others reacting to their quarterly numbers. -Earnings today: HCLTech, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra Holidays, Bank of Maharashtra, SBI Life, CSB Bank, Motilal Oswal -Stocks to track: Zensar Technologies, Cyient, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Vodafone Idea Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the important cues ahead of the trading session of April 25 -Asia-Pacific markets took a breather this morning after two straight days of rallies, mirroring moves on Wall Street ahead of first-quarter gross domestic product figures from the U.S. due later in the day. -The Bank of Japan kicks off its monetary policy meeting Thursday as investors monitor for action against yen weakness. The yen slid past the 155 mark against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 34-year low. -Overnight in the US, all three major indexes were largely range bound as interest rate fears dampened the enthusiasm stemming from a strong slate of corporate earnings. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.02% gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.11%. The Nasdaq Composite edged 0.1% higher. -Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plunged as much as 19% in extended trading on Wednesday after its second quarter revenue guidance missed analyst expectations. - Oil prices eased in early trade on Thursday as concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy amid prospects for delayed interest rate cuts outweighed worries over the risk of expanding conflict in the Middle East. -GIFT Nifty was trading with a discount of nearly 50 points from Nifty Futures' Wednesday close, indicating a start in the Red for the Indian market -Stocks to track: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, LTIMindtree, Dalmia Bharat, Syngene, AU Small Finance Bank, Indian Hotels, Rail Vikas Nigam, ITC, Motilal Oswal -Earnings today: Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, L&T Technology Services, IndusInd Bank, ACC, Bajaj Finance Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, we look at the top cloud and telco takeaways from conversations and sessions at Mobile World Congress 2024. The major takeaways consist of Red Hat and Tech Mahindra boosting their hybrid cloud collaboration, Red Hat and NTT working with Fujitsu and NVIDIA to ready IOWN environments for real-time edge AI data analytics, Indonesia's Telkomsel selecting Google Cloud to integrate GenAI for augmenting its operations and product offerings, VMware focusing on assuring the DISH Wireless Open RAN build in the US, and TELUS using HPE servers to complete its Open RAN mission in Canada.  Our analytical review focused on: Red Hat and Tech Mahindra Uplift Hybrid Cloud Capabilities. Red Hat and Tech Mahindra announced a collaboration aimed at making it easier for telecommunication service providers to accelerate and manage 5G adoption and deployments across the hybrid cloud. Tech Mahindra's Multi-mode Companion Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift running on AWS can support multiple network use cases, spanning RAN, edge computing, transport and 5G core, to extend capabilities across hybrid cloud environments with integrated automation and orchestration capabilities. We delve into why Red Hat OpenShift provides the infrastructure and application layer key to supporting operations at scale across any cloud environment, with Tech Mahindra's netOps.ai offering a unified view to manage infrastructure and automate applications with low touch provisioning. Plus, we look at how Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes enables full cloud lifecycle management to automate Day 0 and Day 1 configurations and orchestrate workloads across Red Hat OpenShift clusters on-premises and on AWS. Red Hat and NTT Show IOWN Ready for Real-time Edge AI Data Analysis. As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (or IOWN) initiative, Red Hat and NTT in collaboration with NVIDIA and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution targeted at enhancing and extending the potential for real-time AI data analysis at the edge. Using technologies developed by the IOWN Global Forum and built on the foundation of Red Hat OpenShift this solution has received an IOWN Global Forum's Proof of Concept (PoC) recognition for its real world viability and use cases. The PoC evaluated a real-time AI analysis platform4 with Yokosuka City as the sensor installation base and Musashino City as the remote data center, both connected through the IOWN All-Photonics Network. We assess why this is a breakthrough for AI edge applications since even when many cameras were accommodated, the latency required to aggregate sensor data for AI analysis was reduced by 60% compared to conventional AI inference workloads.   Telkomsel Selects Google Cloud to Boost Operations and Products with GenAI. Telkomsel announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate enterprise-grade generative AI (gen AI) into its operations and core product offerings for consumers and businesses. This latest collaboration builds on Telkomsel's ongoing use of Google's AI-powered advertising tools, such as Performance Max, with the aim of transforming its employee and customer interactions, augmenting overall user satisfaction, and improving business outcomes. Moreover, Nokia is running AVA Data Suite on Google Cloud to facilitate AI/ML development. We examine why such moves are further validating the overall Google Cloud for Telecommunications proposition.   VMware Looks to Assure DISH Wireless Open RAN Build. At MWC24, VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom Inc, unveiled that DISH Wireless has deployed VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance across the Boost Wireless Network in a pilot production environment to deliver real-time network monitoring, assurance and automation, with the goal of providing a better 5G network and subscriber experience. We assess why the VMware Telco Cloud Service Assurance remote data collector service allows DISH Wireless the Network Operations Center (NOC) team to collect and analyze data from 20,000-plus cell sites. From our view, this is a critically important development for DISH Wireless to efficiently assure and scale its breakthrough Open RAN 5G network that is getting closer to offering more than 240 million Americans access to the latest in 5G connectivity technology and innovation. TELUS Enlists HPE Servers to Complete Open RAN Mission. During MWC24, HPE announced it is working with TELUS, which is building Canada's first 5G Open RAN, by providing infrastructure across 3,000 sites. Once completed, the new TELUS Open RAN 5G network can provide instantaneously responsive connectivity which can enhance the customer experience with faster connectivity and mobile access. We examine why HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen11 servers, designed specifically for telco workloads, are ready to provide an open and flexible, virtualized foundation to deliver next-generation cellular connectivity to urban and rural Canadians. The servers provide Open RAN infrastructure to assist TELUS with the interoperability it needs by providing the foundation for DU implementations, which are responsible for preparing data for transmission across the 5G network.

This edition of the Transform Work podcast welcomes Bharath Vasudevan, Chief Capability Officer, Business Process Services at Tech Mahindra, and Dhananjay Deshmukh, Vice President, Crowdsourcing at Tech Mahindra. Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business solutions, has recently launched Populii. On this new crowdsourcing platform, open talent can undertake micro jobs with top firms, offering flexible work and helping businesses improve AI algorithms with quality data from skilled candidates.Bharath VasudevanDhananjay DeshmukhTech MahindraPopulii

The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open the trading session on a positive note on January 25, after ending one percent higher in the previous session. The cues from the US continued to remain mixed in a range-bound session. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, with Netflix surging 10% after reporting robust earnings for the December quarters. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones experienced its second consecutive session of decline. In the previous session, the domestic market managed to regain most of the losses seen in the session before that with broader markets seeing a sharp recovery. The Midcap index surged nearly 1500 points from its intraday low. Meanwhile, oil prices rose after data showed US crude stockpiles fell more than expected last week, while the Chinese central bank's cut in banks' reserve ratio reinforced hopes of more stimulus measures and economic recovery. The March contract for Brent crude gained 20 cents, 0.3%, to $80.24 a barrel as at 0128 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.31 a barrel. Earnings to track: Vedanta, ACC, AU Small Finance Bank, SBI Card, Shriram Finance, Syngene International, PNB, HPCL and Chola Investment Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher in the trading session of January 24, amid mixed cues from the global market. The GIFT Nifty is indicating a start with healthy gains with investors keeping an eye on companies that will report quarterly financial results. Asian shares rose in the morning on optimism that Chinese authorities will offer support for its stock markets, which have plummeted to multi-year lows, while a hawkish tilt from the Bank of Japan lifted the yen. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.27% higher. Still, the index is down 5% in January, set for its worst monthly performance since August. Overnight in the US, NASDAQ and S&P recorded minor gains but closed at record highs while the blue chip index Dow Jones snapped a three day gaining streak to close in the red. In the previous domestic session, pain was seen in the broader markets with the Nifty Midcap index recording its biggest single-day drop in a month. That fall led to the erosion of ₹8 lakh crore in investor wealth. HDFC Bank contributed to almost 50% of the Nifty Bank's fall. Bajaj Auto Balkrishna Industries, TVS, Canara Bank, Tata Steel and Tech Mahindra are among the firms that will report quarterly earnings later in the day.  Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

According to recent data from the ISG Index™, the robust expansion of the cloud services market has slowed down considerably in recent quarters. On the other hand, demand for managed services has reached new highs. It seems that enterprises are returning to the basics of core outsourcing. How can businesses drive operational excellence in this new context? And which factors are contributing to the shift? In this episode of the ISG Imagine Your Future podcast, we delve into the current state of the technology market. Steve Hall speaks to tech titan Jagdish Mitra, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth at Tech Mahindra to hear his insights. After touching on the enterprise shift back to basics, their discussion turns to the growth of engineering services outsourcing, the opportunities presented by digital outsourcing and ever-more critical role of data intelligence, especially in light of growing AI adoption pressures. Finally, Steve and Jagdish share book recommendations for fellow bookworms – don't miss these timely reads!    

In this edition of Unfiltered Stories, HFS Chief Strategy Officer Don Ryan is in conversation with Abhishek Shankar, President - Communications, Media and Entertainment at Tech Mahindra Americas to discuss the importance of simplification in the telecom industry. Abhishek's current role at Tech Mahindra involves leading the business to simplify the digital transformation journey, as well as directly influencing growth, business cycle times, and productivity of client organizations while keeping pace with the speed of technology disruptions. Don and Abhishek cover a range of topics, including: How simplifying IT services and overall solutions can lead to increased traction among service providers with their enterprises in the intricate telecom domain? The role of standard IT solutions in driving efficiency and consistency in telecom operations. How minimalistic IT service offerings can create more value and clarity for telecom clients? The competitive edge that simplified IT solutions can offer in a saturated telecom market. The advantages of redefining SLAs and governance to be more straightforward, transparent, and aligned with both IT vendors and telecom client objectives. Can GenAI be a game changer in driving simplicity? Read the associated Market Vision Paper, "Simplicity is the new differentiator" here.

In this HFS Videocast, Ashish Chaturvedi, Practice Leader at HFS Research is in conversation with Sunil Chauhan, SVP and Global Head New SAAS, and Raja Roy, Head – Digital Transformation, two senior supply Chain Leaders at Tech Mahindra. The discussion covers the following topics: Why must enterprises move from traditional and linear supply chains to networked and autonomous ones - Tech Mahindra's approach and proven results. Why enterprises need to look at outsourcing all supply chain functions to a single service provider to achieve faster and better results. How does Tech Mahindra engage in E2E transformation? What would be the role of providers in eco-system-driven supply chains? How Tech Mahindra brings all the capabilities together to work with different entities within a supply chain. How should enterprises approach sustainability across the supply chain? What is the current picture, and how will the future be shaped? You can read the report "HFS Horizons: Supply Chain Services, 2023" here.

Kunal Purohit joins AI Business Editor Deborah Yao to talk about scaling AI for the enterprise. He cited the four stages of digital transformation and what factors, both technical and cultural, are hindrances to faster deployment. He also names the most common mistakes enterprises make in adopting AI.

On this special Fireside Chat, HFS CEO and Chief Analyst Phil Fersht is in conversation with Mohit Joshi, Managing Director and CEO Designate at Tech Mahindra about his personal and digital business journey. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology software and consulting, Mohit has worked with the largest corporations in the world in driving digital transformation and building thriving businesses. He has been a Non-Executive Director at Aviva Plc since 2020 and is a member of its risk and governance and nomination committees. Prior to joining Tech Mahindra, Mohit was President of Infosys Limited. He started his career in banking with ABN AMRO and ANZ. Phil and Mohit cover a range of topics, including: Before we get into the industry talk, can you share a bit about your background? Also, have you always wanted to lead a huge global technology business? Who's been your main influence during your inexorable career rise? So, this brings us to Tech Mahindra – taking over a heritage business like this during a major time of change in our industry is a huge challenge – what will you bring to the table? You've been one of the major faces of financial services over the past decade-plus and now you've joined a company that leads in the telecom sector, so how do you plan to grow the industry focus in Tech M? Can you compete in BFS with the leaders, or will this take time? Are you enthusiastic or scared about AI? Why? How do you see software and services being impacted by GenAI? Can the current crop of leading firms change their products and delivery models to stay relevant? Do you believe white-collar jobs are under threat with Gen-AI? Do you believe our education system is going to be rocked with so many kids using it for their coursework Finally, if you had one wish for the IT services industry, what would that be?

In this episode of market minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about how domestic markets are likely to fare on October 25 against the backdrop of second quarterly earnings and Israel-Hamas war. Positive cues came in from Wall Street as all major advances cheered overnight due to solid corporate results and slight cool off in treasury yields. That apart, Bitcoin breached hit over one-year high of $35,000 mark on possible approval of exchange traded funds (ETFs). Back home, investors will track Q2 report card of Nifty50 companies Axis Bank and Tech Mahindra due later today. Also, catch Rakshat Kapoor of Modulus Alternatives on Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

Indian benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty 50 — are likely to start the trading session of October 25 on a muted note, marginally higher, a day after the market was closed on account of Dussehra. The Indian market will track a rebound in global stocks, as US Treasury yields eased and crude oil prices moderated below $90 per barrel. Wall Street equities gained overnight, boosted by strong quarterly results. Asian markets were up a percent this morning aided by China's approval of a trillion-yuan sovereign bond issue as a stimulus to boost its economy. Meanwhile, India's GIFT Nifty was down 0.08% at 19,308, as of 8:20 am IST, but higher than the Nifty 50 close on October 23 of 19,281.75. Among stocks to watch are Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Jubilant Foodworks, which are due to report their earnings for the September 30, 2023 quarter. Other stocks to track include Vedanta, Delta Corp, and Indus Towers. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

In this episode you hear from Sri Nagavarapu, Sr. Director of Business Applications at Crowdstrike. Sri has 20+ years of business experience and was with companies like PwC, Splunk, Brocade and Tech Mahindra before he joined Crowdstrike in 2022. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family. Here he talks about Salesforce CPQ, Dreamforce 2023, hypergrowth for SaaS customers, eCommerce, AI, his experience as CPQ customer and CPQ consultant, customer satisfaction with CPQ Solutions, demands for user experience much more website www.crowdstrike.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagavarapu/ 

One of the business tools that you might not have heard of is connected packaging and 46.5% more companies are planning to use connected packaging solutions this year compared to last year. So what is connected packaging and how can it help your business? To find out more Ronan spoke to Clodagh Hurrell, Head of Business EMEA with XDS Brand. Clodagh talks about her background, XDS Brand, connected packaging and more. More about Clodagh Hurrell: As the Head of Business for EMEA at XDS Brand, a Tech Mahindra company, Clodagh leads the sales and marketing strategy for delivering immersive and frictionless customer experiences across various industries. With over a decade of experience in B2B marketing and sales, she has a proven track record of attracting, winning, nurturing, and developing business and strong client relationships in a consultative and solution-based approach. Clodagh's core competencies include integrated marketing, advertising, digital marketing, business strategy, and technology. Clodagh is also certified as a global leader in brand development and deployment. Clodagh is passionate about creating and delivering innovative and impactful solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. My mission is to drive business growth and value for XDS Brand and our clients in the EMEA region.

Harshul Asnani is the President, Global Technology Business at Tech Mahindra - one of the largest IT services companies in the world. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Patni, HCL, HP, Wipro, and several others. Harshul serves on several non-profit boards including Bay Area Council and University of Washington School of Business. He is passionate about mentoring startups, creating high performance teams, and helping customers with their digital transformation agendas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Workday announced results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended July 31, 2023. Planful announced continued revenue growth and profitability, fueled by customer base growth and expansion of use case adoption within the base. Blackbaud announced an AI development for JustGiving, a global platform for online giving. Salesforce then announced new AI-powered Field Service innovations to help organizations across industries streamline field operations, increase productivity, and drive revenue while delivering trusted customer experiences. IFS announced that Tech Mahindra is now the exclusive distributor of IFS solutions in India, including the IFS Cloud platform which delivers intelligence and automation across FSM, ERP, and EAM. Sage confirmed that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi. Oracle rounded out the week by announcing their recognition as a founding member of CancerX, a public-private partnership formed to drive innovations that can help reduce deaths due to cancer.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Perpetual Chess is back with a banger of a double episode. First up is chess superstar, GM Levon Aronian! Levon joined me from Spain after returning from the first season of the Global Chess League in Dubai. Levon reflected on the success of his championship-winning team, and we discussed why he thinks initiatives like this league are vital to the future health of chess. We then broadened the scope of our conversation, and Levon shared memorable stories about his humble beginnings and Armenia, and the lessons he had to learn when he shot to chess stardom in the mid 2000s. Lastly, Levon discusses his move to the U.S., his 2023 plans, and why he is not playing in the ongoing FIDE World Cup.  Following Lev, we are joined by Jagdish Mitra. Jagdish is Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth at Tech Mahindra, and served as Chairperson of the first season of The Global Chess League. Jagdish looked back on a successful first season, and discussed the ambitious plans and long term vision that the league has for upcoming years. Both interviews left me excited about the future of chess! You can find timestamps for all of the topics discussed below.  Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable. Here are some courses to check out: Techniques of Positional Play with GM Peter Heine Nielsen Lifetime Repertoires: Gawain Jones 1.e4 e5 100 Repertoires: Alekhine Defense by CM Vjekoslav Nemec  You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 4:00- GM Levon Aronian joins me from a park in Spain! How was Levon added as a last-second replacement to the Global Chess League? What sort of things does he usually negotiate before signing a contract to participate in an event?  Mentioned: Chess.com's Dog-Themed Bots including Levon's Famous Dog, Ponchik  10:00- What was it like to be in Dubai for the Global Chess League? 15:30- How can new players be incorporated into future Global Chess Leagues?  17:30- What steps are necessary to continue to grow chess and attract corporate sponsors?  Mentioned: Indian Express article by Amit Kamath 25:00- Levon's scouting reports on Hikaru and Gukesh  26:30- Which young star is most likely to emerge as a world champion?  30:00- What was it like to play games for money to support his family as a kid?  36:00- Levon tells an amazing story of how Boris Gelfand taught him to treat chess professionally.  40:00- Why does Levon think chess has become increasingly professionalized? 41:30- Is Chess960 the solution to the over-abundance of opening theory?  Mentioned: GM Vladimir Kramnik, GM Boris Gelfand, GM Jan Timman  49:00- Is it true that Levon traveled in the cargo department of a plane to get to tournaments?  Mentioned: Sean Williams' 2017 New Yorker feature on Levon Aronian, GM Melik Khachiyan  55:30- Patreon mailbag question: “What obstacles did Lev encounter in moving to the US?”   1:03:00- Will Levon write a book some day? Mentioned: GM Surya Ganguly's “In Conversation with GM Levon Aronian” 1:08:30- What is Levon's study routine? 1:09:00- Thanks to Levon for joining me!  1:11:00- Jagdish Mitra, the Chairperson of the Global Chess League joins the podcast! We begin by discussing the origins of the Global Chess League.  1:25:00- How did they decide on the unique format? 1:30:00- How will they acquire new players? How can teams foster allegiance with chess fans?  1:41:00- Thanks so much to Jagdish for sharing the vision behind the Global Chess League. Here is how you can keep up with it: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCLlive?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Market Minutes, Sucheta Anchaliya talks about all the important factors to watch today, from Axis Bank and Tech Mahindra's Q1 results, US Fed rate decision to global market setup. Also, catch Magesh Bhadang of Centrum Broking in Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, keys data points and developing trends

Meet Prashanth Sharma:Prashanth is the CTO at thought focus and leads the technology function across all business lines and customer engagements. With over 22 years of industry experience. Prashanth is spearheading the next wave of technology growth at thought focus, motivating teams to exceed customer expectations. He's a natural innovator with entrepreneurial flair. Prashanth is driven to architect new tools and strategies that bring together people processes and technology to solve complex business challenges. A trusted technology advisor both in-house and to third focus clients, Prashanth leads the development of innovative business solutions custom-built for client success. Prashanth entrepreneurial mindset has characterized his career, his technology leadership was integral to the success of two technology startups, which have gone into multimillion-dollar solution providers. Before joining thought focus Prashanth worked in key positions at Tech Mahindra and ces era software. Lori: What is your positioning on AI? And how can people make sure that they're staying relevant and, and ready for the evolution of what's happening in the future here?Prashanth: That's such a great question only because AI seems to be the centerpiece of conversations for every single person on this planet today, who understands technology, or who connects with technology in some form or the other, right? And typically, whenever there are new technologies, there are always conversations at the beginning of the hype cycle where you think that technology is going to be a game changer, that technology is going to take away jobs, if you want to look at it from a different perspective, or that technology is going to change our lives so drastically that we've got all going to be in flying cars in two years. So, you know, AI has followed the same pattern in terms of human behavior and their analysis of a new technology that is being introduced, and they're getting to know this AI as a technology is not new, how we interact focus have been working on AI technologies for the last eight years. What has changed in the last, probably six months is that it has been democratized by the likes of tech GPT and others. There are also a couple of other technical improvements that have gone into AI models if you will, that have enabled this conversation that we are having, as well as other conversations that other people are having in either boardrooms or podcasts or just to friends on meeting across the table for coffee. It's changed the way people understand AI and look at AI as a practical solution. Because if you log into chat GPD and ask a question, you get an answer that is meaningful enough now that people understand that okay, this is a technology to reckon with, right? So, all right Just a baseline AI is a technology. That's where the conversations are. But primarily, the improvements in the models have resulted in enabling AI as a technology to solve meaningful problems for people or businesses. Asking a question and getting an answer is probably a relatively simple one. But what happens, especially if you take such generative models or transformer models than they do models or where your algorithms create new information or data for you? And when you take both of these algorithms or models, combine them and train them on large data sets, you get a really powerful computing and answering machine for you. And it's only up to the human imagination to figure out how to apply that technology. If your business and if you train those powerful models on a set of data that is within your sphere of business, then it becomes that much more efficient. They're called large language models, primarily because they are connecting information, words, data, and whole large space of the internet, if you will, or data spaces. So when you connect all that language, and words and meanings and everything else and

In this podcast Melanie Boylan spoke with Jinender Jain after they met at Dublin Tech Summit about Tech Mahindra. They have architected a comprehensive strategy to position itself as the world's leading blockchain company and sustained have huge growth. Listen in to learn more about them.

In this episode Jagdish Mitra, chairperson of Global Chess League board shares details of the league - world's largest and the first franchise-based chess league -  organized as a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra. Tune In!

In this episode of Market Minutes, Shailaja Mohapatra puts the spotlight on what to expect from RBI monetary policy committee meeting, and why Tech Mahindra will be in focus today. Also, catch Rajesh Cheruvu of LGT Wealth, in Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, keys data points and developing trends. (With inputs from news agencies)

Interviewing Aditya Dhruva, CEO & Co-Founder of Factoreal In this conversation, Aditya talks about starting off as a software engineer and moving through the ranks. He had a short stint as an entrepreneur trying to develop what is now Siri. While working for Tech Mahindra as the CTO, the long term expansion started off as an idea and tested for US and Europe markets. They found a  strong footing in sports, with their first customer being the Jacksonville Jaguars. One led to the other and now sports teams now use factoreal for their own channel communications. Factoreal essentially solves three problems, integrating a tool for each communication channel, integrating the data for all the various platforms being used and producing a 360 degree understanding of customers in order to optimally engage them.  Factoreal is an innovative and comprehensive fan engagement automation platform that caters to sports teams worldwide, assisting them in effectively engaging and monetizing their fan base. This all-in-one solution offers a range of powerful tools and features designed specifically for the sports industry. With Factoreal, sports teams can create personalised and interactive experiences for their fans, fostering a deeper connection and sense of loyalty. The platform enables teams to automate their marketing efforts, allowing them to efficiently manage and execute campaigns across various channels. To learn more, visit www.factoreal.com Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Shailaja Mohapatra talks about Wipro and Tech Mahindra's Q4 performance, Raymond and Godrej Consumer Products FMCG deal and Axis Bank's loss in March quarter. (With inputs from Sucheta Anchaliya). Also, catch Naveen KR, smallcase manager and senior director of Windmill Capital in Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, keys data points and developing trends

Father and Son duo, Kiran and Shantanu Deshpande, sit down for a candid conversation on India, Political Science, and Family in the latest episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu. Tune in to hear insights from a seasoned tech industry leader (former CEO of Tech Mahindra, ) and his successful entrepreneur son (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae). Don't miss this inspiring father-son conversation!" --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introducing Kiran Deshpande: 00:00-3:37 Kiran's political ambitions: 3:41-6:23 His first memory of the PM Nehru: 6:42-9:20 Shantanu's Grandfather's role in taming dacoits: 9:25-9:59 Living in Indore and learning civics through school: 10:05-12:28 “Tum IAS kyu nahi dete ho?” 12:29-13:30 Studying in BITS Pilani: 13:46-14:18 Understanding the ‘-isms' through Political Science: 14:20-15:30 Kiran's altercation with his professor : 15:33-17:17 Constitution, Statehood and Democracy: 18:00-20:10 ‘Disruptive ideas': 20:27-20:58 Kesavananda Bharati case: 22:10-26:32 India's modern constitution: 26:36-28:00 Shot at removing poverty: 28:14-28:33 Electoral politics: 29:25-30:02 Nation-building and Pt. Nehru: 30:49-34:10 Moving away from Imperialism: 34:12-36:27 Making education accessible: 36:30-40:00 A haircut in the US: 40:02-40:26 Working at TCS in Dallas: 40:40-41:53 Taking a job versus doing a Master's: 42:00-43:00 Earning a salary!: 43:10-44:15 Some structural changes need to happen: 45:15-46:30 The Emergency Era: 46:55-48:12 Changes in Indian Banking: 48:18-49:59 Student Movement and JP Narayan: 50:10-51:18 The atmosphere of emergency: 51:20-54:29 Operation Bluestar and what came after: 56:25-57:52 VP Singh and reservation politics: 58:18-59:22 First IT companies in India: 1:01:56-1:03:37 Kiran's experience in TCS: 1:05:05-1:06:34 Difference between generations: 1:06:53-1:08:40 Coming back to India: 1:09:30-1:12:55 What Good Leadership Can Do: 1:12:57-1:14:04 Becoming CEO at TechMahindra:- 1:14:10-1:15:15 Has the quality of leadership reduced?: 1:15:20-1:16:00 Decorum in the Parliament: 1:17:55-1:18:23 Beauty of democracy: 1:18:24-1:19:45 Local leaders: 1:20:44-1:21:23 Communism in India: 1:21:44-1:22:50 Comparing 4 leaders across time: 1:24:18-1:25:17 Naming India: 1:27:14-1:29:00 India shining: 1:30:15-1:31:15 Running a city like a CEO: 1:32:36-1:34:30 Where can we go wrong with India's growth?: 1:36:15-1:42:50 Respecting and creating good industries: 1:44:00-1:47:50 Changing the rules of the game: 1:48:07-1:51:00 Conclusion: 1:56:18-1:58:34------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT OUR CHANNEL My name is Shantanu and I am the founder of Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. I LOVE entrepreneurship. Personally, I would rate myself as an average (at best) entrepreneur, but I love great ones. The BarberShop with Shantanu S2: Raiser's Edge goes beyond our conversations from S1 on our podcast to tangible help. With the help of our sponsors at BSC and Bombae we have put together a season which brings together a corpus of 50+ equity seekers looking to support 20+ start-ups in their growth and success. We will be releasing an episode every Friday at 9 pm. Tune in and hope you enjoy. :) _____________________________________________________

This week Eric sins, Matt becomes a coconut, we share some thoughts about GDC, discuss the possibilities of the Netflix Gears of War movie, and argue back and forth about the possible PS5 Pro! Releases: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution & Tchia

Technologies are reshaping everything from how we work and relate to one another, to how we deliver healthcare, pursue an education, and manufacture goods. In interviews recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, the Global Technology Governance Retreat in June in San Francisco, and even the Urban Transformation Summit in Detroit his fall, leaders share how quantum sensing, the metaverse or data and a range of other tech will drive new shifts. They'll also share how these changes will put new demands on leaders and how they can navigate those changes best. Featured in this episode: Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab; C.P. Gurnani, CEO, Tech Mahindra; Jack Hidary, CEO, SandboxAQ; Justin Hotard, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens Corporation; George Oliver, CEO, Johnson Controls; Igor Tulchinsky, Founder, Chairman and CEO of WorldQuant.

Success in telecommunications relies on bridging the tangible with the intangible. It isn't just the availability of software, or the speed of a network; It's the blend of network services and physical infrastructure necessary to deliver an end-to-end experience between datacenters and customers. Sandeep Sharma, Vice President of Tech Mahindra, gives us a history of networks, how they've changed, and how companies are meeting increasingly complex market demands.

What is a Chief Data Officer in reality? Are they everything we imagine? Maybe more, maybe less? Data analytics is at the core of digital transformation, and more value is being created for CDOs around the world to truly live up to their potential. Meet Harjot Singh Harjot's Role as a Digital Transformation Leader Harjot Singh has over 25 years of work experience as a Strategic Consultant across APAC and EMEA. He has developed a framework on how data analytics drives digital transformation, with experience in industries ranging from banking, airlines, e-commerce, telecom, public sector, and more. Harjot is an established thought leader in Information Management and a highly sought after speaker through forums in Sydney, Australia. Harjot's Other Work in Data Analytics Harjot has recently finished his role as the Chief Data Officer at RAC WA and is currently looking to start his own Data and Digital Transformation Advisory services. Before moving to Perth, he was the SVP, Architecture and Head of Data Engineering at Deem Finance, building digital and neo banking products and services to compete in the market. He has also been the Group Head (Acting) of BI, Digital, Data as well as a Senior Portfolio Manager of Technology and Innovation with Etihad Airways. In the past years, Harjot has been the Assistant Director of Information and Data Architect with the NSW Office of State Revenue, the AVP and Program Manager of BI and Data Governance of Tech Mahindra, a Senior Manager with Hewlett-Packard, and a Senior Analyst with ZANTEL. Digital Transformation, Data, and Organisations In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Harjot shares: Transitioning to and from Australia to the United Arab Emirates and back to Australia His advice for those doing similar transitions The importance of digital transformation for organisations that are not digital natives but traditional industries like airlines, banks, and insurance Newly created roles are more symbolic Value creation of the Chief Data Officer role Appreciating the importance of data What is missing from making data a critical component of the business His advice for anyone looking to start that digital transformation journey in their organisations If you are a data analytics professional looking to implement a digital transformation journey into your organisation, this is the episode you do not want to miss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/analyticsshow/message