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Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hexaware Technologies for a four-year term effective 28 October 2026. He succeeds Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan, who led the company for 12 years. Jetley previously served as President at EXL.

28 Oct 2026 · 11:20 AM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

9.5 Million Degrees, 29% Unemployed: Inside India's Skill Gap Crisis

9.5 Million Degrees, 29% Unemployed: Inside India's Skill Gap Crisis

India produces 9.5 million graduates annually, yet 29% remain unemployed. With AI wiping out entry-level jobs and outdated curriculums failing students, discover why degrees no longer guarantee employment in a rapidly shifting modern economy.

27 Mar 2026 · 3:53 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Best Mutual Funds in India for SIP in 2026: Which Funds Deserve Your Attention?

Best Mutual Funds in India for SIP in 2026: Which Funds Deserve Your Attention?

With the market volatile, oil prices elevated, and geopolitical risk high — discipline beats timing. Here is a clear, category-by-category guide to India's best mutual funds in 2026 and exactly how to start investing.

15 Apr 2026 · 1:16 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India Census 2027 Has Changed: Here Are the 40 Questions India Will Be Asked

India Census 2027, has entered its first field phase in 2026 and will continue in stages until the population enumeration is completed with the reference date of March 1, 2027 for most of the country.

3 Apr 2026 · 11:36 AM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India Census 2027 Has Changed: Here Are the 40 Questions India Will Be Asked

Indian IT Stocks Rally Despite US Immigration Restrictions: Has the Outsourcing Model Changed?

Indian IT stocks rose on Friday as TCS reported growth in AI revenue and overseas business, even as the US suspended several technology companies from a programme used for employment-based green cards.

9 Oct 2026 · 1:25 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Indian IT Stocks Rally Despite US Immigration Restrictions: Has the Outsourcing Model Changed?

India Industrial Growth August 2026: Factory Output Soars 8%

Moving past its traditional reliance on services, India's manufacturing backbone is taking the lead. With a massive 9% surge in factory output, the focus shifts to sustaining the private corporate capex cycle.

7 Oct 2026 · 12:57 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

India Industrial Growth August 2026: Factory Output Soars 8%

Adidas Gurugram Layoffs: 350 Jobs Reported, Company Says Impact Is Below 20%

Adidas has confirmed job cuts in its India technology organisation, but not the widely reported figure of 350 employees. Here is what happened inside the Gurugram tech hub, why the restructuring is taking place, how employees are being affected?

17 Sept 2026 · 1:00 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Adidas Gurugram Layoffs: 350 Jobs Reported, Company Says Impact Is Below 20%

Vivek Jetley to Lead Hexaware as CEO From October 28

Vivek Jetley's EXL responsibilities overlap with one of Hexaware's fastest-growing business segments. We examined the numbers behind the appointment.

4 Sept 2026 · 11:07 AM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Vivek Jetley to Lead Hexaware as CEO From October 28

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RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

14 Oct 2026 · 11:03 AM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

The move follows the recent increase in the repo rate to 5.5%, introduced in response to rising inflationary pressures. The RBI has also announced changes to cash reserve ratio compliance requirements.

14 Oct 2026 · 11:03 AM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

RBI's Big Rupee Intervention: Indian Currency Jumps 1% Against Dollar

12 Oct 2026 · 3:37 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Dawki River Meghalaya: India’s Cleanest River You Need to Visit in 2026

According to Meghalaya Tourism data, Dawki has seen a 30–40% rise in tourist footfall over the last few years, driven by eco-tourism and improved connectivity.

21 Mar 2026 · 12:38 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

India's Manufacturing Sector Just Hit a Turning Point — Is China's Reign Finally Over?

Government initiatives like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and improved ease of doing business are attracting global investments.

27 Mar 2026 · 2:53 PM IST

By Srajan Agarwal1 min read

From Tokyo To Orbit, Japan's Reusable Rocket Dream Just Got Closer

Japan's RV-X rocket lifted off, hovered, moved sideways and landed itself in just 55 seconds. One day after China's own test, the race for cheap, reusable space travel just got a lot more real.

11 Jul 2026 · 3:42 PM IST

By Sweekriti Raj1 min read

RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED), effective July 1, 2026.

8 Jul 2026 · 2:43 PM IST

By Gauri Saxena1 min read

Aspen Acres Fire Explodes Past 81,850 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has grown to over 81,850 acres with zero percent containment as of July 4, 2026. Now the eighth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

4 Jul 2026 · 3:24 PM IST

By Gauri Saxena1 min read

OpenAI Appoints Former Uber India Chief Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, former Uber India and South Asia President, as its managing director for India.

30 Jun 2026 · 12:33 PM IST

By Gauri Saxena1 min read
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4 Ways to Find Unclaimed Money: UDGAM, Bima Bharosa & MITRA Guide

4 Ways to Find Unclaimed Money: UDGAM, Bima Bharosa & MITRA Guide

Millions of Indians have forgotten bank deposits, unpaid insurance, and lost mutual funds. The government now offers UDGAM, Bima Bharosa, and MITRA portals to help citizens track and legally claim these hidden assets safely.

5 Nov 2026 · 6:18 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
India Banking Reforms: 7 Areas the Suresh Patel Panel Will Overhaul

India Banking Reforms: 7 Areas the Suresh Patel Panel Will Overhaul

With credit growing at 14.9% against an 11.3% deposit rise, the Finance Ministry's new expert committee faces a tough task. We break down the seven critical regulatory, AI, and NBFC funding changes expected before the strict April 2027 deadline.

1 Nov 2026 · 3:29 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

Quick commerce platforms are leveraging dark stores and pin-code targeting to monetize regional festivals like Chhath Puja. We analyze the financial imperative behind these festive product bundles and the push for retail media revenue.

26 Oct 2026 · 9:02 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

A country can rank among the world's largest economies while its citizens earn below the global average. Discover why GDP and GDP per capita diverge and what truly measures a nation's wealth.

22 Oct 2026 · 5:15 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to form India's largest AI-led distribution platform. The combined entity commands a ₹6,600 crore premium book and over 600,000 digital partners, signaling a massive shift in the B2B2C insurance space.

22 Oct 2026 · 12:14 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Is the new Canara HSBC Global Wealth Plan your ultimate ticket to earning in US dollars from India, or are hidden fees waiting to bite? We unpack every single detail of this GIFT City ULIP so you can protect your wealth without any worry.

20 Oct 2026 · 1:22 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

Explore 57 major stories across Indian politics, business, stock markets, FIFA World Cup 2026, technology, automobiles, entertainment and world affairs. This curated News4Bharat guide connects developments, provides context and helps readers exp

17 Oct 2026 · 8:10 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Unknown Callers Will Soon Have a Name: India's New Rule

Unknown Callers Will Soon Have a Name: India's New Rule

Anonymous phone calls will soon disappear forever across India. Starting November 1, 2026, the DoT orders all telecom operators to display KYC-verified names for every incoming call on 4G and 5G networks.

17 Oct 2026 · 1:30 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

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Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Global investor Prosus enters discussions to back Credit-on-UPI pioneer Kiwi and AI-driven platform Oolka. The moves signal a strategic push beyond payment processing into digital consumer credit, automated underwriting, and AI financial service

8 Oct 2026 · 2:55 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

The Department of Financial Services says scheduled commercial banks posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹3.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, while PSBs posted ₹1.41 lakh crore, and PSB asset quality improved with gross NPA falling to 3.12%.

8 Sept 2026 · 9:14 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read
India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

While Anthropic data names India its second-largest market by total volume, per-capita analysis places the nation 101st globally due to income barriers and heavy concentration within the IT sector.

26 Aug 2026 · 1:31 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment in Perplexity at a $30B+ valuation, signaling a fundamental shift from AI model scaling to search, agentic interfaces, and web commerce.

25 Aug 2026 · 9:15 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read
Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter in a transaction reportedly worth more than $8 billion. The deal reveals a much bigger strategy around AI models, agentic commerce, payments and fraud prevention.

20 Aug 2026 · 7:28 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read
AI Safety Standards in India 2026: Laws, Rules, BIS Standards and Compliance Dates

AI Safety Standards in India 2026: Laws, Rules, BIS Standards and Compliance Dates

India's AI framework now includes binding synthetic-content rules, phased data-protection duties, sector requirements and voluntary BIS standards. This tracker explains what applies, who is affected and which dates come next.

14 Aug 2026 · 3:36 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Technology

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Coforge Joins SpaceXSI Network to Deploy Grok AI: What It Means for Enterprises?

Coforge Joins SpaceXSI Network to Deploy Grok AI: What It Means for Enterprises?

6 Nov 2026 · 5:30 PM ISTBy Srajan Agarwal1 min read

Coforge joins the SpaceX Super Intelligence Partner Network as a Transformation Partner, bringing Grok AI into enterprise workflows through Momentuum blue and Nuuron to accelerate AI-driven business transformation.

Crafty Falcon: CERT-In Warns BFSI Sector of AI-Driven API Attacks

Crafty Falcon: CERT-In Warns BFSI Sector of AI-Driven API Attacks

5 Nov 2026 · 9:19 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

CERT-In has issued a critical alert as autonomous AI agents actively exploit payment APIs to siphon funds from Indian banks and NBFCs. The Crafty Falcon campaign uses one-rupee test transfers before executing high-value, machine-speed fraud.

Volta-Autodoxer AI Malware Steals 8 Data Types to Rank Your Wealt

Volta-Autodoxer AI Malware Steals 8 Data Types to Rank Your Wealt

4 Nov 2026 · 9:40 AM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

Cisco Talos researchers uncovered Volta-Autodoxer, a self-deleting Windows malware that steals eight critical personal data types and routes victim dossiers through Claude, Kimi, and Gemini to rank financial targets for fast account takeover

TRAI Proposes 7 Strict AI Rules for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL

TRAI Proposes 7 Strict AI Rules for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL

2 Nov 2026 · 3:06 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

TRAI has released draft AI guidelines for telecom operators. The proposed rules mandate board-approved AI policies, 3-tier risk classifications, and mandatory incident reporting by November 2026. Find out how this shifts sector governance.

Digital Arrest Scams: 8 Warning Signs & SC Bank Refund Rules

Digital Arrest Scams: 8 Warning Signs & SC Bank Refund Rules

1 Nov 2026 · 5:41 PM ISTBy Harsh Nath Jha1 min read

As digital arrest frauds drain ₹647 crore in early 2026, the Supreme Court is pushing the RBI for strict bank accountability. Learn the eight warning signs of this crime and how the 1930 helpline works to freeze stolen funds fast.

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