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Tata Steel and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership

Tata Steel and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership for Industrial Innovation

  • by Martech Desk
  • 6 hours ago

Tata Steel has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI adoption in steel manufacturing.


AI Engineering Hiring in India Surges 59.5%

AI Engineering Hiring in India Surges 59.5% YOY as Demand Expands Beyond Metros: LinkedIn

  • by Martech Desk
  • 10 hours ago

AI engineering hiring in India surged 59.5% YoY, with demand expanding beyond metros into emerging cities, according to LinkedIn.


IIT Mandi Builds AI Early Warning System for Landslide Prediction

IIT Mandi Builds AI Early Warning System for Landslide Prediction

  • by Martech Desk
  • 12 hours ago

IIT Mandi has developed an AI system that can predict landslides up to three hours in advance.


Meta Plans 10 Percent Job Cuts

Meta Plans 10 Percent Job Cuts Impacting Around 8,000 Employees

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 day ago

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, impacting around 8,000 employees as part of restructuring efforts.


Rokid vs Ray-Ban Meta Signals Growing Competition in Smart glasses Market

Rokid vs Ray-Ban Meta Signals Growing Competition in Smart glasses Market

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 day ago

Rokid is emerging as a competitor to Ray-Ban Meta as the smart glasses market sees growing momentum.


Iran Conflict Raises Questions Over GCC Coordination

Iran Conflict Raises Questions Over GCC Coordination and Security

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 day ago

The ongoing Iran conflict is testing GCC unity, with regional coordination and strategic alignment under pressure.


GCC Stock Markets Draw $1.47 Billion

GCC Stock Markets Draw $1.47 Billion in Foreign Inflows in Q1 2026

  • by Martech Desk
  • 2 days ago

GCC stock markets recorded $1.47 billion in foreign investor inflows in Q1 2026, reflecting rising global interest.


Janani Kandaswamy, Head of Marketing, Pickyourtrail

Pickyourtrail Appoints Janani Kandaswamy as Head of Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • 2 days ago

Pickyourtrail has appointed Janani Kandaswamy as Head of Marketing to lead brand and growth initiatives.


LG Electronics Expands into AI Driven Data Centre Cooling Solutions

LG Electronics Expands into AI Driven Data Centre Cooling Solutions

  • by Martech Desk
  • 3 days ago

LG Electronics has expanded into AI driven data centre cooling solutions to support rising demand for AI infrastructure.


Gen Z Attrition Drives Hiring Surge in India’s GCC Sector

Gen Z Attrition Drives Hiring Surge in India’s GCC Sector

  • by Martech Desk
  • 3 days ago

High Gen Z attrition is driving a surge in hiring across India’s global capability centres, according to a recent report.


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Donald Trump Hints at Softer Approach to AI Company Anthropic

  • by Martech Desk
  • 3 days ago

Donald Trump has hinted at a possible easing of his stance toward AI firm Anthropic, signaling potential policy shifts.


Adobe Launches CX Enterprise Platform

Adobe Launches CX Enterprise Platform at Adobe Summit

  • by Martech Desk
  • 3 days ago

Adobe introduces CX Enterprise, a new platform aimed at unifying customer experience, data, and workflows across organisations.


Aditya Singh, CMO, Bajaj Consumer Care

Bajaj Consumer Care Appoints Aditya Singh as CMO

  • by Martech Desk
  • 4 days ago

Bajaj Consumer Care has appointed Aditya Singh as Chief Marketing Officer to strengthen its brand and growth strategy.


LPL Financial Opens Hyderabad GCC

LPL Financial Opens Hyderabad GCC, Eyes Permanent Campus by 2027

  • by Martech Desk
  • 4 days ago

LPL Financial has opened a global capability center in Hyderabad and plans a permanent campus by 2027.


Pallav Singh, Martech and AI Role, Tata Motors

Tata Motors Brings in Pallav Singh for Martech and AI Role

  • by Martech Desk
  • 4 days ago

Tata Motors has appointed Pallav Singh to a martech and AI role as it strengthens its digital and data-driven marketing capabilities.


Arpit Jaiswal, Chief Growth Officer, BigBasket

BigBasket Appoints Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • 5 days ago

BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer to drive expansion and strengthen its market position.


Acko Cuts Jobs as CMO Exits Ahead of IPO Plans

Acko Cuts Jobs as CMO Exits Ahead of IPO Plans

  • by Martech Desk
  • 5 days ago

Acko has initiated layoffs and seen its CMO exit as the company restructures ahead of a potential IPO.


American Express to Acquire AI Startup Hyper

American Express to Acquire AI Startup Hyper to Boost Expense Management

  • by Martech Desk
  • 6 days ago

American Express plans to acquire AI startup Hyper to strengthen its expense management and enterprise financial solutions.


Amrita Bharadwaj, Marketing Head, Reliance Consumer Products

Reliance Consumer Products Brings Amrita Bharadwaj into Marketing Team

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Reliance Consumer Products has brought Amrita Bharadwaj into its marketing team as it strengthens leadership amid rapid FMCG expansion.


Gurpiar Sibia, India Head of AI Practice, Bain & Company

Bain & Company Appoints Gurpiar Sibia as India Head of AI Practice

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Bain & Company appoints Gurpur Sibia as India head of AI practice to drive enterprise AI adoption and digital transformation strategies.


AI Not Yet Behind Hiring Slowdown, LinkedIn Data Suggests

AI Not Yet Behind Hiring Slowdown, LinkedIn Data Suggests

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

LinkedIn data suggests that AI is not yet a primary factor behind the recent slowdown in hiring trends.


Ritesh Sud, Chief Marketing Officer, LT Foods

LT Foods Appoints Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

LT Foods has appointed Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer to lead brand strategy and marketing initiatives.


Amazon Launches AI Store in India

Amazon Launches AI Store in India to Simplify Smart Device Shopping

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Amazon has launched an AI Store in India to help users discover and shop smart devices with simplified recommendations.


Srijesh Kumar, Global CPTO, Practo

Practo Appoints Srijesh Kumar as Global CPTO

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Practo has appointed Srijesh Kumar as Global CPTO, strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potential IPO.


Suhayl Limbada, CMO, KFC India

KFC India Names Suhayl Limbada as CMO

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

KFC India has appointed Suhayl Limbada as Chief Marketing Officer to lead brand strategy and customer engagement.


Prashant Iyer, Head of Marketing, SonyLIV

Prashant Iyer Joins SonyLIV as Head of Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

SonyLIV has appointed Prashant Iyer as Head of Marketing to lead brand strategy and drive growth across platforms.


Ritika Gupta, Director of Marketing, VipShaadi

VipShaadi Appoints Ritika Gupta as Director of Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

VipShaadi has appointed Ritika Gupta as Director of Marketing to lead brand strategy and growth initiatives.


PhysicsWallah and Microsoft Partnership

PhysicsWallah and Microsoft Partner to Expand AI Courses in Tier 2, 3 Cities

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

PhysicsWallah and Microsoft are collaborating to offer AI courses across Tier 2 and 3 cities, aiming to expand access to tech education.


India’s First AI Urban Flood Management System

Gorakhpur Launches India’s First AI Urban Flood Management System

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Gorakhpur has implemented an AI-based system to manage urban flooding, marking a step towards data-driven city infrastructure.


Sharon Pais, New Head, Myntra

Myntra Names Sharon Pais as New Head Amid Leadership Change

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Myntra has appointed Sharon Pais as its new head, with current CEO Nandita Sinha set to step down amid leadership restructuring.


Indian Govt Launches Portal

Indian Govt Launches Portal to Help Tech MSMEs Access US Market

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

The government has launched a new portal to help Indian tech MSMEs explore opportunities and expand into the US market.


TCS Accelerates AI Push

TCS Accelerates AI Push, 50% of Roles Now Linked to AI Projects

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

TCS is aligning 50% of its internal roles with AI initiatives, reflecting a major shift in workforce strategy and digital transformation.


Vineeth Jayendranath, VP Marketing Head, Mumbai, Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea Elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP Marketing Head, Mumbai

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP Marketing Head for Mumbai, strengthening its regional marketing leadership.


Snap Taps Qualcomm Chips for Upcoming AI Smart Glasses

Snap Taps Qualcomm Chips for Upcoming AI Smart Glasses

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Snap has selected Qualcomm chips to power its upcoming AI-enabled smart glasses, signalling a push into next-gen wearable technology.


Swiggy Co-founder Nandan Reddy Exits

Swiggy Co-founder Nandan Reddy Exits as Company Reshapes Leadership

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy has stepped down as the company undergoes a leadership restructuring to align with its next phase of growth.


Christian Klein Signals Tough Transition

Christian Klein Signals Tough Transition as SAP Pushes AI Adoption

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

SAP CEO Christian Klein warns that the company’s AI transition could be as challenging as its earlier move to the cloud.


Raj Kunnath, President, CoreStack

CoreStack Appoints Raj Kunnath to Lead BetterCloud

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

CoreStack appoints Raj Kunnath to lead BetterCloud, aiming to strengthen governance across cloud, SaaS, and AI systems.


Shobhit Singhal, Chief Technology and Product Officer, The Indian Express

The Indian Express Appoints Shobhit Singhal as Chief Technology and Product Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

The Indian Express appoints Shobhit Singhal as Chief Technology and Product Officer to strengthen its digital and product capabilities.


Government Picks Six Companies for Nationwide AI Deployment

Government Picks Six Companies for Nationwide AI Deployment

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 11, 2026

India selects six firms to support its government AI rollout, focusing on scaling AI adoption across public sector services.


Ankit Desai, Senior Director Marketing, Mondelez International

Mondelez International Appoints Ankit Desai as Senior Director Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 11, 2026

Mondelez International appoints Ankit Desai as Senior Director Marketing, strengthening its leadership team to drive growth and brand strategy.


Microsoft Revamps Strategy as AI Race with Google

Microsoft Revamps Strategy as AI Race with Google Intensifies

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 11, 2026

Microsoft has initiated an internal overhaul to accelerate its AI strategy amid rising competition in search and generative AI.


Sanjay Khanna, Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL

BPCL appoints Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 11, 2026

BPCL has appointed Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director, marking a key leadership transition at the state-run oil major.


Canva Acquires SimTheory & Ortto

Canva Acquires SimTheory & Ortto to Boost Marketing Capabilities

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 10, 2026

Canva has acquired SimTheory and Ortto to expand its AI and marketing automation capabilities and strengthen its martech ecosystem.


Google Upgrades Finance with New Tools for Market Tracking

Google Upgrades Finance with New Tools for Market Tracking

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 10, 2026

Google has expanded its Finance platform with new features to improve market tracking, data access, and user experience.


Arjun Kalra, Head of Marketing (India & South Asia), Uber

Uber Appoints Arjun Kalra as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 9, 2026

Uber has appointed Arjun Kalra as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, strengthening its regional leadership team.


Flipkart Taps Hemant Badri to Lead AI

Flipkart Taps Hemant Badri to Lead AI-Driven Transformation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 9, 2026

Flipkart has appointed Hemant Badri to lead its AI transformation as the company strengthens its focus on automation and data-driven growth.


LEAD Group Introduces AI Tutor Ms Curie

LEAD Group Introduces AI Tutor Ms Curie for 1:1 Student Learning

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 8, 2026

LEAD Group has launched Ms Curie, an AI tutor designed to enable personalised learning for students in classrooms.


Dharma Atluri, Global CTO, IBM

Dharma Atluri Promoted to IBM Distinguished Engineer and Global CTO

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 7, 2026

IBM promotes Dharma Atluri to Distinguished Engineer and Global CTO, reinforcing its leadership in enterprise technology and innovation.


Kedar Apte, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Medanta

Medanta Appoints Kedar Apte as Chief Marketing and Growth Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 7, 2026

Medanta appoints Kedar Apte as Chief Marketing and Growth Officer to lead brand strategy and drive growth across its healthcare services.


Gujarat High Court Limits AI Tools in Legal Proceedings

Gujarat High Court Limits AI Tools in Legal Proceedings

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 6, 2026

Gujarat High Court has restricted the use of AI tools in judicial work, citing concerns around accuracy and accountability.


Iran Flags Security Concerns Around UAE AI Infrastructure Projects

Iran Flags Security Concerns Around UAE AI Infrastructure Projects

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 5, 2026

Iran has raised concerns over AI data infrastructure projects in the Gulf linked to US firms, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions.


Aparna Bawa, Chief Legal and People Officer, Intel

Intel Appoints Aparna Bawa as Chief Legal and People Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 5, 2026

Intel appoints Aparna Bawa as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and People Officer to lead its legal and HR functions.


Apple Brings ChatGPT to CarPlay

Apple Brings ChatGPT to CarPlay for Smarter In-Car Assistance

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 5, 2026

Apple integrates ChatGPT into CarPlay, enabling smarter voice interactions and enhanced in-car AI experiences for users.


IKEA

IKEA Uses AI to Streamline Operations, Avoid Layoffs and Unlock New Revenue

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 5, 2026

IKEA is using AI to automate routine work, avoid layoffs, and explore new revenue opportunities across its global operations.


Prabhjot Minhas, Senior Director and Head of Marketing, Oracle India

Oracle India Names Prabhjot Minhas as Senior Director and Head of Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 4, 2026

Oracle India appoints Prabhjot Minhas as Senior Director and Head of Marketing to lead brand and growth initiatives.


Google Unveils Gemma 4

Google Unveils Gemma 4 to Support Developers with Lightweight AI Models

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 4, 2026

Google launches Gemma 4, expanding its lightweight AI model ecosystem for developers and enterprise use.


Microsoft Announces $10 Billion Investment

Microsoft Announces $10 Billion Investment to Boost AI in Japan

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 4, 2026

Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in Japan to expand AI infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity partnerships.


India Introduces AI Education for Classes 3 to 8 in CBSE Schools

India Introduces AI Education for Classes 3 to 8 in CBSE Schools

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 3, 2026

CBSE introduces coding and AI curriculum for Classes 3 to 8 to strengthen early digital and computational skills.


Aparajita Puri, Managing Director for India and South Asia, Microsoft

Microsoft Names Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India and South Asia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 3, 2026

Microsoft has appointed Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India and South Asia to lead regional growth and operations.


Oracle Layoffs Highlight Shift Toward AI-Driven Operations

Oracle Layoffs Highlight Shift Toward AI-Driven Operations

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 3, 2026

Oracle layoffs highlight how AI adoption is reshaping workforce needs across the global software industry.


Bharti Airtel Backs Nxtra

Bharti Airtel Backs Nxtra With $1 Billion Investment Push

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 3, 2026

Airtel invests $1 billion in Nxtra to expand data centre capacity and support growing AI and digital infrastructure demand.


Hyderabad Police Deploys AI Tool

Hyderabad Police Deploys AI Tool for Real-Time Social Media Tracking

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 2, 2026

Hyderabad police has ordered an AI-powered platform to monitor social media and improve law enforcement response.


Smita Ojha and Amit Sharma, Flipkart Appointed for Tech Leadership

Flipkart Appoints Smita Ojha and Amit Sharma to Boost Tech Leadership

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 2, 2026

Flipkart appoints Smita Ojha and Amit Sharma to strengthen its technology leadership and drive innovation.


Nothing Plans AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Next Year

Nothing Reportedly Plans AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Next Year

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 2, 2026

Nothing is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered smart glasses next year, marking its entry into the wearable AI segment.


AI’s Role in Military Targeting Systems

AI’s Role in Military Targeting Systems Comes Under Focus

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 1, 2026

A report highlights how AI is being used in military targeting systems, raising questions about technology in modern warfare.


Bharat Skytech Partners EFT to Bring Agricultural Drone Manufacturing to India

Bharat Skytech Partners EFT to Bring Agricultural Drone Manufacturing to India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 1, 2026

EFT and Bharat Skytech launch an agricultural drone in India, focusing on local manufacturing and precision farming.


Researchers Use AI to Identify Faster Therapies for Pneumonia

Researchers Use AI to Identify Faster Therapies for Pneumonia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 1, 2026

Delhi institutes are using AI to accelerate the discovery of pneumonia treatments, aiming to improve research timelines.


MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor

MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor, signalling Interest in AI Content Space

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 31, 2026

MS Dhoni has invested in AI storytelling platform Kuku, supporting its expansion in audio and regional content.


Deloitte

Deloitte COO Urges Reskilling Amid AI Job Loss Concerns in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 30, 2026

Deloitte South Asia COO highlights upskilling as key to addressing AI job concerns amid ongoing hiring plans in India.


Lilian Rincon Joins Apple as VP of AI Product Marketing

Lilian Rincon Joins Apple as VP of AI Product Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 30, 2026

Apple appoints Lilian Rincon as VP of AI product marketing, signalling a stronger focus on AI-driven products and strategy.


Amazon India Women Leaders Showcase AI Innovation in Shopping Experience

Amazon India Women Leaders Showcase AI Innovation in Shopping Experience

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 30, 2026

Amazon India highlights how women leaders are driving AI innovation to enhance customer shopping experiences.


Huawei AI Chips Gain Traction with ByteDance and Alibaba Interest

Huawei AI Chips Gain Traction with ByteDance and Alibaba Interest

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 29, 2026

Huawei’s AI chips are seeing strong demand, with ByteDance and Alibaba reportedly placing orders amid global chip supply shifts.


TAKE Health AI Platform

Chennai-Based TAKE Solutions Launches TAKE Health AI Platform

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 29, 2026

TAKE Solutions launches TAKE Health AI platform to enhance preventive healthcare through data-driven insights and digital tools.


Swiggy Taps Sarvam for Voice-Based Food Ordering

Swiggy Taps Sarvam to Enable Voice-Based Food Ordering

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 29, 2026

Swiggy partners Sarvam to launch voice-led ordering, aiming to simplify food delivery through AI-powered voice interactions.


₹25,000 Crore AI Project in UP Called Off

₹25,000 Crore AI Project in UP Called Off as State Withdraws Puch AI Agreement

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 28, 2026

Uttar Pradesh cancels ₹25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI, signalling a setback for large-scale AI investment plans in the state.


WhatsApp Rolls out Multi-Account Feature and AI Tools

WhatsApp Rolls out Multi-Account Feature and AI Tools for Chats and Photos

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 28, 2026

WhatsApp introduces multi-account support and AI tools for messaging and photos, enhancing flexibility and user experience on the platform.


Apple OpenAI Deal Under Review

Apple OpenAI Deal Under Review as Big Tech Reshapes AI Alliances

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 28, 2026

Apple may end its OpenAI deal as it reassesses AI partnerships, signalling a shift in strategy across the global tech ecosystem.


Canva Acquires Doohly

Canva Acquires Doohly for $20.8 Million to Enter DOOH Advertising

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 27, 2026

Canva has acquired Doohly for $20.8 million to expand into digital advertising and strengthen its martech capabilities.


Honeywell and Rhombus Roll out AI-Powered Cloud Solution

Honeywell and Rhombus Roll out AI-Powered Cloud Solution for Building Security

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 27, 2026

Honeywell and Rhombus have launched an AI-driven cloud solution to modernise building security and access management.


Uber, Pony.ai and Verne

Uber, Pony.ai and Verne Collaborate to Launch Robotaxi Service in Croatia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 27, 2026

Uber, Pony.ai and Verne are launching a robotaxi pilot in Croatia, marking a step forward in Europe’s autonomous mobility ecosystem.


New Google Research Focuses on TurboQuant

New Google Research Focuses on Compressing AI Memory Usage, TurboQuant

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 27, 2026

Google is exploring AI memory compression techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance scalability of AI systems.


Pratyush P, AVP Marketing, Persistent Systems

Pratyush P Joins Persistent Systems as AVP Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 26, 2026

Persistent Systems has appointed Pratyush P as AVP Marketing, strengthening its leadership team in line with growth plans.


HGS Introduces 90-day ROI Assurance

HGS Introduces 90-day ROI Assurance to Strengthen Enterprise AI Adoption

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 26, 2026

HGS has introduced a 90-day ROI assurance model to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI through measurable business outcomes.


Suraj Bahirwani, CEO Designate, Pantaloons by ABFRL

Suraj Bahirwani Named CEO Designate of Pantaloons by ABFRL

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 26, 2026

ABFRL has appointed Suraj Bahirwani as CEO designate of Pantaloons, signalling a leadership transition at the retail brand.


Meesho Launches Vaani

Meesho Launches Vaani, a Gen AI Voice Assistant for Shopping

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 26, 2026

Meesho has launched Vaani, a Gen AI voice assistant designed to simplify shopping and improve accessibility for users across India.


Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Dates

Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Dates with AI and Siri Updates

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 25, 2026

Apple announces WWDC 2026 dates, with AI advancements, Siri updates and developer tools expected to be key highlights.


David Rice, Chief AI Officer, HSBC

HSBC Names David Rice Chief AI Officer to Drive Transformation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 25, 2026

HSBC appoints David Rice as its first Chief AI Officer to drive AI led transformation and strengthen enterprise capabilities.


Praveen Mishra, Head of Security Architecture, IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank Appoints Praveen Mishra as Head of Security Architecture

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 25, 2026

IDFC FIRST Bank appoints Praveen Mishra as Head of Security Architecture to strengthen cybersecurity and digital resilience.


Agile Robots DeepMind Collaboration

Agile Robots DeepMind Collaboration Focuses on Intelligent Automation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 25, 2026

Agile Robots partners Google DeepMind to advance AI driven robotics and automation capabilities across industries.


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AI Could Take on Leadership Roles, say Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 24, 2026

Tech leaders suggest AI could take on aspects of executive roles, highlighting its growing influence on leadership and decision making.


Senthil Kumaran, CTO, CreatorIQ

CreatorIQ Appoints Senthil Kumaran as CTO to Lead AI Innovation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 24, 2026

CreatorIQ appoints Senthil Kumaran as CTO to accelerate AI driven innovation in creator marketing and platform development.


Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches MyWaves AI platform, Upgrades DD Free Dish Services

Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches MyWaves AI platform, Upgrades DD Free Dish Services

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 24, 2026

Government launches MyWaves AI skilling platform and upgrades DD Free Dish to strengthen India’s digital content ecosystem.


Jasjeet Sekhon, Chief Strategy Officer, DeepMind

DeepMind Names Jasjeet Sekhon Chief Strategy Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 24, 2026

Jasjeet Sekhon joins Google DeepMind as Chief Strategy Officer, strengthening leadership as the company scales its AI ambitions.


Ray Ban Meta in Lakme Fashion Week 2026

Ray Ban Meta Brings AI powered glasses to Lakme Fashion Week 2026

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 23, 2026

Ray Ban Meta smart glasses were showcased at Lakme Fashion Week 2026, highlighting the growing fusion of wearable technology and fashion.


Shreya Bhatnagar, Head of Marketing India, Automation Anywhere

Automation Anywhere Names Shreya Bhatnagar Head of Marketing India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 23, 2026

Automation Anywhere appoints Shreya Bhatnagar as India Head of Marketing to drive brand growth and AI automation adoption.


Xtend Partners Rayonix Tech to Manufacture AI Drones in India

Xtend Partners Rayonix Tech to Manufacture AI Drones in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 23, 2026

Xtend has partnered with Rayonix Tech to manufacture AI powered drones in India, supporting local production and expanding the country’s drone ecosystem.


Sunaina Haldar, Director Marketing, Faber Castell India

Faber Castell India Appoints Sunaina Haldar as Director Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 22, 2026

Faber Castell India has appointed Sunaina Haldar as Director Marketing to strengthen brand positioning and drive consumer engagement.


India’s Largest Nvidia Cluster Operator Targets $4 Billion Valuation

India’s Largest Nvidia Cluster Operator Targets $4 Billion Valuation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 22, 2026

India’s largest Nvidia cluster operator is targeting a $4 billion valuation as demand for AI infrastructure and high performance computing continues to grow.


Neha Agarwalla, Marketing Communications Head, Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres Appoints Neha Agarwalla as Marketing Communications Head

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 21, 2026

Apollo Tyres has appointed Neha Agarwalla as Divisional Head for Marketing Communications and Sponsorships to strengthen its brand and engagement strategy.


Google Discontinues Firebase Studio

Google Discontinues Firebase Studio, Asks Users to Migrate Projects

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 21, 2026

Google will shut down Firebase Studio within a year of launch, asking users to migrate projects as it refocuses its developer tools strategy.


Uber Partners Rivian in $1.25 billion Deal

Uber Partners Rivian in $1.25 billion Deal to Develop Robotaxis

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 20, 2026

Uber has partnered with Rivian in a deal worth up to $1.25 billion to develop electric robotaxis, advancing its autonomous mobility strategy.


Himanshu Verma, Head of POS Business, BharatPe

BharatPe Appoints Himanshu Verma as Head of POS Business

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 20, 2026

BharatPe has appointed Himanshu Verma as head of its POS business to expand offline payments and strengthen merchant focused financial solutions.


Mistral Launches Forge Platform with Nvidia

Mistral Launches Forge Platform with Nvidia for Enterprise AI Deployment

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 20, 2026

Mistral has launched Forge with Nvidia, an enterprise AI platform that enables businesses to build, customise and deploy AI models securely within their own environments.


Adobe and Nvidia Partnership

Adobe and Nvidia Partner to Advance Firefly AI Models and Creative Workflows

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 19, 2026

Adobe and Nvidia have partnered to advance Firefly AI models and enable AI driven creative workflows, supporting scalable content creation and enterprise marketing.


Supreeth R, CEO, Mahindra Operations

Ampl Appoints Supreeth R as CEO for Mahindra Operations

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 18, 2026

Ampl has appointed Supreeth R as CEO for Mahindra operations, reinforcing leadership to drive integrated marketing strategy and strengthen client engagement.


Emergence

Former IBM Scientists’ Startup Emergence Launches Automation Lab in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 18, 2026

Emergence, a startup founded by former IBM scientists, has opened an AI automation lab in India to advance enterprise solutions and expand its research and development capabilities.


Abhinav Rastogi, Google to Lead Global Marketing, YouTube Shopping

Google Promotes Abhinav Rastogi to Lead Global Marketing for YouTube Shopping

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 18, 2026

Google has promoted Abhinav Rastogi to lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping as the platform expands its commerce capabilities within the creator ecosystem.


Swapnasarit Singh, Chief Information Officer, Moon Beverages

Moon Beverages Appoints Swapnasarit Singh as Chief Information Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 17, 2026

Moon Beverages Ltd. has appointed Swapnasarit Singh as Chief Information Officer to lead its IT strategy and digital transformation across manufacturing and distribution operations.


UpGrad–Unacademy Deal Signals Consolidation

UpGrad–Unacademy Deal Signals Consolidation in India’s Edtech Market

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 17, 2026

UpGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock deal, reflecting consolidation in India’s edtech sector amid a broader funding reset.


Tesla Plans Terafab Project

Tesla Plans Terafab Project to Scale AI Chip Manufacturing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 16, 2026

Tesla is reportedly planning the Terafab project to scale production of AI chips powering its Dojo supercomputer, autonomous driving systems and robotics initiatives.


Mozilla Calls for a Future With Billions of Personal AI Agents

Mozilla Calls for a Future With Billions of Personal AI Agents

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 16, 2026

Mozilla has proposed a future where billions of people use personal AI agents, promoting a decentralised approach to artificial intelligence and greater user control online.


Aashutosh Bajaj, CEO & State Head, Himachal Pradesh, Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio Appoints Aashutosh Bajaj as CEO and State Head for Himachal Pradesh

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 16, 2026

Reliance Jio has appointed Aashutosh Bajaj as CEO and State Head for Himachal Pradesh to strengthen regional operations and expand digital connectivity.


Jeetu Anandani, VP and Country Head, Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra Elevates Jeetu Anandani to VP and Country Head for Enterprise Growth

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 15, 2026

Tech Mahindra has promoted Jeetu Anandani to Vice President and Country Head for Enterprise Strategic Growth as it expands its enterprise digital transformation initiatives.


Google Uses AI and News Archives to Predict Flash Floods

Google Uses AI and News Archives to Predict Flash Floods

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 15, 2026

Google is using AI and historical news reports to help predict flash floods, improving forecasting in regions where traditional flood monitoring data is limited.


Alibaba Introduces OpenClaw App

Alibaba Introduces OpenClaw App to Expand AI Agent Ecosystem

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 14, 2026

Alibaba has launched an OpenClaw app to simplify the deployment of autonomous AI agents, as Chinese tech companies race to build platforms around the rapidly growing technology.


Truecaller Adds Feature Allowing Users

Truecaller Adds Feature Allowing Users to Disconnect Scam Calls for Relatives

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 14, 2026

Truecaller has introduced a feature that allows users to monitor and disconnect scam calls on behalf of family members, adding another layer of protection against phone fraud.


India Cloud Firm NxtGen Plans Rs 7,200 Crore AI Hub

India Cloud Firm NxtGen Plans Rs 7,200 Crore AI Hub to Expand Compute Infrastructure

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 14, 2026

NxtGen plans to invest Rs 7,200 crore in an AI cloud hub to expand compute infrastructure and support India’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.


Dell Aligns with OpenAI

Dell Aligns with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on US government AI contract Transparency

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 14, 2026

Dell has supported Sam Altman’s view that companies working with the US government must operate under strict transparency and security requirements.


Achal Sharma, CTO, Technosport

Technosport Names Achal Sharma as Chief Technology Officer to Lead Digital Transformation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 13, 2026

Technosport has appointed Achal Sharma as Chief Technology Officer to strengthen its digital capabilities and accelerate technology led growth.


Meta Launches Four MTIA Chips

Meta Launches Four MTIA Chips to Power AI Across its Platforms

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 13, 2026

Meta has introduced four custom MTIA chips designed to power AI training and inference workloads across its global platforms.


Nitika Khanna, Martech Director, 0101.Today

0101.Today Appoints Nitika Khanna as Martech Director

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 12, 2026

0101.Today has appointed Nitika Khanna as Martech Director to strengthen its marketing technology consulting and digital transformation capabilities.


Pallavi Saxena, CMO and Revenue Officer, Cleartrip

Cleartrip Appoints Pallavi Saxena as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 11, 2026

Cleartrip has appointed Pallavi Saxena as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer to lead marketing strategy and drive revenue growth.


Zoom Launches AI Powered Office Suite

Zoom Launches AI Powered Office Suite and Explores Avatars for Meetings

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 11, 2026

Zoom has introduced an AI powered office suite and is exploring AI generated avatars that could represent users in meetings as workplace collaboration tools evolve.


Nasscom Launches Initiative

Nasscom Launches Initiative to Expand India’s AI Talent Pool

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 11, 2026

Nasscom has announced a major AI skilling initiative aimed at training millions of learners to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence workforce.


Kanika Kalra, Director of Consumer Apps and Platforms Marketing, Google

Kanika Kalra joins Google as Director of Consumer Apps and Platforms Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 10, 2026

Kanika Kalra has joined Google as Director of Consumer Apps and Platforms Marketing after moving from Reckitt, bringing experience in brand strategy and consumer engagement.


‘Top 100 MarTech Brands in India’

MartechAI Announces The Launch of ‘Top 100 MarTech Brands in India’ List

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 10, 2026

MartechAI launches the Top 100 MarTech Brands in India list to spotlight companies driving innovation in marketing technology, AI, and customer engagement.


AI Could Make Engineering Education Free in the Future

Vinod Khosla says AI Could Make Engineering Education Free in the Future

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 10, 2026

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says advances in artificial intelligence could make engineering education widely accessible and potentially free in the future.


Schneider Electric Highlights Rising Demand for Data Centres

Schneider Electric Highlights Rising Demand for Data Centres

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 10, 2026

Data centre demand is expected to grow as rising data usage, cloud adoption, and smart city projects drive the need for stronger digital infrastructure.


Animesh Srivastava, Chief Technology Officer, Moglix

Moglix Appoints Animesh Srivastava as Chief Technology Officer for AI Charter

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

Moglix appoints Animesh Srivastava as CTO to lead its technology and AI strategy and scale Cognilix, the company’s AI-led operating system for B2B commerce.


India’s Cybersecurity Spend to Hit $3.4B in 2026: Gartner

India’s Cybersecurity Spend to Hit $3.4B in 2026: Gartner

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

India’s cybersecurity spending is projected to reach $3.4B in 2026, driven by AI-powered threats, identity attacks and stricter data protection regulations.


US Government Prepares Stronger AI Regulations

US Government Prepares Stronger AI Regulations for Generative Models

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

The US government is drafting stricter AI guidelines as policymakers debate oversight standards with AI developer Anthropic amid growing concerns about advanced AI risks.


Gavin Kliger, Pentagon

Pentagon Appoints Gavin Kliger to Lead Major Artificial Intelligence initiatives

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

The Pentagon has appointed Gavin Kliger, a former DOGE official, to lead key artificial intelligence initiatives as the US defense department strengthens its AI strategy.


Oracle and OpenAI Cancel Texas AI Data Center

Oracle and OpenAI Cancel Texas AI Data Center Expansion Plan

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly cancelled plans to expand a Texas AI data center, highlighting evolving infrastructure strategies in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence sector.


SoftBank Explores $40 Billion Loan

SoftBank Explores $40 Billion Loan to Expand Investment in OpenAI

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 8, 2026

SoftBank is reportedly exploring a $40 billion loan to expand its investment in OpenAI as competition intensifies in the global artificial intelligence industry.


Kalpana Singh, CMO, Raymond Lifestyle

Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Kalpana Singh as Chief Marketing Officer

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 8, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle has appointed Kalpana Singh as Chief Marketing Officer to lead marketing strategy, brand development, and consumer engagement initiatives.


Amit Adarkar, CEO , iGenie AI India

Amit Adarkar Appointed CEO of iGenie AI India to Drive Regional Expansion

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 7, 2026

iGenie AI has appointed Amit Adarkar as CEO for India to drive regional expansion and strengthen enterprise AI adoption as demand for artificial intelligence solutions grows across industries.


Oracle Reportedly Plans Major Layoffs

Oracle Reportedly Plans Major Layoffs Amid Rising AI Infrastructure Spending

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 7, 2026

Oracle may cut thousands of jobs as rising data centre and AI infrastructure costs pressure technology companies expanding cloud computing capabilities.


Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Face Scrutiny

Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Face Scrutiny as AI Training Uses Recorded Footage

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 7, 2026

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face scrutiny after reports reveal human reviewers analyze recorded footage to train AI systems, raising privacy and consent concerns.


Tech Mahindra Microsoft Collaboration

Tech Mahindra Microsoft Collaboration Targets AI Driven Telecom Automation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 6, 2026

Tech Mahindra and Microsoft collaborate to build an ontology driven agentic AI platform aimed at automating telecom network operations and improving service efficiency.


Ramanuj Samal, Head of Marketing, CAD, Thermo Fisher Scientific India

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Appoints Ramanuj Samal as Head of Marketing, CAD

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 6, 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific India appoints Ramanuj Samal as Head of Marketing for its Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division to strengthen market engagement.


Apple Music

Apple Music May Add Labels to Identify AI Generated Songs

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 6, 2026

Apple Music may introduce transparency tags to label AI generated songs, helping listeners distinguish between human created and AI produced music.


Infosys Partners with Intel

Infosys Partners with Intel to Deliver Scalable AI Solutions for Businesses

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 5, 2026

Infosys and Intel expand their strategic collaboration to help enterprises deploy scalable artificial intelligence solutions and accelerate global AI adoption.


Ramkumar Ramdas, Vice President, APAC Operations AI, Anteriad

Anteriad Elevates Ramkumar Ramdas as Vice President, APAC Operations AI

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 5, 2026

Anteriad appoints Ramkumar Ramdas as Vice President APAC Operations AI to strengthen regional leadership and expand AI driven marketing technology services.


Dan Bailey, President, Jio Platforms

Jio Platforms Appoints Dan Bailey as President to Lead International Business

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 5, 2026

Jio Platforms appoints Dan Bailey as President to oversee international business and expand its global digital technology footprint.


Sanjay Trehan, UndrAds

UndrAds Appoints Sanjay Trehan to Guide AI Driven Ad Monetisation Strategy

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 5, 2026

UndrAds appoints Sanjay Trehan to guide its AI driven advertising monetisation strategy and strengthen technology led ad platform capabilities.


Mastercard Introduces AI Agent Payments Pilot in Singapore

Mastercard Introduces AI Agent Payments Pilot in Singapore

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 5, 2026

Mastercard launches an AI agent payments pilot in Singapore, allowing AI systems to complete purchases within user-defined rules and secure payment networks.


Tagbin and DRIIV Partner

Tagbin and DRIIV Partner to Advance AI Innovation in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 4, 2026

Tagbin signs MoU with DRIIV to accelerate AI innovation and digital capacity building through joint research, pilot projects and ecosystem collaboration in India.


Google and Airtel Partner to Address Spam

Google and Airtel Partner to Address Spam on RCS Messaging in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 4, 2026

Google and Airtel collaborate to deploy AI-driven spam detection on RCS messaging in India, aiming to improve user safety and trusted business communication.


New App Alerts Users to Nearby Smart Glasses

New App Alerts Users to Nearby Smart Glasses, Raising Questions on Wearable Surveillance

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 4, 2026

Nearby Glasses app alerts users when Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses are operating nearby, raising fresh privacy and wearable surveillance questions.


Iran Tensions Spotlight India’s Digital Infrastructure Challenges

Iran Tensions Spotlight India’s Digital Infrastructure Challenges

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 4, 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions highlight structural risks to India’s data centre and AI infrastructure, including energy security and submarine cable dependencies.


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