Aurus Inc has appointed fintech veteran Rishabh Jain as SVP & Head of Business, Strategy & Growth for India and Emerging Markets to drive expansion and cross-border payments growth.
Paytm plans to hire 4,000 employees as it expands AI capabilities, merchant services and financial products to support its next phase of growth.
Ben & Jerry’s has appointed Greg Lambert as Global Head of Digital as the brand expands its focus on AI, martech, digital engagement and purpose-driven marketing.
OpenAI is expanding its education initiatives in India as companies increasingly value AI literacy and practical AI skills in hiring and workforce development.
Google is signaling greater confidence in AI-powered search experiences as AI Mode becomes a larger part of its long-term search strategy.
Google is testing new AI Search controls as publishers raise concerns that AI-generated answers could reduce website traffic.
A newly launched AI Marketing OS aims to automate marketing execution, helping businesses streamline operations and reduce agency dependency.
Axis Max Life Insurance has promoted Ankit Singh to lead its Security Operations Center and cyber security operations.
A growing global battle over AI ownership is reshaping debates around copyright, data rights, publisher compensation and national AI sovereignty.
Narayana Health has elevated marketing leader Krishna Goyal, reinforcing its focus on brand growth, digital engagement and patient-centric communication.
Cognizant has launched the ACE Team Program to develop AI builders and accelerate workforce readiness for the growing AI economy.
WPP is strengthening privacy-first data collaboration initiatives as brands adapt to AI-driven marketing and evolving consumer data regulations.
Deece has launched an AI-powered platform designed to help enterprises simplify data management, analytics and business decision-making.
Europe has announced a wide-ranging technology sovereignty strategy focused on AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure investments.
India and South Africa are strengthening cooperation in AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, digital growth and future-ready economies.
ZEE5 has promoted Apoorva Mehandiratta to Vice President Marketing, expanding her leadership role across Hindi and Marathi content portfolios.
UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay has been given additional charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission, strengthening leadership for India’s AI strategy.
Django has launched JAG AI, a new initiative designed to help organizations integrate artificial intelligence across marketing and business functions.
Reliance Industries plans to invest ₹10 lakh crore in AI-ready data centres, strengthening India's digital infrastructure and AI computing capabilities.
A new study finds 81% of brands cited by ChatGPT do not appear on Google's first page, signaling shifts in how consumers discover brands online.
Infosys and Roland-Garros have extended their partnership through 2031 to expand AI-powered digital fan engagement experiences.
A new ANSR report highlights emerging Indian cities gaining momentum as preferred destinations for global capability centres in 2026.
Optimizely and Deloitte Digital have partnered to help businesses accelerate AI-powered marketing and customer experience transformation.
Bihar is preparing a dedicated AI policy focused on technology investment, digital infrastructure, startups, and skill development.
Impel has integrated AI video capabilities with customisable AI agents to support automotive retail marketing and customer engagement.
Meta has entered a two-year partnership with the Gujarat government focused on AI governance, WhatsApp chatbot services, and digital training.
Maharashtra is targeting 1.5 lakh AI-related jobs as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Ferrari is using AI-powered tools and interactive experiences to deepen Formula 1 fan engagement through its mobile app.
Pattern has launched Pi, an AI-powered ecommerce platform designed to help global brands improve digital growth and marketplace operations.
Spotify and Universal Music have signed a deal involving AI-generated cover songs as the music industry adapts to generative AI trends.
Netflix India has appointed Nikita Arya as Marketing Manager for films and series as streaming platforms strengthen content marketing strategies.
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning nearly ₹600 crore investment to strengthen AI infrastructure, skilling and startup growth across the state.
AI-powered digital health systems are expected to improve healthcare delivery, diagnostics and patient access across India’s medical ecosystem.
NIIT has launched six new generative AI programs aimed at helping students and professionals build AI-first skills for emerging workplace demands.
Malta has launched a nationwide programme offering ChatGPT Plus access as part of its broader AI adoption and digital literacy push.
Google has launched new AI education initiatives in India aimed at supporting students, teachers and digital learning ecosystems.
Standard Chartered is reportedly planning 7,000 job cuts as the bank accelerates AI adoption and operational restructuring efforts.
India has launched the AI Doctors Mission to support digital healthcare access, medical assistance and AI-driven health services.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced backlash during a university event as concerns around AI’s impact on jobs continue growing.
Polycab India has appointed Kanishka Garbyal as Head of Digital Marketing to strengthen brand communication and digital engagement.
Ogilvy India and Google have launched an AI-powered creative studio aimed at accelerating content production and marketing innovation.
The Ministry of Ayush has partnered with Bhashini to strengthen multilingual AI-powered healthcare access and digital public services.
A Canva study shows marketers are rapidly adopting AI creative tools while consumer trust and authenticity concerns continue to grow.
Meta is expanding its advertising ecosystem with AI connectors that integrate third-party marketing and business tools into ad workflows.
Poppy’s AI assistant is designed to simplify daily digital tasks through conversational automation and personalised user support.
Krunch has appointed Baneen Qazi as Director of Martech as agencies continue strengthening data and marketing technology capabilities.
FullThrottle AI and TuneIn have partnered to expand outcome-based audio marketing through AI-driven targeting and performance measurement.
Uber has partnered with Adani Group for its first India data centre initiative as companies expand local digital infrastructure investments.
IBM India’s leadership says India has the potential to become the world’s leading AI skill capital by 2030 amid rising enterprise AI adoption.
LIC Housing Finance has appointed Jimit Shah as Chief Information Security Officer as financial firms strengthen cybersecurity and digital risk management.
