AI and AI-led startups will be the major attractions at the Startup Mahakumbh event being organized in New Delhi.  AI has been a major technological disruptor across industries and serves as a core for a majority of the startups present here at Startup Mahakumbh in various domains of Deeptech, Agritech, Manufacturing, Fintech and many more. The event will be a first-of-its-kind in terms of magnitude, scale, impact and is expected to have participation from more than 1000 high-potential startups from India and the globe. AI is a game-changer and the...

By Rajashekara Maiya Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to be at The IBA 2024—a premier banking event hosted by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). The occasion? A panel discussion moderated by Milan Mitra, Partner, McKinsey & Company on "building tech-resilient banks." While I contributed to the conversation around the intriguing topic, I had time to reflect more on this hot-button issue.  The new world of banking: Soaring consumer expectations What's been clear to us in banking tech, and the context of this discussion, was that the tectonic plates...

By Rajeev Sinha The Indian IT sector is a powerhouse, contributing significantly to the country's economy. However, its reliance on data centre’s and energy-intensive operations also creates a substantial carbon footprint. To address this growing concern, many IT businesses are turning to carbon credits as a tool to offset their emissions and become more sustainable. This trend presents a unique opportunity for innovation in the way Indian IT companies manage their environmental impact. The Carbon Challenge for Indian IT The IT industry is inherently energy-intensive. Data centre’s require constant power...