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• Analog Devices in talks to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion

  Empower Semiconductor ​is a Silicon Valley-based power management chip company that ​manufactures voltage-regulating chips for AI processors and data centers, according to the ​company website.

  

• Indian agentic AI companies hitting it out of park, raise $60 million in 2026

  Indian agentic AI startups are attracting substantial funding. This surge is driven by increased adoption and simpler deployment.

  

• Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom

  Samsung Electronics and its union are in new pay talks. Government officials warn a strike could hurt economic growth. The union rejects pressure for arbitration.

  

• Meta shifts 7,000 employees into AI roles ahead of planned job cuts

  Meta is restructuring its workforce around AI, reassigning 7,000 employees into AI-focused teams while preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs. The move reflects how companies are reshaping organisational structures, automating work, and redefining workforce planning as AI becomes central to business strategy.

  

• Infosys, TCS, TechM and other IT stocks rally up to 5% even as sector valuations near 2008 levels

  Indian IT shares surged on Tuesday, extending a rebound. Companies like Infosys and TCS saw significant gains. This rally follows a sharp correction that made sector valuations attractive. A weaker rupee also supported IT stocks. Goldman Sachs maintained a neutral rating on Infosys, citing management's positive outlook on deal wins and AI partnerships.

  

• Google's AI Code Policy: Engineers own AI's mistakes on open source

  Google is telling its database engineers to lean on AI coding tools as heavily as they want while contributing to open source projects like PostgreSQL—but with one firm condition attached. Whoever commits the code owns it, no matter how much was drafted by a model or pasted in from a suggestion. VP Sailesh Krishnamurthy says the rule lets Google chase the productivity gains without loosening its grip on accountability, code quality, or the engineer's responsibility for what ultimately ships.

  

• Google, Blackstone plan AI cloud venture with $5 billion backing

  Google will supply hardware, including its specialized chips known ​as Tensor Processing Units, or ⁠TPUs, as ‌well as software and services to ​the venture, ​the WSJ reported.

  

• How RBI action on Patym payments bank may impact fintech sector

  The shift is also likely to increase pressure on fintech boards to strengthen oversight mechanisms, including the appointment of experienced independent directors and the adoption of compliance-first operating cultures.

  

• TCS aims to be world's largest AI tech firm

  A significant majority of its top clients are already collaborating with TCS for AI solutions. The company is aggressively upskilling its workforce to meet this demand.

  

• Salesforce rewrites roles amid AI shift

  AI agents are increasingly handling repetitive tasks, allowing employees to move into higher-value roles. For example, support engineers whose frontline query-handling work was automated have been retrained as forward-deployed engineers — a role created within the last year.

  

• India has enough AI strategies, it needs AI operators

  Indian companies excel at AI strategy but falter in execution. A significant gap exists between successful pilots and production-level AI implementation. Challenges include data inconsistency, scattered talent ownership, and undefined responsibilities. The focus must shift from capability development to establishing discipline and operational ownership for sustainable AI results.

  

• Simple, scalable, secure: The new mandate for India’s SMBs

  India's next digital growth surge will be fueled by its millions of small and mid-sized businesses, which are rapidly digitizing to remain competitive. While these SMBs are crucial to the economy, a widening digital gap exists due to complex and costly technology.

  

• Data centre operator DayOne considering dual IPO in Singapore and US

  Global data centre operator DayOne is reportedly considering a dual initial public offering in Singapore and the U.S., a move influenced by Singaporean stock market officials. The company, previously known as GDS International, had initially planned a sole New York listing. DayOne aims to raise $5 billion in an IPO that could value the company at $20 billion.

  

• Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt wants you to stop writing codes, says the era is already over

  He warned developers and company leaders to adapt to AI-powered tools or risk falling behind. This shift promises exponential productivity gains, potentially making existing software obsolete and reshaping the tech industry.

  

• India’s SME AI ecosystem is accelerating rapidly. Here’s why recognition has become more critical than ever

  India’s SMEs are accelerating AI adoption, unlocking efficiency and growth. As competition intensifies, recognition is becoming essential for credibility and visibility. Awards platforms now offer a crucial opportunity to stand out and gain an advantage.

  

• Cognizant, Capgemini slide into sub-revenue valuation territory

  IT giants Cognizant and Capgemini are now valued below their annual revenues, signaling investor wariness of mid-teen margins. AI's rise and slowing client spending pressure traditional models. While efforts are underway to adapt, concerns linger about sustained growth and margin improvement amidst these shifts and sector-specific challenges.

  

• One soundbox soon for all payment apps as NPCI readies platform

  NPCI is developing a unified, interoperable soundbox system for UPI transactions, aiming to eliminate the need for merchants to use multiple devices. This move could significantly reduce costs for small businesses and streamline payment confirmations across all apps, fostering greater efficiency in the digital payments ecosystem.

  

• How to Use Adobe Creative Cloud in 2026

  The Best AI Image Editor and AI Video Generator for Marketing

  

• Samsung Electronics, South Korean union resume pay talks as strike looms at chip giant

  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said in a social media post on ​Monday that management rights should be respected as much as labour rights.