GCC nation! 90+ new tech centres added 4.5L Indian jobs in 2025
With new centres opening and hiring continuing at scale, GCCs are now a major driver of jobs and office demand. ET’s Tanya Pandey breaks down the numbers behind India’s GCC boom.
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Bangladesh’s garment-making industry is getting greener
Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with…
China accused of weaponising AI to undermine Taiwan’s democracy
New documents have raised concerns over China’s alleged use of AI to influence Taiwan’s elections, with reports warning of coordinated digital manipulation, fake online personas, and efforts to shape public opinion, prompting calls for stronger safeguards to protect democratic processes.
Qcomm faces cash burn test; Ola Electric slips in EV race
Happy Monday! Zepto going public could put India’s quick commerce space under scrutiny. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Fabless chip companies eye surveillance market play via edge-AI silicon
Indian startups are designing advanced chips for video surveillance. These chips will process artificial intelligence locally on devices. This focus on edge AI is a first step towards a wider automation vision. Companies like Netrasemi, BigEndian, and Sensesemi are developing…
India’s tech M&As on a three-year high with deal value touching $29 billion
This surge is fueled by companies consolidating to gain scale amidst slowing organic growth. Experts anticipate continued momentum in 2026, with a focus on innovation and managed offerings.
TCS reboot on to become ready for AI-led future: COO Aarthi Subramanian
Tata Consultancy Services is preparing for an AI-driven future with a major internal and market reset. The company is shifting from AI pilots to scaled deployments focused on return on investment. TCS aims to become the world’s largest AI-led technology…
Quick commerce platforms drum up sales, push deals ahead of New Year’s Eve to offset delivery strike & rush
Quick commerce platforms, including Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes, Zepto, BigBasket and Amazon Now, have also started rolling out party-themed sections and targeted deals on soft drinks, snacks, mixers, disposable cups, decoration items and games.
Adani to inaugurate centre of excellence in AI in Baramati on Sunday
Adani had visited Baramati, the home turf of the Pawar family, in 2022 to attend the inauguration of the Science and Innovation Activity Centre in the town, about 110 km from Pune. The relationship between Pawar and Adani goes back…
Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
Driverless taxis from Alphabet unit Waymo, a ubiquitous feature on the city’s streets, were stuck at intersections with their hazard lights turned on as traffic lights stopped working following a fire at a PG&E substation that knocked out power to…