Tag: #sustainability
Sarvam AI Startup Programme Fuels Indic AI Builders
Sarvam AI has introduced the Sarvam Startup Programme, providing early-stage companies with up to 12 months of API credits, priority engineering support and production-ready infrastructure to build multilingual AI applications without backend complexities. Founders Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar positioned the initiative to empower India’s developer ecosystem with high-quality models fluent in 22+ Indian languages and English, enabling full agency in creating voice agents,...
Oracle Layoffs Fund AI Data Centre Push Amid Cash Squeeze
Oracle is planning thousands of job cuts across divisions as it grapples with a cash crunch from aggressive AI data centre buildout to support major clients including a $300 billion OpenAI agreement, xAI and Meta, as Bloomberg News first reported. The reductions, potentially broader than typical rolling cuts, may begin this month and target roles expected to diminish under AI automation, coinciding with an...
Sonoco Opens Hyderabad GCC with $10M for IT Expansion
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has inaugurated its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, marking a major milestone in its...
India’s E-Recycling Sector to Reach $198.5M by 2032: Ind-Ra Report
India’s e-recycling sector is set to witness significant expansion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.52%, reaching a market size of $198.52 million...
Ola Electric Renegotiates Contracts to Cut Costs
Ola Electric is renegotiating agreements with its vehicle registration agencies to lower costs and streamline the registration process. The move is part of the...
Chevron Invests $1B in India for AI-Driven Energy Hub
Energy giant Chevron is making a major $1 billion investment to establish its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru. The new facility...
Mukesh Ambani: AI and Green Energy Key to India’s Future
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has emphasized that green energy and artificial intelligence (AI) will be central to shaping the future of humanity. Speaking...
WEF Report Calls for Global GovTech Acceleration
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report in collaboration with Capgemini, highlighting the vast potential of Government Technology (GovTech) to transform...
Suzlon Wins 486 MW Order in Gujarat with Torrent Power
Suzlon Group has announced a significant milestone in collaboration with Torrent Power, securing a 486 MW hybrid renewable energy order in Gujarat. The project...
India Sets Record with 24 GW Solar Capacity in 2024
India achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy in 2024, installing a record-breaking 24.5 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity. This marks the highest annual...
SEBI Proposes Measures to Ease ESG Disclosures for Listed Companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant measures aimed at easing the burden of ESG disclosures for listed companies and...
Indian Chemical Sector: Mission Net-Zero In The Works
In an era where climate change poses a formidable challenge, achieving net-zero emissions has become a pivotal goal on the global stage. India, with...
Sustainable Retail Practices: The Demand for Ethical Consumerism
In recent years, ethical consumerism has become a driving force in the retail industry, with consumers increasingly prioritizing sustainability when making purchasing decisions. As...
Corporate Responsibility: The Changing Face of Sustainability
In today's business landscape, corporate responsibility and sustainability have become pivotal components of organizational success. Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are at the forefront, shaping...