‘Civilisational shift’: TCS CEO K Krithivasan encourages AI adoption even if it ‘cannibalises revenue’

TCS) CEO K Krithivasan (File photo) IT giant TCS encourages the use of artificial intelligence by its employees even if it affects their revenue streams, said its CEO, explaining the advantages of the firm’s approach. He described the adoption of AI as a ‘civilisational shift’.Speaking at the annual NTLF event in Mumbai, Managing Director and…

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Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE on February 25? Check list

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as profit-booking wiped out most of the sharp intra-day gains.The 30-share Sensex rose 50.15 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 82,276.07. During the day, the index had jumped 731.99 points, or 0.89 per cent, to hit 82,957.91….

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Catch a falling diamond! Indians want solitaires as price falls by 30%

Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…

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How Venezuela is chartering very large crude carriers – with focus on boosting oil exports to India

Before US sanctions were imposed in 2019, India was the third-largest importer of Venezuelan crude. (AI image) Venezuelan crude oil flows to India again: Trading firms and purchasers of Venezuelan crude have started hiring very large crude carriers to move oil from the South American country for the first time since a supply arrangement between…

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Job losses due to AI: US Fed gov Cook has important observation; says unemployment could rise in short-term

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday (local time) cautioned that artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the US labour market in ways that could further push unemployment rates higher and limit how effectively the central bank can respond with interest rate cuts.Speaking in remarks for a national association for business economics conference, Cook said,…

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Money recovered, accused arrested — What’s happening in the IDFC First Bank Rs 590 crore scam case? Top developments

Haryana’s State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people in connection with the Rs 590 crore fraud involving IDFC First Bank, officials said on Wednesday. Those arrested include two former bank employees and two private individuals who operate a partnership firm. The arrests were made late Tuesday as the investigation gathered pace.This follows the…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green after Wall Steet’s strong rally; Nikkei jumps over 2% to record highs

Asian stocks traded in green on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s gains and sustained enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom. Investors also kept close eye on US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered during Asian trading hours. In Japan, Nikkei benchmark index touched a fresh record, leading the positive mood across the region.Nikkei…

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‘Tariffs will replace income tax’: Donald Trump defends trade deals after Supreme Court ruling

(AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that most of the US’ trading partners want to continue trade arrangements negotiated under his tariffs despite the recent ruling by the Supreme Court striking down many of them.Speaking at the joint session of Congress during his 2026 State of the Union address, Trump also reiterated that tariff…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 25, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Tata Chemicals, IRCTC, and Colgate-Palmolive are the top stock recommendations by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Below are the details of the outlook of each of these stocks with targets and stop loss levels:Tata Chemicals – Breakout from Base…

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Accelerating growth, India on upward trajectory: RBI

MUMBAI: Growth has accelerated in recent years and the Indian economy is assured of a continuously improving economic trajectory, deputy governor Poonam Gupta said.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture at the Centre for Development Studies, Gupta said India’s expansion has become more durable and predictable. “High, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes…

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