Nokia, Blaize, and Datacomm Diangraha Unite to Deliver Hybrid AI Inference Across Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Blaize, Nokia and Indonesia’s PT Datacomm Diangraha announced a three‑way strategic partnership to deliver hybrid AI inference infrastructure across Indonesia and the broader APAC region. The collaboration combines Nokia’s networking and telco‑grade GPU capabilities with Blaize’s programmable, energy‑efficient edge AI compute, and Datacomm’s three‑decade local deployment expertise, creating a pre‑validated, production‑ready stack for public‑sector and enterprise customers. Datacomm reports a more than 50% surge in AI inference demand over the past six months, while the partnership targets a market where sovereign AI could add up to $140 billion to Indonesia’s GDP by 2030 and AI sector growth is projected at a 31% CAGR.
India’s MSMEs Get a Prime-Time Boost with SIDBI’s ‘MSME Samvaad’
SIDBI, in partnership with Prasar Bharati, has launched “MSME Samvaad,” a television programme aimed at providing Indian micro, small and medium enterprises with expert‑led business insights. The show airs every second and fourth Saturday at 7 PM on Doordarshan’s national and regional...
Second-Hand Car Loans: Process, Eligibility Criteria, and Other Key Points to Know
A second‑hand car loan lets borrowers finance a pre‑owned vehicle by borrowing against the car’s current market value, with fixed monthly payments over the term. Lenders assess the borrower’s age, income, credit score, and the vehicle’s condition before disbursing funds...
Nifty and Bank Nifty Prediction for the Week 27 Apr’26 to 01 May’26 by BL GURU
The BL GURU team notes that Nifty’s resistance at 24,650 has held, while a corrective dip to 23,800 aligns with expectations. They anticipate a bounce from support levels around 23,800‑23,750 that could lift the index to 24,700 and eventually 25,500 in...
Finance Minister Advocates ‘Anticipatory’ Regulation in Capital Markets
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for a more sophisticated, anticipatory regulatory framework for capital markets, urging SEBI to lead with stronger surveillance, cybersecurity and investor‑protection measures. She highlighted the need for simpler, digital KYC, deeper corporate‑bond and municipal‑bond markets, and...
Data Silos, Security Fears Slow Enterprise AI Adoption, Says Happiest Minds ‘S Joseph Anantharaju
In a Businessline podcast, Joseph Anantharaju, CEO of Happiest Minds, said enterprise AI adoption is being held back by data silos, legacy systems, and security concerns. He emphasized that the real growth opportunity lies in building customized applications on top...
India, Australia at Highest Point of Bilateral Ties: Australian HC to India
Australian High Commissioner Philip Green declared that India‑Australia relations have reached their highest level, citing deep strategic alignment through the QUAD and a shared Indo‑Pacific vision. Both officials highlighted the strong economic complementarity and the "human bridge" of more than...
Axis Bank Misses Profit Forecast on Lower Trading Income
Axis Bank reported a 0.7% decline in standalone net profit to ₹7,071 crore (≈$852 million) for Q4 FY2026, falling short of the ₹7,316 crore (≈$882 million) consensus. Treasury operations saw pre‑tax profit tumble 77% to ₹303 crore (≈$36 million) as higher bond yields and RBI forex‑arbitrage...
Store Expansion Driving BlueStone Growth; Demand Steady Amid Gold Swings, Says CEO
BlueStone, the Bengaluru‑based jewellery retailer, posted a 49% year‑on‑year revenue jump to ₹687.7 crore (≈$83 million) and swung back to a net profit of ₹36.4 crore (≈$4.4 million) after a loss in the prior quarter. The growth was driven by aggressive store expansion—now 340...
Dalal Street Bleeds as Crude Crosses $103, Rupee Hits April Low
Indian equities extended their decline on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex falling 852 points to 77,664 and the Nifty 50 dropping 205 points to 24,173. The sell‑off was driven by Brent crude climbing above $103 per barrel amid heightened Iran‑related...
Imagicaa Launches Summer Campaign with Sundowner Events, Targets Family and Gen Z Visitors
Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd has kicked off its "Summer Ka Asli Mazza" summer campaign at the Lonavala destination, aimed at families, couples and Gen Z during school holidays. The centerpiece is a two‑day Sundowner Party on May 16‑17 headlined by DJs Akhtar and...
GS1 India Expands Chennai Development Centre
GS1 India inaugurated the expanded Chennai Development Centre, originally launched in 2023, to speed up innovation in 2D barcode migration, traceability and AI‑driven supply‑chain tools. The centre will scale flagship platforms such as DataKart, the Smart Consumer App, ClickIt and...
Libas Bets on Gen Z Workwear with AI-Led Label Gerua
Libas, the D2C fast‑fashion player, launched Gerua, an AI‑first workwear label aimed at women aged 18‑30 entering the workforce. The brand will debut with 70‑80 styles priced between $6 and $30, using a drop‑based capsule model rather than weekly releases....
Inside India’s Aviation Crisis: Detours, Duties, and Deep Losses | Energonomics Ep 30 | Richa Mishra
India’s aviation sector is confronting a severe financial crunch, with losses estimated at ₹22,000 crore (about $2.6 billion) due to soaring fuel prices, disrupted routes, and higher operating costs. Fuel, which typically accounts for 40% of airline expenses, now represents nearly 55%...
VICT Sets Sights on International Cruise Market, Plans to Double Traffic
Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal (VICT) is shifting from a domestic hub to an international gateway, targeting to double its passenger volume from roughly 10,000 to 20,000 this fiscal year. The modern facility can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers per call...