Business

23 Dec

IBM unveils plan to skill 5 million Indians in AI, cybersecurity& quantum by 2030

Business BureauBusiness

Global technology major IBM today announced an ambitious commitment to skill five million students and adult learners across India in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild, advancing the company’s mission to create an equitable, future-ready digital workforce. IBM said the programme will expand emerging technology education across schools, universities and vocational training systems nationwide. The company will collaborate with AICTE to drive hands-on AI learning pathways, faculty development, curriculum integration, hackathons and internships. “India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier…

Read More

23 Dec

Samsung SmartThings becomes first to support matter cameras, eyes market expansion

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung Electronics today announced that its smart home platform, SmartThings, has become the first in the industry to support Matter-compatible cameras through the new Matter 1.5 smart home standard. The rollout, scheduled to begin later this month, will expand SmartThings’ existing lineup of Matter devices such as lights, door locks, switches, and sensors by including next-generation security cameras. Matter 1.5, introduced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance in November, adds support for a wide range of camera types and enhanced smart home features including live video streaming, motion detection, event history and pan-tilt-zoom controls. The update also improves closure operations for…

Read More

23 Dec

Gold rises to all-time high for 50th time in 2025 

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Gold prices climbed to yet another record, marking their 50th all-time high this year, as investors assessed rising geopolitical risks and growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts. Silver also touched a fresh peak. Gold crossed $4,480 an ounce for the first time after jumping 2.4 percent in the previous session, its strongest daily gain in over a month. Markets are increasingly pricing in lower borrowing costs next year, a backdrop that typically supports non-yielding assets such as precious metals. Safe-haven demand strengthened amid escalating geopolitical tensions, especially involving Venezuela, where the US has tightened pressure on President Nicolás…

Read More

23 Dec

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 spurs green tech push; young innovators target clean water, waste management

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung’s flagship education programme, Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, held in partnership with IIT Delhi, has spotlighted a new generation of young innovators leveraging technology to accelerate environmental sustainability. For decades, sustainability was perceived as sacrifice, but participants demonstrated how tech-led solutions can reduce waste and carbon footprints while driving economic growth. Under the theme “Environmental Sustainability via Technology,” thousands of students submitted prototypes targeting resource conservation, waste management, clean water supply, and carbon reduction. The winning team, Prithvi Rakshak, comprising three teenagers  Abhishek Dhanda, Prabhkirat Singh and Rachita Chandok developed a modular, AI-enabled vermicomposting system that uses smart sensors…

Read More

22 Dec

Samsung To Unveil AI Vision Built with Google Gemini at CES 2026

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung today announced that it will showcase a next-generation lineup of AI-powered kitchen appliances at CES 2026, featuring upgraded vision-based capabilities built using Google Gemini and Google Cloud. The rollout will include refreshed models of its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub, upgraded OTR microwaves and slide-in ranges, and a new Bespoke AI Wine Cellar. The Gurugram-based consumer electronics leader said the collaboration with Google marks a major step in AI-driven household convenience. “Samsung will reach a new level of innovation through this collaboration with Google Cloud,” said Jeong Seung Moon, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team, Digital Appliances…

Read More

22 Dec

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Finale in Kolkata signals new market momentum for craft-led innovation

Business BureauBusiness

The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour concluded its 2025 edition in Kolkata, unveiling a boundary-pushing vision of craft-led innovation that industry watchers say could spark commercial opportunities for India’s fashion sector. The finale, staged on a barge anchored on the Hooghly River under the Howrah Bridge, showcased designer Anamika Khanna’s AK|OK collection with actor Ishaan Khatter as showstopper. In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the event challenged long-held craft traditions, transforming zardozi, chikankari and mirror work through futuristic tailoring and metallic interventions. Responding lasers, scaffolding and a dramatic speedboat entry highlighted a new performance-driven presentation format aimed…

Read More

22 Dec

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 bets on sports-tech innovation to unlock access, inclusion across India

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung on Thursday announced the launch of Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, the latest edition of its flagship education programme in partnership with IIT Delhi, spotlighting technology-driven innovations aimed at making Indian sport more inclusive. Focused on the theme “Social Change Through Sport & Technology,” the initiative drew thousands of student entries from across the country. A key highlight was NextPlayAI, created by IIIT Pune tennis players Aadish Shelke and Bhagyashri Meena. The AI-powered platform uses video analytics and machine learning to spot athletic potential through personalized feedback, enabling high-quality coaching beyond geographic or economic limitations. Other finalists showcased diverse…

Read More

22 Dec

Britannia NutriChoice and Aamir Khan team up to show how one good choice makes the next one easier

Business BureauBusiness

Britannia NutriChoice has unveiled a new campaign centered on the idea that “one good choice makes the next one easier,” featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as the face of the brand. The initiative seeks to spark everyday conversations around mindful choices, using relatable moments like deciding whether to skip sugar in tea. Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, the TVC films showcase how one small decision can set off a chain of better choices. The campaign blends humour and simplicity through slice-of-life scenes highlighting Aamir Khan’s effortless screen presence. Alongside the campaign, Britannia NutriChoice launched its latest variant – 100% Millets Apple…

Read More

22 Dec

Flipkart’s festive logistics surge signals strong consumer demand from Bharat markets

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart today announced major supply chain milestones from its 2025 festive season, reporting a 24% year-on-year growth in units and record logistics performance during The Big Billion Days (BBD). The company said more than 60% of festive orders came from Tier 2 and 3 regions, reinforcing Bharat’s rising role in India’s e-commerce economy. Flipkart created over 4 lakh seasonal job opportunities across 28 states to support festive demand, with 15% roles filled by first-time workers and a 20% increase in hiring from women, PwDs, and LGBTQIA+ communities. On peak days, the supply chain moved over 5,000 shipments per minute and…

Read More

22 Dec

AM/NS India wins top innovation award at NECA 2025, boosts energy efficiency drive

Business BureauBusiness

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has won the prestigious Best Innovator Award at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 for its efforts in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in steelmaking. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu and Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The recognition was given for the Steel Making Plant-2 (SMP-2) project at the company’s Hazira plant in Gujarat. According to the company, the project achieved a 10 per cent reduction in furnace electrical energy use by improving control systems in its…

Read More