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Indian B-Schools Face Urgent Need To Boost AI Competencies

Indian B-Schools Face Urgent Need To Boost AI Competencies

Rediff.com3 days ago

A national study of top 75 Indian B-schools reveals a significant competency gap in AI skills among management graduates, with industry expectations far exceeding current MBA capabilities. A new framework by AIMS, EPSI, and IMC highlights the urgent need for management education to adapt to an AI-led workplace, emphasizing behavioural competencies alongside data fluency.

Karnataka drought list to cross 200 taluks; losses touch Rs 18,000 cr

Karnataka drought list to cross 200 taluks; losses touch Rs 18,000 cr

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced that over 200 taluks are likely to be declared drought-affected after phased assessments. The state has convened a special legislative session to discuss the crisis, farmer assistance, and seek significant financial relief and loan waivers from the Union government, while also alleging a "step-motherly attitude" from the Centre regarding fund releases.

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, driven by strong interest from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early trade despite the US Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and indications of further tightening, with the National Stock Exchange's much-anticipated Rs 22,569-crore IPO also opening for subscription.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded flat in early deals due to elevated crude oil prices exceeding USD 100 per barrel and persistent geopolitical tensions, which subdued investor risk appetite.

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains driven by strong buying in IT stocks like HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Infosys, alongside a significant boost from HDFC Bank.

Value Buying Fuels Market Rebound: Sensex Climbs 333 Pts, Nifty Above 23,200

Value Buying Fuels Market Rebound: Sensex Climbs 333 Pts, Nifty Above 23,200

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, driven by value buying in banking stocks and select heavyweight counters, with the Sensex climbing 332.63 points and the Nifty ending above 23,200.

Asian Games 2026: Sable, Parul undergoing 'Smart Track' training at SAI Bengaluru

Asian Games 2026: Sable, Parul undergoing 'Smart Track' training at SAI Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian track and field athletes, including Avinash Sable and Parul Chaudhary, are using a specialised 'smart track' at SAI NCOE Bengaluru to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.

The Importance Of Veer Guardian

The Importance Of Veer Guardian

Rediff.com1 days ago

The political confidence required to place high-end Japanese aircraft and personnel on Indian soil is itself a data point.
It indicates a level of trust that would have been difficult to imagine when India-Japan defence ties were largely symbolic, explains Varun Arya.

On Sep 8, rupee suffers sharpest decline in eight weeks

On Sep 8, rupee suffers sharpest decline in eight weeks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Indian rupee experienced its sharpest single-day decline in eight weeks, settling at 94.83 per dollar, primarily due to escalating crude oil prices and persistent risk-off sentiment driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and limited foreign inflows.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 43 per cent on its first day of bidding, making it India's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in 2024.

How Bank Of Baroda's New App Revolutionises Digital Payments

How Bank Of Baroda's New App Revolutionises Digital Payments

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bank of Baroda has launched 'bob World 2.0', an AI-powered mobile banking app featuring voice-command capabilities for payments and navigation. The updated app also includes a personal finance management module and a persona-based customer experience, aiming to offer intuitive, secure, and personalised banking services.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw an early rebound after significant losses, driven by value buying, though elevated oil prices and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision tempered gains. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 16.

Hero Motors IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 1, Retail Investors Lead Demand

Hero Motors IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 1, Retail Investors Lead Demand

Rediff.com5 days ago

The initial public offering (IPO) of auto components maker Hero Motors Ltd was fully subscribed on its first day of bidding, receiving bids for 1.38 times the shares on offer, with strong interest from retail investors.

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed nearly flat on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and indications of further monetary tightening. Despite some intraday gains, caution prevailed, with foreign institutional investors continuing to offload equities. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega initial public offering opened for subscription, garnering 39 per cent subscription on its first day.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription, receiving 9 per cent bids on its first day, with strong participation from anchor investors.

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'

7 Scams That Can Empty Your Bank Account

7 Scams That Can Empty Your Bank Account

Rediff.com7 days ago

A frozen phone screen, a fake customer-care call, a screen-sharing request or even a duplicate SIM can give cybercriminals a route into your bank account.

Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Ford Business Solutions (FBS) India, the global capability centre for Ford Motor Company, has inaugurated a new office in Coimbatore, its third location in India. This expansion is a strategic move to strengthen the resilience of Ford's global operations, with nearly 50 per cent of its future growth in India expected to be in technology, data science, and data analytics.

US tariff blitz on Russian oil: How will China strike back?

US tariff blitz on Russian oil: How will China strike back?

Rediff.com4 days ago

China has strongly rejected a US bill that would impose tariffs on countries, including India, for purchasing Russian oil and gas. Beijing views the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026" as an act of "long-arm jurisdiction" and interference in its sovereign trade relations, asserting that its economic cooperation with other nations is based on equality and mutual benefit.

US Think Tank Estimates India's Nuclear Warhead Count At 190

US Think Tank Estimates India's Nuclear Warhead Count At 190

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

A US nonprofit policy think tank, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), estimates India's nuclear arsenal at 190 warheads, including those for new missiles under production. The report highlights India's ongoing modernisation of its nuclear capabilities and adherence to a no-first-use doctrine, while also noting uncertainties in warhead designs and plutonium reserves.

Digital Ecosystem Key To Unlocking MSME Credit

Digital Ecosystem Key To Unlocking MSME Credit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

India's MSME sector faces a significant formal credit gap of approximately Rs 60 lakh crore, with traditional channels meeting only a fraction of the demand. A new report suggests that a centralised, interoperable digital layer could effectively bridge this gap and enhance productivity across the formal business sector by digitising workflows and enabling cash-flow-based underwriting.

Indian Scientists Can Now Access ISRO's XPoSat Mission Data

Indian Scientists Can Now Access ISRO's XPoSat Mission Data

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

ISRO has issued an Announcement of Opportunity, inviting Indian scientists and researchers to submit proposals for accessing data from its XPoSat Mission. Launched in January 2024, XPoSat is India's first satellite dedicated to X-ray polarimetry measurements, designed to study extreme astronomical X-ray sources like black holes and neutron stars, thereby enhancing understanding of celestial emissions.

RBI Deputy Governor: UPI MDR won't trigger shift back to cash

RBI Deputy Governor: UPI MDR won't trigger shift back to cash

Rediff.com3 days ago

RBI Deputy Governor S C Murmu stated that the introduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions is unlikely to cause a shift back to cash, despite some concerns, emphasising that MDR will help the payments ecosystem recover costs.

BRICS Summit Pushes For Safe And Inclusive AI Development

BRICS Summit Pushes For Safe And Inclusive AI Development

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

BRICS leaders, in their New Delhi Declaration 2026, have called for wider access to Artificial Intelligence resources and stronger international cooperation to ensure the technology is safe, secure, inclusive, and reliable. The declaration outlines a broad technology agenda covering AI, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, telecom, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing, committing to implement the grouping's statement on 'Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence'.

How AI And A Smartphone Could Change Cricket Coaching

How AI And A Smartphone Could Change Cricket Coaching

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Can AI transform grassroots 'If technology can help develop players a little quicker and make coaching more informed, then it has done its job.'

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Buying a mature rocket technology gives companies the designs and hardware know-how, but not necessarily the decades of engineering wisdom needed to make it work.

'Honey-trapped' IAF officer held for leaking defence data to Pak operative

'Honey-trapped' IAF officer held for leaking defence data to Pak operative

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

A serving Indian Air Force officer faces arrest and charges under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly sharing sensitive military information after being honey-trapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative on social media.

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Smallcap funds topped the net inflow chart for the second consecutive month, as investors poured record Rs 7,973 crore into one of the best-performing MF categories.

US, EU flag India's 'trade barriers' at WTO, citing high tariffs, QCOs, and digital trade curbs

US, EU flag India's 'trade barriers' at WTO, citing high tariffs, QCOs, and digital trade curbs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The United States and the European Union have strongly criticised India's trade policies at the World Trade Organization review, highlighting concerns over high tariffs, quality-control orders (QCOs), and restrictions on digital trade and services, which they argue undermine India's economic openness.

PM Modi calls for global UPI expansion to cut remittance costs

PM Modi calls for global UPI expansion to cut remittance costs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the fintech sector to expand the global reach of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), connecting it with local systems in other countries to help the diaspora save on remittance costs.

Global uncertainty prompts FPIs to pull Rs 5,109 cr from Indian govt bonds

Global uncertainty prompts FPIs to pull Rs 5,109 cr from Indian govt bonds

Rediff.com6 days ago

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly Rs 5,109.21 crore from Indian government securities under the fully accessible route (FAR) in just three days, driven by global uncertainty, elevated crude prices, rising US Treasury yields, and a depreciating rupee.

How Cloud And AI Can Propel India's Economic Growth

How Cloud And AI Can Propel India's Economic Growth

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Arundhati Bhattacharyya, Salesforce President and CEO for South Asia, highlighted how cloud and AI are democratising capabilities, offering India a unique opportunity to leapfrog in the technology revolution. Speaking at the IMC Chamber of Commerce, she emphasised that AI will create more jobs by addressing unmet business demands and could significantly boost India's GDP, with NITI Aayog estimating a USD 500-600 billion addition by 2035. She urged Indian businesses to transform using technology, focus on data, redesign work, and invest in skills, stressing that AI is not just for large corporations.

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tragedy struck two New Jersey families with Rutgers University graduates Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, hit by a subway train in Manhattan.

Monsoon Withdrawal To Begin September 19

Monsoon Withdrawal To Begin September 19

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rainfall during the monsoon season so far, from June 1 to September 13, has been 15 per cent below normal.

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'If you listen to a rowdy in a class, he will keep on bullying you.' 'India can say do whatever you want. We will not compromise on anything.'

PIL in SC against govt's 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

PIL in SC against govt's 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. The plea argues that the levy was introduced without adequate statutory safeguards, transparency, or public consultation, and questions its constitutional validity and potential adverse effects on merchants and consumers.

Dronathon 2026: IAF Boosts Indigenous Drone Capabilities In Jaisalmer

Dronathon 2026: IAF Boosts Indigenous Drone Capabilities In Jaisalmer

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian Air Force has launched 'Dronathon 2026' at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer, a three-day event showcasing advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies by domestic manufacturers. The initiative aims to bolster the IAF's capabilities in the unmanned domain, align with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' objective, and assess indigenous technologies against operational requirements through live demonstrations. It also fosters interaction between the IAF, industry, and even students, promoting the development of scalable unmanned solutions.

New AI Model Enhances Space Safety By Monitoring Satellites

New AI Model Enhances Space Safety By Monitoring Satellites

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Researchers have developed a new AI model that can monitor satellites and detect anomalies in their behaviour, significantly reducing the risk of in-orbit collisions. This tool, part of the AI4 Space Safety and Sustainability project, learns from satellite light reflections to predict motion and identify unusual activity, crucial for managing the increasingly crowded space environment.

India's Geospatial Sector Gets Boost With Mirai-GreenValley LiDAR Partnership

India's Geospatial Sector Gets Boost With Mirai-GreenValley LiDAR Partnership

Rediff.com5 days ago

GIS intelligence solutions provider Mirai Aerospace Systems and Software Solutions has signed an MoU with US-based GreenValley International Inc to strengthen India's geospatial and LiDAR remote sensing manufacturing base. The collaboration focuses on local assembly, manufacturing, technical support, and the development of AI-driven LiDAR applications, aiming to meet India's growing demand across various sectors.