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Original illustration tracing proposed IPO proceeds towards planned debt repayment.

Jio sets IPO price band with debt repayment in focus

The offer opens on October 21 at ₹1,065–₹1,119 a share. Its fresh-issue structure and planned use of proceeds explain what the listing could change inside the business.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The supply-chain lens / Technology & AI

Logitech begins Indian assembly, with local components the next step

Webcams and pointing devices are the starting point at Manesar. The wider opportunity is to turn a local assembly operation into a deeper Indian supply chain.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Tech Mahindra’s September 2026 quarter: 2.4% sequential constant-currency revenue growth and a 14.8% EBIT margin, versus 14.4% in the previous quarter.

The earnings lens / Technology & AI

Tech Mahindra’s revenue grows as operating margin reaches 14.8%

The September quarter combined 2.4% sequential constant-currency growth with a higher operating margin. New-deal wins stayed above $1 billion, although both deal value and free cash flow fell from the June quarter.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Wipro’s September 2026 quarter: flat sequential constant-currency IT-services revenue and a 16.5% operating margin, up 0.5 percentage points.

The earnings lens / Technology & AI

Wipro’s margins recover as large-deal bookings fall

The September quarter brought better operating profitability, flat underlying IT-services revenue and a sharp drop in large-deal bookings. The recovery still has more than one speed.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Technology & AI

AI may not replace workers. It may create more work.

Learn why the next AI economy could depend even more on human judgment, oversight, and expertise

Makhana Mornings!25 May 20265 min read

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Glowing futuristic AI core with neon lights mounted on a factory conveyor belt with scattered metal pieces

Technology & AI

AI cannot fix workflows built for a different era

Learn why companies fail with AI when they keep measuring the past instead of redesigning the system

Makhana Mornings!12 May 20264 min read

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Human silhouette with a brain made of glowing electronic circuits and microchips

Technology & AI

AI is not just changing tools it is changing how we think

Learn why the future of AI depends more on human choices than technology itself

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20263 min read

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World map showing regional AI hubs labeled with their specific AI roles and cities

Technology & AI

AI is breaking Silicon Valley’s global dominance

Learn how governments are reshaping the AI market beyond Silicon Valley

Makhana Mornings!2 May 20263 min read

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Illustration showing AI-driven cyber threats targeting banking systems with simultaneous defence mechanisms

Technology & AI

India warns banks as AI begins to reshape cyber threats

Learn how advanced AI models are accelerating cyber risks faster than systems can adapt

Makhana Mornings!28 April 20264 min read

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Technology & AI

Nature is no longer natural and technology is part of it

As human influence reaches everywhere, the line between nature and technology is fading. Here's how technology is redefining nature and our future.

Makhana Mornings!24 April 20264 min read

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An employee working at a laptop with subtle overlays of data points and tracking lines capturing every interaction on the screen

Technology & AI

AI training is turning employee work into company data

What is legal inside companies may not always feel ethical to employees

Makhana Mornings!23 April 20264 min read

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Illustration showing rising worker productivity with AI tools while wages remain flat

Technology & AI

AI is boosting productivity but paychecks are not keeping up

As workers become more efficient, companies are capturing most of the gains

Makhana Mornings!21 April 20263 min read

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Comparison of AI tools monthly costs and focused team success metrics in a business setting

Technology & AI

Companies are spending big on AI and getting little back

A practical guide for leaders to avoid overspending on AI and start getting real value.

Makhana Mornings!19 April 20264 min read

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Technology & AI

India wants every new smartphone to carry a cyber cop app

A quiet government order tells Apple, Samsung and others to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new phones.

Makhana Mornings!2 December 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s Sovereign AI Push Is Heating Up and the Builders Are Ready

BharatGPT and Neysa lay out how India plans to build its own AI stack from models to mega data centres.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20255 min read

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Technology & AI

NVIDIA Just Redefined “Record Quarter” And The AI Boom Is Not Slowing Down

NVIDIA posts fifty seven billion dollars in Q3 revenue as data centre demand explodes and Blackwell GPUs sell out everywhere.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

Boards Love AI Updates. What They Need Are Better Questions.

A Forbes breakdown argues that AI will not matter unless boards start asking harder, sharper, business-first questions.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

Drowning In AI Noise? These Newsletters Actually Cut Through It

A handful of AI newsletters are becoming essential reading by delivering clarity, not clutter.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s IT Giants Are Racing to Certify Their AI Before Regulators Do

Mphasis becomes one of the first Indian firms to lock in ISO 42001, signalling the start of an auditable and accountable AI era.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20255 min read

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Technology & AI

PhonePe is bringing ChatGPT to millions of Indians and the AI race just changed

PhonePe and OpenAI have announced a new partnership that embeds ChatGPT across PhonePe’s consumer and business platforms, including the Indus Appstore.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Aerial view of India illuminated by neural network lines symbolizing rising AI investment and the uneven readiness to scale innovation across industries.

Technology & AI

India’s AI investments hit record highs but the real struggle is scaling innovation

Kyndryl’s 2025 Readiness Report shows India’s AI spending is up 37 percent, but most enterprises remain stuck in pilot projects as pressure mounts to prove real returns.

Makhana Mornings!11 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s deep tech dream just got an $850 million upgrade with Nvidia on board

Nvidia joins a growing coalition of investors backing India’s high-impact deep tech startups with $850 million in new commitments.

Makhana Mornings!5 November 20253 min read

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Illustration of OpenAI and Amazon data partnership with AI data centres and Nvidia chips symbolising the massive computing power driving the next generation of artificial intelligence.

Technology & AI

Open AI Strikes $38 Billion Cloud Deal with Amazon to Power the Next Wave of AI

The seven-year agreement gives OpenAI access to massive computing capacity and marks a strategic shift after its recent restructuring.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20255 min read

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Designer using multimodal AI to create personalized immersive experiences that adapt in real time across visuals, sound, and interaction.

Technology & AI

Design Enters Its Next Era: The Rise of the Uber Designer

Multimodal AI will redefine immersive experiences, enabling personalization at scale and transforming how designers create.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Leadership, Technology, Accountability, Coding, Innovation

Technology & AI

AI Wrote the Code. You Got Hacked. Who Takes the Blame?

As companies rush to embrace AI for faster coding, security breaches are exposing a growing accountability void. The question is no longer if AI will make mistakes, but who is responsible…

Makhana Mornings!29 October 20255 min read

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