For years, cybersecurity was treated largely as a specialized technology responsibility delegated to IT teams and security leaders. Boards discussed it periodically. CEOs acknowledged it during crises. CISOs managed the operational complexity behind the scenes. As long as systems remained functional and major breaches stayed out of headlines, cyber risk often remained compartmentalized within technology…
India’s economic trajectory over the next decade will be defined not just by ambition, but by its ability to finance that ambition. The numbers are staggering. According to estimates by the National Infrastructure Pipeline and subsequent policy discussions, India will require investments in the range of ₹190-250 lakh crore between 2025 and 2035 to sustain…
India’s surveillance market is entering a decisive new phase. For years, the conversation around CCTV expansion was largely framed around visibility, deterrence and public-safety deployment. Today, that conversation has changed. Surveillance is no longer just about placing more cameras in more locations. It is increasingly about who makes those cameras, what sits inside them, where…
Speaking at a press conference following the inauguration of a new State Bank of India office in Pune, Nirmala Sitharaman remarked that “The challenge posed by advanced AI is fundamentally different from what banks have successfully managed so far.” The statement reflects a deeper structural shift underway in global finance. For decades, banks have relied…
For years, cybersecurity was treated largely as a specialized technology responsibility delegated to IT teams and security leaders. Boards discussed it periodically. CEOs acknowledged it during crises. CISOs managed the operational complexity behind the scenes. As long as systems remained functional and major breaches stayed out of headlines, cyber risk often remained compartmentalized within technology…
India is stepping up its fight against rising cyber financial frauds with a new artificial intelligence-led initiative aimed at identifying and eliminating mule accounts across the banking ecosystem. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to…
Modern businesses increasingly resemble interconnected digital ecosystems rather than standalone enterprises. Cloud platforms manage customer data. External vendors process payroll. SaaS tools monitor productivity. Third-party APIs connect financial systems. Logistics partners integrate directly into operational workflows. Marketing agencies access customer databases. Cybersecurity vendors themselves depend on multiple subcontracted infrastructure providers. Yet despite this growing interdependence,…
For years, cyber security discussions in boardrooms largely revolved around prevention. Build stronger perimeters. Invest in better firewalls. Detect breaches faster. Recover systems quickly. That framework is now evolving into something broader and far more consequential. The global conversation is increasingly shifting from cyber security towards digital operational resilience, the ability of an organisation not…
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited has announced the elevation of Mr. Milan Sanghvi and Mr. N. Neelakantan to the role of Executive Directors (Marketing), reinforcing its leadership bench at a time when the general insurance sector is witnessing rapid evolution in distribution and customer engagement. The appointments reflect the company’s strategic intent to deepen…
For years, cybersecurity conversations in financial institutions largely revolved around firewalls, phishing attacks, ransomware incidents and periodic compliance audits. Those discussions still matter, but the latest advisory issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India suggests something far bigger is unfolding beneath the surface. SEBI’s recent circular on emerging AI-driven vulnerability detection tools, including…
India’s economic trajectory over the next decade will be defined not just by ambition, but by its ability to finance that ambition. The numbers are staggering. According to estimates by the National Infrastructure Pipeline and subsequent policy discussions, India will require investments in the range of ₹190-250 lakh crore between 2025 and 2035 to sustain…
Sanjay Bhargava has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jindal India Power Ltd., signalling a strategic leadership shift as the company positions itself for growth in an evolving power and energy landscape. His appointment comes at a time when the sector is undergoing structural changes, driven by the dual priorities of operational efficiency and sustainability….
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has named Shubha Iyer as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CommBank India, reinforcing its leadership bench in a key global market. She brings over three decades of experience across banking, technology, and global operations. Known for leading large-scale transformation initiatives, she has built expertise in digital platforms, AI-led…
A CXO Dialogue with Aniruddha Gadre, Global Head -Treasury and Insurance, Tech Mahindra Limited As risks become more interconnected and less predictable, treasury functions are being pushed beyond traditional boundaries of protection and compliance. From insurance strategy to capital allocation and technology-led transformation, the shift is now towards building intelligence-led, forward-looking frameworks. In the second…
