Fed likely to cut rates, may signal pause

The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers grapple with gaps in economic data caused by the recent govt shutdown and work through competing views about the risks facing the economy. The anticipated quarter percentage point cut may come with a non-committal approach to next year’s rate path given…

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Uber launches B2B logistics service in Bengaluru

Uber is expanding into B2B logistics in India with Uber Direct, leveraging its bike fleet on the ONDC platform. This new service aims to generate revenue beyond rides and couriers by fulfilling grocery and food orders for partners like Zepto and KFC. Uber acts as a silent logistics provider, with customers unaware of their involvement….

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TCS to buy AI advisory firm for $700 million

BENGALURU: TCS signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Salesforce consulting firm Coastal Cloud in an all-cash deal valued at $700 million. Founded in 2012, Coastal Cloud brings AI-led advisory and business consulting capabilities to help clients reimagine sales, service, marketing, revenue, and commerce. With the acquisitions of ListEngage and now Coastal Cloud, TCS said…

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Didn’t engineer chaos to bypass pilot rest rules: IndiGo chairman

IndiGo’s chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, apologized for recent flight disruptions, denying they were deliberate. He stated external experts will identify root causes to prevent future chaos. Mehta clarified that the airline followed new pilot rest rules and did not compromise safety. A combination of internal and external factors, not intentional actions, pushed systems beyond limits,…

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