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Indian Small Businesses Surge India’s MSMEs have recorded their strongest growth since 2019: - 80% reported expansion in 2025 - 87% expect growth this year The report highlights how AI adoption, purpose‑driven strategies, and workplace flexibility are powering resilience, even as businesses continue to navigate inflation and mental health concerns. This marks a turning point for India’s small business ecosystem, blending technology with human‑centric growth. Read Deepali Jain’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gAF8my8M #CIOL #MSME #AI #SmallBusiness #Growth #DigitalIndia #Resilience

ACCA India Talent Trends 2026 The latest ACCA India Talent Trends report reveals how finance professionals are reshaping their careers: - A stronger focus on purpose‑led work - Rapid AI adoption across finance functions - Demand for workplace flexibility At the same time, they continue to navigate challenges like inflation and mental health concerns, highlighting the evolving balance between technology, purpose, and well‑being in India’s finance sector. Read Deepali Jain’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gg9_Rm8Z #CIOL #ACCA #AI #Finance #TalentTrends #WorkplaceFlexibility #PurposeDrivenCareers Md. Sajid Khan | ACCA

Vatican’s AI Encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas Pope Leo XIV’s first AI‑focused encyclical warns of rising risks around inequality, job disruption, surveillance, and big tech power as AI reshapes society and governance. The document, Magnifica Humanitas, calls for a more ethical, human‑centric approach to technology, urging global leaders to balance innovation with justice and dignity. Read Deepali Jain’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/grkhvB3F #CIOL #AI #Vatican #Ethics #Governance #BigTech #Society Christopher Olah | Anthropic

Spotify Turns Magazines Into Audio Spotify is expanding its audio lineup by adding narrated magazine articles, blending human and AI voices. The move aims to grow audiobooks, boost listening time, and give publishers new distribution and revenue options. This innovation positions Spotify at the intersection of media, AI, and audio engagement, reshaping how audiences consume written content. Read Manisha Sharma’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gvXV_PBS #CIOL #Spotify #AI #AudioInnovation #Publishing #MediaTech #Audiobooks Julian Holguin | Rolling Stone Colleen Prendergast | Spotify

Anthropic Appoints Sangeeta Bavi to Lead India Growth Anthropic has named former Microsoft executive Sangeeta Bavi to head startups and growth in India, as the AI company expands its enterprise and developer push. This appointment underscores Anthropic’s commitment to building a stronger presence in India’s fast‑growing AI ecosystem, bridging global innovation with local startup momentum. Read Manisha Sharma’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/g_rmvNnh #CIOL #Anthropic #AI #Microsoft #Leadership #Startups #EnterpriseGrowth Sangeeta Bavi | Irina Ghose | Siddiq Zaman | Anthropic Microsoft

upGrad Appoints Mukesh Mundra as CFO upGrad has named former JioStar executive Mukesh Mundra as its new Chief Financial Officer, as the edtech firm prepares for the Unacademy acquisition and sharpens its profitability focus. This appointment signals upGrad’s intent to strengthen its financial leadership while navigating consolidation and growth in India’s competitive edtech landscape. Read Manisha Sharma’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gG4EhD8R #CIOL #upGrad #JioStar #Appointment #Edtech #Leadership #Profitability Mukesh Mundra | upGrad

Ingram Micro India + Yubico: Passwordless Security Ingram Micro India has partnered with Yubico to expand phishing‑resistant MFA and passwordless authentication solutions. Amid rising enterprise cyber threats, this collaboration aims to strengthen identity security by combining distribution scale with trusted hardware‑based protection. Read Deepali Jain’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gYNi2AaC #CIOL #IngramMicro #Yubico #Partnership #CyberSecurity #Passwordless #MFA #EnterpriseSecurity Flavio Moraes Junior | Karthik narayanan Ramasubramanian | Ingram Micro Bettina Vahl | Yubico

Cyber Insurance Meets Incident Response Policybazaar for Business has partnered with Arete to help Indian enterprises combine cyber insurance with faster incident response and forensic support. As cyber threats escalate, this collaboration aims to strengthen risk capabilities by aligning financial protection with operational resilience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_G_bb5U #CIOL #Policybazaar #Arete #Business #CyberInsurance #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement Eva Saiwal | Policybazaar.com Raj Sivaraju | Arete

Paytm Pocket Money: UPI for Teens Paytm’s new Pocket Money feature lets teenagers make UPI payments without bank accounts, while parents retain control through spend limits, monitoring, and access management. It’s a step toward financial inclusion for youth, balancing independence with oversight in India’s fast‑growing digital payments ecosystem. Read Manisha Sharma’s full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gH9rWZfi #CIOL #Paytm #UPI #PocketMoney #Fintech #DigitalPayments #YouthFinance Paytm

CrowdStrike on AI Attacks & India’s Role In an exclusive CIOL interview, Kartik Shahani of CrowdStrike discusses the rise of AI‑powered attacks, the emergence of Agentic SOCs, and the Anthropic‑Mythos partnership. He also explains why India is a cornerstone of CrowdStrike’s global cybersecurity strategy, as enterprises face escalating digital risks worldwide. Read this interview by Deepali Jain: https://lnkd.in/gMmKfENc #CIOL #CrowdStrike #Anthropic #AI #Cybersecurity #AgenticSOC #IndiaStrategy Kartik Shahani | CrowdStrike Anthropic