As global tech layoffs make headlines, IBM is charting a different path in India with ambitious plans for talent expansion and innovation. With nearly a third of its global workforce based in India, the tech giant is doubling down on tier-two cities like Kochi and Ahmedabad, building labs, and partnering with startups to leverage AI and hybrid cloud technologies.

In this episode, Dia Rekhi speaks to Sandip Patel, Managing Director for IBM India & South Asia, about how IBM is capitalizing on India’s tech talent, its growing market importance, and its vision for the future. From new use cases for Watson X to the role of AI in driving innovation, discover IBM’s evolving strategy in the world’s largest tech talent hub.

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From debunking myths about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) to highlighting the importance of decentralized surveillance systems and rapid vaccine development, host Vikas Dandekar talks to Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Chairman, Research Cell, Kerala State IMA, Dr. Vinod Scaria, Chief Data Officer, Karkinos Healthcare, and Dr. Raches Ella, Chief Development Officer (Cdo), Bharat Biotech. They discuss the evolving landscape of viral outbreaks, greater pandemic preparedness, and the need for vaccine innovations.

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India’s long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is finally here, setting the stage for a new era in data privacy and security. The most interesting aspect of the rules is how it seeks to e-protect children. The act, among other things, mandates verifiable parental consent of children below 18 years of age for them to access social media, e-commerce sites and gaming apps.

In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Aashish Aryan, Deputy Chief of Bureau, Technology at ET, Geetika Kapoor, a consultant school psychologist and founder of EdEssential, and Nehaa Chaudhuri, Partner at Ikigai Legal, to break down this key aspect of the Act. From how data fiduciaries will ensure age gating to how they will detect lies and misrepresentations.

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Welcome to the world of index funds and ETFs. Thanks to diversified holdings, lower costs and higher accessibility passive investments have really caught the fancy of investors in the last few years. They have grown at a CAGR of 55% in the last five years. Passive assets are expected to account for 40% of overall assets in India by 2027 up from 13% in 2022.

Tune in to this episode as ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan, Pratik Oswal, head of passive business, Motilal Oswal and Feroze Azeez, deputy CEO, Anand Rathi take you through the fascinating new wave of investments.

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About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more.

By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence.

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India’s space program is poised for a transcend in 2025, marking its most pivotal year yet. With ISRO leading missions such as Gaganyaan’s uncrewed test flight, the Chandrayaan-4 lunar return mission, and the ambitious SpaDex docking experiment, India is set to join an elite club of spacefaring nations. Collaborations like the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite will advance climate science and strengthen India’s global scientific standing. Meanwhile, the private sector is gearing up for landmark contributions through cutting-edge satellite launches, propulsion technologies, and public-private partnerships. Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Chethan Kumar, Senior Assistant Editor (Space, Science & Defence) at TOI, about these initiatives, which promise to redefine India’s space exploration capabilities and cement its leadership on the global stage.

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India is eyeing a manufacturing leap, aiming to raise the sector’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2047. But inadequate housing near industrial hubs threatens this ambition. Enter dorm-style worker housing, inspired by successful models in China and Vietnam. Tamil Nadu is leading the charge with large-scale projects like Foxconn's Sriperumbudur campus housing 18,000 employees.

Join Dia Rekhi and Dhruv Shekhar, Senior Associate at Koan Advisory Group, as they discuss this new industrial housing wave, its societal implications, government incentives, and lessons India can learn from global examples.

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Sriram Krishnan recent high profile appointment in Donald Trump’s government has sparked a row on immigrant employment and H-1B visas in the US. This episode examines the broader implications of the ongoing debates around immigration, and the gap it exposes between the US’ requirement for a skilled workforce and its immigration policies.

Hosts Annapurna Roy, in conversation with Poorvi Chothani, Founder of LawQuest, and Anirban Chowdhury, speaking with Stuart Anderson of NFAP, unpack how these events may shape the future of U.S. immigration policy, and influence the dynamics of the American workforce.

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The exponential growth in markets and investment activity has also led to a surge in the number of traders.

These are the skilled craftsmen of the trade, one ear firmly on the ground of India Inc the other on the reverberations of money movements. The massive growth brings its shares of opportunities but also challenges in terms of regulations, tech innovations and newer risks. The world of F&O has especially been in the news for its ballooning numbers as well as losses. How does a trader navigate?

Join ET markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan as he talks about all this and more with

Piyush Chaudhry, founder of Wave Analytics and Prashant Shah, founder and CEO, Definedge Solutions. Only on the latest episode of ET Wealth and Beyond.

You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter

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About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more.

By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence.

Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly.

About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.

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