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Palak Agarwal

Palak Agarwal

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Palak brings over a decade of rich, multifaceted experience in journalism, spanning radio, digital platforms, and currently working across print and digital with Business Today. While she holds experience in education, health, and lifestyle reporting, her expertise shines in business journalism, particularly covering startups, tech, and MSMEs. Her storytelling extends beyond the written realm, with voice-over work for All India Radio, satellite channels, e-commerce platforms, and the creation of video series on Ind...

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Much of India’s technology stack is built on technologies developed elsewhere

Much of India’s technology stack is built on technologies developed elsewhere

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 26, 2026

Beneath India's technology success story lies an uncomfortable reality. The country still runs much of its digital future on a borrowed stack. Can it control technologies that underpin the digital eco...

Amazon Doubles Down On India: Andy Jassy Meets PM Modi, Unveils $48 Billion Plan

Amazon Doubles Down On India: Andy Jassy Meets PM Modi, Unveils $48 Billion Plan

by Sakshi Batra |Jun 26, 2026

Amazon has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India with a massive $48 billion investment plan through 2030. Following CEO Andy Jassy's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the company annou...

Amazon is entering a market already dominated by Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart, but says Amazon Now is its fastest-growing business in India, with order volumes doubling every quarter since launch.

What Andy Jassy's India visit says about Amazon's priorities 

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 25, 2026

As Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart race ahead, Amazon CEO's visit underscores e-commerce giant’s determination to win India's battle for instant retail. 

Why venture capital remains cautious about India's carbon credit ecosystem

Why venture capital remains cautious about India's carbon credit ecosystem

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 25, 2026

India's carbon-credit start-ups are attracting global interest from the likes of Amazon and Microsoft, but venture capital remains cautious because of long gestation cycles and credibility concerns.

India’s steel industry is expected to expand rapidly over the next decade, bringing with it higher resource consumption and waste generation.

Waste to wealth: How Tata Steel is building a business out of industrial by-products

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 24, 2026

With 15 million tonnes of annual by-products and 99.9% utilisation, Tata Steel is turning industrial waste into revenue streams while advancing its circular economy ambitions.

Meta is expected to hold a 20% stake in CRED

CRED-Meta deal: Why is Meta paying $900 mn for CRED's largest minority stake?

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 23, 2026

While Meta will own only 20% of CRED, it would be one of the largest shareholders in the company but with a minority stake

CRED Founder Kunal Shah Set To Lead WhatsApp Globally As Meta Invests $900M In Fintech Unicorn

CRED Founder Kunal Shah Set To Lead WhatsApp Globally As Meta Invests $900M In Fintech Unicorn

by Aabha Bakaya |Jun 23, 2026

Meta has reportedly made one of its boldest bets on India by leading a massive $900 million funding round in CRED at a valuation of $4.5 billion. As part of the strategic move, CRED founder Kunal Shah...

India's Tech Story Is Changing Fast: SAP Labs India MD Explains Why

India's Tech Story Is Changing Fast: SAP Labs India MD Explains Why

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 17, 2026

India's technology story is undergoing a historic transformation. Long known as the world's IT back office, the country is now aiming to become a global powerhouse for AI, innovation, digital engineer...

Despite substantial funding under the IndiaAI Mission, industry leaders say true AI sovereignty will require much more than financial support.

AI sovereignty: India's ambition faces a long road despite growing momentum

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 17, 2026

As US restrictions on advanced AI technologies sharpen the global race for AI leadership, Indian startups backed by the IndiaAI Mission say talent, compute and sustained investment will determine whet...

Sarvam's latest fundraise, led by HCLTech's $150 million investment, is being seen as a vote of confidence in India's ability to build foundational AI technologies.

Sarvam's Vivek Raghavan on why sovereign AI is no longer optional

by Palak Agarwal |Jun 16, 2026

Following Sarvam's $300 million fund raise led by HCLTech, co-founder Vivek Raghavan says India must invest in domestic models, compute, and talent to build sovereign AI capabilities and reduce depend...