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Palak Agarwal

Palak Agarwal

palak.agarwal@aajtak.com

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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Nida Khan is not the HR head at TCS Nashik

TCS Nashik case: Nida Khan says she's not absconding, moves court for anticipatory bail

by Divyesh Singh |Apr 17, 2026

TCS Nashik case latest: A wave of serious allegations has hit a TCS unit, leading to the arrest of eight employees (seven men and one woman).

From quick commerce to banking, enterprises are increasingly investing in real-time systems that power instant decisions, whether it is fraud detection, dynamic pricing, or delivery tracking.

The real-time race: Why speed is becoming India Inc’s biggest competitive edge

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 16, 2026

As India Inc doubles down on AI, the real differentiator is emerging elsewhere—real-time data. From fraud detection to instant offers, enterprises are racing to act on data faster than ever.

According to law experts, the IT and BPO sector carries well-known risk factors. (Representational photo)

TCS Nashik case spotlights deeper gaps in workplace safety at India Inc 

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 16, 2026

A fast-escalating case at TCS’s Nashik office is raising larger concerns around workplace safety, structural gaps, and whether compliance frameworks are translating into real accountability across Ind...

As artificial intelligence takes centre stage in 2026, investors are increasingly pivoting towards AI-led opportunities.

 The next VC playbook: over 50% to AI infra; climate tech rises and consumer holds steady

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 14, 2026

As AI takes centre stage, over half of VC capital is expected to flow into infrastructure, alongside a gradual rise in climate tech, while consumer-driven models remain relevant despite growing concer...

Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune are emerging as key secondary hubs, backed by strong IT ecosystems, land availability, and competitive operating costs.

India’s data centre capacity set to reach 2GW by 2026, backed by $30 billion in investments: Report

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 13, 2026

With capacity set to reach up to 2GW by 2026, according to Vestian, and investments nearing $30 billion with market size to reach $22 billion by 2030, the country is positioning itself as a key data i...

A key structural challenge lies in the pace of technological change.

Why 15 lakh engineers aren’t enough for India’s AI economy

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 10, 2026

Only a fraction is trained in emerging technologies, leaving companies scrambling for skilled talent and exposing a widening gap between education and industry demand.

The study finds that nearly 80% of Indian respondents have felt pressured to approve AI initiatives despite security risks.

TrendAI flags rising AI adoption risks as enterprises move faster than security readiness

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 8, 2026

AI adoption across enterprises is accelerating rapidly, but security readiness is struggling to keep pace. A new TrendAI report highlights growing risks as organisations prioritise speed over safeguar...

Sanjeev Sharma, MD, ABB India, was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 Urban Visionary (Capital Goods)

How Sanjeev Sharma and ABB India are riding the long industrial capex wave

by Palak Agarwal |Apr 5, 2026

With localisation, service and technology at the core, Sanjeev Sharma is positioning ABB to capitalise on India's next industrial capex wave.

Leaders across sectors underscored the “India Advantage” in a fragmenting world, pointing to the need for agility, calibrated risk-taking, and long-term capital allocation.

BT MindRush and India’s Best CEOs awards: India Inc.’s strategy in focus; Vellayan Subbiah named Business Icon

by Palak Agarwal |Mar 28, 2026

India Inc.’s strategic playbook amid global shifts took centre stage at BT MindRush, where Vellayan Subbiah was named Business Icon, alongside key insights on growth, risk, and capital allocation.

According to him, India’s fertiliser ecosystem has built buffers over recent months, aided by significant imports, particularly of urea, towards the end of the last calendar year.

'No immediate fertiliser shortage risk for next crop cycle': Coromandel’s Arun Alagappan

by Palak Agarwal |Mar 28, 2026

Adequate inventories and strong urea buffers are expected to support the upcoming sowing season, with stable pricing outlook, even as import dependence and global volatility pose medium-term risks.