
In this edition of Business Today, the cover story of Krishna Gopalan examines how the rise of Artificial Intelligence is upending the global tech order and pushing Indian IT giants to a decisive crossroads. As automation and AI reshape business models, India’s leading technology firms face a critical test — adapt swiftly to the new era or risk fading into irrelevance. Meanwhile, in another key story, Surabhi analyses how India Inc grappled with a turbulent Q2, weighed down by Trump’s tariffs and a slump in exports. Despite the headwinds, corporate sentiment showed surprising resilience, with the BT-C Fore Business Confidence Index inching higher. The big question now — can the GST bonanza bring cheer in Q3?