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May 07, 2026
Karnataka
Business
EvoluteIQ Doubles Down on Global Growth with Two Strategic C-Suite Appointments following the $53 Million Investment from Baird Capital
EvoluteIQ, the AI-native enterprise automation company, announced two strategic additions to its global executive team: Paul Maguire as Chief Growth Officer, based in London, and Abhinaya S R as Chief Human Resources Officer, based in Bengaluru.
Technology
The 2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 Concludes in Bengaluru; Digital Payments, AI & Financial Innovation Drive Discussions
The second edition of the Word Fintech Summit 2026 was held in Bengaluru on May 5–6, bringing together policymakers, fintech founders, banking leaders, technology companies, regulators, and digital innovation experts to discuss the future of financial services in India. Presented by Sinch, the summit was organised in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology & Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka as the Host Partner, and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission as the Strategic Partner.
Tamil Nadu
Business
Foreign investors eye Tamil Nadu as TVK moves to form govt; labour, policy key concerns
Foreign companies in Tamil Nadu are watching closely as a new government forms. Firms from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan seek stable policies and labor continuity. They hope for new incentives to boost electronics manufacturing and further investment. Established companies are less concerned, but new entrants are more watchful.