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Female bosses can boost growth, but old barriers still block women even in rich nations

Female bosses can boost growth, but old barriers still block women even in rich nations

New research finds firms with women in leadership tend to perform better, with female managers more accurately spotting and promoting talent—improving productivity. But the expected fade of discrimination doesn’t show up. Even in wealthy countries, persistent gender gaps and workplace conventions continue to limit women’s rise into top roles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AI productivity push raises pressure on Indian IT firms and threatens choppy delivery years ahead

AI productivity push raises pressure on Indian IT firms and threatens choppy delivery years ahead

Indian IT services firms are moving from incremental AI experiments to bigger, client-facing commitments tied to productivity gains. The shift raises the stakes: if promised outcomes don’t materialize on time or cost, delivery could become volatile. Analysts warn the next few years may look choppy as contracts, performance expectations, and AI-driven timelines collide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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AI scrambles old IT growth signals forcing Indian firms to rethink metrics fast

AI scrambles old IT growth signals forcing Indian firms to rethink metrics fast

Indian IT companies historically forecast growth using familiar markers like headcount and total contract value, often even with loose guidance. But AI-driven delivery models are distorting those relationships, making legacy metrics unreliable. Firms are now racing to identify new indicators that better predict demand, productivity, and future revenue trajectories.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Nine in 10 Indian professionals say AI boosts productivity and reshapes work expectations

Nine in 10 Indian professionals say AI boosts productivity and reshapes work expectations

A new survey finds nine in 10 Indian professionals believe AI improves their productivity, alongside growing optimism about career and business growth. While flexibility expectations are evolving, economic pressures are rising: many respondents say higher costs could drive them to take second jobs. Employers face the challenge of maintaining trust and collaboration in a hybrid setup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Infosys links with OpenAI to push enterprise AI from trials into real deployments

Infosys links with OpenAI to push enterprise AI from trials into real deployments

Infosys has partnered with OpenAI to weave advanced AI tools into enterprise software projects. The collaboration targets a shift from experimentation to practical deployment, supporting software engineering, modernization, and productivity gains. By accelerating delivery timelines, the partnership could change how businesses build and scale with AI—moving from PoCs to production-ready systems faster.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AI adoption chills entry level IT hiring while senior roles hold steady

AI adoption chills entry level IT hiring while senior roles hold steady

AI adoption is reshaping India’s IT hiring patterns. Companies are moderating entry-level hiring while keeping mid and senior roles largely stable, reflecting a shift toward domain knowledge plus AI capability. The report says productivity gains are strong as AI complements technical work, helping firms scale efficiently. However, AI training coverage remains limited, creating uneven readiness across the talent pipeline.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Emergent launches Wingman an AI agent that automates tasks while asking before big moves

Emergent launches Wingman an AI agent that automates tasks while asking before big moves

Backed by SoftBank, Emergent has released Wingman, an AI agent built to automate routine work across popular tools. The twist: unlike many rivals that act on their own, Wingman seeks user confirmation for significant actions and gradually learns personal preferences over time. The launch targets demand for agents that manage workflows independently, not just respond to prompts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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