ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Every AI product eventually competes on trust, not technology

As enterprise AI adoption accelerates, technology alone will not be sufficient to differentiate AI products. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognises AI products that have earned trust through measurable business impact, real-world adoption and consistent performance, mirroring what enterprises are increasingly valuing in today’s AI market.

Global Market: ECB seen holding rates steady while keeping September hike option open

The European Central Bank is expected to maintain current interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. Policymakers will likely signal that further rate increases remain a possibility in September. This cautious approach comes as rising energy prices threaten to reignite inflationary pressures across the euro area. Financial markets are anticipating additional rate hikes, while wage…

Global Market: Nokia Q2 profit beats estimates on strong AI, cloud demand; raises full-year outlook

Nokia reported stronger second-quarter earnings, surpassing analyst expectations significantly. Robust demand from artificial intelligence and cloud customers fueled this positive financial performance. The company’s sales to AI and cloud clients doubled, securing substantial new orders. Despite rising chip costs, Nokia raised its 2026 profit guidance. This outlook reflects sustained momentum from infrastructure investments.