In an exclusive interview with CRN India, Sanjib Sahoo, EVP, Global Technology and Chief Digital Officer, and N.S. Bindra, SVP and Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro, delve into the rapidly evolving distribution landscape. They share insights on how Ingram Micro is adapting to emerging trends such as cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity, as well as their transformative partner engagement platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage. Sahoo and Bindra speak about the company’s digital-first approach, highlighting initiatives designed to enhance customer experience, drive innovation, and prepare partners for a technology-driven future. With a focus on AI, ML, and automation, they reveal how Ingram Micro is reshaping the tech distribution model to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses in both India and globally.
The domestic benchmark indices ended with gains on Friday as buying was seen in pharma, auto, IT, financial service, FMCG, media, and private bank sectors on Nifty.
Sensex ended at 78,699.07, up by 226.59 points or 0.29 per cent and Nifty settled at 23,813.40, up by 63.20 points or 0.27 per cent.
Nifty Bank ended at 51,311.30, up by 140.60 points, or 0.27 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed at 56,979.80 after dropping 145.90 points, or 0.26 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed at 18,755.85, after rising 27.20 points, or 0.15 per cent.
On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), 1,946 shares ended in green and 2,026 shares in red, whereas there was no change in 115 shares.
According to experts, “The Christmas week trading ended on a subdued note; a lack of major triggers and caution ahead of the swearing in of the US Republican Party administration continued to impact the sentiment.”
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“While the rupee dropped to a new low, weighed down by the expectation of fewer Fed rate cuts, a widening trade deficit, and weak economic growth,” they added.
On the sectoral front, selling was seen in the PSU Bank, Metal, Realty, Energy, Infra and Commodities sectors on Nifty.
In the Sensex pack, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints were the top gainers. SBI, Tata Steel, Zomato, UltraTech Cement, HCL Tech, L&T, Titan, TCS and Power Grid were the top losers.
The Indian rupee closed at a new low of 85.54 per dollar. The previous close of the Indian currency was 85.26.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 2,376.67 crore on December 26, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 3,336.16 crore on the same day.
As artificial intelligence (AI) changes how industries work, ensuring electronic systems are reliable and free from interference has become essential. Naga Suryadevara has made a name for himself by solving these challenges, especially in creating hardware for AI-powered retail systems like Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology.
JWO technology, which allows customers to shop without a checkout line, depends on advanced electronic systems. These include sensors, edge computing devices, and AI engines. For these systems to work smoothly in busy retail environments, they must handle electromagnetic interference (EMI) without failing. Suryadevara created special design guidelines to make this possible. His work allowed Amazon to expand the technology to over 100 stores, redefining how people shop.
“It was about enabling an entirely new shopping experience powered by AI while maintaining system reliability at scale,” he says.
Pushing Boundaries in Sustainable Computing The rapid growth of AI has led to increased demands on data center infrastructure, particularly concerning power consumption and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Suryadevara has played a key role in the Open Compute Project (OCP), focusing on innovative solutions that tackle these challenges. His work includes advanced power distribution systems that reduce EMI and immersion cooling technologies that effectively manage thermal loads while offering enhanced electromagnetic shielding.
According to data from OCP, open-source hardware designs have helped participating companies cut energy costs by up to 35 percent. This achievement is particularly significant given that AI training operations can consume as much power as a small city. Suryadevara’s designs have become industry benchmarks for sustainable AI infrastructure, combining electromagnetic compatibility with energy efficiency.
“By standardizing these designs through open-source collaboration, we’re creating innovative and widely adoptable solutions,” Suryadevara says.
Setting Global Standards for Reliable Electronics In addition to creating innovative designs, Suryadevara sets international rules for how electronic systems should be built. As part of the ANSI SC4 Working Group, he has helped develop standards like C63.10, which ensure that wireless technologies and other systems meet strict reliability requirements.
These standards are critical in a growing market. Research shows that the global electromagnetic compatibility testing industry is expected to increase from $2.5 billion in 2023 to $3.8 billion by 2032. Suryadevara’s contributions make it easier for new technologies to work reliably and get approved for use in different countries.
“Our connected world depends on robust standards,” Suryadevara explains. “Without them, innovation risks being stifled by technical incompatibilities and regulatory barriers.”
Recognizing Leadership and Innovation Suryadevara’s unique ability to combine theoretical EMC expertise with practical AI hardware solutions has earned him recognition, including being named one of DesignCon’s 40 Under 40 leaders in hardware engineering for 2025. This recognition acknowledges not just his technical achievements but his broader impact on making advanced AI systems more reliable and accessible across industries.
As AI continues to evolve, with new architectures and higher processing demands creating novel electromagnetic challenges, Suryadevara’s work provides a crucial foundation for future innovation. His approach to hardware design, which emphasizes both performance and reliability, has become increasingly relevant as industries deploy AI in more critical applications.
Suryadevara’s contributions have fundamentally transformed how industries approach AI hardware development. His methodologies, combining electromagnetic compatibility with performance optimization, now serve as blueprints for emerging technologies from quantum computing to neuromorphic processors. The widespread adoption of his design principles and commitment to open-source collaboration continue to democratize advanced AI hardware solutions across industries.
MUMBAI: Shipway, the logistics aggregation arm of Unicommerce, has partnered with India Post to enhance the last-mile delivery services for e-commerce brands and retail companies, ensuring seamless deliveries to remote locations.
The partnership will provide last-mile delivery services beyond large cities, enabling online sellers and D2C brands to access India Post’s extensive network of about 1,59,000 post offices across the nation. This will enable sellers to ship to remote locations and cater to the consumer demand across regions where currently no service provider operates.
The collaboration will also benefit service providers that fall under the umbrella of the BFSI industry, who can now avail the facility of delivering sensitive items and financial documents within the weight slab of 250 gm.
Talking about the recent development, Kapil Makhija, MD & CEO of Unicommerce said, “With our entry into the courier aggregation market, we are focused on extending our services to the remote parts of the country. With India Post, we shall enable sellers to penetrate beyond large cities and metropolitans, serving demand from across the hinterland of India.”
Gaurav Gupta, Co-Founder of Shipway, mentioned, “We are thrilled to partner with India Post to extend the reach of our shipments across the length and breadth of the country. As part of a bigger picture in the entire e-commerce enablement space, this integration adds to our capabilities in making e-commerce more accessible to the far-flung audience beyond tier 2 cities”.
Unicommerce, India’s leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platform, recently acquired a 42.76% stake in Shipway. To serve as a one-stop shop for all e-commerce and retail needs, Unicommerce now offers end-to-end management of pre and post-purchase operations for D2C brands, e-commerce platforms, and retail companies.
With a 930 Mn+ annual transaction run rate, 3550+ clients, 8800+ client warehouses, and 3150+ client stores, Unicommerce works with India’s marquee brands, leading marketplaces, and logistics service providers to technologically enable end-to-end management of their e-commerce operations. Beyond India, Unicommerce also serves clients in the Middle East & Southeast Asia.
Train Cancelled: Every day crores of people travel by train in India. Thousands of trains are run by the railways for them. Normally when people have to travel a long distance, people prefer to travel by train because the train journey is comfortable and convenient.
But for the past few days, passengers have had to face a lot of trouble from the railways because the railways have cancelled many trains for various reasons. If you are also going to travel by train in the next few days, then first see the list of cancelled trains.
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Cause of fog was cancelled Trains
Winter has arrived in India. There is a lot of fog during the winter season. Fog also affects the operations of Indian Railways. This time also many trains have been cancelled by the Railways. If you are also going to travel by train, then first check the list of cancelled trains. Indian Railways has cancelled many trains from December to March as a precaution due to fog.
See the complete list of cancelled trains.
Train number 14617-18 Banmankhi-Amritsar Janseva Express will remain canceled from 26 December 2024 to 2 March 2025.
Train No. 14606-05 Yoganagari Rishikesh-Jammutvi Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 24 February 2025.
Train number 14616-15 Amritsar-Lalkuan Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 22 March 2025.
Train No. 14524-23 Ambala-Barauni Harihar Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 27 February 2025.
Train number 18103-04 Jallianwala Bagh Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.
Train No. 12210-09 Kathgodam-Kanpur Weekly Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 25 February 2025.
Train No. 14003-04 Malda Town-Delhi Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 1 March 2025.
Train number 14617-18 Banmankhi-Amritsar Janseva Express will remain canceled from 26 December 2024 to 2 March 2025.
Train No. 14606-05 Yoganagari Rishikesh-Jammutvi Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 24 February 2025.
Train number 14616-15 Amritsar-Lalkuan Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 22 March 2025.
Train No. 14524-23 Ambala-Barauni Harihar Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 27 February 2025.
Train number 18103-04 Jallianwala Bagh Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.
Train No. 12210-09 Kathgodam-Kanpur Weekly Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 25 February 2025.
Train No. 14003-04 Malda Town-Delhi Express will remain cancelled from 26 December 2024 to 1 March 2025.
India dominated the initial public offering (IPO) market in the Asia-Pacific region with over 200 companies going for public issues in 2024, according to a report on Friday.
However, China saw a sharp drop in the number of IPOs by 51.3 per cent, impacted by tightened regulations. The country saw the launch of 64 IPOs raising just over $5.2 billion.
India’s IPO market hit a bull run this year, with proceeds skyrocketing to $11.2 billion — more than doubling the $5.5 billion raised in 2023, said GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
“The pipeline for 2025 promises even bigger fireworks, fuelled by skyrocketing retail participation, hefty domestic inflows, and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) flexing their muscles despite being net sellers in the secondary market,” said Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData.
Hyundai Motor led the charge in India with a colossal $3.3 billion issue, followed by Swiggy’s $1.3 billion IPO. Other major issues include NTPC Green Energy’s $1.2 billion IPO, Vishal Mega Mart’s offer to raise $0.9 billion, and Bajaj Housing Finance’s $0.8 billion issue.
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This blockbuster year reflects issuer confidence and investors’ insatiable appetite for listing-day pops and long-term growth plays in the country.
According to Grandhi, surging private capital expenditure and the government’s laser focus on infrastructure and core sectors added the perfect recipe for capital market dynamism.
“India’s IPO boom is more than just a numbers game — it’s a testament to the resilience and evolution of its financial ecosystem, positioning it as a global hotspot for fundraising action,” the analyst noted.
The IPO market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with a sustained upward trajectory despite a high inflationary environment and geopolitical tensions.
The APAC market witnessed a notable surge in IPO activity, with 604 listings raising a total of $33.9 billion. This represents a 21.5 per cent growth in terms of IPO proceeds compared to 2023.
APAC’s IPO landscape was dominated by the technology and communications industry, with 118 transactions amounting to a total of $3.8 billion, followed by financial services, which recorded 60 deals with an overall value of $2.6 billion.
A part of the Brahmaputra river, called Yarlung Tsangpo in China. Photo courtesy: Pinterest/Siku Vodka
China, a country whose penchant for mega-structures is well-known, has reportedly approved the construction of the world’s largest dam — stated to be the planet’s biggest infrastructure project costing USD 137 billion — on the river Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Sino-Indian border. The news has raised concerns in the riparian nations of India and Bangladesh, according to the Press Trust of India.
This Brahmaputra river dam project, if executed, is likely to surpass the famed Three Gorges Dam on the river Yangtze in China.
The Brahmaputra, one of the most important river systems in South-East Asia, originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through several geographical regions. The waters of the Brahmaputra sustain millions of people and large swathes of biodiversity zones, such as the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, northeastern India.
Once the Brahmaputra enters Bangladesh, its name changes to Jamuna, and then it eventually meets the ocean at the Bay of Bengal.
In this context, the news of the Chinese dam project on the Brahmaputra is bound to raise concerns. Any unilateral restriction on the Brahmaputra waters by China will severely affect life in India and Bangladesh.
The Chinese government has approved the construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the “Yarlung Zangbo (or Tsangpo)” river, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra, according to an official statement quoted by state-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday.
The dam is to be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra river makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh.
Ship lift at the famed Three Gorges Dam, on the Yangtze river in China. Photo courtesy: yangtze-river-cruises.com
The total investment in the dam could exceed 1 trillion yuan (USD 137 billion), which would dwarf any other single infrastructure project on the planet, including China’s own Three Gorges Dam, regarded as the largest in the world, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Thursday.
China has already operationalised the USD 1.5 billion Zam Hydropower Station, the largest in Tibet, in 2015.
The Brahmaputra dam was part of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and ‘National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives through the Year 2035’ adopted by Plenum, a key policy body of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2020.
Water release by the world-famous Three Gorges Dam in China. Photo courtesy: yangtze-river-cruises.com
Concerns arose in India as the size and scale of the dam, besides empowering China to control the water flow, could also enable Beijing to release large amounts of water, flooding border areas in times of hostilities.
India, too, is building a dam over the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. India and China established the Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) in 2006 to discuss various issues related to trans-border rivers. Under this ELM, China provides India with hydrological information on the Brahmaputra river and Sutlej river during the flood seasons.
Data sharing of trans-border rivers figured in the talks between the Indian and Chinese Special Representatives (SRs) for border question, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, held in Beijing on December 18.
The SRs “provided positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges”, including data sharing on trans-border rivers, said a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
The Brahmaputra dam project presents enormous engineering challenges, as the project site is located along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur. The Tibetan plateau, regarded as the roof of the world, frequently experiences earthquakes as it is located over the tectonic plates.
The official Chinese statement on Wednesday sought to allay concerns about earthquakes, saying that the hydropower project was safe and prioritised ecological protection.
Through extensive geological explorations and technical advancements, a solid foundation had been laid for the science-based, secure, and high-quality development of the project, it said.
The Brahmaputra flows across the Tibetan Plateau, carving out the deepest canyon on Earth and covering a staggering vertical difference of 25,154 feet before reaching India, said the South China Morning Post report.
The dam will be built in one of the rainiest parts of mainland China, bringing bountiful flows of water.
According to a 2023 report, the hydropower station is expected to generate more than 300 billion kWh of electricity each year, enough to meet the annual needs of over 300 million people.
In 2020, Yan Zhiyong, then chairman of the state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China, was quoted in the media as saying the location on the Yarlung Tsangpo was one of the most hydropower-rich areas in the world.
“The lower reaches area features a vertical drop of 2,000 metres over a 50km distance, representing nearly 70 million kilowatts of resources that could be developed — that is more than three Three Gorges Dams with an installed capacity of 22.5 million kilowatts,” the Post quoted him as saying.
To harness the hydropower potential of the Brahmaputra, four to six 20km-long tunnels must be drilled through the Namcha Barwa mountain to divert half of the river’s flow at about 2,000 cubic metres per second, according to the report.
Yan said that the hydropower exploitation of the Yarlung Tsangpo river downstream was more than a hydropower project; it was also meaningful for the environment, national security, living standards, energy and international cooperation.
“It is a project for [Chinese] national security, including water resources and domestic security,” he said, noting that the project would also smoothen cooperation with South Asia.
The hydropower station could generate income of 20 billion yuan (USD 3 billion) annually for the Tibet Autonomous Region, he said.
An official statement on Wednesday defended the Brahmaputra dam project, saying it would play a positive role in accelerating the country’s efforts to create a new development pattern and pursue high-quality development.
It was also of great importance to advancing the Chinese strategy for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and to coping with global climate change, it said.
The hydropower project, as China claimed, was a green project aimed at promoting low-carbon development. By harnessing the abundant hydropower resources of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, the project would also spur the development of solar and wind energy resources in surrounding areas, thus creating a clean energy base, featuring a complementary mix of hydro, wind and solar power, it said.
MUMBAI: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, conducted financial awareness sessions for civilian personnel of the Indian Navy in Mumbai. These sessions are part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to empowering Naval civilians with knowledge about financial planning and the importance of adequate life insurance coverage. They will also help in furthering IRDAI’s vision of Insurance for All by 2047.
Designed to address the unique needs of Naval civilians, the sessions focused on educating participants about the critical aspects of financial security. The session saw a strong turnout, it covered the fundamentals of term insurance, assessing adequate coverage, aligning life insurance with personal life goals, ensuring long-term financial stability, and much more.
Speaking about the initiative, Amit Jaiswal, Chief Distribution Officer – Proprietary Sales Force, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, said, “We are proud to have partnered with the Indian Navy to bring simple, innovative insurance solutions and seamless service to Naval civilians. But we believe our role goes beyond just providing products – financial literacy is the foundation for making smart decisions. These sessions are another step towards empowering Naval civilians to secure their financial future while driving greater awareness about the value of insurance.”
These sessions are an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier between Bajaj Allianz Life and the Indian Navy, under which the company pledged to provide customized life insurance solutions tailored to the unique requirements of Naval civilians.
4 chip manufacturing units, 3 supercomputers this year to boost India’s global tech positionIANS
The year 2024 saw four new semiconductor manufacturing units and three ‘Param Rudra’ supercomputers, among several other initiatives, to strengthen India’s position on the global tech stage, the government said on Friday.
Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL)’s proposal for setting up a semiconductor fab facility in India with an investment of Rs 91,526 crore was approved in February 2024.
The fab facility will be set up in a technology partnership with PSMC, Taiwan. The production capacity of the project would be around 50,000 wafer starts per month (WSPM).
Another Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL)’s proposal for setting up of OSAT facility in India with an investment of Rs 27,120 Crore was approved in the same month. The facility will use indigenous semiconductor packaging technologies with a production capacity of 48 million per day.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited’s proposal for setting up an OSAT facility in India with an investment of Rs 7,584 crore was also approved in February 2024, according to the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Supercomputers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), are installed at the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) in New DelhiIANS
The facility will be set up as a joint venture partnership with Renesas Electronics America, US, and STARS Microelectronic, Thailand.
The technology would be provided for this facility by Renesas Electronics Corporation, Japan and STARS Microelectronic, Thailand. The production capacity would be around 15.07 million units per day.
Kaynes Technology India Limited (KTIL) proposal for setting up of Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Sanand, Gujarat for Wire bond Interconnect, Substrate Based Packages was approved in September.
This facility will be set up with an investment of Rs 3,307 crore. The facility will have the capacity to produce more than 6.33 million chips per day.
On September 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three Param Rudra Supercomputers to the nation via video conferencing.
These supercomputers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), are installed at the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) in New Delhi (3 PetaFlops), the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune (1 PetaFlop), and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata (838 TeraFlops).
The supercomputers will significantly enhance research capabilities for young scientists in India, facilitating advanced studies in physics, earth sciences and cosmology. These supercomputers facilitate over 10,000 researchers, including more than 1,700 PhD scholars from over 200 academic institutions and R&D labs across the country.
According to the government, nine projects under the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) have been approved that are expected to generate 15,710 lobs.
Also, 6.39 crore individuals have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), exceeding the target of 6 crore.
In this digital era, groundbreaking research by Babita Kumari reveals how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing data governance frameworks, offering innovative solutions for modern data management challenges.
The Data Explosion Challenge
As organizations grapple with an exponential surge in data volumes, traditional governance methods are proving inadequate. By 2025, the global datasphere is projected to reach 175 zettabytes, creating an urgent need for more sophisticated management approaches. This explosive growth, combined with increasingly complex regulatory requirements, has pushed organizations to seek innovative solutions.
Intelligent Systems Take the Lead
AI-driven governance frameworks are emerging as game-changers, demonstrating remarkable capabilities in automating complex tasks and ensuring compliance. These systems leverage advanced machine learning algorithms and natural language processing to create adaptive, real-time governance mechanisms that evolve with changing regulations and enterprise needs.
Breaking Down the Innovation
The new intelligent frameworks operate through a modular microservices architecture deployed on scalable cloud infrastructure. This design enables organizations to adapt swiftly to changing data governance needs while maintaining robust security measures. The systems employ sophisticated AI algorithms that can process up to 1 million records per hour, a task that would traditionally take weeks to complete manually.
Compliance Gets Smarter
One of the most significant innovations is the integration of AI-powered compliance monitoring. These systems can identify up to 90% of potential compliance issues, compared to just 70% with traditional methods. Organizations implementing these solutions have reported a 47% improvement in compliance accuracy across various regulatory frameworks, substantially reducing the risk of penalties.
The Power of Predictive Analytics
The frameworks incorporate advanced predictive analytics capabilities that can anticipate potential data governance risks before they materialize. This proactive approach has enabled organizations to reduce data breach incidents by up to 65% and improve their response times to regulatory changes by 41%.
Breaking Language Barriers
Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies within these frameworks have revolutionized how organizations interpret and implement regulatory requirements. The systems can reduce the time spent on regulatory document analysis by up to 60%, while AI-powered policy generation tools can create and update governance policies ten times faster than traditional methods.
Future-Proofing Data Management
The integration of federated learning and blockchain technology promises even greater advancements. These technologies enable cross-organizational collaboration while maintaining data privacy and creating immutable audit trails. Organizations implementing these solutions have reported up to 95% improvement in data traceability throughout its lifecycle.
The Economic Impact
The financial benefits of these innovations are substantial. Organizations have reported an average 30% reduction in compliance-related costs and a significant decrease in the resources required for routine governance tasks. Large enterprises implementing these systems have saved between $2.5-4 million annually in compliance-related legal costs.
Challenges and Considerations
While the implementation of these systems presents notable challenges, including system interoperability concerns, AI bias mitigation, and computational resource management, organizations recognize their transformative potential. Despite these initial hurdles, the significant benefits in data governance efficiency and decision-making capabilities make these intelligent solutions invaluable for future-focused enterprises.
The Road Ahead
The future of data governance lies in the continued evolution of these intelligent systems. With the integration of explainable AI and advanced reinforcement learning, these frameworks are expected to become even more sophisticated and effective. Organizations investing in these technologies today are positioning themselves at the forefront of data management innovation.
In conclusion, Babita Kumari‘s research illuminates the transformative power of AI-driven frameworks in data governance. Her findings reveal that intelligent systems do more than enhance compliance and efficiency they fundamentally reshape how organizations manage and leverage their data assets, paving the way for a future where AI and data governance converge to unlock unprecedented business value.