Stellantis and Microsoft have signed a five-year partnership centered on artificial intelligence, signaling the automaker's intent to embed AI capabilities across its operations at scale. The deal follows a period of significant pressure on Stellantis, which has been navigating declining sales, executive turnover, and margin compression across key markets in North America and Europe. Microsoft brings its Azure cloud infrastructure and AI toolset to the table, positioning the partnership as a platform play rather than a point solution. The specific applications, financial terms, and deployment timelines were not disclosed in available reporting, so the scope of operational change remains unclear. Investors and analysts tracking Stellantis's turnaround trajectory will want to watch for concrete milestones: whether AI integration targets manufacturing efficiency, vehicle software, supply chain logistics, or customer-facing products. Partnerships of this structure typically take 18 to 36 months before measurable operational impact becomes visible, making near-term financial uplift unlikely but strategic signaling meaningful for a brand under scrutiny.
Flipkart will launch a food delivery pilot in Bengaluru by mid-August, charging restaurants a 10-11% commission compared to the 25-35% levied by Swiggy and Zomato. The move targets growing restaurant discontent with incumbent platforms and aims to drive daily engagement across Flipkart's 500 million registered users.
Maruti Suzuki crossed two lakh domestic units in July 2026 for the first time, recording 42.4% year-on-year growth. Total sales including exports and OEM supplies reached 2,41,421 units, with all passenger vehicle segments posting gains.
Air India's net loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, prompting Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the Vihaan.AI turnaround timeline from five years to as long as a decade.
UpGrad's all-stock acquisition of Unacademy, valued at Rs 1,955 crore, is set to close within three weeks after CCI clearance and near-complete investor sign-offs. The deal combines upGrad's upskilling business with Unacademy's test prep and medical education platforms, with Gaurav Munjal staying on as CEO.