In an exclusive interview with YourStory, Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft for India and South Asia, presented a practical framework for how knowledge workers and enterprises can adapt to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. He believes that mastering AI is akin to a 'one-on-one full-contact sport,' requiring daily interaction with tools from senior and middle management, rather than learning through theoretical video materials.
Significant changes have occurred in the technology sector. Adobe appointed Anil Chakravarti, of Indian origin, as its CEO and President, effective December 1, 2026. Shantanu Narayen, who has led the company since 2007, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.
Chakravarti, an IIT Varanasi alumnus and former CEO of Informatica, joined Adobe in 2020 and currently oversees the company's digital experience business. These personnel changes come amid Adobe's expansion of its generative engine Firefly and the deployment of autonomous AI agents in core packages such as Photoshop and Premiere. In the second quarter of fiscal year 26, Adobe reported record revenue of $6.62 billion, driven by growing enterprise demand for its AI tools.
Furthermore, India acquired a new satellite resource following the successful launch of ISRO's EOS-05 spacecraft on Friday. This country's first geostationary remote sensing satellite was placed into orbit using the GSLV rocket. Just 18 minutes after launch, the satellite reached its planned sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.
EOS-05 is intended to transform India's methods of planetary monitoring by providing real-time imagery to revolutionize agriculture, improve disaster response, and ensure continuous overhead surveillance.
The YourStory TechSparks 2026 summit, scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, in Bangalore, will gather policymakers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and deep tech innovators. The event is centered around the theme 'The New Technological Order' and will discuss how AI, digital public infrastructure, and emerging technologies are transforming access, speed, and scale within India's innovation ecosystem.
It was also noted that the Bangalore-based wellness analytics company Ultrahuman raised $70 million in a funding round with participation from investors such as Qualcomm Ventures, Alpha Wave, Labcorp, Blume Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, and Alteria. This capital infusion marks Ultrahuman's transition from a wearable technology manufacturer to a full-fledged company focused on body-oriented human-computer interface.