Infosys and Formula E Launch AI-Powered Race Centre Infosys and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship unveiled an AI-powered Race Centre on March 20, 2026, designed to enhance fan engagement through real-time data and interactive features. The platform, built on Infosys Topaz, processes over 1.5 million data points per race to provide live commentary, predictions, and immersive content for global audiences. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating technology to deepen fan interaction with motorsport, as competition for digitally native audiences intensifies across global sports. The Race Centre, Infosys’s second year as Formula E’s Official Digital Innovation Partner, consolidates multiple functions into a unified platform. These include AI-generated race commentary, podium predictions, pit stop monitoring, driver tracking, weather updates, and race control feeds. The system leverages a generative AI engine to produce context-aware, real-time narration during events. An agentic AI layer manages data orchestration, routing over 1.5 million data points into the Race Centre dashboard, which visualizes live driver positions and car movements through a 2D track map. Interactive features allow fans to submit podium predictions during practice and qualifying sessions, vote for the “PIF Driver of the Race,” and track mandatory pit stops using the PIT BOOST tool. This tool monitors how each stop affects driver positions and race momentum. A selected driver event tracker lets fans follow key moments, such as overtakes and ATTACK MODE deployments, for any driver during the race. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds emphasized the platform’s role in advancing the series’ vision for sustainable motorsport.#infosys #abb_fia_formula_e_world_championship #jeff_dodds #sumit_virmani #formula_e
LPG Crisis Disrupts IT Firms as Canteen Services Cut, Employees Told to Pack Lunches A severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has led to significant disruptions in the operations of major Indian IT firms, with companies like Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro reducing or suspending canteen services. Employees are now being instructed to bring their own packed lunches, marking a shift from the usual convenience of office cafeterias. The crisis, attributed to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, has left many IT workers scrambling to adapt to the new norm, particularly those living in hostels or PGs where home cooking is not an option. The LPG shortage has forced companies to drastically cut food services, with some canteens operating only basic meals like dal and rice. For instance, Infosys’ Pune canteen committee advised employees to “carry their own tiffins” due to limited gas supplies, while TCS campuses in Pune and Bengaluru began serving only minimal options such as lemon rice and sandwiches. Cognizant’s Pune campus reportedly shut down live counters offering South Indian dishes and pulao, leaving only rice plates available. Similarly, Wipro’s Hinjewadi campus halted fast food and Chinese counters, relying solely on rice plates as vendors struggled with the gas crunch. The impact is most pronounced for employees without access to home cooking. Many IT workers, who often reside in PGs or hostels, rely on office canteens for meals. With canteens now serving only basic fare or operating at reduced capacity, thousands face the inconvenience of preparing their own food. Pavanjit Mane, President of the Forum for IT Employees Maharashtra, highlighted the plight of 2–3 lakh IT workers in Pune who depend entirely on canteens or eateries. He urged companies to consider allowing hybrid work arrangements until LPG supplies stabilize.#tcs #lpg_shortage #wipro #infosys #cognizant
9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal Picks Stocks for 2026 with Up to 78% Upside; Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel on List Motilal Oswal has identified nine stocks as top long-term investment options for 2026, spanning sectors such as IT services, automobiles, beverages, telecom, banking, metals, cement, paints, and mining. The brokerage firm assigned a Buy rating to all nine stocks, citing strong earnings visibility, sector-specific growth opportunities, and improving business momentum. Based on current market prices and target prices provided by Motilal Oswal, the potential upside for these stocks ranges up to 78%, making them attractive for long-term investors seeking steady growth. Infosys is among the top picks, with a target price of Rs 1,850, implying an upside of approximately 48%. The stock currently trades at Rs 1,250.40. Motilal Oswal highlighted the company’s strong position in AI services and its Topaz platform ecosystem. The brokerage expects cyclical recovery in core businesses and increased enterprise AI adoption to drive earnings growth over the long term. Maruti Suzuki is another recommended stock, with a target price of Rs 17,406, indicating an upside of about 38%. The stock is currently priced at Rs 12,615. Motilal Oswal believes the company’s market share revival and strong retail demand for cars and utility vehicles will support growth. The firm anticipates outperformance relative to industry trends, driven by new product launches and improving exports. Indigo Paints is rated Buy with a target price of Rs 1,400, offering an upside of around 77.7%. The stock currently trades at Rs 788.00. Motilal Oswal noted that while the company reported muted revenue growth in the recent quarter, it showed stronger margins due to lower raw material costs.#maruti_suzuki #indigo_paints #motilal_oswal #infosys #varun_beverages
