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TCS partners with DNB Bank to drive digital innovation
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is doubling down on its long-standing relationship with Norway’s DNB Bank ASA, securing a five-year extension as the bank’s strategic technology partner. This renewed alliance will fuel DNB’s digital modernisation, leveraging cutting-edge solutions in AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.
For over 12 years, TCS has played a pivotal role in DNB’s digital evolution, helping launch peer-to-peer mobile payments and enhancing the bank’s operational resilience. Now, with this extended partnership, TCS will continue developing new applications, fortifying security measures, and driving next-generation innovations from its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune, India.
“We already have a longstanding and proven relationship where TCS has helped enable some of our biggest transformations and innovations,” said DNB group EVP of technology & services Elin Sandnes. “We look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the future.”
“We are always looking for new ways to equip DNB in their efforts to be Norway’s most innovative bank,” said TCS president of banking & financial services Shankar Narayanan. “We are pleased to continue our collaboration and push the boundaries of banking technology.”
TCS’ Machine First Delivery Model has already automated DNB’s operations, improving customer experience and productivity. As one of Norway’s top IT partners for over three decades, TCS remains a dominant player in the Nordic banking sector, supporting 20,000 plus employees across leading enterprises in financial services, telecom, and hi-tech industries.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
