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International Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- International Business Times
Revolutionizing Capital Intelligence: How AI-Driven SAP Solutions Are Redefining Cloud Investment Management
As organizations accelerate their AI and cloud journeys, capital investment management has emerged as a critical frontier one that demands real-time agility, financial transparency, and enterprise-wide alignment. In response to this shift, Anandakumar Sundaramoorthy, a seasoned finance technology leader, has introduced a transformative framework for centralized SAP Capex management bringing unprecedented intelligence and control to cloud infrastructure investment strategies. In his recent ground breaking work leverages, "Cloud Investment Management in the Age of AI Infrastructure," Anandakumar explores how enterprises can reimagine their Capex workflows using SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, and AI-powered automation to unlock faster approvals, predictive planning, and dynamic scalability. "We're no longer talking about capital oversight as a back-office function," he notes. "In today's AI era, investment governance must be intelligent, agile, and directly connected to business growth drivers." From Manual Oversight to Predictive Governance The study, grounded in empirical data from global enterprise implementations, reveals striking results: 60% faster Capex approvals via automated workflows via automated workflows 2x improvement in investment agility , enabling faster reallocation toward high-ROI initiatives , enabling faster reallocation toward high-ROI initiatives 46% to 87% increase in Capex visibility, with real-time dashboards powered by SAP Analytics Cloud By integrating AI-enabled forecasting, anomaly detection, and autoscaling logic, Anandakumar's model helps financial leaders anticipate trends, reduce risk, and continuously optimize infrastructure cost-to-value alignment. Building the Future of Financial Infrastructure This AI-driven approach isn't just about improving KPIs it's about changing how enterprise finance operates. From embedded machine learning that predicts resource requirements to blockchain-ready audit trails that enforce compliance, the framework equips organizations to scale securely, ethically, and intelligently in complex cloud ecosystems. Importantly, the paper emphasizes sustainability and accountability: one case study highlights a 14% reduction in carbon emissions per AI dollar invested, made possible by aligning Capex governance with ESG metrics. A Strategic Imperative As more organizations adopt hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, the ability to unify Capex oversight across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP becomes essential. Anandakumar's centralized SAP model provides a single source of truth bridging IT, finance, and compliance in one intelligent control tower. Industry analysts view this as a turning point. "This is not just finance transformation it's enterprise transformation," says one executive quoted in the paper. "SAP is evolving into a proactive investment command center." Looking Ahead With next-gen AI capabilities such as self-optimizing forecasts and risk-aware budget models on the horizon, the future of capital governance is decisively digital. Anandakumar's work sets the stage for a new era where every infrastructure investment is traceable, intelligent, and strategically aligned. As the boundaries between finance, IT, and strategy blur, this visionary approach positions centralized SAP Capex management as a mission-critical enabler of innovation in the AI age. About the Author: Anandakumar Sundaramoorthy Anandakumar Sundaramoorthy is a global technology and finance transformation leader with over 17 years of experience driving SAP-led digital initiatives across finance, compliance, and operations. With deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, FICO, BRIM, and intelligent automation, he has led large-scale transformations that embed AI and data-driven decision-making into core financial processes. His work spans multi-cloud investment strategies, capital expenditure governance, and order-to-cash optimization for complex enterprises. Known for translating strategic vision into scalable solutions, Anandakumar blends technical fluency with business acumen to deliver platforms that are as human-centric as they are innovation-led. He holds a Master's in Information Management and an MBA and is passionate about creating frameworks where finance and technology converge to shape the future of enterprise decision-making
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Tech-savvy construction firms attract global interest as India goes big on infrastructure
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): As government-led infrastructure initiatives reshape India's urban and industrial landscape, tech-savvy Indian construction players are drawing the attention of global companies involved in the planning, designing, building and managing of infrastructure and real estate. The global players are increasingly deploying their capital and establishing Indian arms to cater to the needs of the infrastructure and construction sector. 'India is a market on today's date that cannot be ignored globally because, in a construction aspect, India is the third largest global construction market. So that is something huge,' said Nirmalya Chatterjee, India head of Nemetschek, a Germany-based company. 'Hopefully, in the next two years' time, we will be the third largest economy in the world too. So this is a scale of India as a market. Quite obviously, it has a huge, huge potential,' said Chatterjee. India has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionise the country's infrastructure landscape, aiming to bolster economic growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. With a focus on modernising transportation networks, upgrading urban amenities, and expanding digital infrastructure, the government has launched several transformative initiatives, with Capex Expenditure of Rs 11.21 lakh crore (3.1 per cent of GDP) earmarked in the financial year 2025-26. He further added that construction is the second-largest sector GDP contributor after agriculture, and that makes it a centre of attraction for global companies. 'So construction is a huge kind of potential. Technology companies, engineering companies, overseas companies - all are looking into this market and how they can be a part of this growth journey. And this momentum is going to continue in the coming day's,' he added. The total infrastructure investment in India has significantly increased, with public and private sector contributions shaping the growth trajectory. India's total infrastructure spending has grown exponentially, with budget allocations rising to Rs 10 lakh crore in 2023-24, as per the official figures. However, the fragmented nature of the construction markets is causing a challenge, despite huge potential. Another major challenge for global companies is the fear of escalating expenses tied to new technology; however, Chatterjee says that the conditions are the states and educational institutions are ramping up the infrastructure projects, the German compay official said that they have been able to secure projects from various states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, IITs and other universities, demonstrating the wider adoption of global technology. As per the credit rating agency ICRA Indian construction industry is expected to report a year-on-year growth of 8-10 per cent in operating income (OI) for the FY 2026, supported by an adequate order book position, on the low base of FY2025. ICRA estimates the aggregate order book/OI for its sample set of entities1 at 3.5 times as of March 31, 2025, reflecting healthy growth prospects and revenue visibility. It forecasts the operating margin of the players to be steady at 10.5-11.0 per cent for FY2025 and FY2026. (ANI)
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Tech-savvy construction firms attract global interest as India goes big on infrastructure
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): As government-led infrastructure initiatives reshape India's urban and industrial landscape, tech-savvy Indian construction players are drawing the attention of global companies involved in the planning, designing, building and managing of infrastructure and real estate. The global players are increasingly deploying their capital and establishing Indian arms to cater to the needs of the infrastructure and construction sector. "India is a market on today's date that cannot be ignored globally because, in a construction aspect, India is the third largest global construction market. So that is something huge," said Nirmalya Chatterjee, India head of Nemetschek, a Germany-based company. "Hopefully, in the next two years' time, we will be the third largest economy in the world too. So this is a scale of India as a market. Quite obviously, it has a huge, huge potential," said Chatterjee. India has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionise the country's infrastructure landscape, aiming to bolster economic growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. With a focus on modernising transportation networks, upgrading urban amenities, and expanding digital infrastructure, the government has launched several transformative initiatives, with Capex Expenditure of ₹ 11.21 lakh crore (3.1 per cent of GDP) earmarked in the financial year 2025-26. He further added that construction is the second-largest sector GDP contributor after agriculture, and that makes it a centre of attraction for global companies. "So construction is a huge kind of potential. Technology companies, engineering companies, overseas companies - all are looking into this market and how they can be a part of this growth journey. And this momentum is going to continue in the coming day"s," he added. The total infrastructure investment in India has significantly increased, with public and private sector contributions shaping the growth trajectory. India's total infrastructure spending has grown exponentially, with budget allocations rising to ₹ 10 lakh crore in 2023-24, as per the official figures. However, the fragmented nature of the construction markets is causing a challenge, despite huge potential. Another major challenge for global companies is the fear of escalating expenses tied to new technology; however, Chatterjee says that the conditions are the states and educational institutions are ramping up the infrastructure projects, the German compay official said that they have been able to secure projects from various states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, IITs and other universities, demonstrating the wider adoption of global technology. As per the credit rating agency ICRA Indian construction industry is expected to report a year-on-year growth of 8-10 per cent in operating income (OI) for the FY 2026, supported by an adequate order book position, on the low base of FY2025. ICRA estimates the aggregate order book/OI for its sample set of entities1 at 3.5 times as of March 31, 2025, reflecting healthy growth prospects and revenue visibility. It forecasts the operating margin of the players to be steady at 10.5-11.0 per cent for FY2025 and FY2026. (ANI)
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HPQ Announces Non-Broker Private Placement of Units
MONTREAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. ('HPQ' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, is pleased to announce that it intends to proceed with a non-brokered private placement of 2,300,000 Units to $414,000. The Company intends to use the net proceed to finance its ongoing initiatives and general corporate purposes. Private placement highlights: Non-Brokered Private placement of 2,300,000 Units at a price of $0.18 per unit for a gross proceed of $414,000. The Company reserves the right to increase the size of the Offering to a maximum of 5,283,050 Units, for maximum gross proceeds of $950,950. Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) common share purchase warrant of the Company. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the capital stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.25 for a period of 48 months from the date of closing of the placement. Each share issued pursuant to the placement will have a mandatory four (4) month and one (1) day holding period from the date of closing of the placement. The offering will be offered to accredited investors in accordance with applicable securities laws. This Placement is subject to the approval of the TSX-Venture and any other regulatory authorities. In connection with the placement, the company could pay finder's fee, in the form of cash, shares, warrants and or options. The company anticipates that insiders may subscribe for units and their participation could exceed 25 per cent of the offering, with the President and CEO, directly or via entities under his controls will subscribe for an amount of $200,160. 'We decided to proceed with a small financing at this time to provide HPQ with the foundation necessary to capitalize on the larger opportunities we are currently advancing,' said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc. About HPQ Silicon HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Industrial Issuer. HPQ is a technology company focused on innovation in advanced materials and critical process development. In partnership with world-class technology leaders PyroGenesis Inc. and NOVACIUM SAS—of which HPQ is a shareholder—the company is developing the materials and process technologies essential to achieving net-zero goals. HPQ activities are centred around the following pillars: Becoming a green, low-cost (Capex and Opex) manufacturer of Fumed Silica using the FUMED SILICA REACTOR, a proprietary technology owned by HPQ Silica Polvere Inc., being developed for HSPI by PyroGenesis. Working with R&D partner NOVACIUM SAS, to become a producer of silicon-based anode materials for battery applications. Developing Innovative processes to generate and use Hydrogen: METAGENE™, a low-carbon, chemical-based, on-demand, high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system, is being developed by NOVACIUM SAS of which HPQ holds the exclusive North American (Canada, USA, and Mexico) license. WASTE TO ENERGY (W2E), a new process to transform black aluminum dross into a valuable resource, is being developed by NOVACIUM SAS, of which HPQ holds the exclusive North American (Canada, USA, and Mexico) license. HPQ is also a shareholder in NOVACIUM SAS. Becoming a zero-CO2 low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to 4N) using our a proprietary technology owned by HPQ being developed for HPQ by PyroGenesis.
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Deepak Nitrite's investors have to wait longer for margin to improve
Deepak Nitrite Ltd investors seem thrilled about the prospects of Ebitda margin bottoming out, going by its March quarter (Q4FY25) results. Ebitda margin soared to 14.5%, a staggering rise of 567 basis points (bps) QoQ. The stock increased over 5% to almost ₹2,110. But note that Q4 had government incentives worth ₹161 crore included in revenue, which was absent in Q3. Excluding that, Ebitda margin would have been 7.7%, lower than 8.9% in the preceding quarter. Nonetheless, the benefit of government incentives is likely to continue for the next couple of years at least and would be Rs60-70 crore on a sustained basis. The phenolics segment, forming nearly 70% of revenue, showed a return to normalized Ebit margin at 15.6%, up by 150bps year-on-year, although QoQ recovery is sharper as the margin had dipped to 8.9% owing to firm input prices. The spreads in phenolics have reached such a low that it has become difficult for most non-integrated producers to survive. The other segment—advanced intermediates—continues to struggle, with Ebit margin falling a whopping 1300 bps year-on-year to 7%, even though it recovered from an abysmal low of 3% in Q3. Advanced intermediates mainly caters to the agrochemicals, dyes, and pigment industries. The management believes that dyes and pigments are showing initial signs of demand bouncing back, but the recovery in agrochemicals remains uneven after the global destocking in the agrochemical (finished goods) business. Deepak Nitrite wants to reduce dependence on a few products in advanced intermediates by focusing on diversification through new variants and downstream products. It is also looking to reduce performance volatility through long-term supply contracts with a couple of large global customers. The company's earnings growth is more correlated to capital expenditure (capex) led volume growth rather than margin-led growth through pricing power. Capex projects costing ₹2,000 crore would be commissioned in FY26. Also Read: Deepak Nitrite's weak chemical margin comes as a shock catalyst However, the management refrained from giving any guidance for the future in view of the geopolitical uncertainties and ongoing tariff war. Over the long term, the company has a pipeline of expansion projects worth ₹15,000 crore up to FY28. During the earnings call, the management said aggressive capacity expansion in China has led to pricing pressure globally. So, unless there is rationalization of overcapacity, there is little hope. Even if Deepak Nitrite's cost savings initiatives do fructify, Bloomberg consensus estimates are factoring 23% CAGR in EPS for the next two years to FY27. Based on FY27 estimates, the stock trades at 27x, which is expensive for a commodity stock. Also Read: LIC's growth perils curb stock's valuation
