NEW DELHI: In one of the largest global tech investment flows into India, American tech giant Amazon on Wednesday committed a mega $35 billion for its operations here, over and above the $40 billion that it has already put into the country.The ecommerce, cloud and media giant said that the investments will be made by…
Asian markets fell on Wednesday, mirroring a sluggish session on Wall Street, as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, but all eyes are on the post-meeting statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, and the “dot plot” forecast…
US President Donald Trump addressed America’s affordability concerns at a campaign rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, saying that the prices have come down “tremendously.” He moved to reassure Americans frustrated by high living costs and dismissed Democrat’s criticism over inflation as a “hoax”. The event was a shift from his usual arguments about…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Petroleum, and Shaily.Hindustan Copper – Breakout Retest + Strong StructureBuy near: ₹360–₹340 | Stop Loss: ₹320 | Target: ₹410 | Time Frame:…
$20Bn New Threshold For Local IPOs, Says JP Morgan I Deals Worth $23-25Bn This Yr MUMBAI: New-age companies are revving up India’s hot IPO market which is set to close the year with an estimated $23-$25 billion worth of deals, higher than the tally of $21 billion last year, bankers at J P Morgan said…
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging the chip giant’s support for India’s Semiconductor Mission. Tan lauded the government’s comprehensive policy for semiconductor design and manufacturing. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that Intel’s involvement will foster an innovation-driven future for India’s youth, creating a robust electronic component ecosystem. NEW DELHI: US computer…
Microsoft is injecting a massive $17.5 billion into India, its largest investment in Asia, to bolster cloud and AI infrastructure. This significant commitment, alongside Google’s plans, underscores India’s growing importance as a global AI hub. The investment aims to enhance skilling and operations, positioning India as a frontier AI nation ready for transformative growth. NEW…
A government panel has proposed a ‘hybrid model’ for AI firms, granting them a blanket license to use copyrighted works for training AI systems. This framework mandates royalty payments to intellectual property rights holders, who cannot opt out. A centralized, non-profit entity will manage these payments, simplifying access for developers and ensuring fair compensation for…
Multiple factors are affecting the rupee negatively. (AI image) The Indian rupee is under pressure and has been hitting new lifetime lows – crossing the 90 mark versus the US dollar. The rupee has depreciated 4.9% against the dollar in 2025, positioning itself as the third-worst performer among 31 major currencies, surpassed only by the…
Credit provided by India’s capital markets could eventually surpass bank lending, Kotak Mahindra AMC managing director and CEO Nilesh Shah said on Tuesday, underscoring a structural shift in how the economy is financed.Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Shah said credit, which was traditionally dominated by banks, is increasingly being provided by capital markets and…
