Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green after Wall Steet’s strong rally; Nikkei jumps over 2% to record highs

Asian stocks traded in green on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s gains and sustained enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom. Investors also kept close eye on US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered during Asian trading hours. In Japan, Nikkei benchmark index touched a fresh record, leading the positive mood across the region.Nikkei…

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Noel Tata lists out criteria on which Chandra must deliver

He told the media while leaving the group’s HQ, Bombay House.When asked what changes for the group following the development, he said, “Nothing.”The matter of extending Chandrasekaran’s chairmanship was not listed on the main board agenda but was introduced as a supplementary item, said people familiar with the development.At the meeting, Noel Tata listed out…

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IT biz to grow 6.1% in FY26 despite AI headwinds

MUMBAI: Navigating twin disruptions – intensifying geopolitical uncertainty and the rapid rise of AI-native competitors – India’s technology industry is leaning on its strengths of scale, engineering depth and delivery resilience. Despite AI-led disruption that rattled stock prices, India’s tech sector is on track to grow 6.1% to $315 billion in FY26, according to Nasscom.The…

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Accelerating growth, India on upward trajectory: RBI

MUMBAI: Growth has accelerated in recent years and the Indian economy is assured of a continuously improving economic trajectory, deputy governor Poonam Gupta said.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture at the Centre for Development Studies, Gupta said India’s expansion has become more durable and predictable. “High, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes…

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