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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) for AI training, an official release said Saturday. The handbook outlines a techno-legal framework that allows institutions to collaborate on data for AI training while keeping control of their data. IT Secretary S Krishnan unveiled the handbook, which was developed with support from the iSPIRT Foundation, at a roundtable in Bengaluru. The framework combines c

Retail investors diversifying into global markets should consider the impact of geopolitical events

Building a personal cover early secures low premiums, covers waiting periods and ensures lifelong protection

Why one-size-fits-all risk profiling fails and how partitioning your portfolio protects your money

Apple's market value edged past Nvidia's as concerns over returns from heavy AI infrastructure spending weighed on technology stocks, while the iPhone maker's shares have gained 27 per cent in 2026

A blueprint for protecting your capital and structuring low-risk investments to ensure your house deposit is ready on closing day

Without the correct paperwork, a savings account or a demat portfolio can become legally inaccessible

The two-month extension aims to improve cotton availability, ease input costs for textile and apparel manufacturers, and provide relief to small and medium enterprises

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) for multiple compliance lapses, including failure to communicate reasons for rejection of pledge requests to the depository participants (DPs) of both the pledgor and pledgee and shortcomings in disaster recovery drills. CDSL has been directed to pay the penalty within 45 days, failing which recovery proceedings may be initiated. In its 102-page order, Sebi said CDSL had violated se

Nvidia is reportedly considering billions of dollars in credit guarantees to help Nscale finance a West Virginia AI data centre for Anthropic, though the deal has not been finalised.

Citing World Bank data, Sitharaman said 496 million people moved above the $4.20-a-day poverty line between 2011-12 and 2023-24, reaffirming the government's focus on inclusive growth.

Avenir Investment converted 8.69 crore warrants into equity shares for about Rs 906 crore, raising its stake in Sammaan Capital from 28.34 per cent to 33.32 per cent

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The proposed framework could open the door to startup and private equity exposure, but fund selection, risk limits and approval will determine how EPFO deploys the money

The latest instructions also cover delayed deposits, restoration of investment units and who processes retirement benefits for employees on deputation.

Investors opting for regular plans will have to be informed about their higher costs, as the regulator seeks to improve transparency and protect mutual fund investors

IndiGo could see near-term earnings pressure amid higher fuel prices and the weak Indian rupee.

Wealth manager recommends staggered equity investments, selective exposure to defence and capital goods, and short-duration debt funds

Putin noted that Russia opposed curbs on navigation in the Baltic Sea, warning that interference with maritime transit could lead to a situation comparable to the disruption witnessed around Hormuz

New Delhi [India], October 29: Most of the conversation about AI in schools is about students and homework. Dreamtime AiQ was built for the school itself. It gives owners more visibility into critical school metrics, from learning outcomes to teacher insights, through a daily AI-generated report, so they don't have to wait for exam results to see how their school is doing.

Alphabet lost over $500 billion in market value as weaker-than-expected search and advertising sales raised concerns over AI's impact on Google's core business and soaring infrastructure costs.

Banks face higher costs to hedge interest payments on FCNR(B) deposits as RBI's new forex derivative rules require a 20 per cent reserve, while dollar-rupee forward premiums rise

Cholamandalam Investment expects 20-23 per cent AUM growth in FY27 and plans a 5,000 crore QIP, as its second-quarter net profit rises 41 per cent to 1,630 crore

Indian companies filed proposals to raise $8.13 billion through ECBs and FCCBs in August, up from $7.70 billion in July, with Flipkart, PFC and other major firms among applicants

India's pharmaceutical exports rose 4.9 per cent to $16.14 billion in H1FY27, driven by growth in Europe, ASEAN and Latin America, even as shipments to the US moderated.

The Supreme Court ruled that failure to issue a mandatory notice under Section 143(2) invalidates income tax reassessment proceedings, even if taxpayers participate in them

Tax authorities address Section 80LA deduction disputes, but experts flag GST compliance costs and competitiveness concerns

As more Indians travel overseas, insurance against medical emergencies and injuries is gaining importance. Here's a look at travel insurance premiums for Thailand, according to Policybazaar

Christine Lagarde, who took charge of the ECB in 2019, steered the eurozone through the Covid pandemic, the Ukraine war, an energy crisis and inflation pressures linked to the US-Iran war

PFRDA's revised fee structure includes a Rs 200 onboarding charge and an annual fee of 0.20 per cent of assets, subject to exemptions

Tribunal ruling in New Delhi offers relief on a Rs 16.17 lakh allowance, but employees must establish their tax residency and eligibility under the India-UK tax treaty

Vasudevan says investor concerns over his daughter's association with an NBFC have weighed on the bank's stock performance; he will continue until a successor takes charge

Anthropic says Claude chained software flaws into working exploits, highlighting the growing role of AI in vulnerability research and cybersecurity risks

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The report finds 46% of families want to diversify income beyond their core business, while 38% seek a legacy beyond financial returns

Persistently high oil prices are stoking inflation concerns and fuelling bets on another Reserve Bank of India rate hike in December, potentially by 50 basis points

Gold ETF Monthly AUM stood at 1.86 lakh crore across 26 schemes as of September 30, 2026, despite a correction of 4.78% in MoM returns as on Sep 30, 2026.

Centre's revision is expected to raise DA from 60% to 63% of basic pay, with arrears payable from July 1, 2026.

Dollar demand around the RBI's reference rate and likely overseas debt repayment outflows weighed on the rupee, while central bank intervention helped limit losses, traders said

Alphabet's 10% after-hours slide wiped nearly $400 billion off its market value, while Samsung fell over 4% despite record profit as investors await results from Amazon and Intel

Samsung Electronics said Thursday that its operating profit for the last quarter reached a record 107.4 trillion won (USD 80.5 billion), fuelled by surging demands for its computer memory chips used in artificial intelligence systems. Revenue for the July-September period rose to an all-time high at 195.3 trillion won (USD 146 billion), marking the company's fourth straight quarter of record profit and revenue. Samsung's regulatory filing came a day after domestic rival SK Hynix also reported re

Ajit Mishra says that Nifty's inability to sustain above the 20-DEMA, keeps the near-term outlook cautious. Flags higher-high, higher-low pattern on Bharti Airtel for his positive stance.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open for the Nifty 50 index. Asian markets were trading mixed in early deals

Stocks to watch today: After a blockbuster debut, shares of Jio Platforms will remain in focus on Thursday. The stock rose as much as 23 per cent on its first day of trading on Wednesday.

Stock market outlook: Jatin Gedia of Teji Mandi expects the pullback in Nifty to continue citing positive cues from the daily and hourly momentum indicators.

Google parent company Alphabet Inc. came up short of Wall Street expectations despite strong revenue growth in its third-quarter results, which sent its stock falling in after-hours trading Wednesday. The Mountain View, California-based company said its net income was USD 26.17 billion in the July-September period. That's down from USD 34.98 billion in the same period a year earlier. Revenue grew 25 per cent from the same period last year to USD 127.58 billion, but that was shy of analysts' expe

Knight Frank says foreign investments fell to their lowest level since 2012, while domestic investors accounted for 85 per cent of real estate PE inflows in the first nine months of 2026

The tribunal has ordered MCX to refund Rs 1.76 crore to Ventura Securities after finding that a former committee member had signed the penalty order over a position-limit breach

Industry body Nasscom has urged the Finance Ministry to defer revised GST rules for e-commerce delivery services until January 1, 2027, citing technology, accounting and compliance challenges.

The app marketplace, now present on more than 200 million devices through OEM partnerships, is adding gift cards, top-ups and a webstore as it seeks to broaden its reach among consumers and developers