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European shares rise as miners, energy stocks lift sentiment
European shares rebounded on Thursday, lifted by higher prices of oil and precious metals, shaking off the gloom from weaker luxury earnings the day before.
UK 10-year gilt yields rise to 2-month high after US Fed hold
Ten-year British government bond yields rose to their highest since November 20 on Thursday, tracking a modest upward move in U.S. Treasury yields after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
Euro zone bond yields steady as ECB euro strength concerns persist
Euro zone bond yields held steady on Thursday as concerns persisted over the strength of the euro and whether it might prompt the European Central Bank to cut interest rates, while the U.S. Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged.
Gillette India profit jumps on demand for grooming products
Gillette India's third-quarter profit jumped about 37% on Thursday, as demand stayed robust for its staple men's grooming products, including shaving razors and creams.
Google Introduces New Gemini AI Tools, Practice Tests For JEE Main Aspirants
Google has introduced new Gemini AI tools for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main examination aspirants. The company has partnered with two Indian coaching institutes, PhysicsWallah and Careers360, to bring practice tests for JEE Main students. Along with the practice tests, Gemini will provide detailed feedback to students, highlighting their scores along with the incorrectly and correctly answered questions. The company will soon bring the same to its AI Mode in Search in India. Through the examination, various premium engineering institutes, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), admit students.
Economic Survey 2025-26 advocates minimum per-task earnings for gig workers
The gig economy continues to expand rapidly, yet income volatility remains a key issue, creating obstacles to credit access. Financial inclusion for gig workers also trails behind; they face limited 'thin-file' credit options, which continue to raise concerns
Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI: Report
Nvidia, an existing investor whose chips power OpenAI’s AI models, is in talks to invest up to $30 billion, The Information said
Rising exports reflective of acceptance of India-made cars across global markets: Economic Survey
The Survey stated that the automobile industry has recorded nearly 33% growth in production over the last decade
OpenAI Introduces Prism, a Free AI Workspace for Scientific Collaboration
OpenAI has launched Prism, a free AI-assisted workspace built around GPT-5.2 to support scientific writing, collaboration and research workflows. The LaTeX-native platform unifies drafting, editing, literature search, citation management and real-time collaboration in one cloud environment. Prism is available to anyone with a ChatGPT personal account, with plans to expand access for Business and Education users.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Labour codes implementation to play key rule in supporting formal employment
India has recorded significant employment growth in recent years, supported by structural reforms, tax rationalisation, and a sustained focus on skill development, it noted
Indian markets offer value as Budget to keep fiscal path intact: Madhusudan Kela
Market veteran Madhusudan Kela anticipates continued fiscal discipline despite a revenue gap. He highlights opportunities in market corrections, noting that individual stocks are becoming attractive after a period of consolidation. Kela also points to the strength of corporate India and sees potential in smaller companies for long-term investors. Investors are encouraged to focus on selective, long-term opportunities.
Nvidia boss hopeful of China allowing chip sales
"I'm hoping... the Chinese government would allow Nvidia to sell (the) H200, so they have to decide, and I'm looking forward to a favourable decision," Huang said
Economy projected to grow at 6.8 to 7.2% in FY2027: Economic Survey
“The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism,” said the pre-Budget document
Economic Survey 2025-26: Steel sector faces challenges of international price disparity, raw material security
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on January 29, 2026
Expanding network of FTAs supports India's trade strategy: Economic Survey
To sustain the momentum in India's trade performance amid global economic uncertainties, the country is actively pursuing a diversified trade strategy, the survey said.
Adani Power Q3 Results: Cons profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 2,480 crore, revenue down 9%
Adani Power has announced its December quarter results. The company's consolidated net profit saw a significant 19% increase. This rise in profit is a positive development for the energy giant. However, revenue from operations experienced a slight decrease. Investors will be watching closely for future performance trends.
Kerala Budget 2026: ₹1,182 crore allocated for roads, bridges and highway development
In his Budget speech, Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said 898 km of State highways have been upgraded to four lanes and 3,193 km to two lanes. Besides, 52 km of district roads have been developed into four lanes and 10,953 km into two lanes.
Samsung's 'Next-Generation' AR Glasses With Multimodal AI Capabilities Confirmed to Launch in 2026
Samsung has long been rumoured to be developing several smart wearable devices of various form factors. During a recent earnings call, a company official announced the South Korean tech conglomerate’s plans to launch the next-generation augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2026. While Samsung has yet to reveal exactly what its AR glasses will offer, they are confirmed to support multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
From multibaggers to laggards: 12 FY25 stars plunge up to 55% in FY26
Here are the stocks that standout as multibaggers in FY25—rallying more than 100%—but have since slipped into the laggards’ camp in FY26.
Tesla invests $2 billion in Musk's xAI and reiterates Cybercab production starts this year
Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musk’s AI company xAI
Rupee punches below its weight as fundamentals clash with global headwinds, economic survey says
The Economic Survey 2025–26 says the rupee is undervalued and “punching below its weight” despite India’s strong growth, controlled inflation and solid balance sheets. While the currency hit a record low near Rs 92 per dollar amid foreign outflows and global uncertainty.
Google’s Chrome Gets An AI Agent That Can Browse The Web For You: What This Means
Google says that the AI agent within Chrome can carry out multiple tasks for users, but will ask for permissions for 'sensitive' actions. The post Google’s Chrome Gets An AI Agent That Can Browse The Web For You: What This Means appeared first on MEDIANAMA.