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SEBI Orders Recovery Proceedings Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Against Finfluencer ‘Baap of Chart’

SEBI has ordered recovery proceedings worth over Rs 18 crore for unregistered advisory activities under the name 'Baap of Chart'. The post SEBI Orders Recovery Proceedings Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Against Finfluencer ‘Baap of Chart’ appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Deepinder Goyal tops list of India’s self-made entrepreneurs of 2025; Zepto founders youngest on the list

The Hurun-IDFC FIRST list of ‘India’s Top 200 self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025’ also features notable names like Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, VSS, and Deep Karla from the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Gainers & Losers: IGL, Meesho among 7 stocks that saw major action on Wednesday

Indian benchmarks fell for a third straight session as autos, financials and FMCG stocks dragged markets. Nifty slipped 0.16% amid sharp stock-specific moves across gas, metals, banking, IPOs and chemicals stocks.

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India’s 8% growth a dream rate, but sustained reforms key for jobs: Gita Gopinath

India’s 8%+ growth is a dream rate globally, but sustaining it will require continued reforms, job creation and skill development, according to Harvard economist Gita Gopinath. She highlights the role of infrastructure, GST reforms as well as digital public platforms in helping India navigate global trade tensions and geoeconomic uncertainty.

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Development on The Elder Scrolls 6 Is 'Progressing Really Well', Says Bethesda Director Todd Howard

Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018, but the game doesn't yet have a release date. In a new interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard has said development on the game was "progressing really well". The Elder Scrolls 6 is still likely years away from launch.

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Exclusive: Hair Care Startup Evoke In Talks To Raise $3 Mn From 3one4 Capital

Delhi NCR-based hair care startup Evoke is in advanced talks with VC firm 3one4 Capital to raise $3 Mn to…

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Antony Waste subsidiary bags ₹1,330 crore municipal solid waste contracts from BMC

The contracts have been awarded to a consortium comprising AG Enviro Infra Projects Private with a 51% stake, Jigar Transport Company holding 29%, and M. K. Enterprises with a 20% share.Shares of Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd ended at ₹432.20, down by ₹1.45, or 0.34%, on the BSE.

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Apple in Early Talks with Indian Chipmakers to Assemble iPhone Chips

The exploratory talks are the first time Apple has considered assembling and packaging some chips in India. The post Apple in Early Talks with Indian Chipmakers to Assemble iPhone Chips appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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What John Templeton got right and modern investors still miss, Saurabh Mukherjea explains

Saurabh Mukherjea revisits the investing philosophy of Sir John Templeton to argue that global diversification, contrarian investing and emotional discipline remain timeless principles, particularly relevant for Indian investors navigating behavioural biases and home-country concentration.

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Zuppa Geo Navigation, IISc Bengaluru Set Up Drone Centre of Excellence

The centre will focus on research, design, and testing of drone systems, with an emphasis on autonomous platforms. The post Zuppa Geo Navigation, IISc Bengaluru Set Up Drone Centre of Excellence appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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India’s dairy reset: The growth of lactose-free milk in India

India, the largest milk producer, is experiencing a rise in demand for lactose-free products due to health consciousness. Amul leads this market with over 90% share, offering a variety of lactose-free items, including milk and ice cream.

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Vivo V70 Stops By US FCC Database; Listing Reveals RAM and Storage Specifications

Vivo V70 with model number V2538 has been spotted on the FCC database. The listing suggests that the Vivo V70 supports 5G, Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6. It could come with Android 16. The listing shows the phone with 12GB RAM and a 256GB storage option. The Vivo V70 is likely to come with upgrades over the Vivo V60. It is likely to run on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.

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Digantara Raises $50 Mn to Expand Space Surveillance

The startup is also preparing to launch 15 space surveillance satellites and two dedicated missile-warning satellites through 2026–27. The post Digantara Raises $50 Mn to Expand Space Surveillance appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Meta’s New Open-Source SAM Audio AI Model Can Isolate Sounds From Audio Mixtures

Meta has launched SAM Audio, a new open-source AI model that can identify and isolate specific sounds from complex audio. Part of the Segment Anything Model family, it supports text prompts, visual cues and time-based inputs to simplify audio editing. Meta says the tool can automate tasks that usually require specialised software, and it is available for both research and commercial use.

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Trump sanctions fail to dent flow? India’s oil imports from Russia top cross 1 million barrels a day; show resilience

Despite US sanctions on Russian oil majors, Indian refiners are maintaining robust crude imports. December shipments are expected to exceed 1 million barrels per day, driven by deep discounts from non-sanctioned entities. While some refiners are pausing purchases, others are increasing their intake, ensuring continued trade flow.

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Rs 47,000 crore gain! Meesho's 95% rally makes it India's best-performing big IPO of 2025

Meesho has emerged as India’s best-performing large IPO of 2025, rallying nearly 95% since listing and adding Rs 47,000 crore in investor value. Backed by UBS’s ‘Buy’ rating, the e-commerce platform’s asset-light model, strong cash flows, and rapid user growth position it for long-term expansion in India’s booming online market.

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Manufacturing declining in India, need to build meaningful ecosystems: Rahul Gandhi

India needs to build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems for accelerating growth, Mr. Gandhi said in a social media post after a guided tour of BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich

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OpenAI Faces First ‘Wrongful Death’ Lawsuit Involving Murder, Are India’s Laws Ready for Such AI Cases?

OpenAI's naming in a wrongful death lawsuit has exposed a 'trust and safety vacuum' in Indian laws, which don't provide a clear route to tackle conversational AI systems that interact continuously, influencing behaviour over time. The post OpenAI Faces First ‘Wrongful Death’ Lawsuit Involving Murder, Are India’s Laws Ready for Such AI Cases? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Nifty below 25,850 as heavyweight financials pressure market

The benchmark Nifty slipped below the 25,850 mark, dragged by stocks such as M&M and Larsen & Toubro, while the Sensex fell 120 points, or 0.14%, to close at 84,560. The Nifty declined 42 points to settle at 25,819.

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Growth in UK house prices and private rents slows

British house prices in October were 1.7% higher than a year earlier, the smallest annual rise since September 2024 and down from a downwardly revised increase of 2.0% in September, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.

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OpenAI to Use Amazon’s AI Chips as Part of New $10 Bn Deal: Reports

Negotiations between the two companies are “very fluid” at the moment.  The post OpenAI to Use Amazon’s AI Chips as Part of New $10 Bn Deal: Reports appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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This AI Startup Wants to Make Calls Inclusive With Sign Language Translation

DeepVisionTech combines automatic sign-language interpretation, workplace inclusion tools, and education-focused solutions into an integrated, end-to-end platform. The post This AI Startup Wants to Make Calls Inclusive With Sign Language Translation appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Gold price today: How much yellow metal costs in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities? Check rates for 18K, 22K and 24K gold

Gold prices saw a slight dip on Wednesday while silver futures surged to new record highs on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Silver's rise was fueled by global factors and anticipated US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Gold prices varied across major Indian cities, with some experiencing minor increases. The market displayed contrasting movements for the precious metals.

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Wingify turns to acquisitions to fuel growth after Everstone deal

With organic growth stabilizing, the SaaS firm is looking at mergers and acquisitions to push deeper into enterprise customers and new markets.