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India has seen a 3X increase in number of GenAI startups in 2025: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey noted that cumulative funding for GenAI startups rose to $990 million in H1 CY2025 compared to $758 million in the year-ago period, emerging as a spotlight sector within the country’s deeptech ecosystem.
Amazon Lays Off 500+ Employees In India, Tech & HR Teams Most Affected
Tech major Amazon has fired over 500 employees in its India offices as part of an ongoing global restructuring exercise…
Poco X8 Pro Max Launch Seems Imminent as Phone Bags IMDA Certification
Poco X8 Pro Max will reportedly be launched soon globally by the Xiaomi sub-brand, as the handset has been spotted on Singapore’s IMDA certification database with the model number 2602BPC18G. The phone is expected to launch in select markets along with the standard Poco X8 Pro. This comes soon after the vanilla model was listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification database, hinting that the phone could also be unveiled in the country soon. While Poco X8 Pro is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip, the Poco X8 Pro Max will reportedly feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC.
India should think less on tariffs, more on opportunities to boost trade: World Bank’s Ajay Banga
Elaborating on India’s opportunities in trade deals, Banga said over 100 regional and bilateral pacts have been signed by the country in the last 20 years, and the recent India-EU free trade agreement is an example of that.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 Listed on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List
Tecno Camon 50 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro have been listed on the Google Play supported devices list. The listings for thethe Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro with model numbers CN5 and CN5c also reveal some of their key specifications. They have also spotted on the Google Play Console with official-looking images. The listings indicate that the official launch is imminent. They are expected to come with MediaTek chipsets and Full-HD+ displays.
Boeing unfazed by India-EU FTA, says maintenance cost unlikely to decline soon
Despite the India-EU FTA eliminating tariffs on aircraft parts, Boeing remains skeptical about significant cost reductions for maintenance in India. Airbus might see marginal advantages, but the focus remains on increasing aircraft deliveries to meet growing demand in the Indian market.
IEX Q3 Results: Cons net profit jumps 11% YoY to Rs 119 crore; co declares interim dividend
Indian Energy Exchange posted an 11% YoY rise in consolidated Q3 profit to Rs 119 crore, driven by stronger revenue and higher trading volumes. The company declared a Rs 1.50 interim dividend. Revenue grew 14% YoY to Rs 183 crore, while power prices softened and IGX reported steady growth in gas-trading volumes.
Moto G67, Moto G77 Launched With 5,200mAh Battery, 6.78-Inch AMOLED Display: Price, Features
Motorola has launched the Moto G77 and Moto G67 in select EMEA markets as new mid-range smartphones running Android 16. Both phones feature a 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and IP64-rated, MIL-STD-810H-certified builds. The Moto G67 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the Moto G77 runs on the Dimensity 6400. They offer up to 108-megapixel cameras, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 5,200mAh batteries, and 30W wired charging.
Consumer And Pricing Data Gives Us An Edge Over LLMs: CarTrade Founder
As AI search reshapes how users find information, CarTrade believes it still holds an edge over LLMs. Its founder explains why data may matter more than answers. The post Consumer And Pricing Data Gives Us An Edge Over LLMs: CarTrade Founder appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Red Magic 11 Air Launched Globally With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, ICE Cooling System: Price, Specifications
The Red Magic 11 Air was launched in the global markets on Thursday. The latest gaming-focused smartphone from the Nubia sub-brand is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM. It sports a 6.85-inch 1.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For thermal management, the Red Magic 11 Air has an ICE Cooling System with dual active cooling fans. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
Gold and silver soar as U.S. trust frays, warns Aswath Damodaran
Aswath Damodaran argues 2025 market moves reflect a deep trust deficit in US institutions. Bonds stayed calm, the dollar weakened, gold and silver surged, while bitcoin failed to act as a haven, trading like a risky equity throughout the year.
Vaa Vaathiyaar Now Streaming Online: Know Everything About This Tamil Action Comedy Film
Vaa Vaathiyaar is a Tamil Action Comedy film that stars Karthi in the lead role. The film will begin streaming on Jan 28th, 2026, only on Prime Video.
Trade deals should not damage domestic industries on either side, says World Bank President Ajay Banga
On the issue of tariffs leading to a new world order, Mr. Banga says tariff should be seen an opportunity to grow
HUDCO Q3 Results: Net profit down 3%, NII rises; interim dividend declared
HUDCO reported a 3% decline in Q3 net profit to ₹713 crore, while NII rose 4.2% to ₹1,024 crore. The board approved a third interim dividend of ₹1.15 per share (11.5% of face value) for FY26, with a record date of February 7. HUDCO also raised its annual borrowing plan for FY26 from ₹65,000 crore to ₹80,000 crore, covering multiple debt segments.
Budget session: India is emerging as a ray of hope for the world, says PM Modi
PM Modi characterised the President’s address as an expression of confidence from 140 crore citizens that outlined the aspirations of India’s youth
Global Smartphone SoC Shipments to Decline by 7 Percent in 2026 Amid Rising Memory Costs: Counterpoint
Global smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) shipments could witness a decline in 2026, according to a new Counterpoint report. The analysts have shared their forecast for this year’s chipset market, claiming that the rising memory prices could emerge as a major headwind for smartphone brands and impact the shipments of processors. However, it is said that despite the decline, demand for premium smartphones could boost the overall SoC market revenue in this calendar year.
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags high customer acquisition costs in insurance industry
Escalating costs due to heavy reliance on expensive intermediary networks despite the digital transformation push as well as administrative costs resulted in increased operating expenses for both life and non-life insurers
World faces copper shortage as AI data centres drive power demand: Economic Survey
Copper price has become increasingly volatile due to mine outages in Indonesia, Congo and Chile, raising concerns about supply deficits in the medium to long term, the Survey said.
Kerala Budget 2026: UDF slams it as ‘political tool filled with empty promises’ ahead of Assembly elections
Kerala Budget 2026 : United Democratic Front(UDF) leader V.D. Satheesan said the ruling Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) ‘political manifesto feigned populist, pro-development and welfare to dupe the electorate’
Thursday Special Now Available For Streaming: Where to Watch Award-Winning Short Film by Shoojit Sircar
Thursday Special is a globally acclaimed short film that celebrates subtle emotions, everyday rituals, and enduring love through a poetic and minimalist narrative. The short film has won globally around 25 awards. It shares a special bond despite being at the old age and kills the monontony of old age by keping the promises of following their tradition of weekly special meals on Thursday.
Karnataka Govt Constitutes Gig Workers Welfare Board: What Comes Next
The Karnataka Gig Workers Act has entered the implementation phase with the formation of the Gig Workers Welfare Board, whose immediate duty now is to register "workers and platforms" and "notify operational rules". The post Karnataka Govt Constitutes Gig Workers Welfare Board: What Comes Next appeared first on MEDIANAMA.