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“I am going to get richer when the fake economy crashes”, says Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki. Here’s why

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned of an impending economic crash driven by Fed rate cuts and renewed money printing. Calling the current system a “fake economy,” he says he is buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin and Ethereum to hedge against hyperinflation and expects to grow richer when traditional assets falter.

Startup Funding

EV Startup Oben Electric Raises INR 85 Cr To Scale Distribution Network

Electric bike maker Oben Electric has raised INR 85 Cr (about $10 Mn) in its pre-Series B funding round from…

Startup Funding

Shriram Finance shares rise on reports of 20% stake deal with MUFG

Shriram Finance shares rose for a second straight session after reports that its board will meet to consider a possible equity stake sale to Japan’s MUFG. The company said the board will evaluate fundraising options including a rights issue, preferential allotment or QIP.

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WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy Update And The Legal Battles vs CCI: A Detailed Timeline

Learn more about the timeline of the litigation saga between messaging app WhatsApp and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) since the former's 2021 privacy policy update. The post WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy Update And The Legal Battles vs CCI: A Detailed Timeline appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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NPS Exit And Withdrawal Rules 2025: Six Changes You Need to Know

PFRDA revises NPS exit rules for 2025, allowing flexible withdrawals, loan facility, and clearer nominee recognition.

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Santosh Rao sees market rotation, not a Santa rally at year-end

US President Trump's optimistic inflation comments contrast with consumer affordability concerns. While markets anticipate policy support and potential Fed easing, a stagflationary scenario remains a risk. Looking ahead to 2026, fiscal incentives and political compulsions are expected to drive economic momentum.

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Bitcoin pulls back from $90K as US Senate puts crypto bill on hold

Bitcoin briefly crossed the $90,000 mark before sliding to around $86,000 after the US Senate postponed key crypto legislation until 2026, adding to regulatory uncertainty. Broader weakness across Ethereum and major altcoins, muted spot demand, and year-end profit-taking weighed on sentiment, even as longer-term optimism around Bitcoin remains intact.

Industry Trends

India’s retail boom set to draw USD 3.5 billion as US malls struggle: ANAROCK study

India’s retail real estate sector is set to attract over USD 3.5 billion in investments over the next three years, ANAROCK said, as global capital shifts away from struggling US and European malls. Strong consumption growth, severe undersupply of Grade-A mall space and rising foreign brand interest are driving India’s emergence as a global retail hotspot.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reveals leadership shakeup, Pete DeSantis to lead new AI division

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made the announcement in a message to employees, which was also posted on the company's corporate blog. Peter DeSantis will be leading the new group, Jassy said to his employees.

Hiring News

India streamlines visa processes for foreign professionals, engineers needed by domestic firms

The move is expected to help companies that import machinery from countries such as China

Industry Trends

Crystal Dynamics' 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot Is Coming to Mobile Devices Next Year

Lara Craft is coming to mobile devices. Crystal Dynamics' 2013 Tomb Raider reboot will launch on iOS and Android on February 12, 2026, developed Feral Interactive announced Wednesday. The mobile version of the console game will come with a fully customisable touchscreen interface and 12 DLC packs.

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Google Launches Gemini 3 Flash, Promises Faster Performance and Lower Costs

Gemini 3 Flash is priced at $0.50 per million input tokens and $3 per million output tokens. The post Google Launches Gemini 3 Flash, Promises Faster Performance and Lower Costs appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

Industry Trends

India's goods exports likely to contract by 1% in FY26, service exports too slowed: Report

India's goods exports are expected to contract by around 1 per cent in FY26, compared to a marginal growth registered last year, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.

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Trump hails immigration crackdown; US calls India a strategic partner; India-Oman FTA on the table

US President Donald Trump is hailing his immigration crackdown as a major policy win. Analysts say a wobble in US AI stocks could work in India’s favour. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to move closer to finalising a trade deal with Oman. We also break down what SEBI’s new mutual fund cost framework means for investors.

Industry Trends

The story of RRP Semiconductor is cautionary tale for investors chasing AI stocks

RRP Semiconductor's share price has surged more than 55,000% despite negative financials and failed promises of a chip plant in Maharashtra. What gives?

Startup Funding

Speciale Invest to raise Rs 1,400 Cr for Growth Fund II

The seed-stage investment firm has also elevated Venture Partner Vijay Jacob to General Partner to help the firm make bets beyond seed stage in deep-tech companies.

Layoffs / Restructuring

Bloomingdale’s Fires Worker Over Free Palestine Note in Hanukkah PJs

Bloomingdale’s terminated the employee who inserted a slip of paper with the phrase “Free Palestine” into a package that had Hanukkah-themed pajamas, according to a person close to the company.

Startup Funding

Paytm subsidiary receives RBI nod to carry out offline, cross-border payments — Details here

Paytm subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services, on 17 December 2025, received regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India to carry out offline and cross-border payments. Here's what you need to know. 

Startup Funding

Wendt India infuses additional €1.1 million into German arm to support operations

The latest funding takes the total investment in Wendt GmbH to €1.65 million as the engineering solutions maker steps up its European presence and backs day-to-day operations of its newly set up German subsidiary.

Startup Funding

Ola Electric Mobility founder Bhavish Aggarwal sells 4.2 crore additional shares

Company sources confirmed that the share sale was structured in multiple tranches rather than a single block. The second tranche of the transaction was executed on Tuesday, and the remaining shares will be sold in due course. Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd ended at ₹32.80, down by ₹1.68, or 4.87%, on the BSE.

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James Webb Space Telescope Could Help Reveal Dark Matter in a Way Scientists Did Not Anticipate

New research suggests the James Webb Space Telescope could help scientists understand dark matter by studying oddly shaped early galaxies. These elongated galaxies may form due to dark matter’s gravitational behaviour, offering indirect clues about whether ultralight or warm dark matter particles shaped the early universe.

Industry Trends

Microdramas explode into a $500 million market as Tier 2, Tier 3 India drives the next content boom

India’s newest digital entertainment format is rapidly moving beyond social media clips into a monetisable content ecosystem. With Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets driving consumption and early signs of willingness to pay emerging, microdramas are drawing sharp interest from platforms, creators and advertisers betting on the next phase of mobile-first storytelling.

Government Jobs

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill to ease nuclear liability norms, open atomic energy to private players

The government has defended the SHANTI Bill as a long-overdue reset of India’s nuclear liability regime, arguing that clearer risk-sharing, graded operator caps and a multi-layered compensation framework are essential to revive private and global participation while safeguarding public safety and meeting long-term clean energy targets.