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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Axis Bank partners Google Pay to launch UPI credit card
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.
India’s economic strength, capital pools and digital infrastructure power its geoeconomic clout: V Vaidyanathan
India’s rising geoeconomic influence is built on strong economic growth, deep domestic capital pools and a rapidly expanding digital and physical infrastructure, says IDFC First Bank CEO V Vaidyanathan. He highlights low inflation, high growth, robust financial systems and digital ecosystems as key enablers powering investment, financial inclusion and India’s global economic standing.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sebi initiates Rs 18.14 cr recovery proceedings against 'Baap of Chart'
Sebi has initiated proceedings to recover dues of Rs 18.14 crore from Mohd Nasiruddin Ansari, popularly known as 'Baap of Chart', Rahul Rao Padamati and Golden Syndicate Ventures for carrying out unregistered investment advisory activities.
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.
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.
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.
Rupee snaps losing streak, logs best day in 2 months on firm RBI intervention
The Indian rupee soared on Wednesday to post its best one-day gain in two months as heavy-handed intervention by the Reserve Bank of India halted its five-day long slide and blunted budding speculative pressure against the currency.
UAE Golden Visa or Saudi Premium Residency: Which Gulf nation offers the best long-term future?
The UAE Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency reflect a shared shift across the Gulf: long-term residency as economic strategy. Both aim to attract global talent and capital beyond oil, but differ in execution. The UAE prioritises flexibility and multiple entry routes, while Saudi Arabia emphasises permanence, deeper rights, and onshore commitment.
India’s growth story intact despite FII outflows, sentiment the key risk: Jim Walker
Market strategist Jim Walker expresses astonishment at foreign investors selling Indian equities, deeming it a "madness" given India's status as the world's fastest-growing major economy. He believes recent selling is profit-taking, with investors likely to regret overlooking India's long-term fundamentals and domestic growth drivers.
Switzerland Summer Internship 2026: Eth Zurich is offering ₹4 lakh stipend. Check eligibility, duration, how to apply
Switzerland summer internship 2026: ETH Zurich is offering fully funded summer programs for international students in 2026. The Summer Internship Programme and Student Summer Research Fellowship provide financial support, research experience in various STEM fields, and opportunities to explore Switzerland. Applications are open to eligible Bachelor's and Master's students worldwide.