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Meesho Hits 20% Upper Circuit Post UBS’ Thumbs Up
Ecommerce giant Meesho’s shares continue to rally post a bumper listing last week. The SoftBank-backed company’s shares were locked in…
Silver hits record Rs 2.06 lakh/kg: what’s driving the rally and what lies ahead
Silver prices hit record highs in India and globally, driven by rate-cut expectations, strong industrial demand, supply deficits and safe-haven flows, with the metal outperforming gold, topping crude oil prices and maintaining a bullish medium-term outlook amid broader macroeconomic shifts
Dawood OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Crime Comedy Thriller Online?
Dawood is a Tamil crime comedy thriller directed by Prashanth Raman, blending suspense, action, and humour through a gripping underworld tale. It explores how one wrong decision can change an ordinary life forever. The film stands out for its unique storytelling and mysterious central antagonist.
Pharma OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Pharma is a Malayalam web series directed by P.R. Arun that explores corporate greed and corruption in the pharmaceutical world. The series raises critical questions about ethics, public health, and power, making it one of the most anticipated OTT releases. It is available in various languages: Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil.
Un Paarvayil OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Gripping Tamil Thriller Series Online?
Un Paarvayil is a Tamil OTT thriller series directed by Kabir Lal and produced by Ajay Kumar Singh & Rekha Singh. It stars Parvati Nair in dual roles, exploring family secrets, mystery, and suspense, creating high anticipation among viewers. The series is quite intriguing and keeps the audience tucked in their couch till the end.
Dhurandhar OTT Release Date: What We Know So Far
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande, is a Hindi action-packed spy thriller. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, featuring espionage, high-stakes missions, and gripping suspense. Released in theatres with over 300 crore collection, it will stream on Netflix between Jan 16–30, 2026, and is trending on social media.
AI spending boom faces funding and power reality check: Jim Walker
AI's ambitious spending faces a funding crunch, shifting from internal cash to debt, raising investor concerns. Experts highlight energy and skilled labour shortages as the real hurdles, not technology itself. This reality may redirect investment from US tech giants towards infrastructure, power sectors, and emerging markets like China and India, promising sustainable returns.
Google Labs Introduces a New Experimental AI Agent That Connects to Gmail, Drive
Google Labs has rolled out an experimental AI agent called CC inside Gmail, aimed at daily productivity. Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US and Canada, CC scans Gmail, Calendar, Drive and even the web to send a short morning brief of tasks and updates. Users can also email instructions to shape what the agent prioritises.
Mint Explainer | Vedanta demerger gets NCLT nod: Timeline, debt, investor impact
The NCLT has approved Vedanta’s long-delayed plan to split into five listed companies. The ruling clears regulatory uncertainty, shifting focus to timelines, debt allocation and investor gains.
iPhone Air 2 to Launch With Two Rear Cameras, Lower Price Tag; Expected to Go on Sale in 2027: Report
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Air with a second rear camera because of the first model’s poor sales. It’s considering reducing the retail price to make the device more attractive to consumers. The production of the new iPhone Air 2 will reportedly start at Luxshare in China in March.
IIT Delhi graduate moved to US on H1-B visa in 2001, started own company after 7 years; now has a $2.3 billion net worth
Jyoti Bansal sold AppDynamics to tech giant Cisco for $3.7 billion, according to Forbes estimates. This boosted his wealth to several hundred million dollars.
Midcaps, smallcaps turn attractive on earnings revival; financials to lead next rally: Dinshaw Irani
Midcaps and smallcaps are turning attractive after a 14-month consolidation as earnings rebound and growth-adjusted valuations improve, according to Helios MF CEO Dinshaw Irani. He believes retail caution and not weak fundamentals, is holding smallcaps back, and further expects financials—especially consumer-facing banks—to lead the next market rally once margins stabilise.
How Prodigal uses AI to modernise loan collection
AI-powered fintech startup, Prodigal, automates loan servicing and debt collection conversations across voice, SMS, and email. The platform analyses customer data to personalise interactions at scale while maintaining compliance.
What Maharashtra’s AI policing rollout means for investigations, bias and fair trials
Maharashtra has expanded the MahaCrimeOS AI system to all police units, embedding generative AI into cybercrime investigations. Experts warn of risks to fairness and accountability. The post What Maharashtra’s AI policing rollout means for investigations, bias and fair trials appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Battery Smart crosses 100M EV battery swaps, launches Rs 10 Cr driver welfare fund
The Gurugram-based company said the swaps, completed nearly five years after its founding, have enabled about 3.5 billion clean kilometres of travel.
11 Nifty microcap stocks beat the odds in 2025: 2 turned multibaggers. Do you own any?
Despite a challenging 2025 for India’s microcap segment, several stocks delivered stellar returns, with 18 rising over 50% and two becoming multibaggers. Lumax Auto Technologies, Gabriel India, and CarTrade Tech were among the top performers in the Nifty Microcap 250 Index.
From Cafés To Offices, How SIM Binding Directions Could Turn Messaging Into A Chore
Learn what tech policy researcher Krishaank Jugiani says about how SIM binding will affect users as well as startups, and how it should be implemented. The post From Cafés To Offices, How SIM Binding Directions Could Turn Messaging Into A Chore appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Mukesh Ambani’s RIL will see rating upgrades every quarter in 2026, says Morgan Stanley. 4 reasons why
Morgan Stanley expects Reliance Industries to see rating upgrades every quarter in 2026 as its energy, retail and telecom businesses turn free cash flow positive. The brokerage has reiterated an overweight rating with a Rs 1,847 target, citing a refining upcycle, retail recovery, telecom cash flows and a chemicals turnaround.
Tata and Infosys to bear brunt of Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B worker fee
President Donald Trump’s $100,000 price tag for new H-1B workers hired from outside the US will have punishing effects for the IT outsourcing and staffing industries that have long been a target of both parties.
Instagram for TV Launched With Support for Reels, Multiple Accounts on Amazon's Fire TV Devices
Instagram for TV app was launched by Amazon in collaboration with Meta on Tuesday. Currently available in the US, the app can be downloaded via the Amazon AppStore. However, only select Fire TV devices support the new Instagram for TV app. It allows users to watch, like, and share Reels from their TVs. Moreover, multiple accounts can be logged in, allowing individuals to view short-form content based on their interests.
InvITs & REITs see robust growth in distributions in Q2 FY2026 backed by strong operating metrics across assets: ICRA Analytics
India’s InvIT and REIT distributions surged in Q2 FY2026, led by strong performance in REITs and road assets. Both public and private trusts reported robust quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year growth, supported by healthy operating metrics and new listings.
ICICI Prudential AMC gets first 'buy' call ahead of listing, PL sets Rs 3,000 target
ICICI Prudential AMC has received its first buy rating ahead of listing, with PL Capital setting a Rs 3,000 target, implying 39% upside from the IPO price. The brokerage cites strong parentage, market-leading equity flows, consistent fund performance and superior profitability as key drivers for long-term growth.
CCI approves Coinbase’s minority stake acquisition in CoinDCX parent DCX Global
CCI has cleared US-based crypto exchange Coinbase’s minority stake acquisition in DCX Global, the parent of CoinDCX. The approval follows Coinbase’s fresh investment announced in October 2025, building on its backing of CoinDCX since 2020.
Oil jumps 1.5% as Trump's Venezuela blockade stokes uncertainty
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising fresh geopolitical tensions at a time of concerns over demand.