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Kotak Bank Q3 Updates: Net advances jump 16% YoY to Rs 4.8 lakh crore, deposits rise 15%

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported robust Q3FY26 growth, with net advances rising 16% YoY to Rs 4.8 lakh crore and deposits increasing 15% to Rs 5.43 lakh crore. Sequentially, both advances and deposits saw steady improvement. CASA grew 12% YoY, while the stock remained resilient, delivering 19% returns over the past year. The numbers are provisional and part of Kotak Bank's quarterly updates. It will announce its detailed earnings later.

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The Race to Give AI Models Infinite Memory

Significant research is underway to improve LLMs’ memory, spanning major tech companies, research labs, and independent researchers. The post The Race to Give AI Models Infinite Memory appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .

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Sundaram Alternates’ Real Estate Credit Fund V crosses Rs 1,000 crore within three months of launch

Sundaram Alternates (SA), the alternative investment arm of the Sundaram Finance Group, has announced that its SA Real Estate Credit Fund V has crossed Rs 1,000 crore in capital commitments within three months of its launch in October 2025. The firm claims that this is India’s first ESG-aligned real estate credit fund. The fundraise is still open and is expected to close by March 2026. The fund is targeting a final size of Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crore. The fund has received commitments from a wide range of investors, including insurance companies, family offices, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The Sundaram Finance Group has also made a sponsor commitment. Karthik Athreya, Managing Director, Sundaram Alternates, said. "Crossing Rs 1,000 crores within three months reflects the confidence that investors place in our underwriting discipline and risk framework. This momentum reflects nearly a decade of sustained effort in building a robust risk management platf...

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Google and Microsoft tighten performance reviews

Google and Microsoft are reworking their employee appraisal frameworks, reinforcing a stronger link between performance ratings and rewards. The changes signal a broader shift across large technology firms toward more differentiated outcomes in pay, bonuses and equity distribution. Both companies continue to run annual performance reviews, but the emphasis on relative performance has intensified. At [...] The post Google and Microsoft tighten performance reviews appeared first on HR Katha .

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AIM x Snowflake Innovator Session: The Future of Work 2026

The session will examine how organisations are shifting from isolated tools such as chatbots to enterprise-grade AI agents. The post AIM x Snowflake Innovator Session: The Future of Work 2026 appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .

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Agentic AI: From Hype to Last-Mile Adoption

The next wave of enterprise AI is not just about systems that respond — it’s about those that can reason, act, and adapt. Welcome to the age of Agentic AI, where intelligent agents carry out complex workflows, collaborate with humans, and continually learn to improve business outcomes. 1. Agentic AI — A Fast-Growing Frontier and Industry […] The post Agentic AI: From Hype to Last-Mile Adoption appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .