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Copper, ‘gold standard’ for some appliances, surges to Rs 1,300/kg

Copper prices have surged to record highs, impacting the cost of household products like air conditioners, bathware, and kitchen utensils. Companies in the durables, cookware, and bathware sectors are planning price increases of 5-8% to offset rising commodity costs. This surge is attributed to factors including declining interest rates, a weaker dollar, and improved economic growth expectations for China.

Warren Buffett says 'I'd rather have Greg Abel handling my money' as Berkshire Hathaway begins new era

Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, faces challenges after Warren Buffett's departure. Analysts note Buffett's groundwork for a smooth transition, though uncertainty remains about sustaining the company's legacy.

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal's 5 points on gig workers' salaries, 10-minute delivery pressure: ‘Hardest challenge is…’

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal explained how the gig model works and why 10-minute delivery promise does not put pressure on gig workers.

MSME exporters get Rs 7,300 crore credit lifeline

Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes

Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes

Sensex & sensibility: Trading ring to AI, Dalal Street darling has seen it all

Sebi is leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance regulatory compliance and surveillance, including a new system to assess cybersecurity preparedness. The market regulator's AI initiatives, such as Sebi Sudarshan, aim to monitor unauthorized digital activities and analyze corporate sentiment. This development underscores Sebi's commitment to strengthening risk-based supervision within the Indian securities market.

If India data centre investments were landmark in 2025, look out for new players, peaks in 2026

Following a record-breaking 2025, India’s data centre industry is bracing for a 20% jump in investments in 2026, driven by an insatiable demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Power demand up nearly 7% in December

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps at Board of Trade meeting

Survey: Manufacturing activity moderates in December

India's manufacturing sector saw its slowest improvement in two years during December, with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI dropping to 55.0. This slowdown was attributed to declining export orders and moderated employment, while business sentiment reached a three-and-a-half-year low.

At turn of year, Musk’s ‘spicy’ AI feature triggers sour response from Indian regulators

Concerns about AI-generated explicit content arise from Grok's recent feature, leading to government scrutiny in India. The Centre is calling for stricter regulations on social media platforms like X, emphasizing the need for accountability in light of rising complaints.

The new hot spots: Enterprise tech and deeptech lead PE's next wave

This market shift signals a more discerning approach from investors, who are increasingly favouring control deals for deeper operational involvement and clearer exit strategies.