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Paraguay bank crisis sucks life out of bustling market
Ueno Bank's recent collapse has severely affected local vendors at Mercado 4 in Asuncion, where sales have plummeted. Many customers find themselves without money, leading to decreased foot traffic and consumer spending. Although the central bank has provided some refunds to depositors, the relief has not reached the local market. Vendors express deep concerns over their ability to sustain their businesses amidst ongoing uncertainty.
Hitachi Energy India shares jump 8% as brokerages raise targets after Q2 beat
Hitachi Energy India shares surged after a strong Q2 performance, with revenue rising 64% YoY to Rs 2,997 crore, beating Jefferies’ estimates by 26%. EBITDA grew 36% to Rs 406 crore, while reported profit increased 20% to Rs 319 crore.
CAG widens audit net to assess outcomes of govt schemes, urban mobility
The Comptroller and Auditor General is conducting cross-ministry audits to assess outcomes in areas such as ease of doing business, logistics, education and urban mobility. The reports, covering schemes implemented between 2021 and 2026, will offer recommendations to improve delivery. The auditor is also examining DISCOMs' financial and operational performance and developing in-house AI tools to assist audit work.
PLI schemes achieve 76% of investment target, 64% of production goal: Niti Aayog
The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has achieved 76% of its investment target and 64% of its production target, with electronics, telecom and pharmaceuticals emerging as strong performers, Niti Aayog said. As of March 2026, the scheme had attracted ₹2.40 lakh crore in investments, generated production worth ₹22.66 lakh crore and created over 8.49 lakh jobs.
Migration to developed countries declines for second year: OECD
Migration to developed countries experienced a decline of 1.6 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. Many Western nations faced backlash against irregular migrants due to conflict and economic hardships. Legal humanitarian migration saw a significant drop of 26 percent, while labour migration increased by 13 percent. Portugal, Spain, and Italy noted substantial increases in permanent migrants, while the United States and Canada saw decreases.
Anthropic IPO: Can Indian investors apply for Claude maker's $64 billion share sale? Check rules
Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence company, is planning a significant IPO to raise up to $64.4 billion. The company, founded by former OpenAI executives, aims to attract global investors, including those from India. Indian investors can participate in the offering through overseas brokerage accounts after the listing occurs. While demand for the shares appears strong, most retail investors may miss the IPO allocation.
Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 15% in 2 days as target prices go up to Rs 900. Should you buy?
Kalyan Jewellers shares have rallied sharply over the two sessions after brokerages raised their target prices following strong Q2 earnings and healthy festive demand. With Jefferies seeing a potential upside to Rs 900, investors are weighing the company's growth prospects against margin pressures, gold-price volatility and the stock's sharp recent gains.
Bata India says new product lines to drive growth, reiterates target to double turnover by 2030
By 2030, Bata India plans to achieve remarkable growth by doubling its turnover and profits. To attract a younger demographic, the company is rolling out innovative sneakers and casual footwear. The 'Reignite India 2030' initiative outlines its strategy for sustained growth, including introducing diverse global products and prioritizing franchisee developments while reviewing new opportunities for its own retail stores.
Americans are already paying more for candy. Could El Niño make chocolate even costlier this Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter?
Meteorologists warn that El Niño is expected to drastically impact cocoa production in Ivory Coast, the leading cocoa producer globally. Anticipated shifts in rainfall and temperature could lead to a potential reduction in cocoa yields by up to 25%. This disruption threatens the supply chains for chocolate, likely raising prices for consumers in the U.S., particularly during festive seasons, given the crucial role cocoa plays in the Ivorian economy.
Titan bets on studded jewellery, premium watches and eyewear to drive growth
Titan’s strong Q2 performance, driven by studded jewellery and premiumisation, is expected to sustain earnings growth, with gold price stability and a prolonged wedding season likely to revive buyer growth.
Anthropic plans to raise $64 billion through IPO, as per latest draft prospectus
Anthropic is targeting up to $90.4 billion through an IPO and private placement, according to a Reuters-reviewed draft prospectus. The fundraising includes investments from major technology companies such as Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, AMD and Broadcom.
AI could eliminate up to 70% of manual risk tasks in banks, free capacity for strategic roles: McKinsey
McKinsey said banks could reinvest half of the capacity released through automation into stronger analytical capabilities, strategic risk advisory and faster portfolio decisions. The remaining capacity could be directed towards specialised AI engineering, data governance and platform development.
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds research
Emissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the past decade, hitting a record high in 2025, according to the Global Carbon Budget report.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Nvidia falls about 3% in after-hours and perpetual futures trade
Nvidia's shares saw a decline in after-hours trading following an announcement regarding CEO Jensen Huang. The company indicated that it is investigating potential foreign intelligence efforts aimed at Huang. Perpetual futures on the Hyperliquid exchange and shares trading on the Blue Ocean system reflected this drop in value. The share price fell approximately 3.4% compared to Friday's Nasdaq closing price.
Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Nvidia
Tech firms rose Monday to claw back some of last week's painful losses fuelled by AI regulation worries, though traders were keeping a wary eye on a probe into Nvidia boss Jensen Huang amid claims of an affair with a Chinese spy. The executive, Alice Huang -- also known as Huang Le, and no relation to 63-year-old Taiwanese-born Jensen -- developed a close relationship with the Nvidia boss, the Times said.
Oil falls on open as Trump says fresh Iran attacks 'unlikely'
Oil prices fell at the start of the week as uncertainties regarding military actions persist. US President Donald Trump suggested that further attacks on Iran are unlikely while diplomatic talks are ongoing. The tensions surround recent incidents affecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passage. Brent crude oil prices declined by 64 cents, while West Texas Intermediate prices also saw a reduction.
Oil falls on open as Trump says fresh Iran attacks 'unlikely'
Oil prices fell at Monday's open after US President Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of
US employers add 165,000 jobs in October, but worrying joblessness trends remain: Here's what the latest numbers mean for you
US employers added 165,000 jobs in October, resulting in a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.1 percent. Average hourly earnings saw a year-over-year increase of 3.1 percent, although it remains below the inflation rate. The US Federal Reserve might be considering a potential interest rate hike after the robust jobs report, which could be announced next month.
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