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How to identify pure gold: 5 important tips for buyers during the festive season
During the festive season, it is essential for buyers to ensure the gold they purchase meets purity standards. They can use the BIS Care app to verify the HUID of jewellery. Checking for the three hallmark marks ensures authenticity and quality before making a purchase. Buyers should also verify the jeweller's BIS registration details before finalizing a transaction.
Apple’s robust India quarter; Giva’s $100 million funding
Apple posted record sales in India in the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Alphabet's heavy cloud spending drives bigger-than-expected cash burn
The company reported negative free cash flow of $9.07 billion, compared with analysts' estimate of a cash burn of $36 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.
PayPal raises 2026 profit forecast as turnaround gains traction
PayPal has raised its annual profit forecast as a multi-year turnaround begins to take effect. The company anticipates achieving significant cost savings through workforce reductions and operational efficiencies. Consumer spending remains strong despite economic challenges, aiding growth in payment volume. Additionally, PayPal expects adjusted profits in the upcoming holiday quarter to exceed Wall Street expectations. The focus on transformation under new leadership aims for sustainable profitability.
Apple iPhone Duo review: Five days with Apple's first foldable is it worth Rs 3 lakh?
Apple iPhone Duo review after five days of use examines whether Apple's first foldable smartphone justifies its starting price of Rs 2,99,900. The device impresses with its premium build, vibrant displays, smooth performance and excellent battery life, which can last up to two days with light usage. However, third-party app optimisation needs improvement, multitasking remains limited, and the absence of a dedicated telephoto camera is a drawback. While the iPhone Duo offers an enjoyable foldable experience, it is best suited to buyers who can comfortably afford its price and genuinely need a larger display.
Resident Evil OTT release update: When and where to watch Zach Cregger’s zombie horror movie online
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evilreboot brings a new story of survival, a deadly virus outbreak, zombies and terrifying creatures to the popular horror franchise based on Capcom’s video games. Starring Austin Abrams, the film follows a medical courier whose routine delivery to Raccoon City turns into a fight for survival. With the film having arrived in theatres, horror fans are now waiting to find out when they can watch it at home.
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Skydance bets big on AI-driven content
Paramount Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion. The company plans to focus on reducing costs through technology rather than employee layoffs. Skydance now owns an extensive range of film, TV, and news organizations, including HBO Max and CNN. The merger comes amid increasing competition from tech giants like Netflix and Amazon.
India’s clean power firms prepare for an AI-fuelled data center demand surge
India is preparing to accommodate increased demand for renewable energy from data centers driven by artificial intelligence. The country's appeal is strengthened by challenges faced by data center operations in other regions. Investments in solar and wind capacity are crucial for supporting this burgeoning sector's needs. Major companies such as Meta, Google, and Apple are entering into supply contracts for renewable energy.
CashKaro data shows how Indians shopped this festive season: Smarter savings and growth beyond metros
CashKaro data from six days of festive sales shows GMV up about 18x over a comparable regular period. Small cities, Telegram groups and smart shoppers stacking savings helped drive the surge, as fashion and electronics outpaced mobiles.
Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple fuel India's renewable energy boom as data centre demand surges
Major technology companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple are increasingly purchasing renewable energy in India. Their expanding data centers are significantly driving the demand for clean electricity. Research predicts that renewable capacity for data centers could grow to 32.4 GW by 2030. These companies are pursuing long-term power purchase agreements to secure renewable energy directly from developers.
Flipkart alumni seek Esop buyout; Local sourcing for ISM 2.0
Former Flipkart executives are seeking a full cash-out of vested Esops. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Why US stocks are rising today: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records as easing yields and oil fuel AI rally
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit all-time highs, buoyed by falling Treasury yields and easing oil prices. Investors are optimistic as they look forward to the upcoming earnings season, particularly for technology stocks. While many of the Magnificent Seven saw upward trends, Apple and Alphabet experienced minor losses.
Amazon Prime Day sale October 2026: Best Prime Day deals on tech, fitness trackers and more - here’s when new discounts drop
Amazon Prime Day October 2026 is bringing new deals three times a day, with discounts on tech, fitness trackers, beauty, home, kitchen and more. Here’s the exact schedule for new discounts during the 48-hour sale, which runs through October 7.
SDKs emerge as key gateway to AI advertising as in-app ad market hits $400 billion
Independent advertising technology platforms are set to leverage SDKs to dominate the $400 billion in-app advertising market. Growth in this sector is characterized by a shift from traditional web-based advertising methods to SDK-driven strategies. Key companies like AppLovin and InMobi have established extensive SDK footprints, enhancing their competitive advantage. As AI products scale, the importance of advertising will increase to cover operational costs.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| ‘Desi to Videsi’: How GIFT City is changing the way Indians invest globally — Mustafa Pardiwala
GIFT City is emerging as a gateway for Indian investors seeking global diversification, offering access to US stocks, ETFs and sectors such as AI and semiconductors. Mustafa Pardiwala of Mirae Asset Capital Markets (IFSC) explains how investors can start with smaller amounts, the role of ETFs, currency risk and fractional investing.
Apple Pay lands in India; Google executive on AI's next big hurdle
Apple Pay has finally arrived in India, giving iPhone users a new way to make payments. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Apple Pay India launch may change payments in iPhones: Expected date, banks supported, UPI access and features
Apple Pay is expected to launch in India next month with Axis Bank credit cards, ahead of wider bank support, Reuters reported. The service will focus on card based tap and pay payments through Face ID and Touch ID, separate from India's dominant UPI network, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank still finalising their own tie ups.
Trump-Xi state dinner at White House attended by 21 billionaires with combined wealth almost equal to Canada’s GDP
On September 24, US President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile state dinner welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event saw the presence of over 130 distinguished guests, including key figures from the tech and business sectors of both nations. The dinner served as a platform to address vital issues, such as trade dynamics, artificial intelligence developments, and tariffs, amidst ongoing tensions.
First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in the sweeping litigation
OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAI's antitrust lawsuit
ChatGPT maker OpenAI asked a Texas federal judge to throw out an antitrust lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI before trial, arguing that
Meta's Muse rekindles fears over winners and losers as personal AI agent emerges
Meta's Muse, the first major consumer product to emerge under Alexandr Wang since he was hired to head its AI efforts last year, has split the fortunes of US stocks this week.
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock
The deal also highlights increasingly intertwined financing in the AI boom, with Qualcomm granting Amazon warrants worth about $4 billion that vest with product purchases and allow the cloud giant to buy shares at a fixed price of $161.26 apiece, according to a regulatory filing.
ETMarkets Management Talk | AI and data centres are powering CleanMax's next growth engine; 42% of portfolio now comes from the segment, says Kuldeep Jain
In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Kuldeep Jain, Founder and Managing Director of CleanMax, says the rapid expansion of hyperscalers and data centres is fundamentally changing the scale and nature of renewable energy demand.
PayPal cuts 220 India jobs as part of previously announced restructuring plan, source says
PayPal has cut around 220 jobs in India as part of a broader, multi-year transformation aimed at simplifying operations and reducing costs. The payments company, led by CEO Enrique Lores, is targeting $400 million in savings this year and at least $1.5 billion over two to three years amid intensifying competition.
Hanuman Ansh, Laalo & more: Faith can move mountains, also fill up seats at cinemas
Faith-infused cinema is experiencing remarkable success in theaters, even with limited financial resources. These films resonate with viewers by integrating spirituality into relatable narratives, addressing deep existential questions and showcasing how faith can provide solace and fortitude. With increasing audience engagement, producers view this genre as a robust investment, driven by culturally significant tales and shared community experiences.
Trump says ready for another summit with Putin once Moscow is ready for 'peace deal' with Ukraine
Donald Trump desires a summit with Vladimir Putin for a Ukraine peace deal. He believes such a meeting should occur when a peace agreement is achievable. Trump stated the war should never have happened and would not have occurred. He previously met Putin in Alaska in August 2025. The US President wants improved relations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Google agrees to settle UK app developers' lawsuit for $353 million
The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom. Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger, who led the case, alleged Google had abused its dominant position to prevent developers from distributing apps by alternative means and by charging an unfair commission, usually 30%.
Elon Musk calls AI tie‑up with Apple ‘unreasonable concentration of power for Google’
Apple has chosen Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to power its future foundation models Under this partnership, Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalised Siri, expected to launch this year as part of iOS 26.4, likely in March or April.
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