ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INVESTMENT
India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World Bank
In its latest report titled 'India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity', the World Bank said private investment in AI in India more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025 from $1.2 billion in 2024.
India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World Bank
India ranks among the top 10 emerging markets for AI readiness, supported by its large tech workforce, expanding GCC ecosystem and digital public infrastructure, according to the World Bank. Private AI investment more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025, but the report said India still needs stronger infrastructure, skills, regulation and wider access to ensure AI gains are broadly shared.
South Korea plans to develop $3.5 billion frontier AI model starting next year
South Korea plans to launch a 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) programme to develop a frontier AI model from March 2027, the science ministry said, as Seoul seeks to compete in the race to build cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech rally, oil dips
MSCI’s Asia Pacific Index edged up 0.1%. Earlier, shares climbed on Wall Street after a rally in Nvidia Corp. and Microsoft Corp. helped the S&P 500 Index close near an all-time high.
'AI raises the floor, people raise the ceiling': PwC US CEO on India venture, Big Four race and GCC push
In a bold move to enhance global integration, PwC is merging its Indian consulting operations with its US counterparts. This monumental shift, led by Sanjeev Krishan, will unite around 40,000 professionals in a shared mission focused on artificial intelligence and technology investments. Expected to rake in $1.5 billion in initial revenue, this merger marks a significant trend in the consulting industry, prioritizing advanced technology integration and local-global collaboration.
AM Intelligence plans $20 billion additional investment in 15 months, orders 20k more Nvidia GPUs
The company announced that it has placed two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for deployment of the systems across India and Malaysia, taking its total capacity to 100 Megawatt.
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Anthropic enables local inferencing in India for Claude AI via Amazon Bedrock
Claude Opus 5, Sonnet 5, and Haiku 4.5 are now available with in-country inference through an India endpoint on Amazon Bedrock, the company said on Monday.
AI can pick the fund, but can it stop you from selling at the bottom?
The software can analyse thousands of funds and figure out that the three or four you are researching have almost identical portfolios. However, the investor’s real challenge lies in the middle stage. Choosing a good fund is the easy part because there are actually a lot of good funds and distinguishing the good from the bad is not black magic, nor is it guesswork.
Huawei agrees to a multi-year patent licensing deal with Qualcomm
China's Huawei Technologies said on Monday it had agreed a broad multi-year patent licence deal with Qualcomm covering artificial intelligence, 5G, computing and networking technologies.
US stocks enter seasonally strong Q4 with bond yields, AI spending in focus
US stocks enter Q4 with strong seasonal support, but rising Treasury yields, elevated valuations and heavy AI spending create risks. The S&P 500’s direction will hinge on earnings, Federal Reserve policy, AI capital expenditure and November’s midterm elections, as investors weigh further gains against potential market volatility and correction risks.
Artificial Intelligence: Which jobs are going to be replaced by AI? Which age group will be exposed the most? Here's what experts say
Which jobs are not safe from AI? Questions are being raised over the nature and magnitude of impact of Artificial Intelligence in coming times.
Betting syndicate seeks to ride AI wave, ED suspects over ₹2,000 crore funnelled abroad as ‘AI investments’
ED’s Parimatch probe first unearthed betting syndicate’s ‘AI investment’ modus. The Enforcement Directorate suspects illegal betting networks may have moved more than Rs 2,000 crore out of India by disguising proceeds as overseas investments in technology and AI companies. The probe, including into Parimatch, is examining layered transactions, inflated valuations and offshore entities allegedly used to route funds to ultimate beneficiaries.
Central Asia's biggest state holds month-long initiative to promote AI & digital tech
Kazakhstan is hosting AI MONTH to emphasize the importance of artificial intelligence in digitalization. The AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum is a key event highlighting technology advancements and collaborative efforts. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev advocates for responsible AI development while encouraging talent and investment retention. International experts and leaders gather to discuss global AI governance and partnerships.
Reliance plans Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh, says Anant Ambani
Reliance Industries announced a substantial investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh for biogas plants. This initiative aims to create over three lakh jobs and generate revenue of nearly Rs 60,000 crore. The company will also support the establishment of the Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub and Indian School of Agriculture. Advanced technologies will be integrated with traditional farming knowledge to enhance agricultural practices.
US Treasury yield hits the highest since 2002 at 5.34%
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note has surged past its 2007 high, now sitting at 5.34%. At the same time, 30-year US bonds have hit a 24-year peak this week. The rise in global sovereign debt is primarily driven by escalating oil prices amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. Investors are now bracing for potentially further interest rate hikes from central banks.
In 2016, an entrepreneur invested $2,000 in a pet-hair lint roller; years later, his Amazon business generates $10 million
Kyle Binder, founder of PetLovers, started his e-commerce business with $2,000, a student grant and a single Amazon listing for a lint roller. The business evolved into an international pet hair removal brand that generated $10 million a year in revenue. Binder explains in a How I AI episode how he uses artificial intelligence, automation and data to run the company’s operations. He talks about PetLovers Cortex, its own AI system based on LLMs, and tools like ChatGPT, ClickUp, Odoo and the Amazon Seller SP-API. The conversation also covers sustainable systems, inventory, analytics, workflow, hiring and business strategy.
India, Jordan eye deeper textile ties
India and Jordan are embarking on an exciting journey to enhance collaboration in the textiles and apparel industry. A recent high-level delegation from Jordan engaged with Indian officials, discussing opportunities for partnerships across multiple sectors, including fabrics and technical textiles. They are also exploring joint ventures and student exchange programs to bolster trade and deepen mutual ties.
India faces stiff capital-flow challenge amid global AI, manufacturing race
India is confronting significant challenges in attracting capital flows due to the evolving global investment environment. Developed countries are pursuing renewed manufacturing ambitions, which intensifies competition for capital. The artificial intelligence sector is driving capital investment across borders, affecting foreign direct investment. Despite signs of improving FDI inflows, short-term pressures on Indian assets and currency persist. Policymakers must respond effectively to this geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainty to sustain growth.
US economy second quarter growth: GDP grows 2.2 percent as consumer spending and business investment rise
The US economy grew 2.2 percent in the second quarter from April to June, the Commerce Department announced recently. Consumer spending and business investment helped propel the growth of the economy. The large increases in imports cut into GDP growth. Spending by consumers was up 3.8 percent, while investment by businesses, less housing, climbed 9 percent. The revised estimate was sharply higher than the 1.5 percent the government had estimated in July.
Trump calls Sundar Pichai a ‘monster’; Google CEO has the perfect comeback: 'Hopefully a better tagline than I’m a...'
During a recent press interaction, US President Donald Trump humorously referred to Google CEO Sundar Pichai as a 'monster'. Trump's playful comment emphasized how little people know about Pichai and stressed his name distinctly. In response to the compliment, Pichai made a light-hearted joke regarding the situation. This unexpected exchange between them captured attention and prompted reactions online. The moments showcased the humorous dynamics of their relationship during the engagement.
US economy picks up pace, grows 2.2% as consumer spending, AI investment surge
The US economy grew at a 2.2% annual pace in the second quarter, up from the government’s earlier 1.5% estimate, as consumer spending and business investment remained strong. Consumer spending rose 3.8%, while business investment excluding housing increased 9%. Surging imports, however, trimmed nearly 1.7 percentage points from GDP growth.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Why next market cycle may need a new playbook
Market cycles can reshape sector leadership, earnings expectations and valuations. As investors navigate changing interest rates, geopolitical shifts and the rise of artificial intelligence, business quality and valuations remain key. Veteran investor Prashant Jain will share lessons from three decades of market cycles at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0.
US Market: Fed’s Barr backs further rate hikes as inflation risks remain elevated
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said elevated energy prices and AI-driven investment are complicating progress toward the 2% inflation target. He indicated further rate increases may be needed, while noting resilient employment and stronger growth. Markets expect another 25-basis-point hike in October as policymakers balance inflation risks against labour-market conditions.
China says venture funding rebounds as investors back AI, quantum technology
China's venture capital sector is recovering, with investment in early-stage startups, smaller companies, long-term projects and hard-tech industries becoming a key market
Investing in major AI stocks at Wall Street? Factors to watch out before hitting Buy option
AI borrowing and investing continues. Hyperscalers have issued around $250 billion of debt this year, and that total is expected to rise sharply next year, even as the cost of doing so also keeps increasing.
Vertex in funding talks with RapidCanvas, Supernova to sharpen AI focus: Sources
The investor is looking to sharpen its focus on AI after consumer investments in India, they said. Vertex is likely to invest around $20 million, along with existing investors, while a new investor may also come on board, the people added.
Anthropic’s Road to IPO: Funding, valuation, Claude growth and legal battles
Anthropic is preparing for a closely watched U.S. IPO after rapid growth in funding, valuation and revenue. The Claude maker faces legal and regulatory challenges while expanding AI capabilities, cloud partnerships and commercial operations. Its potential listing could offer investors insight into frontier AI economics, governance, capital requirements and growth expectations.
In 2024, Fei-Fei Li raised USD 230 million to launch World Labs, years later Chip maker AMD acquires artificial intelligence company for USD 8.2 billion, abrupt shift from China to New Jersey changes everything for 'Godmother of AI'
Earlier in February, 2026, Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raised $1 billion in a funding round as the startup accelerates its efforts to advance "spatial intelligence."
Flipkart Ventures backs AI startups Alive and Keploy
Both startups will receive capital support, strategic mentorship and access to Flipkart’s wider ecosystem to help them build and scale their businesses, the company said on Monday.
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