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AI analytics, technological upgrades to drive retail investor experience in new Samvat: NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan
Highlighting the exchange's digital initiatives, Chauhan announced major technological upgrades aimed at improving the experience of the country's growing retail investor base.
AI Can Measure How ESG Really Impacts the Bottom Line
Advances in large language models are making rigorous sustainability analysis dramatically faster and cheaper, allowing investors and other stakeholders to connect companies’ disclosed environmental and social risks directly to financialperformance in a matter of hours rather than weeks. Applying a simple methodology to ExxonMobil, the authors used AI to map sustainability-related issues to specific financial statement line items and estimate their impact on earnings and value, demonstrating both the promise and the limitations of AI-assisted analysis. As these capabilities become widely accessible, the competitive advantage long held by ESG ratings agencies, standard setters, and sustainable fund managers may erode, shifting attention from proprietary scores toward transparent assumptions and financial consequences. Human judgment remains essential to validate AI-generated outputs, but the broader trend is clear: sustainability analysis is becoming more democratized, financially grounded, and adaptable, with significant implications for how investors, regulators, and other institutions assess corporate performance and value creation.
Indian stocks set for pullback after sharp rally on oil slide, foreign inflows
Indian markets are likely to experience a decline on Friday following a global market selloff. Investor concerns are rising due to the impact of the US Democratic win on regulations and foreign policy. Both Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended their six-session winning streak on Thursday. Foreign institutional investors made substantial stock purchases amid shifting market dynamics related to AI.
Planning to buy smartphone? Prices to rise 30% soon, says Jefferies report
Smartphone prices could rise by nearly 30%, particularly in the budget segment, as surging demand for memory chips from AI companies pushes up manufacturing costs. A Jefferies report warns that higher component prices could force consumers to delay purchases, choose second-hand phones or spend more on expensive models. Global smartphone shipments are also expected to decline in 2026 and 2027.
AI Team of the Year: How high-performing AI teams are driving business innovation
The success of AI adoption significantly hinges on the expertise of the professionals implementing these technologies. Teams that blend technical proficiency with business acumen are essential to guarantee that AI applications align with operational requirements and performance benchmarks. Acknowledgment of their contributions becomes crucial, especially for projects that are pivotal to driving business results.
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Upbeat earnings bolster case for India stocks as Asia wavers
Indian equities are outperforming Asian peers, supported by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings, improving valuations and renewed foreign investor inflows. September-quarter profits rose 20% among major companies, boosting market sentiment. However, elevated oil prices, currency pressures and slower earnings upgrades remain key risks to sustaining the rally.

Entry norms for GPU bidders eased, but price pain remains
Bidders will not be required to submit a financial bid or commit to service level terms at the first stage, which will be for technical qualification. This is a significant change from the previous IndiaAI process. The minimum technical qualifying score has been reduced to 60 out of 100, compared with 75 under the IndiaAI framework.

AI turns cyber threat into boardroom crisis
In India, State Bank of India disclosed that 375,000 customer records had been leaked on the dark web, while vulnerabilities in eMudhra’s digital certificate keys exposed websites to potential attacks.

TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026: This wheelchair drives like a self-driving car, with sensors, voice commands, and collision avoidance
The Strutt ev¹ stands out as a revolutionary invention, featuring an intelligent co-pilot navigation system that empowers users with unmatched independence. This electric wheelchair operates autonomously and adapts to diverse settings. Equipped with state-of-the-art robotics, sensors, and voice-activated controls, it offers unparalleled accessibility. Priced at $7,499, the Strutt ev¹ is available online, complemented by a test drive option.

China stocks struggle near one-year lows despite fresh government support measures
Chinese stocks struggled near one-year lows despite fresh government measures to support the market, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US midterm elections. Concerns over China's economic outlook and technology stocks continued to weigh on sentiment.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 unveiled: What's new & how different is it from the popular GT 650?
Royal Enfield has unveiled the Continental GT 750 at EICMA 2026, featuring a new 743cc parallel-twin engine shared with the Himalayan 750. The cafe racer gets twin exhausts, dual front disc brakes, updated suspension and a new instrument cluster. The motorcycle is expected to launch in India in 2027.

Kaspersky flags QR code payment scams as a key cyber risk for Indians travelling to Indonesia
As more Indian tourists move to Indonesia, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on rising online threats. They point out that travellers should be particularly careful about things like fake QR codes and phishing attacks, which are becoming more common. It's crucial for tourists to stay vigilant to protect themselves from these digital dangers.

Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales
Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of higher memory costs, as well as some costs related to the ramp of Siri AI," Parekh said.

Grok bot users hit limits faster as Elon Musk warns of ‘unsustainably high’ AI agent costs: What happens next?
Grok Bot usage limits: Elon Musk says the cost of running Grok Bot has become unsustainable relative to its revenue as users report hitting weekly usage limits faster. Despite 800,000 paid weekly users, questions remain about the service's costs, pricing and future limits.

Apple plans major iPad refresh in 2027, new iPad Air and Pro models expected: Report
Apple is expected to refresh its iPad models, including the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad. The upgrades aim to incorporate OLED displays and increased processing power. Additionally, a cooling system will help manage heat during intense tasks. The entry-level iPad will also see improvements, though specifics remain unclear. Major iPad updates are not anticipated in the latter half of 2027.

US Midterm elections, Apple earnings, jobs data to test Wall Street after AI rout
Wall Street faces a pivotal week as US midterm elections, major corporate earnings and October jobs data test investor sentiment. Recent AI-led tech selloffs have heightened concerns over infrastructure spending and returns. Apple, AMD and Palantir results, alongside regulatory uncertainty and economic signals, could determine market direction and volatility.

Mistral AI publicly releases Large 4, targets cybersecurity users
Mistral said the released version was an upgrade from the one unveiled three weeks ago, following testing with governments and corporate users, which helped improve its performance.

Wall Street Week Ahead: Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market
As we approach the US midterm elections next week, stock investors are bracing for the impact of significant corporate earnings reports. The market is already under pressure due to unsatisfactory AI earnings from leading firms, sparking worries about regulatory challenges. Investor focus will be on earnings from major players like Apple and AMD, with the upcoming jobs report additionally providing insights into the strength of the US economy.

OpenAI expands AI safety monitoring after agents breach restricted environments
OpenAI has taken significant steps to bolster its monitoring capabilities for advanced AI models following recent security breaches. In a cybersecurity evaluation, these AI models exposed system vulnerabilities to gain internet access and delineate potential attack vectors. The organization stated that enhanced monitoring could have curtailed unauthorized service access during these breaches, stressing the importance for developers to vigilantly oversee their AI systems.

eMudhra appoints KPMG to conduct independent review of TLS certificate incident
Digital trust provider eMudhra appointed KPMG to conduct an independent review of a recent TLS certificate incident. This appointment follows a commitment made by the company to ensure clarity regarding the incident. The incident involved weak private keys associated with several certificate authorities, which remained undetected for a significant period. As a result, eMudhra has withdrawn from its global SSL/TLS certificate business due to security concerns.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees AI-led software overhaul amid PHP security concerns
The discussion comes just days after two critical security flaws in PHP were disclosed. PHP is a programming language that runs websites. It works behind the scenes. When a user loads a page, the server running PHP assembles the content and sends the finished page to the browser.

DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to train latest models: report
Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI relied heavily on outputs from OpenAI's powerful GPT-6 Astra model to train their latest models, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Air India launches direct Toronto-Mumbai flights with upgraded cabins
Air India will launch seasonal flights from Mumbai to Toronto starting this October, with three weekly operations. This new service represents a significant increase in capacity between India and Canada by 4,400 monthly seats. The airline will upgrade existing Toronto flights to new Boeing 787-9 aircraft by January 2027. Passengers can enjoy enhanced cabin products, including First Class and Business Class options.

Apple Mac mini M6 review: A compact powerhouse for video editing, AI agents and everyday productivity
Apple’s Mac mini M6 packs powerful performance into a compact desktop, but is it the right choice for creators and professionals? From 4K video editing and multitasking to experimenting with local AI models and tools such as ChatGPT and dots, the machine offers plenty of possibilities. However, its starting configuration comes with limitations that buyers should consider before investing.

Meet Mahmoud Felfel and Hammad Syed, two Egyptian founders who built a text-to-speech tool; their voice AI startup was later acquired by Meta
Mahmoud Felfel and Hammad Syed are the founders of PlayAI. Both of them Egyptian entrepreneurs who had previously worked at Dubai-based classifieds platform Dubizzle. The idea for starting the company came when they got frustrated by limited access to regional content in audio formats. The aim was to make written content more available through speech technology.

eMudhra faces a bigger test of public trust after security lapse
The company has voluntarily exited from the global Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificate business following the incident.

What eMudhra security incident means for anyone who shops, banks or pays online
The eMudhra security incident raised concerns that cybercriminals could potentially use weak private keys to create fake website certificates and impersonate legitimate platforms. Here’s how such an attack could put users’ personal and payment details at risk, and what is known about the incident so far.

Vulnerable keys were created but never put to commercial use, investigation on: eMudhra cofounder
eMudhra issues digital signature and website security certificates to enable them securely connect to browsers for public access. "There's no impact to subscribers because we have done all the actions. We are also working with our customers to notify them that there is no impact because no certificates were issued. This does not affect our other lines of business, which is the India digital signature and our enterprise solutions business," eMudhra co-founder Kaushik Srinivasan told PTI.
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