INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Piyush Goyal pitches India as safe investment haven amid global turmoil, highlights $85 trillion market access
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's commitment to global investors through stable policies and fair laws. He emphasized that India has signed trade agreements benefitting nearly $70 trillion of global GDP, expanding market access for its goods and services. Goyal assured investors about intellectual property protection, underlining that technology is not appropriated. He noted India's reliability demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying essential goods to over 100 countries.
Lights, camera... microdrama! Big showmen hooked on new gig in town
India's microdrama industry is experiencing significant growth, attracting investments from major entertainment companies and creators. Aamir Khan Productions and Excel Entertainment are launching a microdrama venture to produce high-quality content. Partnerships with creators and telecom companies will enhance the platform's offerings as the market expands. Despite challenges in monetization and audience retention, viewership for microdramas continues to rise steadily.
AI to stay dominant force behind US business investment in 2027, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs forecasts that artificial intelligence-related spending will reach approximately $1.4 trillion by the end of 2027. This spending is expected to represent nearly 4% of the US economy. The brokerage anticipates AI will drive significant business investment growth, with an estimated total exceeding $900 billion by the end of 2026. Furthermore, AI investment is projected to enhance capital expenditure and GDP growth rates in 2027.
Nexera Health founder Himanshu Rajpurohit launches medical lending venture MediCash
The venture has secured a Rs 100 crore debt commitment from Assam-based NBFC Sayyam Investments, with an additional Rs 200 crore green-shoe facility in the pipeline, Rajpurohit told ET. It also has Rs 5 crore worth of equity committed by friends-and-family, and is looking to raise a total of Rs 15-20 crore in an equity round.
Horoscope Today, November 12, 2026: Leo Could Feel Ready for a Major Move While Cancer and Virgo Reassess Their Next Steps
Today's sky brings attention to creative self-expression, domestic roots, and active communication. Cancer benefits from a 5th house focus, boosting creative problem-solving and emotional connection; Leo sees a 4th house focus, encouraging home workspace organization and family stability; and Virgo experiences a 3rd house focus, driving successful presentations, client pitches, and short travel. Keep spending balanced and communicate with clarity.
SC slams forum shopping, transfers commercial lawsuit from Delhi HC to Madras HC
The Supreme Court addressed the practice of forum shopping in its recent order regarding a commercial suit. The court transferred the case from Delhi High Court to Madras High Court to ensure appropriate jurisdiction. Both parties involved in the suit were located in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The ruling emphasized the importance of having cases heard in relevant local courts.
'We work for America, not the global order': Marco Rubio asserts US' 1st stance on China and trilateral engagement
Addressing the core friction between Washington and Beijing, Secretary Rubio emphasised that major power competition is an inevitable reality driven by competing national systems, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Paris, France.
Disney, Adobe to co-develop custom AI models tailored for media giant
The move, announced Monday, will start with speeding up project development timelines at Disney's Experiences division, home to its global theme parks, resorts and cruise lines, and for concept exploration at StudioLAB, the innovation hub within Walt Disney Studios.
Arunoday Singh-headed O-Health secures strategic funding
O-Health has received strategic funding from several investors to advance its healthcare technology solutions. The company aims to enhance its voice-first AI-enabled clinical pre-assessment platform for better patient information management. The investment will support the expansion into additional healthcare sectors and development of indigenous AI models and clinical hardware. O-Health plans to broaden its focus to include preventive health technologies and intelligent hospital workflows.
Paras Semiconductors, BroadPak join hands to build advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities
The collaboration will combine Paras Semiconductors' manufacturing ambitions in opto-electronics, photonics and co-packaged optics with BroadPak's technology expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration and chiplet-based system architectures, it said.
Carl Pei teases Nothing’s first AI-native product; says it 'couldn't have been an app'
Nothing will launch its first AI-native product in December with a focus on productivity. The chief executive, Carl Pei, provided limited details about the product’s functions. It is suggested that the product may help users capture conversations and take notes. Other companies are also exploring wearable AI devices that focus on companionship or productivity.
Saregama India Q2 net profit jumps over 46% to Rs 64.2 cr, revenue grows 36.6%
Saregama India has reported an impressive 46.4 percent rise in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Alongside this, the company’s operational revenue saw a 36.63 percent increase, with the music segment generating Rs 251.3 crore and live events thriving remarkably. The total income for the first half of FY27 reached Rs 587.28 crore, showcasing solid financial results.
Why are companies restricting AI access to employees
Goldman Sachs, Uber, JPMorgan and Nvidia are some of the global firms that have restricted their employees’ usage of AI tools
COP31: EU FTA on horizon, but India won't budge on CBAM
India's environment minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the country's opposition to trade-linked barriers at COP31. The upcoming negotiations will focus on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism affecting various Indian sectors. Participation in carbon markets should remain voluntary, according to Yadav. Additionally, India emphasizes the importance of climate finance from developed nations.
Law firms draft special teams to help GCCs navigate India terrain
Multinational companies expanding their global capability centres in India may face multiple regulatory and operational challenges going forward. Law firms are forming specialist teams to help these companies navigate complex issues including employment laws and data localisation.
Mahesh Babu picks up stake in gaming startup Shortgun Games
The startup, founded by Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, is developing its flagship title, Project Takedown, a 10-15-hour action-adventure game set in a near-future Mumbai. The game, designed exclusively for PC and modern console platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, is primarily targeted towards international audiences, including the US, Europe and Japan. The founders expect the game to launch by 2028-end.
Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nears
Businesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese goods this month, with Tesla and Samsung not in favour, while others have called for penalties, submissions to the US government show.
Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nears
A trade investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property practices is nearing a conclusion with a November 29 deadline. Various industries have conflicting views on whether new tariffs should be imposed on Vietnamese goods. Tesla and Samsung are against additional tariffs, while steel and wood sectors advocate for penalties. Vietnam has faced escalating exports to the US, surpassing its previous trade standings.
MeitY unveils DEPA handbook to enable trusted data sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture. This handbook is designed to enhance collaboration on data for AI training while ensuring data control. IT Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the importance of responsible and secure data usage in India's AI ambitions. The handbook enables accountability and transparency by tracing data provenance throughout the training process.
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