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From growing demand for AI to premium upgrades, Amazon India reveals what customers want ahead of Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026
As the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 approaches, technology shoppers are becoming more research-led, weighing AI capabilities, performance and long-term value before upgrading. Zeba Khan, Director - Consumer Electronics, Amazon India, weighs in.
Schneider Electric to buy US software firm PTC for $22.6 billion
French energy and software group Schneider Electric said Monday that it would buy PTC, a US-based maker of software for industrial clients, for $22.6 billion in cash. Schneider, which makes equipment for energy systems such as data centre cooling, also offers product management software, while PTC specialises in computer aided design and other industrial processes.
US ETF inflows smash annual record as investors favor funds
US-listed ETFs have attracted a record $1.54 trillion in inflows so far in 2026, surpassing the previous full-year record set in 2025. Equity ETFs led demand, while technology funds saw the strongest sectoral inflows. The surge comes despite market volatility, underscoring continued investor preference for liquid, flexible exchange-traded products amid shifting rate expectations.
MF Tracker: Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund tops 1-year return chart with 118% gains. Can the strong performance continue?
The Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund has achieved impressive returns exceeding 118% over the last year, driven largely by Taiwan's booming technology and semiconductor industries. This fund targets long-term capital appreciation via equity investments. However, investors should temper their expectations due to increasing valuations, emphasizing the necessity for a diversified portfolio and thoughtful investment strategies for international allocations.
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei jumps 2.5% to 3-month high as AI stocks rally
Japan’s Nikkei surged 2.53% to a three-month high, led by AI and chip stocks following Wall Street gains. Advantest and Tokyo Electron rallied, while SoftBank also advanced. Easing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike supported sentiment, though investors remained selective amid a more cautious outlook for the AI-led rally.
Private capex revival takes hold, capital formation at 3-year high: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur
Private investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted an increase in corporate project commitments across various key sectors. First-quarter gross Foreign Direct Investment inflows reached approximately USD 30 billion, emphasizing strong foreign investment in India's economy.
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Jio Platforms IPO in final stages after concluding worldwide roadshows
Jio Platforms is on the verge of launching what is projected to be the largest public offering in India, targeting USD 3.8 billion. International roadshows spearheaded by Akash Ambani and Isha Ambani have garnered interest. Following approval from Sebi, Jio Platforms plans to release new equity shares, constituting about 2.9 percent of its base.
$2 billion gone in two days! FIIs accelerate selling as Nifty, Sensex set to fall for 8th week running. Will they make a comeback?
Foreign institutional investors pulled out over Rs 20,000 crore from Indian equities in two trading sessions as the Nifty and Sensex head for an eighth straight weekly decline. Elevated crude prices, high US bond yields and rate concerns have weighed on sentiment, while analysts differ on the outlook for foreign inflows.
The future of Ai in India: A Nobel Laureate’s perspective
The Surfin Ai Fintech Summit's seventh global edition showcased advancements in intelligent finance and AI-driven customer solutions. Esteemed speakers, including Nobel Laureate Michael Spence and Dr. Amar Patnaik, underscored the concept of principles preceding laws in AI governance. Discussions revolved around AI's role in improving financial accessibility and personalized services for varied clientele.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally.
IndiaAI Mission likely to rewire after GPU glitch
The IndiaAI Mission currently has access to about 30,000 GPUs against a total commitment of 45,000. Several firms that had committed capacity have been unable to deliver due to market pressures. The IT ministry is now planning to issue fresh bids while also pressing companies to meet their pledges.
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei rises as AI stocks track US chip gains
Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.3% on Wednesday, led by AI and semiconductor stocks, while banking and shipping shares also advanced. SoftBank, Tokyo Electron and Advantest gained, though overall market breadth remained weak.
Global Market: Yuan heads for seventh straight quarterly gains as exporters boost dollar sales
China’s yuan strengthened against the dollar, heading for its seventh straight quarterly gain, supported by exporter dollar selling, stronger factory activity and a weaker U.S. currency. The yuan has gained 4.3% this year. Beijing’s latest measures to support infrastructure, technology and housing also improved investor sentiment and economic recovery expectations.
FIIs dump telecom for 8th straight month, outflows cross Rs 32,000 crore. Are stocks set for rebound?
Foreign portfolio investors have dumped Indian telecom stocks for the eighth consecutive month, pulling out over Rs 32,000 crore in CY26. Heavy 5G capex, delayed tariff hikes, and legal dues weigh on cash flows, leaving market participants questioning if a stock rebound is near.
OpenAI wants AI to slow down. Its own agents show why
As the company investigates agents that bypassed controls and breached external systems, its new model launches raise questions about whether safeguards can keep pace.
200 AI agents, humans on standby: Inside Ignosis AI’s debt-collection operation
The Ahmedabad-based startup says its agents manage collections for four to five lakh borrowers a month and handle 70-80% of cases without human intervention.
Global Market: DayOne pushes ahead with potential November IPO amid data center scrutiny
Data center operator DayOne is preparing for a potential US IPO in November, targeting a valuation near $20 billion. The company plans to file with the SEC in October amid heightened investor scrutiny of AI infrastructure, financing costs, customer concentration, secured power capacity and contracted revenues as IPO markets become more selective.
India’s healthcare AI opportunity could become the next big investment story
The digital rails are ready. India now needs patient capital and founders ambitious enough to build on them.
Global Market: KOSPI drops over 2% as Samsung, SK Hynix slide on yield concerns
South Korean shares fell over 2% as higher bond yields weighed on risk appetite after a two-day holiday break. The KOSPI declined 2.13%, led by losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Foreign investors sold Korean equities, while rising domestic yields and cautious sentiment around technology valuations added pressure.
OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways
Separately, AI evaluator Transluce said agents that appeared to come from OpenAI tried unsuccessfully to hack into a Department of Education website, a detail that OpenAI has not confirmed.
Emerging market investors shun riskiest bonds as US yields soar
Emerging-market investors are pulling back from riskier bond investments amid a significant selloff in global credit markets. The recent turmoil has resulted in high yields for US Treasuries, raising concerns among money managers. With credit spreads at tight levels not seen since 2007, investors are worried about potential bond selloffs. Some analysts are trimming exposure to certain countries while favoring higher-rated credits like Indonesia and the Philippines.
When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India
The incident, in which an autonomous AI system went beyond its intended task and attempted to circumvent security protections, has become a stark example of a growing concern among AI safety researchers: what happens when an AI agent is given a goal but is left to decide for itself how far it should go to achieve it.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| How to find India’s next multibaggers? Pritam Deuskar explains his GIANTS framework
To achieve successful long-term investments, investors should target companies with a competitive edge. Pritam Deuskar introduces the GIANTS framework, emphasizing the importance of evaluating market position and awareness of emerging trends in India. Despite external challenges, India's economy stands robust and adaptable. By concentrating on companies that fulfill these standards, investors can maximize their returns in the dynamic marketplace.
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers ahead
The labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the unemployment rate holding steady at a low 4.1%. Promising economic data highlights strong consumer spending and substantial capital investments, painting a picture of economic resilience.
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
The AI giant's models accessed publicly available information on two websites operated by the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as U.S. Census Bureau data, the company revealed Friday.
Are your Cryptocurrencies safe from cyber attacks? Over $350 million heist at Crypto exchange platform raises questions
Cryptocurrency heist: Last year, attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of crypto across nearly 150 different attacks, according to researchers at TRM Labs.
Assam CM launches Northeast Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunities
Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecting young innovators with real-world challenges faced by government departments, industries and citizens. The initiative will feature 50 challenges, with 150 startups to be shortlisted and supported through mentoring, testing opportunities and grants of up to Rs. 40 lakh for deep-tech solutions.
Global Market: Japanese shares rise on AI stocks, dividend buying; Nikkei up 1.2%
Japanese shares rose on Friday, led by AI and chip stocks, while investors bought shares ahead of Monday’s mid-term dividend eligibility deadline. The Nikkei 225 gained 1.23% and Topix 1.19%. Banking stocks also advanced strongly, although SoftBank fell 2.63% after Oracle shares declined amid concerns over data-centre power delays.
Govt eyes Rs 20,000 crore fund to power up frontier AI and compute ecosystem
The proposed National Frontier AI & Compute Fund (NFAICF) under the IndiaAI Mission is still under consultation, and its final size, structure, governance and the role of government capital are yet to be decided, people aware of the discussions told ET.
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