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Simplify Alpha™ opens AI engineering and innovation center in Hyderabad, joined by Simplify Healthcare® and SimplifyX™
Hyderabad joins Pune and Mumbai as the third India location for the Simplify Group™ companies, adding capacity for customer delivery and growth.
From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testing
Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.
Why is Verizon stock down today? Verizon Communications Inc share price falls at US Stock Market
Verizon now expects to add between 1.1 million and 1.2 million postpaid phone subscribers this year compared with earlier projections of 750,000 to 1 million.
Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs more than $2 billion AI infrastructure deal with AWS
Verizon is feeling positive about the growth of its wireless subscribers, raising its expectations for postpaid phone additions. The company has entered into a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, securing an AI infrastructure agreement valued at over $2 billion. In the third quarter, Verizon reported a boost in subscribers that surpassed analyst predictions, though revenue dipped due to decreased device upgrades, as users kept their phones for longer.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Bear markets can breed best investment ideas, says Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah from Kotak Mutual Fund highlights the advantage of bear markets in uncovering robust investment opportunities. He points out that India's growth potential surpasses that of South Korea due to its remarkable talent pool and infrastructure. Shah advises diversifying portfolios with alternative investments like SIFs, credit AIFs, and global funds, suggesting that 15% to 20% be dedicated to international assets.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments. That is why investing in small cap stocks is considered extremely risky; the small cap segment can also be extremely volatile, especially in the short term. That is why small cap schemes are recommended only to aggressive investors with a very high risk appetite and very long investment horizon.

Rs 4 crore portfolio with ULIPs and multiple mutual funds. Should you simplify and consolidate your investments?
Effectively managing a Rs 4 crore investment portfolio requires streamlining and consolidation for optimal financial performance. With multiple mutual funds, ULIPs, and real estate elements, complexity can arise. Financial advisor Shivam Pathak recommends assessing ULIPs and potentially separating insurance from investments. He also advocates for consolidating mutual funds to minimize redundancy and improve clarity, ultimately aiming to align the portfolio more closely with long-term financial aspirations.

Senior IT executives join AI party as startup founders
Senior Indian IT executives are launching their own AI startups, leveraging years of client contacts and enterprise knowledge to offer cost-efficient AI-led services. This trend is accelerating as agentic AI allows smaller, agile teams to compete with larger IT incumbents, filling niche market demands and attracting venture capital.

Prabhudas Lilladhar initiates coverage on Fractal Analytics with 50% upside call despite weak listing
Fractal Analytics debuted below its IPO price, reflecting valuation concerns and cautious sentiment. However, Prabhudas Lilladhar maintained a positive long-term view, citing enterprise AI growth, platform transition and strong global client relationships despite near-term risks.

Jio BlackRock eyes 2026 with focus on systematic investing, new-age funds and global-grade portfolio design
JioBlackRock Asset Management is set to offer Indian investors unique investment strategies. The company plans to introduce differentiated products, systematic investing, and technology-driven portfolio construction. This approach aims to create long-term value by 2026. They are exploring new investment vehicles beyond traditional mutual funds. JioBlackRock is building for long-term investor value.

Ultrahuman says will win Oura lawsuit fairly
Oura has claimed Ultrahuman copied its technology and accessed proprietary information for developing its fitness ring, which the Alpha Wave and Nexus Venture Partners-backed company launched in 2022.

What do Alpha & Smart Beta Strategies mean? Jayesh Bhanushali explains
Smart Beta portfolio is a strategy that ensures safety in the market by investing in good quality companies with strong earning power and high dividend yield. On the other hand, Alpha strategy involves generating outperformance over a specific index fund by constructing a portfolio with higher weightage on top-performing largecap stocks and midcap stocks with good earning growth potential. A Smart Beta portfolio must consist of stocks that are less volatile, have good earning power and high dividend yield.

ETtech Deals Digest: big-ticket funding is alive
ShareChat and AlphaSense were the startups that raised the biggest funding this week.

Web3 fintech platform Bliv.Club raises funds from Alpha Wave Ventures, other investors
In 2022, the NFT market size reached $45 billion, indicating a significant rise compared to the market size of $100 million in 2020.

Alpha Impact launches platform to connect beginners with top crypto traders
There is too much noise and too much volatility from unqualified people hyping or hating coins, said Hayden Hughes, CEO of Alpha Impact.

DanaMojo raises over Rs 3 crore in funding
DanaMojo aims to simplify online payments for NGOs and reduce the overall time, energy and cost involved in managing their donations.

Coronavirus variants get new (simpler) names; strain first detected in India to be called Delta variant
WHO revealed new names amid criticism that those given by scientists were complicated.

Best midcap equity mutual funds to invest in 2017
Most new mutual fund investors are looking for high returns. In simple terms, it means they are looking for best midcap or smallcap schemes to invest.
Cobra venom can help surgeons see boundaries of cancer
Moscow, Dec 9 (IANS) In collaboration with researchers from Assam's Tezpur University, Russian scientists have developed a substance-based cobra venom and quantum dots that can glow and help surgeons see the boundaries of cancerous tumour.
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