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Warren Buffett’s 7 golden rules for young investors trying to manage finances
Warren Buffett shares seven essential financial lessons for young investors, emphasising frugal living, eliminating high-interest debt, long-term investing, understanding businesses, maintaining cash reserves and portfolio diversification through his 90/10 rule. He also reminds investors that financial wealth matters less than happiness, relationships and unconditional love.
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
Saregama plans Rs 1,200 crore content spend for FY28-FY30
Saregama India plans to invest around Rs 1,200 crore in new content over FY28-FY30, assuming annual budget increases of 10%. The company expects earlier music acquisitions to drive margin expansion, while maintaining 20-23% revenue CAGR guidance for its music business. It is also expanding subscriptions, artist management and live events.
Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industry
Liuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fireworks market and 70% of exports. This industry has evolved to incorporate advanced technology, like digital ignition and AI. Although safety measures have improved since past catastrophic incidents, risks still exist.
Coca-Cola’s India bottling arm files draft papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings plans to conduct an initial public offering through an offer for sale of equity shares. The proposed IPO is expected to raise around $1 billion, aiming for a valuation of $10 billion. Coca-Cola Company and Jubilant Bhartia Group hold significant stakes in the company after a recent stake sale. The IPO proceeds will benefit the promoter selling shareholder with no funds directed to Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings.
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks have upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analysts
In the last two years, the world has learnt that you can never quite predict what US President Trump will do next. Tomorrow, to pull attention one way or another, there could well be some more action against Iran, changing the mood again in a single afternoon. So, the improvement in sentiment is real, but it is also fragile.
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Beyond payments: Here is how Adyen is helping Prism globally through its unified payments platform
As Indian enterprises branch out to international markets, a fragmented payments ecosystem, non-compatible with the local payment rails, can be a major roadblock. PRISM’s journey to global markets, and its partnership with Adyen, highlights how a unified payments platform can mitigate the pain points and help businesses integrate local payment experiences with global scale seamlessly. Read on!
Florida jet crash victims included 20-year-old copilot Nathalia Filgueiras, tech founder Adam Robinson, his wife, and their children aged 2 and 4
A tragic plane crash in Florida resulted in the deaths of nine individuals on board. Among the victims were a young pilot and a technology entrepreneur with his wife. The two children of the entrepreneur, aged two and four, were also killed in the incident. This event marked the second deadliest aviation incident in the United States this year.
Festive stocking drives 36% jump in TReDS volumes as small businesses seek working capital
The five platforms operating under the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) financed invoices worth Rs 75,788 crore in August and September, a 36% increase from Rs 55,549 crore in the same months last year, according to RBI data.
Why Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Uber are restricting AI access for employees
Goldman Sachs recently restricted most of its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft’s GitHub coding tools,Bloomberg reported, citing an October internal guidance. The American investment banking company had earlier allowed employees across departments to experiment with these tools to automate routine tasks, analyse trading activity, and create content.
India opens special deepwater oil, gas bidding round, offers to fund up to 50% of well costs
India is launching a special licensing round for deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas blocks under its ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan offshore exploration scheme. The government will offer monthly bidding windows and fund up to 50% of eligible exploratory drilling costs, aiming to attract investors, accelerate offshore exploration, unlock hydrocarbon reserves and reduce India's dependence on imported oil and gas.
Aartas CliniShare to add 20,000 sq. ft of co-working space
Aartas CliniShare aims to add 20,000 sq. ft. of healthcare infrastructure across Delhi NCR by the financial year-end. The company is focusing on Noida, West Delhi, and North Delhi for its expansion efforts. Aartas CliniShare operates on a managed OPD infrastructure model to serve various healthcare enterprises.
Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand
Arm said its server-chip architecture accounted for more than 50% of deployments at major cloud providers in 2025 and is expected to exceed 60% by the end of 2026.
Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile network
Qualcomm said the equipment would provide a flexible foundation for a multi-band network, which can be deployed in stages. The initial rollout will focus on terrestrial 5G, with the architecture designed to accommodate developments in connectivity and network intelligence.
SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say
SK Hynix is seeking US export licenses to equip its Dalian plant, arguing that increased production there would help fund its planned US expansion. But the Commerce Department has yet to approve the new licenses, the people said. Its Solidigm unit plans to invest about $45 billion and build two NAND plants in Marcy, New York, two people said, with investment potentially reaching about $100 billion over time. NAND is memory that retains data even when power is turned off and is used for storage in data centers.
Beyond ‘no subscription’, NeoSapien sees a paid future for advanced AI features
The Bengaluru-based AI wearables startup is exploring another funding round in early 2027 but its CEO said there was no pressure to raise capital because its cash burn remained low and capital from earlier round was still in the bank.
Ambani's Jio Platforms explores tech-for-equity talks with Comcast and Charter, sources say
Jio Platforms, controlled by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is exploring international partnerships for its broadband technology. The company has discussed potential collaborations with Comcast, Charter Communications, and South Africa's MTN Group. Negotiations with MTN fell through due to disagreements on valuation and licensing issues. Jio aims to secure 10 to 15 global partners for its proprietary system. There is currently no set timeframe for reaching a definitive agreement.
SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say
SK Hynix is awaiting approval from US officials for equipment necessary for expanding production in China. The company aims to increase its Dalian plant's output to support its US expansion plans. Meetings between SK Hynix's subsidiary, Solidigm, and the Commerce Department have been ongoing in search of approval. Solidigm is also exploring potential locations worldwide for a new NAND memory facility.
Govt consults seed, fertiliser firms on easing regulatory hurdles
The Indian government is engaging with agricultural companies to address regulatory challenges that affect the sector. Consultations focus on updating the Seeds Act, 1966, to align with modern agricultural technology. Industry representatives have pointed out delays in approvals and licensing processes that hinder market access.
Indian-American-led firm gets US nod for $8.2 billion LNG port off Texas coast
ST LNG has received approval to build a deepwater liquefied natural gas port off Matagorda, Texas, costing USD 8.2 billion. Construction is expected to commence in 2027 and the port will be operational by 2029. The project is anticipated to have a total export capacity of 8.4 million tonnes of LNG annually. It will also create approximately 2,000 construction jobs and up to 855 permanent positions.
Rivian says it's on track for $250 million Uber funding by year-end, R2 demand strong
The Uber funding and strong R2 sales are crucial to Rivian's push to narrow heavy losses and cash burn while it funds a bet on self-driving technology and leans on its joint venture with Volkswagen, which has become a major source of revenue.
For movie studios, star's value goes beyond screen: Production houses, new-age businesses sign licensing deals to cash in on their popularity
Production houses and media advisory firms are signing licensing agreements with film and television personalities to monetise their personal brands, digital images and distinctive attributes. With actors increasingly being viewed as intellectual property, companies are exploring opportunities such as digital avatars, content licensing and brand partnerships. The trend is also gaining traction as AI creates new possibilities, while raising the importance of consent and protection of personality rights.
Meet Austin Hickman and Reet Chaudhuri, who raised $4 million for Soctera; how their semiconductor startup aims to change radar technology
Hickman is Soctera's co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), while Chaudhuri is its co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO). They were both researchers at Cornell University's Jen-Xing Laboratory. Soctera emerged from their Cornell research and licensed the technology developed at the university. Their challenge was to address a longstanding limitation of high-power semiconductor devices.
Jio Platforms' post-IPO playbook: What's ahead for No. 2 of Dalal Street?
Reliance Jio Platforms made a blockbuster stock market debut, listing at a 21.4% premium and reaching a $131.5 billion valuation. After India's biggest IPO, investors are watching Jio's next growth engines: tariff hikes, broadband expansion, artificial intelligence, cloud services and stronger cash flows. Can Akash Ambani turn Jio's digital ambitions into sustained earnings and long-term shareholder returns?
Jio Platforms gets first Buy call! Nomura says ‘disruptor now the leader’; starts coverage with Rs 1,340 target
Shares of Jio Platforms listed at Rs 1,359 on BSE and NSE, a premium of 21% over the IPO price. Nomura set a target price of Rs 1,340, implying 20% upside from the issue price of Rs 1,119. The brokerage cites Jio’s leadership in wireless subscribers, data traffic and home broadband, adding that its listing could support steady tariff hikes and drive monetisation.
India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush Goyal
India and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated significant progress has been made towards finalizing the agreement. Recent talks have involved high-level meetings between officials from both nations, focusing on tariff reductions and trade frameworks. Goyal is currently leading a significant delegation to the Netherlands and Germany to promote bilateral business ties.
China’s proposed solar technology export curbs may delay India’s domestic manufacturing push: Report
China's plan to impose export controls on photovoltaic technologies could create challenges for India's solar manufacturing sector and affect supply chains. These restrictions may lead to delays and increased costs for domestic players aiming for backward integration in manufacturing. The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers Phase II policy timelines could also be disrupted as a result.
Account aggregator body Sahamati defers rollout of new fee model to December 1
Industry participants had flagged that implementing the changes involved legal reviews, agreements between multiple institutions and systems to collect and distribute payments. Holiday schedules had also reduced the time available for completing these steps, executives at companies using the network said.
China won’t stop its AI from going global, but it wants control over how it travels
Proposed rules from China have raised concerns that it could make it harder for its AI companies to take their models overseas, at a time when developers globally were turning to Chinese models as a cheaper alternative to US offerings.
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