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Apple to Hike Product Prices Amid Soaring AI Chip Costs

Apple Price Hike: Soaring AI Chip Costs Force Price Increases

Apple announces upcoming product price increases due to quadrupled memory and storage chip costs, driven by intense AI company demand. Learn more.

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China Boosts Emerging Tech with Capital Market Reforms

China accelerates capital market reforms to support AI, quantum tech, and other emerging innovations, aiming for high-quality growth and attracting global investors.

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A young woman holds a tablet displaying a financial education app with a savings goal tracker and an AI assistant chat bubble.

UK Uses AI & Fintech to Boost Financial Literacy

The UK is bridging its financial literacy gap with AI and fintech. Discover how personalized tools and predictive analytics are enhancing financial understanding for adults.

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China AI Chip Market: US Export Controls Backfire, Nvidia Out

US export controls on AI chips backfire, pushing China towards domestic innovation and excluding American firms like Nvidia from its lucrative AI market.

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A man in a suit speaks at a podium in a lecture hall. A screen behind him displays a title about decentralized finance.

St. Xavier’s Kolkata Hosts Global Fintech & Crypto Conference

St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, hosted a global hybrid conference on DeFi, crypto, and fintech, aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. Explored blockchain, AI/ML, and sustainable finance.

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CFTC Seeks Industry Input to Unlock FinTech Innovation

The CFTC is asking for industry feedback to amend regulations hindering FinTech partnerships, aiming to streamline processes and boost innovation in financial technology.

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Indian IT Firms Spend $5.5B on AI Acquisitions

Indian IT firms invested $5.5B in 19 AI & engineering acquisitions in FY26, prioritizing specialized capabilities and IP over scale to meet evolving client demands.

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A long line of job seekers, mostly young men, waiting outdoors on a college campus in Chennai, India.

Mega Job Fair: 50,000+ Jobs at Loyola College on July 11

Join the mega job fair at Loyola College on July 11, 2026, with 500+ companies offering 50,000+ job opportunities across diverse sectors. Free pre-registration available.

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States’ Expenditure Surges 131% to Rs 51.20 Lakh Crore: CAG Report

A CAG report highlights a significant increase in states’ total expenditure between FY16 and FY25, raising concerns about state finances.

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Indian Firms Land Big Deals: Rajesh Power, TCS, Interarch Secure Major Orders

Rajesh Power Services enters Odisha with a Rs 211.68 crore order. TCS partners with Elopak for IT transformation, and Interarch wins a Rs 87 crore renewable energy project.

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Mideast Integrated Steels FY26 Loss Widens, Auditors Flag Going Concern

Mideast Integrated Steels reported a ₹1,685.46 million loss for FY26, significantly wider than last year. Auditors flagged severe going concern doubts due to business inactivity and huge legal liabilities.

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Indian Firms Meta Infotech, Siyaram, Stanley Win Major Orders

Meta Infotech, Siyaram Recycling, and Stanley Lifestyles secure significant new orders totaling over Rs 5.18 crore and $426,000, highlighting strong business momentum in India.

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India’s Defence Production Hits Record Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore in FY26

India’s Defence Production Hits Record Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore in FY26

India’s defence sector achieves historic Rs 1.78 lakh crore production in FY26, a 15.6% surge, driven by Atmanirbhar Bharat. Explore the growth.

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Tata Communications Raises Rs 400 Cr; Panorama Studios Inks Film Deal

Tata Communications secured Rs 400 crore via Commercial Paper. Separately, Panorama Studios partnered with Funstreams for two Malayalam films starring Fahadh Faasil.

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US Firms See China Market as Essential for Global Competitiveness: Survey

US Firms: China Market Vital for Global Competitiveness

A survey by the US-China Business Council reveals 95% of US companies deem China operations essential for global competitiveness, despite tariffs and export controls.

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Rupee Gains on Falling Crude Oil Prices & US-Iran Deal Hopes

Indian Rupee strengthens to 94.46 against USD, buoyed by falling Brent crude prices, a weaker dollar index, and optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal.

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Indian Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar; June Futures Trade Higher

The Indian rupee shows strength against the dollar, with June currency futures also trading higher. Discover key market movements and analysis.

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India, Sri Lanka Explore Local Currency Trade to Counter Dollar Volatility

India and Sri Lanka are discussing bilateral trade settlement in local currencies (INR-LKR) to reduce dollar dependency and transaction costs, fostering stronger economic ties.

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India's Services Exports Soar to 48.8% of Total Exports in FY26

India’s Services Exports Hit 48.8% of Total Exports in FY26

India’s services exports reached 48.8% of total exports in FY26, driven by IT & GCC growth. Manufacturing sales also rose 14.5% in Q4FY26, signaling strong economic momentum.

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Indian Stocks Surge on Major Deals; Fed Watch Continues

Indian equities climb as KS Smart Technologies, NBCC secure major contracts and Puravankara acquires land. Investors await US Fed policy decision.

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Indian Stocks: Real Asset Growth or Accounting Tricks?

Value Research analyzes six Indian companies where assets tripled in 3 years. Discover if it’s genuine business expansion or accounting maneuvers.

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India’s NHPC, Power Grid, KS Smart Win Major Projects

NHPC, Power Grid, and KS Smart Technologies secure significant Indian infrastructure and digital projects, boosting power generation, transmission, and digital literacy.

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India-Canada FTA by 2026: Boost for Bilateral Trade

India and Canada aim to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by end-2026, following PM Modi and Mark Carney’s G7 Summit discussions to boost economic and defense ties.

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Abha Power & Steel Lands ₹2.74 Cr Casting Order, Order Book Reaches ₹21.50 Cr

Abha Power and Steel Limited secures a ₹2.74 crore casting order from a domestic EPC firm, expanding its total order book to ₹21.50 crore. Learn more about this significant business development.

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Krishna Defence Wins Rs 45.64 Cr MoD Order for Special Steel

Krishna Defence and Allied Industries secures a major Rs 45.64 crore order from the Ministry of Defence for special steel products, vital for a shipbuilding project.

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A purchase order form for Innomet Advanced Materials, dated June 15, 2026, next to a petri dish of metal powder.

Innomet Advanced Materials Lands $238K Order from Hunting Titan

Innomet Advanced Materials secures a $238,140 order from US-based Hunting Titan Inc., expanding its global reach in the advanced materials sector.

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Singapore MAS Overhauls Takeover Rules for Fairer Competition

MAS revises Singapore’s takeover rules from July 2026, capping break fees at 1% and empowering SIC to ensure fair competition and prevent rival bid deterrence.

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SM Companies Lead Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for 3rd Year

SM Investments, BDO Unibank, and China Bank make the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list for the third year, showcasing their strong regional economic influence and growth.

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India Leads Asian FinTech in Q1 2026 with 35% of Deals; China Rises

India Dominates Asian FinTech in Q1 2026: 35% of Deals

India leads Asian FinTech in Q1 2026 with 35% of deals and $1.8B funding. China sees a strong comeback, while Uzbekistan’s Uzum raises $130M.

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Egypt’s Beltone & Telda Launch Digital Retail Investing

Beltone Asset Management and fintech Telda partner in Egypt to offer digital investment products, expanding access to mutual funds for mobile investors.

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