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Global Markets Dip as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on China, Escalating Trade Tensions

Stock markets across Asia and India opened lower on Monday, October 13th, reacting sharply to renewed trade tensions following President Donald Trumpâ

Stock markets across Asia and India opened lower on Monday, October 13th, reacting sharply to renewed trade tensions following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. The escalation of the USChina trade war has heightened global economic uncertainty. Analysts suggest that increased tariffs could lead to rising US inflation, potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to delay expected interest rate cuts. High US interest rates typically draw investment away from emerging markets, putting pressure on global indices. Meanwhile, this geopolitical turmoil continues to fuel safehaven demand, helping gold prices maintain levels near the historic $4,000 mark. Read More..

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Tata Capital Makes Tepid Stock Market Debut Despite Analysts LongTerm Buy Recommendations

Tata Capital experienced a subdued listing on Monday, October 13th, making a flat debut at only a 1.2% premium over its IPO price of ₹326 per share.

Tata Capital experienced a subdued listing on Monday, October 13th, making a flat debut at only a 1.2% premium over its IPO price of ₹326 per share. Despite the tepid start for what was India’s largest IPO of 2025, analysts from two domestic brokerages immediately issued Buy ratings, setting a target price of ₹360. Experts cited the company’s strong financial outlook, including projected ~34% CAGR in PAT over FY2527, and the backing of the reputable Tata Group as key reasons for longterm growth potential. The initial market response indicates that fair valuation at the time of listing left minimal room for immediate gains, but its strong fundamentals support a positive longterm outlook. Read More..

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HCL Technologies Posts Steady Q2 Results, Management Predicts Early Signs of IT Spending Recovery

HCL Technologies announced its results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 on Monday, October 13th, delivering a steady financial performan

HCL Technologies announced its results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 on Monday, October 13th, delivering a steady financial performance amid a cautious global IT environment. While investors scrutinized the figures, CEO C. Vijayakumar noted positive client sentiment and a strengthening deal pipeline, suggesting early indications of a market recovery. The company’s commentary implies that the protracted slowdown in global IT spending may be stabilizing. HCL Tech emphasized its focus on AI integration and digital transformation projects as key growth drivers moving forward. The companys resilience reinforces its competitive position as the sector looks toward a potential upturn in the next two quarters. Read More..

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Sam Altman Promises Significantly Better GPT6 Following Rocky GPT5 Launch

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commented on the lessons learned from the challenging launch of GPT5, stating in a recent interview that the next iteration, GPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commented on the lessons learned from the challenging launch of GPT5, stating in a recent interview that the next iteration, GPT6, will be "significantly better." This commitment follows reports of a difficult market reception for GPT5 and concurrent warnings from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about AI model security. Schmidt recently cautioned that sophisticated AI models are susceptible to reverseengineering or hacking if they fall into malicious hands, underscoring the rising risk associated with powerful large language models. The confluence of rapid advancement and escalating security vulnerabilities highlights the critical need for robust governance and safer deployment strategies in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. Read More..

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Apple Expected to Unveil M5 iPad Pro and Updated Vision Pro at October 2025 Event

Apple is anticipated to host a major product announcement event this week, with new devices expected to be introduced, possibly as early as October 13

Apple is anticipated to host a major product announcement event this week, with new devices expected to be introduced, possibly as early as October 13th. Key expectations include a new iPad Pro powered by the M5 chip, which promises enhanced performance and battery efficiency, and an updated Vision Pro mixedreality headset. The Vision Pro update is rumored to focus on comfort improvements, such as a more ergonomic head strap, and potentially the M5 chip integration, to address earlier criticisms. Additionally, a baseline 14inch MacBook Pro featuring the M5 chip is also rumored. These announcements indicate Apples continued investment in its highend computing and mixedreality platforms as it prepares for the holiday shopping season. Read More..

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India and UK Launch New Connectivity and Innovation Centre for Digital Technology Cooperation

India and the United Kingdom announced the establishment of the IndiaUK Connectivity and Innovation Centre on Friday, October 10th. This strategic ini

India and the United Kingdom announced the establishment of the IndiaUK Connectivity and Innovation Centre on Friday, October 10th. This strategic initiative is designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in nextgeneration digital technologies, telecommunications, and secure communications. The Centre will focus on joint research, talent exchange, and commercialisation of emerging technologies like 6G, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions. The launch is a major component of the two nations commitment to a deeper strategic partnership, aiming to foster an ecosystem for digital innovation that addresses global challenges. Both governments view this as crucial for enhancing digital trade and ensuring technological resilience. Read More..

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UK Competition Regulator Targets Google with New Powers to Curb Search Dominance

Google is expected to face mandated changes to its search operations in the UK after becoming the first company subjected to new enforcement powers by

Google is expected to face mandated changes to its search operations in the UK after becoming the first company subjected to new enforcement powers by Britains competition regulator. The move aims to address the longstanding dominance of Big Tech in the digital market. The Competition and Markets Authority CMA announced it will use its new statutory tools to enforce greater market fairness, specifically targeting how Google displays search results and manages advertising. Regulators argue that Googles control over search unfairly disadvantages competitors and limits consumer choice. This ruling, announced on October 10th, signals a significant shift towards stricter oversight of the tech giants operations within the UK market, potentially impacting its core business model. Read More..

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Central Government Migrates 1.2 Million Employee Emails to Zoho Platform

Over the past year, the Indian Central government has successfully migrated all 1.2 million official email addresses, including those of the Prime Min

Over the past year, the Indian Central government has successfully migrated all 1.2 million official email addresses, including those of the Prime Minister’s Office PMO, from the National Informatics Centre NICbased system to a platform developed by Zoho. This major digital infrastructure overhaul aims to enhance security, feature set, and efficiency for government communications. The shift highlights the governments accelerating push towards leveraging indigenous software solutions for critical operations. Officials involved in the project noted the transition was executed with minimal disruption, providing a secure and scalable email ecosystem. This move is seen as a significant validation for Indianmade enterprise technology and a step towards digital selfreliance. Read More..

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