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Three industry bodies say Telangana's new 15-day payment system with a 2-2.75% discount could let ₹3,700 crore in older dues turn into bad debt.
SEBI chairman Tuhin Pandey announced a review of delisting rules, citing the need for fair exit. The 2024 fixed-price route already lets promoters bypass auctions. The review could alter minority safeguards or speed up PSU exits.
Tryfacta files for GIFT City IPO with a fresh issue of up to 13.3 million shares. If completed, it would be the first US-headquartered company to list equity in India.
Baidu's AmiGo joint venture wins regulatory approval to operate robotaxis in eastern Switzerland, with fully driverless service targeted for early 2027.
David Hockney, the English artist known for bold pop art paintings and gay rights iconography, has died at 88 at his London home, his publicist said. He leaves a legacy of vivid work.
AI SDRs need 2-3 weeks of email warm-up and 2 weeks of prep work before deployment. Most users still prefer chat over voice or video. Plan for the ramp.
Avataar's Varya generates AI video at ₹0.50/second, 17x cheaper than Kling. The 4-step inference cuts compute 27x versus Alibaba's Wan 2.2. Implications for NVIDIA GPUs and Alibaba's model distribution.
A year after the AI-171 crash, families report missing belongings, unanswered questions. The delays could weigh on Air India's brand recovery under Tata ownership.
iQIYI's NadouPro AI platform helped cut shot production time by 50% on a new film. The mechanism connects multiple large-model tools into a single workspace. The real test: repeat use across genres.
Fractal launched Cogentiq e-commerce, compressing a five-day manual profit signal response to minutes on Amazon. The AI monitors 70+ signals per SKU.
Blue Owl Technology Finance (OTF) analyst says markets are pricing credit stress ahead of deterioration, with non-accruals controlled and interest coverage holding. The BDC sector's valuation compression may be overdone if asset sales and coverage hold.
The $290B fine-dining segment is a tailwind for CHEF, but its lack of a broadline business leaves it exposed if the affluent trade down. Reservation books are the key leading indicator.
MSFT fell 1.8%. Memory and power costs strain the $80bn AI buildout. April earnings will test whether margin erosion or demand pull-through wins.
Car rides create side-by-side conversations that help kids open up without feeling interrogated. Use highlight, emotion, and imagination questions to build trust and connection.
APEDA issued a new SOP requiring GMO testing on all rice destined for China after consignment rejections. Exporters seek a transition period until August 1. The move threatens a $100M market.
From "Selena" to "Hustlers," here is every Jennifer Lopez movie ranked by box office, critical reception, and cultural impact. The bottom tier includes "Gigli" and "The Back-up Plan."
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, joined by Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, and KISS members.
Shell pauses its $3B buyback through July 14, citing ARC deal terms. The suspension shifts capital allocation priorities, with implications for shareholder returns.
Bill Gurley says stablecoins like USDC threaten Visa and Mastercard by cutting fees to near zero. MA has an Alpha Score of 61.
A beauty pageant runner-up and bank employee arrested in Mumbai with 11.8 kg of hydroponic weed. The case spotlights India's rising airport drug seizures and employee misconduct risks.
Morgan Stanley downgraded ARE and DOC over limited lab recovery visibility, despite some leasing progress. The downgrade reflects persisting sector uncertainty.
Technology funds absorbed a record $12.3 billion net inflow last week, led by AI and semiconductor ETFs. Year-to-date tech inflows top $60 billion, exceeding 2023 and 2022 totals combined.
MSGS shares climbed on the Knicks' playoff advance. Each home game adds revenue. The stock may already price in a deep run. A conference finals exit could trigger a pullback.
A-1 Ltd secured ₹35 crore in supply orders from Solar Industries, Mahadhan Agritech and Petrochemicals Corp. Execution is scheduled for June.
CZ served four months for AML failures and received a pardon, while SBF serves 25 years for fraud. The White House opposes clemency for SBF.
SA analysts are split on SpaceX's $1.8T IPO valuation. Tom Gauthier calls it aspirational; Priya Ramesh sees a defense-plus-telecom premium.
Trump calls off Iran strikes again, citing talks. Futures surge, oil drops 1.5%. Iran says no final decision made. Defense stocks slip in premarket.
CPKC marked its three-year merger anniversary at the Wells Fargo conference, with management touting the unique network and expressing satisfaction with integration progress.
Honeywell's 2026 Investor Day kicks off with a full C-suite. Alpha Score 48/100 (Mixed) and an aerospace spin-off hang over the presentations. Q&A will decide the reset.
A US task force tested a non-kinetic autonomous system at the southern border that senses and disables drones at extended ranges, marking a step in the Pentagon's counter-drone effort.