Month: January 2026
Putting Grok back in the bottle? Decoding how X claims it is taming misbehaving AI| Business News
After weeks of allowing X users to virtually undress women, often children, using the social media platform’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, Elon Musk’s X…
Rare earths: From China dependence to self-reliance — what Budget 2026 must deliver
Budget 2026 Expectations: With Budget 2026 around the corner, rare earths are emerging as a litmus test of India’s strategic and industrial ambition. As major…
Dell’s AI facts, analysing Philips’ impressive CX3013 OFR, & China’s car mandate| Business News
Opening thoughts. I like to begin our weekly conversation on a positive, cheerful note. At least as much as possible. Analysing Microsoft’s fairly standard ineptitude…
Hong Kong emerges key market for India’s high-value exports
New Delhi: Hong Kong has emerged as a key destination for India’s high-value exports such as silver jewellery, electronics and processed stones with shipments growing…
Wholesale inflation hits 8-month high of 0.8% in December
New Delhi: Wholesale prices moved out of deflation after two straight months, recording an eight-month-high inflation of 0.83% in December, official data released Wednesday showed,…
RBI proposes changes to banks’ forex positions
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed changes to rules governing banks’ foreign exchange positions. The amendments to net open position (NOP) were made following a…
House-help startup Pync shuts down amid fierce competition; founders to join Snabbit
In what could be an early sign of consolidation in the fast-growing instant house-help segment, Bengaluru-based Pync, backed by Accel and General Catalyst, is shutting…
PM Modi to address National Startup Day event on Friday| Business News
NEW DELHI: The government plans to involve big private firms in hand-holding youth to encourage next-generation technopreneurs in areas such as deep tech and artificial intelligence (AI),…
RBI issues norms for internal ombudsman in banks, NBFCs
Mumbai, The Reserve Bank on Wednesday issued guidelines for the appointment and functioning of internal ombudsman in banks and NBFCs with an aim to strengthen…
Indian exports to China rise in 2025 but trade deficit touches record high of $116 billion
Beijing, India’s exports to China posted a USD 5.5 billion increase compared to last year bucking the declining trend even as the trade deficit hit…