Kyndryl to invest $2.25 bn in India, set up AI lab in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl said on Thursday it will invest $2.25 billion (around Rs 18,900 crore) in India over the next three years, expanding its operations and building an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru.The company said the commitment will support modernisation of technology infrastructure for enterprises, develop future-ready talent and contribute to the…

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Sebi plans pre-IPO trading platform; mulls longer tenure for equity derivatives, aims to curb grey market risks

Markets regulator Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said the watchdog is exploring a regulated platform for pre-IPO (initial public offering) trading, which could eventually replace unregulated grey market deals. The move, if implemented, may allow investors to trade shares in a transparent environment during the three-day gap between allotment and listing.Speaking at the…

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Infra boost for West Bengal! PM Modi to flag off multiple metro services on Friday- All you need to know about the project inaugurations

PM to launch new metro services in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate multiple metro projects in Kolkata on Friday (August 22).The PM, during his visit to West Bengal, will flag off a newly built 13.61-km metro corridor with services to be launched on these route.His schedule also includes green-lighting a new…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Why are gold prices dipping – what’s the outlook and should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: MCX Gold has declined by 1.60% this week, indicating a continuation of the ongoing correction phase. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices have been dipping and a key support level is seen to be Rs 97,000. MCX Silver is also witnessing selling pressure. Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex…

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Now, Gill’s a smash hit with brands

MUMBAI: Indian cricket’s latest blue-eyed boy, Shubman Gill, is the new favourite with brands. His stellar performance in the India-England Test series, both as captain and batsman, had already bolstered his brand value. Now, Gill’s selection for the Asia Cup as vice-captain will only give further impetus to his brand equity. A Gen Z with…

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GST reform push: Centre proposes GST exemption on life and health insurance; GoM to submit report by October

The Centre has proposed exempting individual life and health insurance policies from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on insurance Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday. At present, insurance premiums attract 18% GST.“The Centre’s proposal is clear that the individual insurance policies should be exempt from GST. This has…

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Rare earth minerals trade shift: China’s exports jump 75% in July to 6-month high; shipments to US and Europe rebound as curbs ease

China’s exports of rare earth magnets bounced back strongly in July, climbing to a six-month high and signalling that trade flows of the critical minerals essential for electric vehicles have returned to levels seen before Beijing tightened export controls.Data released by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday showed that exports from the world’s largest…

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‘A global hub for export’: India eyes 10% share of global green hydrogen demand by 2030; 862,000 tonnes of production allocated across 19 firms

India intends to secure approximately 10% share of worldwide green hydrogen demand, projected to surpass 100 million metric tonnes by 2030, according to Shripad Naik, minister of state for power and new and renewable energy, speaking on Tuesday. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Substantial progress has been achieved towards production goals, with 19 companies…

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