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Apple Inc. is reportedly preparing to expand its presence in the smart home market with a new wall-mounted display, tentatively known as “HomeView.” Designed to function as a central control system for household devices, the product could strengthen Apple’s connected ecosystem. However, its reported reliance on Siri, the company’s voice assistant, has raised concerns about…

India’s financial markets are moving towards a more transparent and structured trading environment as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduces significant changes to the Call Auction Session (CAS) framework. The proposed reforms aim to improve price discovery, discourage market manipulation and strengthen investor confidence through more disciplined trading procedures. Call Auction Sessions…

India’s corporate sector has demonstrated encouraging signs of resilience during the second quarter of the current financial year, with strong performances from HDB Financial Services and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) drawing investors’ attention. The reported 34% increase in HDB Financial’s net profit and BHEL’s rise to a record-high share price highlight the growing importance…

Wall Street witnessed contrasting movements as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced towards record territory, while the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite struggled amid valuation concerns and investor caution. The divergence highlights a changing market environment as investors prepare for a crucial week of third-quarter corporate earnings. The Dow’s upward momentum was supported by financial, healthcare and…

The morning of October 3, 2026, brought a notable development to India’s fuel market as Nayara Energy announced a sharp increase in retail prices. Petrol became costlier by ₹5 per litre, while diesel prices rose by ₹3 per litre. The decision has immediate implications for motorists, transport operators, businesses and consumers across the country. The…

Global markets are confronting a profound shift as a sustained selloff in government bonds pushes yields to multi-year highs and sends stock futures lower. At the centre of the turbulence is the rise in the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, reflecting persistent inflation concerns, resilient economic data, heavy government borrowing and expectations that central banks…

The Indian stock market is going through a period of heightened uncertainty, with the Nifty 50 closing below the important 23,350 level. The decline reflects more than a routine market correction, as persistent selling pressure, weakening technical indicators and global economic concerns have combined to affect investor sentiment. The Sensex also remained under pressure, highlighting…

The global financial system is facing renewed pressure as the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield reaches levels not witnessed in nearly two decades. The rise reflects growing concerns over persistent inflation, higher crude oil prices, tighter monetary conditions and the increasing cost of government borrowing. For investors and policymakers, the development signals a significant shift…

Leading creators, brands and industry experts to converge at MAYFAIR Guwahati on September 13 Guwahati, September 8, 2026: Northeast India’s rapidly emerging creator economy is set to receive a major spotlight as the North East Creator Circuit 2026 brings together more than 100 creators and influencers from across the region at MAYFAIR Guwahati on September…

As semiconductor manufacturing pushes toward ever-smaller process nodes, ultra-fine particle monitoring is emerging as a critical line of defence against microscopic contamination, yield losses and billions of dollars in potential damage. The semiconductor industry is entering an era in which the margin for manufacturing error has virtually disappeared. As chipmakers advance toward 5-nanometer, 3-nanometer and…