Author: FinSiddhi

FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as Iran-U.S. Hormuz deal nears

China’s open-source AI models are challenging US dominance, driving intense competition. Chinese firms are gaining market share through lower-cost AI inference and state support. The race for AI supremacy is intensifying, with firms seeking massive funding rounds.

The Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring for rural cooperative banks is also planned. The central bank proposed standardizing lending rate frameworks for greater transparency. These announcements followed the decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged. India’s FY27 GDP growth…

NPS returns can vary significantly depending on the pension fund manager and the asset class you choose. Here’s how Tata, ICICI Prudential, HDFC, UTI and other pension funds performed over one, three and five years.

Railway Ministry reiterates instructions for complete bedroll kits to RAC passengers. This directive follows repeated complaints about missing linen and blankets on trains. All AC coach passengers, except AC Chair Car, are entitled to these facilities. Railway zones must ensure strict compliance with these existing guidelines. This action aims to prevent passenger inconvenience during their…

Vodafone Idea has resolved financial challenges and entered an execution phase. The company is now focused on network investments and improving competitiveness. Subscriber additions have resumed, and ARPU levels are showing an upward trend. Promoter capital infusion and debt funding support future expansion plans.

Seven blasts rock Dubai’s Jebel Ali as massive fire erupts near strategic port amid Iran war

A federal judge approved the forfeiture of items seized during Sean Combs’ arrest. Cash and electronic devices were officially transferred to the US government. These items were confiscated during federal raids at his residences in 2024. Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He is currently serving a prison sentence…

Safe Roads Mission, Namma Salai app announced as TN earmarks Rs 21,524 crore for highways

The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) dissolved all spokesperson appointments immediately. Vidya Chavan and Mahesh Tapase are now the sole authorized party spokespersons. This decision was approved by Maharashtra unit president Shashikant Shinde. Former spokespersons accepted the party’s directive and pledged continued commitment. The reshuffle occurs amid heightened political activity and internal party discussions.