Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations

Indian benchmark indices ended largely flat on Monday as rising crude prices and Middle East uncertainty offset optimism from softer US jobs data. The Nifty50 edged up 0.05%, while the Sensex gained 0.06%. Titan Company, Tata Consumer and Bajaj Finance led the gainers, while SBI emerged as the biggest loser.

Global investors are returning to South Korean equities after a sharp leverage-driven selloff, with renewed buying in semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. While volatility persists, easing deleveraging, lower short interest and resilient AI-driven chip demand are improving sentiment toward the country’s technology-heavy stock market.

Manipal Health Enterprises will launch its Rs 9,275 crore IPO on July 29 with a price band of Rs 560-590 per share. The issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 8,000 crore and an OFS worth Rs 1,275.2 crore, with proceeds primarily earmarked for debt repayment and acquiring a minority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals.