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JioBlackRock gets Sebi nod to launch investment advisory services, joint venture eyes digital-first strategy; Marc Pilgrem to lead India operations

Jio BlackRock Asset Management, the 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global investment giant BlackRock, has received regulatory approvals to commence its investment advisory operations in India, the company announced on Wednesday.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and BSE Ltd have granted approval for JioBlackRock to operate as a Registered Investment…

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Wipro stake reshuffle: Azim Premji Trust offloads 1.72% for Rs 4,675 crore; promoter entities Prazim and Zash step in as buyers

In a significant internal reshuffle, Wipro’s promoter entities executed a stake swap involving 18.05 crore shares, amounting to 1.72% of the company’s equity, through block deals on Wednesday. The transaction, valued at approximately Rs 4,674.77 crore, was carried out at an average price of Rs 258.99 per share.According to stock exchange data, the Azim Premji…

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Power markets reform: NSE gets Sebi nod for electricity futures; long-tenor derivatives in pipeline to deepen hedging ecosystem

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch monthly electricity futures contracts, marking a significant development in India’s power market reform agenda.The exchange said the move is aimed at giving market participants tools to hedge against electricity price volatility and provide better…

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Big worry! China’s grip over rare earth magnets sends Indian auto industry into a spin; delegation of industry people eye China visit

The Indian automobile industry faces potential production challenges. (AI image) China’s hold on rare earth magnets has left the Indian auto industry worried. A contingent of automotive industry delegates is preparing to visit China to facilitate rare earth magnet imports for Indian companies, according to industry insiders.The Indian automotive sector has been compelled to take…

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Gold rate today: Gold surges Rs 820 per 10 grams on safe-haven demand; silver holds flat as traders await US inflation data

Gold rate today: Gold prices surged by Rs 820 to Rs 98,490 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, driven by fresh retail and stockist demand amid firm global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The rise was supported by safe-haven buying as tariff-related concerns resurfaced globally.The precious metal of 99.5…

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NBFCs vs Bank: NBFCs credit growth hits 20% in FY25; MFIs see 95% profit plunge as sector expands sharply

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) outpaced commercial banks in credit growth during fiscal year 2025, clocking a sharp 20% increase compared to the banking sector’s 12% rise, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).The surge was largely driven by the Gold NBFC segment, helping boost the total net advances in the NBFC sector…

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AI in action: India’s artificial intelligence market set to triple to $17 billion by 2027; talent base, public infra power growth wave

India’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is poised for a threefold expansion by 2027, reaching $17 billion, as enterprises shift from pilots to scalable deployments, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).The report noted that AI has evolved into a core business imperative in India, accelerating decision-making, driving innovation, and expanding market access…

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