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BENGALURU: India has emerged as the second-largest market for Claude, reflecting the country’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem and technically sophisticated developer base. Nearly half of Claude usage in India centers on computer and mathematical tasks, including building applications, modernizing legacy systems, and deploying production-grade software—underscoring the depth of engineering engagement across the market.Anthropic has also…

Gold prices eased by Rs 589 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Monday, tracking weakness in international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell Rs 589, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,695 lots.In global…

Indian real estate companies are rushing to raise around $3.3 billion through IPOs this year. This surge in public offerings comes as developers gain confidence in urban growth and housing demand, with more than half a dozen firms preparing to go public, as reported by Bloomberg.n comparison, the entire property sector, including developers and REITs,…

Shipments of Russian oil to China are projected at about 2.07 million barrels per day for February delivery. (AI image) Even as US President Donald Trump wants the world to stop buying crude oil from Russia, China’s purchases of Russian crude are set to hit a new record in February. China’s procurement of Russian crude…

Almost ten years after the RERA Act, 2016 attention is increasingly moving from developers to the functioning of the regulator itself. (AI image) The Real Estate Regulatory Authority or RERA is in focus again. Recently, the Supreme Court made blunt observations about the role of RERA and its importance. The apex court remarked that the…

India plans to unveil a new “rail tech” policy in the coming weeks to boost domestic manufacturing of next-generation railway technology and equipment. Under the proposed framework, the Railway Board is expected to offer partial funding, technical support, and access to testing facilities to manufacturers. The policy is part of the government’s rail modernisation drive…

The Court emphasized that Section 7 does not prescribe a uniform ritual requirement but recognizes diversity of customary practices. (AI image) Restating the legal presumption in favor of the validity of marriage, the Delhi High Court has held that, in the absence of direct evidence showing performance of Saptapadi, the traditional taking of seven steps…

Rajesh Nambiar Nasscom president Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar has strongly dismissed fears that AI tools will eliminate technology services jobs, despite market concerns wiping out $50 billion from Indian IT companies’ market value since 2025. He emphasizes that large enterprises’ complex technology needs and regulatory requirements make IT services essential, even as AI adoption grows.“Concerns…

Asian markets showed little movement on Monday as several trading floors closed for Lunar New Year celebrations. Japan’s disappointing economic growth of just 0.1 per cent in late 2025 added pressure on newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, US markets will stay shut for Presidents’ Day, and gold prices dipped slightly after reaching $5,000…

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: After deep cuts towards the end of last week, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 25,450, BSE Sensex dropped over 100 points in opening trade. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,434.35, down 37 points or 0.14%. BSE Sensex…