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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Chinese AI companies are laser-focused on closing the development gap with the US. Despite Washington’s efforts to hold the industry back, it’s proving it can stay competitive with Silicon Valley.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DeepSeek, an AI startup just over a year old, stirred awe and consternation in Silicon Valley with its breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) model that offered comparable performance to the world’s best chatbots at seemingly a fraction of the cost. Created in China’s Hangzhou, DeepSeek carries far-reaching implications for the global tech industry and supply chain, offering a counterpoint to the widespread belief that the future of AI will require ever-increasing amounts of power and energy to develop.

In an exclusive ETMarkets Livestream interview, Subho Moulik, Founder & CEO, Appreciate — a leading expert in global market investments, shares valuable insights into why Indian investors are increasingly turning to the US markets. With a focus on diversification, high-return potential, and exposure to cutting-edge sectors like AI, biotech, and semiconductors, Moulik outlines the growing appeal of the US as a key investment destination. He also discusses the impact of political shifts, currency fluctuations, and emerging trends, offering a comprehensive view of how Indian investors can benefit from diversifying their portfolios internationally. Edited Excerpts – What factors are driving the trend of Indian investors increasingly looking to invest overseas, particularly in markets like the US? Subho Moulik: Let’s start with the fundamentals as to why the US is attractive and increasingly appealing to Indian investors.

Markets reacted with increasing optimism following Trump's speech, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high of 6,118.7 before markets closed yesterday, according to data from MarketWatch. At the time of reporting today (24 January), the S&P 500 futures was standing at $6,141, having earlier picked up to $6,156. During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, Trump said he has «always liked» China's President Xi Jinping and he «look[s] forward to […] getting along» with China. Separately, in a Fox News interview this week, the US president noted he could strive ...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Scale and diversity were the two essential principles that Jugal Mistri picked up during his days as a student at Columbia University in the United States. They are an integral part of the process he follows at JMA Mumbai these days.

New Zealand has relaxed its visa rules to allow foreign visitors to work remotely while in the nation as it leans on tourism to help drive an economic recovery.

Colombia and the United States, President Gustavo Petro announced that his country would use its presidential plane to bring home Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision comes after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian imports, escalating the conflict between the two nations. This tariff was accompanied by a travel ban and visa restrictions on Colombian officials, a direct response to Petro's refusal to accept deportation flights carrying Colombian nationals.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU : Infosys Ltd has denied Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.’s allegations of stealing its trade secrets, stating that a cursory internet search reveals information about the latter's healthcare solutions, prompting a US court to ask Cognizant to disclose the nature of its trade secrets.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DeepSeek-V3, a large language model (LLM) for artificial intelligence (AI) launched by a Chinese startup, has startled the world. Its owner claims it cost under $6 million, a fraction of what American LLMs took to create.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s embrace of democracy has been affirmed many times over by the ‘power of the vote’ as a lived experience. That We the People live in a republic, with no hereditary right to rule, remains far more abstract in comparison.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After a blockbuster debut on the BSE in October 2024, when its shares listed at a 69.66% premium, Waaree Energies has seen its performance falter dramatically. The stock has plunged 37% from its peak of ₹3,743, closing at ₹2,355.95 on 23 January, 2025.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Donald Trump’s manufacturing push is a wake-up call for countries vying to be the next China. They need to get working.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A day before curtains rise on the Burman family's open offer for Religare Enterprises Ltd, Indian-American businessman Digvijay Danny Gaekwad sought to expand his counter-offer for the financial conglomerate; however, the late entry may not pass regulatory muster, said two people close to decision-making at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and three experts in securities law. Gaekwad, who wrote to Sebi chair Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday for permission to launch an open offer for 26% in Religare on Sunday revised his offer to at least 55%.

Apple has started discussions with Bharat Forge on making the Kalyani Group company one of its vendors in India, said people with knowledge of the matter. If this happens, Bharat Forge will be involved in making components, including mechanics, for the US major, they said.

Manmohan Singh, India's 13th PM, was the last of the Partition generation to lead the country. This trauma not only shaped his perception of the value of India's multifarious diversity, but also strengthened his resolve to nourish it in ways that only a liberal democratic society could.

Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump's election victory, but he's put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru/Mumbai: SaaS-based startup Wingify expects to expand its range of offerings to cater to a wider target market, its co-founder Sparsh Gupta said, after private equity firm Everstone Capital bought a majority stake in the software services company last week. "Our next goal would be to clock about $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the next couple of years.