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The DSS will enable firms to model the operations of a central securities depository and trading venue using distributed ledger technology to accommodate digital assets. The Government launched a consultation in July to assess market feedback on the initiative. This followed a Call for Evidence in 2021 to examine the application of distributed ledger technology for financial financial market infrastructures.

UK have initiated the first phase of trials for a revolutionary non-hormonal male birth control pill. YCT-529: A hormone-free innovation

leadership of Indian-origin CEOs who, through their strategic decisions and impactful manoeuvres, made headlines and left a lasting mark on the corporate landscape. The achievements and decisions of these Indian-origin CEOs in 2023 reflected a blend of adaptability and a commitment to fostering innovation in their respective organisations. Let's take a closer look at five notable leaders who have grabbed headlines for their leadership in the corporate arena.

The finance minister of the United Kingdom has pledged to look into the reported difficulties faced by licensed cryptocurrency firms in opening business accounts in the country. 

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools using natural language processing, like GPT-4 and LLaMA 2, are revolutionizing all types of industries, and one of the most exciting areas of disruption is the trading landscape.

Bahamut Foundation introduces its latest initiative, Bahamut Grants, marking a significant leap towards the journey of Web3 evolution.

The crypto market is witnessing a fascinating juxtaposition of events. While Bitcoin (BTC) takes a breather after its recent rally, a new ICO, InQubeta (QUBE) is gaining unprecedented momentum. This scenario paints a picture of a crypto landscape that is rapidly evolving, fueled by investor enthusiasm and groundbreaking technological advancements.

Yamaha Motor has launched its latest sports motorcycles — R3 and MT-03 — widening its product portfolio in the domestic market, the company said on Wednesday. The two products — the track-oriented R3 and the street fighter MT-03 — have been launched as part of the brand campaign — The Call of the Blue — and would be sold in the country as 'completely built-up units' (CBUs). «These two iconic motorcycles truly represent Yamaha's racing DNA and underscore the brand's unwavering commitment to advancing the premium motorcycle segment in the Indian market,» a company statement said.

Aditya Agarwala, Invest4edu, says «the top sectoral funds for me would run the gamut of sectors allowing us to take exposure in these sectors, keep us well covered and diversified as well. So Bandhan Financial Service Fund, Tata Digital India Growth Fund, Quant Manufacturing Fund and Nippon India Innovation Fund stand out according to me.» Agarwala also says: «NFOs do not give any extra advantage over and above your existing mutual fund schemes which are there, so that myth that you should put money in an NFO just because the NAV is trading at 10, that is wrong. Plus, the expense ratio is slightly higher if you invest in an NFO. It is just that these funds, some of them are new and innovative and maybe they give you an exposure to the sectors which otherwise most of these schemes and mutual funds do not give you an exposure to.» How has the year been as far as the launch of NFOs are concerned? It has been a fabulous year both on the front of NFOs and IPOs markets have been buzzing around and people have welcomed the NFOs as well but slightly lower as compared to 2022, I guess but very marginally.

The Chinese central government has revealed plans to create a strategic document to guide the development of China’s Web3 ecosystem. 

AI-driven features recently introduced on the platform. Speculations have also suggested that the technology giant could be gearing up to launch an AI chatbot within Maps. In an official blog statement, Google revealed the introduction of Lens in Maps to the Indian market.

healthcare and the nuanced influence of social media on shaping India's wellness landscape in recent years. India’s Wellness Index gauges well-being and assesses the present state of wellness across various pillars simultaneously. With a score of 72 out of 100, the index indicates a rise in digital well-being and the utilization of health technology.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Japan's second largest bank by assets, has closed a $120 million aircraft financing loan to Air India to help it purchase of an A350-900 aircraft delivered by Airbus. SMBC was the sole bank in the transaction and the transaction was orchestrated with the assistance of Air India’s wholly owned subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), AI Fleet Services Ltd, the bank said. SMBC Singapore branch was involved in the transaction. The aircraft purchase was part of Air India’s order of 470 aircrafts placed earlier this year. «Through an innovative GIFT City structure, we have successfully completed this aircraft secured debt facility amid a fast-growing Indian market, marking the bank’s first aircraft finance lease transaction of its kind,» said Hiroyuki Mesaki, country head, SMBC India. Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer at Air India said the A350-900 aircraft is among the first deliveries of the Tata Group's large aircraft order.

golden visa programmes, foreign nationals can get a permanent or long-term residence permit in exchange for making a specific amount of investment in the host country. Golden visa programmes are a sort of residence-by-investment plan. Many investors who want to diversify their holdings, gain access to new markets, improve their quality of life, or obtain a second citizenship find these programmes appealing. But not every programme offering golden visas is made equal. Certain programmes may provide greater advantages and benefits than others, depending on the investor's aims, preferences, and profile. Are you immigration ready? Find out

Solana (SOL) and Retik Finance (RETIK) have emerged as two must-buy cryptocurrencies ahead of the 2024 bull run. Both portray strong momentum as we close 2023, which suggests a potential pump in the coming year. Retik Finance (RETIK) has particularly been a hot topic within crypto social spaces after staging one of the best presale performances of 2023. Launched a little over a week ago, the presale has raised over $1 million from investors who continue to pour in with heightened enthusiasm.

equity market. They have the potential to give you returns that beat the large caps; yet if they fall they have the potential to set you back by a pretty packet. And yet there are the experts who make money, in these very same tricky waters.

The future of fueling looks promising, with renewable fuels and electric vehicles (EVs) among its options. Hydrogen-powered vehicles “Hydrogen is the fuel for the future and the most important way through which India can become a net exporter of energy,” said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel engines.

Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Food Marketplace, Swiggy, says” India is not one and there are consumers who look for different features, different benefits. The pocket hero for the value conscious consumer was launched in Gurgaon, but now it has been scaled up to other cities as well. There are multiple initiatives. We keep listening to consumers, trying to figure out what they are looking for and also sometimes inserting things which they may not be looking forward to but we are excited about and which we believe will be big in the future.” My eyes almost popped out at some of the interesting findings that you guys had for the year gone by, 207 pizzas in a single day in Jhansi and I am sure the trends have been pretty marvellous! Anything that has really caught your eye? Anything that will continue into 2024? Being a Calcutta boy what caught my eye was that in Durga Puja Gulab Jamuns trumped Rasgulla, that was a little surprising coming from Calcutta and growing up there. I think two-three things are becoming very strong. One is there is a clear fusion of the modern and the traditional. So, in small towns we see hot dogs selling for example whereas samosas are right up there next to each other and so many such examples. So, India is traditional in food. There is a lot of joy in discovering what we have and also experimenting around the edges quite a bit.

Varun Beverages share price rallied over 17% to hit a fresh 52-week high on Wednesday after the company announced the acquisition of South Africa’s Bevco, which analysts believe to be a good value creation opportunity. Varun Beverages shares jumped as much as 17.78% to a 52-week high of ₹1,380.45 apiece on the BSE. One of the largest franchise bottlers of PepsiCo in the world, Varun Beverages announced that its board of directors approved the acquisition of 100% stake in South Africa’s The Beverage Company Ltd (BevCo) with plans to expand its geographical footprint in Africa.

delisted on Wednesday after 74 years on the Tokyo exchange, following a decade of upheaval and scandal that brought down one of Japan's biggest brands and ushered in a buyout and an uncertain future. The conglomerate is being taken private by a group of investors led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) which also includes financial services firm Orix, utility Chubu Electric Power, and chipmaker Rohm. The $14 billion takeover puts Toshiba in domestic hands after protracted battles with overseas activist investors that paralysed the maker of batteries, chips, and nuclear and defence equipment.

language models (SLM), which are trained on smaller datasets and have limited capabilities than large language models, because they meet their domain-specific requirements at a lower cost. These companies include ecommerce firm Flipkart, which has developed an SLM to help it understand the interests of shoppers. Another model was developed jointly by Hyderabad-based non-profit Swecha (formerly Free Software Foundation Andhra Pradesh) and call centre software provider Ozonetel.