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Amazon is offering its users a chance to win the latest Apple iPhone 15 for free. To participate, users need to engage in a simple activity on the platform.

CAMS, and KFintech--along with The Indian REITs Association (IRA) have set up separate dedicated platforms to provide all key information regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in a bid to help investors with their decisions. The financial services companies and IRA have taken this initiative under the guidance of the Securities & Exchange Board of India to provide comprehensive information and comparative analysis to help investors assess the performance of various Indian REITs. As a central repository of standardised and comparable data, the Data Benchmarking Institutions (DBIs) will enhance transparency and ease of access to information in India’s emerging and promising REIT sector. This initiative is crucial for building a robust information database and improving market efficiency as the REIT sector evolves.

Tamil Nadu is set to introduce new regulations for online gaming, which may include daily time and cash limits. The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority, established last year, has recommended that online gaming be banned between midnight and 5 a.m., with a daily play limit of four hours and each session restricted to two hours.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are flooding the stock market, raising billions through initial public offerings (IPOs). The surge in activity signals robust investor confidence, but beneath the surface, questions about market manipulation and the sustainability of this growth are emerging.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With Bharti Airtel folding up its Wynk Music app, the audio industry in India is on the brink of major disruption with the market having reached a stage of maturity where it’s turning away from the free model, experts said.

Redseer Strategy Consultants reveals that the B2B kirana market, which has long relied on fragmented, traditional trade-distribution models, is embracing digital innovation through eB2B (ecommerce-led Business to Business) platforms, fueling rapid growth and operational efficiency in the sector. The report, titled ‘B2B e-commerce Opportunity in India’, outlines how the rise of digital solutions is reshaping the market, which has historically faced challenges. Kirana stores, especially in remote and rural regions, are increasingly turning to eB2B platforms for better procurement management, access to formal credit, and superior customer service. The study also highlights how udaan, India’s leading eB2B platform, has solidified its position as the preferred partner for kirana stores in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, significantly outpacing other competitors in the market. The findings highlight udaan’s remarkable growth, capturing a significant market share and continuing to expand and strengthen its position, while other eB2B players have been in decline.

r Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), of which the company is a steering committee member. By embedding specific metadata into AI-generated content, Google will allow users to easily identify if an image, video, or other media has been created or edited by AI tools.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Online orders for categories such as fashion, accessories, home decor and kidswear are likely to be harder to return this festive season as companies look at maximising earnings and minimising logistics hurdles, experts said. Direct-to-consumer companies as well as e-commerce platforms Flipkart and Amazon may set a higher bar for accepting returns than in previous festive seasons to maintain margins by eliminating the costs of reverse logistics, staffing and packaging, according to two executives aware of the matter.

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lunar eclipse of 2024 will occur today, September 18. This partial lunar eclipse will be visible in several parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, North and South America, and parts of Asia. Unfortunately, it will not be visible in India because the Moon will be below the horizon during the event. The eclipse will begin at 6:11 AM IST and will last for 4 hours and 6 minutes, ending at 10:17 AM IST. Key phases of the eclipse include the start of the penumbral eclipse at 6:11 AM, the beginning of the partial eclipse at 7:42 AM, the maximum eclipse at 8:14 AM, and the end of the partial eclipse at 8:45 AM. The penumbral eclipse will conclude at 10:17 AM. For those interested in watching the event, NASA will provide live streaming on its website and social media platforms.

As the Federal Reserve gears up for potential shifts in monetary policy, Bitcoin enthusiasts and market analysts are closely monitoring its impact on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s price, which has experienced subdued activity over the past six months, may see a major upswing, with some analysts forecasting significant moves in Q4 2023 and beyond.

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Instagram announced tighter privacy settings for younger users on Tuesday. These restrictions include the requirement for ‘Teen Accounts’ and parental controls that limit what children can view. All Instagram accounts belonging to users under the age of 18 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia will become ‘Teen Accounts’ within 60 days and be set to private by default. Besides other new privacy settings and limitations, the new account type, called Teen Accounts, will only allow messages from users they follow or are already connected to. It will also put users in sleep mode between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to encourage sleep, and it will give users access to the most restrictive tier of the app's settings for viewing sensitive content. Also Read: Heartstopper Season 3: Check out trailer, cast, release date and where to watch

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Mphasis on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ajay Arya as the head of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), the company said in a regulatory filing. “Ajay will be based in New York and lead the entire process, including strategy, evaluation, deal sourcing, negotiation, diligence management and post-merger integration,” the company said. Mphasis has completed nine acquisitions with an average acquisition amount of $71.8 million, accoridng to data and market research platform Tracxn. Its most active year was 2023, with two acquisitions, and it has averaged nearly one acquisition per year over the past three years.

Women empowerment, technology, employment and balanced regional development have been the focus areas for the Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ministry in the first 100 days of Modi 3.0 government, according to Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of MSME. Highlighting the ministry's achievements, Manjhi said, “We are encouraging women entrepreneurs to expand their enterprises and also for those who haven’t started their enterprises, to start one.” Guarantee coverage under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme for women has been increased to 90% from 85%, expected to benefit 4.5 lakh women-owned micro and small enterprises.

In a letter to investors seen by Investment Week, the firm said that the decision was in the «best interests» of clients, following the introduction of the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and the Financial Conduct Authority's proposals to extend the rules to portfolio managers. Although Hawksmoor noted the move will not impact existing clients, the firm said guidance on the approach to dealing with these clients «will follow in due course». The firm has also reached out to third-party platforms to suspend the availability of the Sustainable World model portfolios «as soon as pr...

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives