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Fractal Analytics, a provider of artificial intelligence services, is considering filing for an initial public offering in Mumbai as soon as November to raise $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter. Fractal, known as India’s first AI unicorn, may seek a valuation of at least $3.5 billion in the share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private. The offering may include both new and existing shares, the people said, adding that a listing could take place as soon as the first quarter of 2025.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. China’s central bank took more steps to boost its flagging economy, after a slew of downbeat indicators recently sparked concerns that Beijing’s official annual growth target of around 5% might be out of reach. China will cut its reserve requirement ratio, or the amount of cash banks must hold as reserve, by 50 basis points, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, said in a press briefing on Tuesday.

Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived in Mombasa, Kenya for strengthening ties between the two nations. The frigate arrived in the harbours of Mombasa on Sunday. The visit aims to strengthen ties further and reaffirm India's commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence, the navies of Kenya and India would be engaging in various interactions to strengthen cooperation and interoperability.

single-use plastics were banned on July 1, 2022. However, India used several more types of single-use plastic items. The Plastic Waste Makers Index 2019 ranks India as the thirteenth-largest investor in single-use plastic polymer production across the world. A section of experts and stakeholders say that the ban is not being uniformly enforced and these materials are being used for primary packaging across sectors. Vaibhav Anant, Founder & CEO of Bengaluru-based sustainable packaging solutions provider Bambrew, says that the primary reason single-use plastics are still being utilised for packaging across industries is a deep-rooted and widespread belief that there are no commercially viable alternatives. “All of this is a misconception,” adds Anant.

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Apple's foldable MacBook production pushed to 2028, no new info on foldable iPadMacBook Air M1 was launched in India at a price of ₹92,990 and is currently listed at ₹62,990 on Amazon. However, the Apple laptop will be listed at ₹55,990 and there will be an instant bank discount of ₹3,000 on certain bank cards.Additionally, as part of the early bird offer, Amazon Prime members will get a further ₹3,000 off in the first few hours, bringing the effective price down to ₹49,990.ckAlso Read | Apple could fix this major iPhone 16 flaw with iPhone 17, iPhone 17 AirMacBook Air M1 features a 13.3-inch Retina display with 2560x1600 resolution and is powered by the M1 chipset with 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, which the company claims can "crush everyday tasks while using far less energy".

The Texas-based Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to buy Premier League club Everton from current owner Farhad Moshiri, the English team said Monday

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Online trading has become very popular in recent years, as advances in technology have helped lower barriers to entry for retail traders of all sizes. No matter the size of the trader, one thing they all agree upon is the importance of safety and security when entering the markets online. This applies to their funds, as well as their personal data. Traders look to work with brokers that provide added layers of security, so they can feel confident every time they place a trade.

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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has raised an initial US$2.4 billion for a fund dedicated to investing in clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets, about halfway to its goal.

Sri Lanka President-designate Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for his congratualtory wishes on winning elections. In a post on X, Dissanayake highlighted strengthening ties between India and Sri Lanka and stressed working towards enhancing cooperation. «Thank you, Prime Minister Modi, for your kind words and support. I share your commitment to strengthening the ties between our nations. Together, we can work towards enhancing cooperation for the benefit of our peoples and the entire region,» Dissanayake said.

Union home ministry has cancelled the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Registration Act) licence of International Cooperatives Alliance (ICA) for its alleged violation of rules, ET has learnt. ICA is the apex body representing cooperatives worldwide and provides knowledge, expertise and coordinated action in the field. Founded in 1895, ICA is one of the oldest non-governmental organisations and has over 1 billion members. An email query sent to ICA's New Delhi chapter remained unanswered till the press time. Also, the NGO did not respond to repeated calls and messages. ICA is planning to hold a global conference in New Delhi for the first time in November this year. It will bring cooperatives from around the world and explore their role in creating a collective, peaceful and prosperous future for all, according to ICA's website.

the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder would provide no details on how many additional forces or what they would be tasked to do. The U.S. currently has about 40,000 troops in the region. “In light of increased tension in the Middle East and out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of additional U.S. military personnel forward to augment our forces that are already in the region. But for operational security reasons, I'm not going to comment on or provide specifics.”

The MSCI ESG Leaders, MSCI ESG Screened, MSCI ESG Universal and MSCI ESG Focus indices will all see the ESG tag omitted from their names. Meanwhile, the MSCI Sustainable Impact indices will be renamed to MSCI Sustainable Development indices. FCA to allow 'temporary flexibility' on SDR naming and marketing rules Set to take effect from 3 February 2025, MSCI said the decision followed client consultation.  «Through this decision MSCI will continue to provide its global client base with support to meet local regulatory requirements, in this case aligning with new rules on naming susta...