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India's smartphone shipments fall 10% in Q2, biggest June-quarter drop in six yearsIndia's smartphone shipments saw a significant ten percent decline year-on-year. Rising memory prices forced brands to increase handset pri...
US Stock Market: Healthy loan growth and stable credit trends boost outlook for US bank stocksMajor Wall Street banks say the U.S. consumer remains resilient, with strong spending, rising loan balances and stable credit quality backe...
Buoyed by Q1 show, Indian IT shrugs off IBM shockIndian technology stocks demonstrated resilience on Wednesday, defying IBM's significant overnight decline. Depressed valuations and positi...
Tech Mahindra Q1 Preview: Will the IT company surprise investors with its earnings?Tech Mahindra is expected to post modest June-quarter revenue growth, led by continued strength in its telecom business, while margins are ...
Mutual funds cut IT exposure to all-time low of 5.9% in June. Contrarian opportunity or signal for caution?Mutual funds have reduced their technology sector allocation to 5.9 per cent. This marks an all-time low, reflecting investor caution and p...
Wipro Q1 Preview: Under pressure from AI, what can investors expect from earnings?Wipro's Q1 earnings are expected to show a revenue rise, driven by acquisitions and currency. Core IT services revenue may decline sequenti...
TCS, Infosys, Wipro & other IT stocks fall more than 2%. Here's whyIndian IT stocks such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems and Coforge declined up to 2.5% after IBM plunged ...
Infosys, Wipro ADRs crash up to 7% as IBM warning sends ripples across IT sectorInfosys and Wipro ADRs fell after IBM forecast weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue, signalling enterprise spending is shifting from soft...
The experience economy is reshaping consumer financeYoung professionals now prioritize experiences, shifting financial goals from tangible assets. Consumers globally continue to spend on trav...
TCS’ annualised AI revenue rises to $2.6 billion in Q1The AI momentum came as TCS posted a 5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 13,349 crore for the quarter ended June 30, whil...
Inside an IIM Ahmedabad student's monthly budget: Rs 14,000 on food, Rs 2,000 on social lifeIIM Ahmedabad student Vivek Kundu shared a breakdown of his monthly expenses, revealing he tries to keep his spending below Rs 25,000 and m...
HCLTech FY guidance stays muted despite $2.4 billion deal momentumHCL Technologies reported marginally better than anticipated financial performance for the June quarter. The company announced a significan...
South Korea flags record 2027 budget of over $530 billion as AI chip boom lifts revenuesSouth Korea plans record budget spending exceeding 800 trillion won for fiscal 2027. This significant spending will be supported by stronge...
PepsiCo bets on healthier products as inflation squeezes consumers; Q2 revenue tops estimatesPepsiCo reported strong second-quarter revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. Healthier product demand helped offset softer North America...
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
TCS Q1 Preview: Can the IT bellwether earnings give hope to investors holding the battered stock?TCS is expected to post modest Q1FY27 profit growth with flat sequential revenue as weak client spending, wage hikes and AI-driven pricing ...
AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley saysMorgan Stanley suggests market gains are broadening beyond semiconductors. Investors may shift focus to AI hyperscalers and other sectors. ...
AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley saysMorgan Stanley has recommended a strategic pivot in market investments, directing attention from semiconductor stocks to AI-based giants su...
Urban India spends 1. 6x more on weekends than weekdays: StudyThe weekend shopping rush has become a hallmark of urban Indian life, with discretionary spending nearly doubling as shoppers flock to mall...
IT services growth likely to stay soft in near term as clients delay discretionary spends: EquirusIndia's major IT firms anticipate a subdued first quarter, with growth expected to pick up only when clients shift from cost-cutting to AI-...