
AI Boom Fuels Copper Demand, But Investment Slump Could Shake Markets
AI infrastructure is fueling copper demand, but S&P Global warns a spending slowdown could hit the market, economic growth, and stocks.
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AI infrastructure is fueling copper demand, but S&P Global warns a spending slowdown could hit the market, economic growth, and stocks.

NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings against Polycab India Ltd over a Rs 2.78 crore debt, citing a genuine pre-existing dispute.

Office leasing in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR dropped 13.6% in Q3 2026, but prime rents climbed 7.5%. Discover the city-wise trends here.

CBRE report reveals India needs 1.5 billion sq ft of new private education infrastructure by FY 2035 to meet rising student demand.

India, Belgium, and Luxembourg (BLEU) meet in Luxembourg to strengthen trade in aerospace, clean energy, and fintech.

Jefferies warns that rising global LNG prices and shipping costs could strain India's domestic market and fuel OMCs as winter approaches.

A new SBI report reveals that nearly 46% of Indian households use digital payments, highlighting a sharp divide between income groups and spending habits.

Private equity and venture capital investments in India hit $17.1 billion in Q3 2026, driven by massive deals in infrastructure and healthcare.

Fitch Ratings warns of global markets volatility through 2027 due to AI spending concerns and shifting US Treasury yields.

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says India could hit USD 1 trillion in exports this year if current trade momentum continues.

Equirus Securities predicts a recovery in digital merchant payments during October and November, driven by festive spending following a September dip.

NSIC reports strong financial growth with a revenue of Rs 3,767 crore and presents a dividend of Rs 47.76 crore to the MSME Ministry.

Indian equity markets open flat as rising Brent crude prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on Sensex and Nifty.

India lifted 496 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to a new World Bank report highlighting rapid economic growth.

Alphabet shares suffer their worst-ever single-day fall as investors worry over AI spending and slowing search ad growth.

The Finance Ministry clarifies that the reserve price for the IDBI Bank sale remained unchanged while the second bidding round boosted the value.

ICICI Bank reports a likely 25 bps US Fed rate hike in December due to persistent inflation and a resilient economy.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal pledges Central support for Telangana's ambitious vision to become a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites global investors to the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, aiming for a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

India Post and UTI Mutual Fund extend partnership to provide doorstep KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion in remote areas.

Assam CM inaugurates a Rs 55 crore Green AAC Block plant in Tinsukia, replacing 10 crore red bricks annually and boosting regional employment.

ASSOCHAM and a German parliamentary delegation meet in New Delhi to boost trade in defence, railways, and technology partnerships.

Coal India reports a 57% jump in Q2 net profit and announces an interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share. Get the full financial breakdown here.

IndiGo reports a net loss of Rs 1,879 crore for Q2 FY27, hit by soaring fuel costs and rupee depreciation despite a 25.9% rise in revenue.