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Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Tim Cook says: Report
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to increase product prices due to soaring memory and storage chip costs, driven by AI demand. He stated price hikes are unavoidable as the company struggles to absorb escalating component expenses. Cook emphasized the need for memory pricing and supply to stabilize for consumer products.
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sector
Dinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girija Subramanian, chairman-cum-managing director of The New India Assurance Company Limited, has been appointed whole-time member (distribution). Both appointments are for five years. The government has also reappointed Deepak Sood as whole-time member (non-life), extending his term by two years until 2028, and Rajay Kumar Sinha as whole-time member (finance and investment) for another two years until 2029, or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sector
Dinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girija Subramanian, chairman-cum-managing director of The New India Assurance Company Limited, has been appointed whole-time member (distribution). Both appointments are for five years. The government has also reappointed Deepak Sood as whole-time member (non-life), extending his term by two years until 2028, and Rajay Kumar Sinha as whole-time member (finance and investment) for another two years until 2029, or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaints
Consumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They argue this move would remove a vital safeguard for consumers. Instead, they propose modernizing the committee with digital tools and faster turnaround times. Telecom operators, however, support the regulator's proposal.
Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-Equifax
Credit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset quality stress, increasingly favouring customers with established credit histories. A joint SIDBI-Equifax study shows the share of new-to-credit borrowers fell sharply to 20% from 33% three years ago, reflecting tighter risk filters.
Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-Equifax
Credit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset quality stress, increasingly favouring customers with established credit histories. A joint SIDBI-Equifax study shows the share of new-to-credit borrowers fell sharply to 20% from 33% three years ago, reflecting tighter risk filters.
InCred Capital expands global footprint with launch of US operations; appoints Arunava Das as CEO, North America
InCred Capital, the institutional, wealth and asset management arm of InCred Group, announced the launch of its US operations with the opening of its New York office.
BRND.ME converts into public company, eyes IPO in 12-18 months
BRND.ME, formerly Mensa Brands, has converted into a public company after shifting its corporate base to India. The consumer brands platform is preparing for a potential IPO within 12-18 months, backed by stronger governance, profitability and a streamlined corporate structure.
AI applications, data centres and EVs to drive India's next capex cycle: ICICI Securities
According to Vinod Karki, Head-Strategy at ICICI Securities, the combination of steady government investment and rising participation from new-age sectors could help sustain India's capex cycle even as traditional infrastructure spending growth slows.
The new man of steel! India seen to fill in the void China may leave
India Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low, offering significant growth potential. Unlike China's property-driven boom, India's demand will stem from infrastructure, manufacturing, and urban development. This growth will be more gradual, influenced by execution challenges and a focus on greener production.
ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
Indices trade higher; consumer durables shares rally
Consumer durables shares witnessed buying demand for fourth trading session.