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FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of banks on AI risks following concerns over Anthropic's Mythos
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a meeting with bank heads to address Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks, particularly concerning Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential to compromise financial system data security. Banks have been urged to implement preemptive measures to safeguard their systems, customer data, and funds following discussions on AI's implications for the financial sector.
TCS, Infosys to HCL Tech: IT stocks Q4 earnings start today - Is this the right time to buy?
As the IT sector heads into earnings season, brokerages favor HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra. TCS is anticipated to post solid quarterly results, while cautious investor sentiment prevails due to potential demand pressures and AI disruption concerns.
Coal paying important role in India's energy security amid Israel-Iran war
India's energy security relies on coal amid global fuel uncertainties. Domestic production meets rising demand, with significant stockpiles at mine-heads and power plants. Coal India Limited is conducting e-auctions to ensure availability. Supplies to small and medium consumers are facilitated. The government assures demand will be met, supporting industrial continuity and economic growth.
ACC clears Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi’s reappointment as Drugs Controller (India)
Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi will continue as Drugs Controller (India) at CDSCO. His reappointment is on a contract basis for one year starting March 1, 2026. This decision follows a proposal from the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Dr Raghuvanshi heads the CDSCO, responsible for drug quality and new drug approvals.
Live: Brent Hits $95 After US-Iran Escalation | Gold Slides | Nifty Set for Cautious Open| Opening Bell
Wall Street heads into the opening bell under pressure after a sharp selloff on Wednesday, with all three major U.S. indexes falling more than 1%. Technology and semiconductor stocks remained weak, while escalating tensions in the Middle East added another layer of uncertainty for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 953 points (-1.87%) to 49,918.78, the S&P 500 dropped 119.66 points (-1.62%) to 7,266.99, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 509.32 points (-1.98%) to 25,169.50. Investor sentiment remains cautious as markets assess the implications of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Iran's announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The developments have pushed oil prices sharply higher, raising concerns that elevated energy costs could fuel inflation and keep interest rates higher for longer. The U.S. dollar traded cautiously as investors balanced geopolitical risks against the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. Meanwhile, gold extended its decline, hitting a more than six-month low as rising oil prices and inflation fears dampened expectations for near-term monetary easing. Markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines, energy price movements, and interest-rate expectations as trading gets underway.