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Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in public spaces
Norway plans temporary curbs on AI glasses in places such as schools, healthcare facilities, parks and beaches over privacy concerns
 "Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in public spaces")
Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn
The country's biggest listing to date is Hyundai Motor India's $2.9 billion listing in 2024, while the National Stock Exchange of India made its market debut last month after a $2.3 billion IPO
 "Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn")
Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27
Blinkit and food delivery players may post strong growth, while Instamart losses could widen; Meesho and PhysicsWallah are expected to show margin improvement
 "Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27")
HDFC Bank slips despite Nifty Bank recovery, analysts retain buy ratings
HDFC Bank fell 2.16 per cent even as banking indices gained, with analysts retaining positive ratings while investors assess the lender's transition under new CEO Anup Bagchi
 "HDFC Bank slips despite Nifty Bank recovery, analysts retain buy ratings")
Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses Maharashtra drought
The Maharashtra government on September 26 declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, or 74 per cent of the state, amid rainfall deficit
 "Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses Maharashtra drought")
Sebi launches nationwide investor campaign, cautions against finfluencers
Project Jagrook will take financial literacy to rural areas and educational institutions, while cautioning investors against anonymous tips and exaggerated return claims
 "Sebi launches nationwide investor campaign, cautions against finfluencers")
Govt may tap Taiwan, Singapore institutes to build chip talent pool
"The idea is to develop a steady pool of trained semiconductor engineers and shop-floor workers for allied components who can be hired directly from these institutes"
 "Govt may tap Taiwan, Singapore institutes to build chip talent pool")
SME IPOs sink, while mainboard listings deliver stronger returns
Of 151 SME IPOs listed this year, 70 trade below their issue price and 21 have lost at least half their value, while mainboard issues have delivered stronger returns
 "SME IPOs sink, while mainboard listings deliver stronger returns")
Traders cautious amid Brent pullback; markets likely to stay volatile
Nifty gains 133 points as Brent crude eases towards $101-102 a barrel, while oversold conditions and softer US rate expectations support a relief rally
 "Traders cautious amid Brent pullback; markets likely to stay volatile")
Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further concessions for either side 'very difficult'
 "Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman")
Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes
Officials expect the rate structure to be reviewed only once a year henceforth, and any changes will take effect from April 1, not in the middle of the financial year
 "Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes")
Tryfacta GIFT City IPO faces tough scrutiny over legal history in US
US-based tech firm's promoter track record and governance face closer regulatory scrutiny
 "Tryfacta GIFT City IPO faces tough scrutiny over legal history in US")
India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress
The group will examine constraints hindering trade and investment flows under TEPA as India seeks greater market access for its agricultural and marine exports
 "India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress")
This RBI cycle looks different
For the repo rate to remain an effective signal, the weighted average call rate needs to be aligned with it
 "This RBI cycle looks different")
India serves as engineering, digital hub for Veolia: APAC executive V-P
Veolia sees India as an engineering and digital hub, with rising demand for industrial water, wastewater recycling and municipal water solutions driven by infrastructure and high-tech sectors.
 "India serves as engineering, digital hub for Veolia: APAC executive V-P")
Union ministers Puri, Verma do not find place in BJP's UP Rajya Sabha list
Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma's Rajya Sabha terms end on November 25; their exclusion comes amid speculation about a mid-term revamp of the Union Council of Ministers
 "Union ministers Puri, Verma do not find place in BJP's UP Rajya Sabha list")
Datanomics: India's milk production increases faster than consumption
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a dairy plant worth Rs 255 crore in Madhya Pradesh on October 3
 "Datanomics: India's milk production increases faster than consumption")
HDFC Bank mobilised over ₹1.5 trn in deposits in July-September quarter
In contrast, India's second-largest private-sector bank, ICICI Bank, mobilised $17.88 billion in FCNR(B) deposits and raised $3.55 billion through dollar-denominated bonds
Diammonium phosphate stockpile healthy ahead of rabi sowing season
DAP stocks are 17% higher year-on-year ahead of the rabi sowing season, but higher import and raw material costs could push India's fertiliser subsidy bill sharply higher
 "Diammonium phosphate stockpile healthy ahead of rabi sowing season")
RBI may continue liquidity absorption as it begins rate-hiking cycle
Core liquidity surplus remains around ₹10 trillion, keeping the focus on RBI's liquidity operations as markets expect a 25-basis-point repo rate increase this week
 "RBI may continue liquidity absorption as it begins rate-hiking cycle")