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Systems in place to facilitate 'Chhoti SIPs', says KFin Technologies
However, enrolments remain low at just about 2,000
 "Systems in place to facilitate 'Chhoti SIPs', says KFin Technologies")
Practice without AI: It helps build careful security and privacy habits
It helps build careful security, privacy, and performance habits
 "Practice without AI: It helps build careful security and privacy habits")
India's listed REITs distribute ₹2,331 cr in Q2 as AUM rises to ₹2.35 trn
India's five publicly listed REITs paid over ₹2,331 crore to 3.3 lakh unitholders in Q2 FY26, with distributions rising 19% year-on-year excluding KRT
 "India's listed REITs distribute ₹2,331 cr in Q2 as AUM rises to ₹2.35 trn")
Why discretionary bank rescues are not a substitute for systemic order
The 2020 intervention stopped contagion, but its ad hoc approach and breach of loss hierarchy underline the need for a predictable, rule-based system for failing financial firms
 "Why discretionary bank rescues are not a substitute for systemic order")
Nifty falls 24 points and Sensex 203 points short of the new peaks
Nifty and Sensex closed Thursday near record highs, boosted by banks and Reliance, with analysts expecting the rally to continue on supportive domestic and global cues
 "Nifty falls 24 points and Sensex 203 points short of the new peaks")
Will give data to restaurants with user consent: Food delivery firms
Zomato, Swiggy and other delivery firms say customer phone numbers will be shared with restaurants only after clear opt-in consent
 "Will give data to restaurants with user consent: Food delivery firms")
Healthy tradition for husband to give assets to wife: Priya Kapur to HC
Priya Kapur told the Delhi High Court that bequeathing assets to one's wife has long been a "healthy" tradition in the Kapur family, as Sunjay Kapur's children challenge the authenticity of his Will
 "Healthy tradition for husband to give assets to wife: Priya Kapur to HC")
Rising demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshaping diagnostics market
As GLP-1-based weight-loss and diabetes therapies gain popularity, India's diagnostics market is seeing a sharp rise in metabolic testing
 "Rising demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshaping diagnostics market")
₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high
Steady inflows drive jump, cementing MFs as the go-to route for equity market participation
 "₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high")
India should focus more on mkt-based research: Infosys cofounder K Dinesh
India must boost R&D spending and focus on market-oriented research to compete globally, as ISF honours six scientists with the Infosys Prize 2025, says K Dinesh
 "India should focus more on mkt-based research: Infosys cofounder K Dinesh")
The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears
While the auction of mines has attracted high bids, just how many of these mines will actually be commercially viable remains to be seen
 "The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears")
Sustainable development: Retrospective clearances threaten rule of law
This concern is particularly relevant today, when prolonged air pollution episodes, groundwater depletion, deforestation, and climate impacts already impose enormous health and economic costs
 "Sustainable development: Retrospective clearances threaten rule of law")
Court proceedings won't affect IHC's investment plans: Sammaan MD & CEO
Samman Capital CEO Gagan Banga says IHC's proposed $1 billion investment remains fully intact despite ongoing court proceedings, with regulatory approvals progressing
 "Court proceedings won't affect IHC's investment plans: Sammaan MD & CEO")
Elderly may account for 25% of India's pharma market in 2-3 decades
Seniors are 10% of India, but already 17% of its pharma market
 "Elderly may account for 25% of India's pharma market in 2-3 decades")
India can be the most important country in the world for AI: Kirthiga Reddy
Former Facebook India (now Meta India) MD Kirthiga Reddy shares insights on building AI-native companies and why established tech firms must move 100x faster
 "India can be the most important country in the world for AI: Kirthiga Reddy")
Paytm nears pre-curbs UPI levels, still playing catch-up on market share
Paytm logged 1.52 billion UPI transactions in October - its strongest in 20 months - yet its market share stayed below early 2024 levels as overall UPI volumes surged across the ecosystem
 "Paytm nears pre-curbs UPI levels, still playing catch-up on market share")
Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos
Digital arrest scams are the toughest fraud challenge today, calling for ecosystem-wide action as deepfakes and AI-driven impersonation make tracking and prevention more complex, says Kotsovinos
 "Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos")
Bridging the gap: Lagging states need a growth push amid rising debt
While the concerns of the southern states are understandable, in a federal structure it will always be expected that the lagging states are supported to ensure more equitable development
 "Bridging the gap: Lagging states need a growth push amid rising debt")
Value retailers see single-digit growth on Black Friday, Singles Day sales
Offer higher and fresh inventory on discounts
 "Value retailers see single-digit growth on Black Friday, Singles Day sales")
G20 to take up Global South issues as PM Narendra Modi begins visit
New Delhi said the South Africa-hosted G20 Summit will carry forward Global South issues raised during India's 2023 presidency - including disaster risk reduction and climate action
 "G20 to take up Global South issues as PM Narendra Modi begins visit")