Microsoft adds AI backed ‘Voice Clarity’ feature to Windows 11. What is it and how does it work?
Microsoft's Voice clarity feature, powered by AI technology, improves the audio experience on Windows 11 by canceling echo, suppressing background noise, and reducing reverberation in real-time. No additional hardware is required. Key Points
mintRegulation, conducive environment among top factors to fuel crypto trading among Indian investors: Sumit G
Sumit Gupta, Co-Founder of CoinDCX, discusses the key drivers for crypto trading in India and the challenges of building in the evolving environment. He highlights the need for regulatory clarity and a conducive environment to incentivize more activity on Indian exchanges. Key Points
Economic TimesBanks tread with caution on fraud case settlements
Bankers are wary of their decisions being questioned by vigilance and investigation agencies later, and want some assurance from the regulator before implementation of the circular. Lenders have held discussions with all stakeholders, including the government, soon after the circular was published, and want additional clarity before provisions are implemented. Key Points
Economic TimesIT hardware companies seek clarity on import licensing process
The Indian IT hardware industry wants the government to provide clarity on operational details for import licenses so they are able to make contingency plans, senior executives have said. The current lack of clarity includes details around quota, validity of licence, whether there is demand for single or multiple licences for different ports, and whether exports and goods from special economic zones are exempt from needing the licence. Key Points
Economic TimesCosmo Film case: Gujarat HC order to provide relief to importers
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that Notification No. 54/2018 will apply prospectively, providing relief to Indian importers under investigation for availing dual benefits. This decision corrects previous retrospective demands and offers clarity on import transactions, though the issue of interest remains unresolved. Key Points
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Govt rolls out mandatory quality norms for smart meters, welding rods
Smart meter is an electronic device that records information such as consumption of electric energy, voltage levels, current and power factor. It communicates the information to the consumer for greater clarity of consumption behaviour and electricity suppliers for system monitoring and customer billing. Key Points
Economic TimesGujarat defines a dividend formula, state PSUs surge
The policy is favourable for the shareholders, especially the minority ones, said Nilesh Shah, managing director, Kotak Mahindra AMC. It gives predictability and clarity to shareholders on how a company will distribute dividends or issue bonus shares. Key Points
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