AI a threat to humans? Here is what Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and other tech experts feel
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, in a recent interview, said that he doesn't fully understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) and called for a regulation on the technology so that it isn't misued. On the other hand, Twitter owner Elon Musk outrightly says that AI can be dangerous. Here is what some experts are saying about the potential dangers of AI. Key Points
India TodayAgents may boycott Go First over lack of clarity on refunds
Individual customers are going to get caught in this (process of getting back their money) and it is going to take some time... If the precedent is Jet Airways, we know how long that took, said Madhavan Menon, chairman of Thomas Cook (India). Anyone who has a (Go First) booking with us has got to follow a refund process, which has also not been fully defined as yet. Key Points
Economic TimesMankind Pharma IPO: Issue sails through on Day 3, oversubscribed at 2.13x; QIBs, NIIs overbid their portions
Mankind Pharma's IPO was fully subscribed at 2.13 times before the end of the third day of bidding. Key Points
FinancialexpressMan finds ‘furnished home in Bengaluru’. But there’s a catch
The ‘fully furnished home’ has a bed, a basin, a small cabinet and a window. Moreover, it is well-lit. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesMind your chats or pay a heavy price
A British-Indian student's joke on Snapchat of an intent to blow up a plane resulted in jets being scrambled and threw him into a legal soup. Privacy? Wake up to the real world. Key Points
mintAshok Leyland secures supply order for 1,225 buses for Karnataka State Transport Undertakings
Mumbai, Jan 18 (PTI) Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Thursday said it has secured a supply order for 1,225 buses from the Karnataka State Transport Undertakings. The fully built Viking buses will be delivered by April, the company said in a statement. The state government undertaking already has over 11,680 operational buses in its […] Key Points
ThePrintInox India IPO fully subscribed on strong retail interest. Check GMP and other details
The initial public offer (IPO) of Inox India was fully subscribed on the first day of bidding. The issue was booked 1.17x so far, driven by strong interest from retail and HNI investors. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Navy will become fully Atmanirbhar by 2047: Admiral R Hari Kumar
Our nation is going through the most exciting times since Independence. We live in an egalitarian society. We have moved from being the 10th largest economy to fifth largest economy in the world in less than a decade. And we are set to be the third largest economy before the end of this decade, the Navy chief said. Key Points
Economic TimesWhere to find value or growth or both in the next two or three years? Sunil Subramaniam explains
“As per capita income grows, we are already seeing the beginning of premiumisation in automotives, in housing. We are seeing high-end properties, high-end cars selling much faster. We believe that that is a segment which is fully not tapped yet.” Key Points
Economic TimesTitan to pay $560 million to increase stake in CaratLane by 27.2%
On completion of the purchase, Titan will hold 98.28% of CaratLane on a fully diluted basis, up from 71.09%. Key Points
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One can accumulate ACC, but run-up mostly over; IT to take a backseat: Chakri Lokapriya
TCG AMC's CIO&MD, Chakri Lokapriya, predicts lower mortgage costs and reduced working capital costs for real estate developers if the interest rates trend down later this year. He advises being cautious around FMCG stocks like Nestle and keeping a watchful eye on RVNL, which recently had a government OFS fully subscribed. Despite a recent correction from uncertainty surrounding Adani holdings, Lokapriya says one could potentially accumulate shares in ACC. Key Points
Economic TimesWill China’s stimulus work? 5 metal stocks which can deliver up to 35% returns, as per analysts
As China once again announced measures to prop up its real estate market. The focus is back on metal stocks. Unlike 2021 and early 2022 when the outlook was bullish across the board. This time around it is not secularly but selectively bullish. It is selected stocks which are getting attention, companies either with large capacity, fully integrated or in any area where they are literally monopolies. Key Points
Economic TimesupGrad’s forays into Pacific region with medical institute in Vanuatu
Edtech firm upGrad announced that it’s first-ever fully offline medical institute in the Republic of Vanuatu with an initial investment of USD 10 million. It aims to attract and train global talent with modern day clinical competencies. Key Points
The HinduHonda Cars India unveils mid-sized SUV ‘Elevate’
Japanese auto major Honda on Tuesday unveiled its global mid-sized SUV Elevate in India which will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara. It plans to launch five new SUVs, including a fully electric model, in India by 2030. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMetal stocks: Will they shine again? 6 counters can deliver over 32% returns, say analysts
The focus of analysts is back on metal stocks. Unlike 2021 and early 2022 when the outlook was bullish across the board. This time around it is not secularly bullish. It is selected stocks which are getting attention, companies either with large capacity, fully integrated or in any area where they are literally monopolies. For the purpose of this report, where the average stock report plus score is a minimum of 7. The list is based on upside estimated by the analysts, with the highest potential stock coming on the top of the list. Key Points
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Airtel FCCB holders to get $5.1 million equity
Airtel had issued $1 billion 1.5% foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) in January 2020, due in 2025. The bonds were convertible into the company's fully paid-up equity shares of ₹5 each before February 2025 at the option of the FCCB holders. Bharti Airtel shares closed 1.56% up at ₹760.70 on the BSE Tuesday. Key Points
Economic TimesEvening brief: Kejriwal invites Assam CM Himanta after ‘sue’ warning
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