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- Business
- February 20, 2026
Nvidia Close To Investing $30 Billion In OpenAI’s Mega Funding Round
Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, as the chipmaker moves to take a stake in one of its largest customers, a person familiar with the matter said.The investment is part of a fundraising round in which OpenAI is seeking more than $100 billion, the pe Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India and US Sign Pax Silica Declaration at AI Impact Summit, Stress Economic Security
India and the United States signed the Pax Silica Declaration on Friday, marking a new phase of cooperation in artificial intelligence, critical technologies, and economic security, during a signing ceremony held in the national capital.Speaking at the India AI Impact Forum, Jaco Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
Trust, Governance, & Security Are Key Challenges In AI Era: Nikesh Arora, CEO, Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on Thursday highlighted the unprecedented pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, warning that technological acceleration is outstripping the evolution of institutions and governance frameworks.Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2 Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
From Talent To Data: Meta’s Chief AI Officer Lays Out Building Blocks Of ‘AI’s Future’
After several global tech leaders addressed AI linked jobs fears to listing out key challenges ahead for an intelligent era, Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang laid out the building blocks of AI that’ll lead to country-specific innovation.At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Wa Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
NSE To Levy Additional 15% Exposure Margin On 18 Stocks From March F&O Series
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will impose an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 equity derivatives stocks starting from the March 2026 futures and options (F&O) series, according to an exchange circular.The additional margin will apply to stocks where position concentration Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
Oil Prices Extend Gains On Concerns Of Potential US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices rose on Thursday, driven by increasing concerns over potential military conflict between the United States and Iran as both countries stepped up military activity in the oil-producing region.Brent futures were up $1.11, or 1.58%, at $71.46 a barrel by 0905 GMT while U. Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
India AI Impact Summit: Why OpenAI CEO, Anthropic CEO Skipped Hand Raise Gesture
While several key business leaders such as RIL Chairman & MD, Mukesh Ambani emphasized on a future where “AI is available affordable and beneficial to all,” the first crack of refusal was expressed when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Altman visibly avoided h Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
India Targets Rare‑earth Permanent Magnet Production By year‑end, Minister Says
India aims to start producing rare earth permanent magnets by the end of the year in partnership with the private sector, the federal mining minister said on Thursday, as the Asian country seeks to lower imports of critical industrial inputs.New Delhi approved a 73 billion rupee Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
Sensex Nosedives Over 1%, Nifty50 Below 25,600 – Key Triggers Behind This Crash
India’s stock market witnessed a sharp sell-off across sectors on Thursday, February 19. While Sensex, and Nifty 50 opened higher, both were trading in red after sell-off witnessed in auto, FMCG, metals, realty and financial stocks.The Sensex opened 0.28%, higher at 83,969.82, wh Read More
- Business
- February 19, 2026
AI Will Play Key Role In Shaping Economic Balance Between Global North and South: Microsoft’s Brad Smith
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith on Thursday said artificial intelligence (AI) will play a decisive role in shaping the global economic balance, particularly between the Global North and South.Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Smith said, “I think the best Read More
