AI shopping: Google partners Walmart, Shopify and Wayfair to turn Gemini into in-chat checkout platform; what you need to know
Google’s Gemini AI now offers expanded shopping capabilities through partnerships with major retailers like Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair. Users can browse and buy products directly within the chatbot, with an instant checkout feature and personalized recommendations for linked accounts. This move positions Gemini as a transaction platform.
Highway build feat: NHAI sets four Guinness world records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada corridor; bituminous paving milestones logged
The National Highways Authority of India has achieved four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. These include the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete (28.89 lane km) and the highest quantity laid (57,500 metric tonnes) within 24 hours.
Companies flag location spoofing among hybrid, gig workers
Companies are increasingly detecting location spoofing by hybrid and gig workers. Employees are being caught misrepresenting their work locations using devices like travel routers. Forensic teams and background verification firms are flagging these discrepancies during routine audits and compliance checks, leading to consequences for those found violating company policies.
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Stock market outlook: Q3 earnings, inflation data in focus this week; global cues to steer sentiment
Indian equity markets brace for an event-packed week, with the December quarter earnings season kicking off and key inflation data releases from India and the US on the horizon. Investors will closely monitor corporate results from IT, banking, and energy giants, alongside global macro and geopolitical developments, for near-term market direction.
Credit curbs: US banks flag risks to lending as Trump pushes 10% cap on card rates; consumers, small firms may take hit
US banks are raising concerns over President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, warning it could limit credit access and harm consumers and small businesses. Industry groups argue such a move would be devastating and push users towards riskier alternatives, despite shared goals of affordability.
Export credit boost: Banks clear Rs 3,362 crore under CGSE in first month; 774 exporters covered
Exporters are receiving a significant boost with Rs 3,361.83 crore sanctioned under the Rs 20,000-crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters within its first month. This initiative aims to support businesses facing global trade headwinds, offering substantial credit guarantees to eligible exporters, including MSMEs, to enhance their competitiveness.