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India’s macro exposure to the Middle East continues to be transmitted primarily through energy and critical input prices, reflecting structurally high dependence on imported crude and natural gas.

A former JP Morgan employee, Chirayu Rana, has accused senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual assault. New reports reveal Rana allegedly discussed similar claims of rape, assault, and forced drug use by a former boss with an online legal chatbot nearly 10 months ago. These public conversations also touched upon separation agreements and potential legal action.

Anthropic's powerful AI model, Claude Mythos, capable of finding software vulnerabilities, has prompted a global financial sector scramble. Banks, regulators, and central bankers are urgently assessing risks and accelerating cybersecurity investments. Project Glasswing offers controlled access for defensive security work, highlighting the evolving threat landscape.

New-age insurer Acko, backed by General Atlantic and Accel, is gearing up for its IPO, aiming for an early 2027 launch. The company has appointed morgan stanley, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities as bankers. Acko targets a valuation of $2-2.5 billion, a significant increase from its previous $1.4 billion. This move comes as India's IPO market navigates global volatility.

Analysts are bullish on Bajaj Finance, IIFL Finance, and Navin Fluorine, citing strong quarterly results and positive future outlooks. Federal Bank is seen as fairly valued, while Waaree Engineering's revenue beat expectations despite margin concerns. Investors are watching these key companies closely.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has agreed to acquire US-based Organon & Co for $11.75 billion in an all-cash deal. This significant outbound acquisition is expected to close in early 2027, strengthening Sun Pharma's global presence in women's health and biosimilars.

Oracle faces a significant bank-debt challenge due to its massive data centre expansion for OpenAI, reportedly requiring $300 billion. Lenders struggle with exposure limits, impacting their ability to finance these projects. This comes as Oracle also plans substantial job cuts, highlighting financial pressures despite efforts to secure funding.

Analysts are bullish on Adani Ports, Indus Tower, and Voda Idea, citing strong performance and growth prospects. Kotak Bank shows solid operating metrics, though RoE lags peers. Bharti Airtel's outlook remains positive despite potential tariff hike delays, with industry repair seen as intact.

Brokerage views on Infosys remain mixed, with analysts balancing near-term challenges against the company’s long-term positioning. They have expressed a measured outlook on Infosys.

Apple is reportedly exploring a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera for a future iPhone, potentially arriving as early as 2028. This significant megapixel jump, while still in testing, would mark a departure from its current 48MP sensors. The move focuses on telephoto capabilities, aiming to enhance zoom quality.

morgan stanley believes the Sensex has the potential to reach 95,000 by December 2026, with its strategist Ridham Desai indicating that Indian equities may be entering a fresh bull phase after enduring one of their weakest periods of relative performance in decades

A 35-year-old former South Asian-origin employee of JP Morgan Chase has made some shocking claims of being pressured into “non-consensual and humiliating” sexual encounters by a senior female colleague. She has categorically denied all allegations