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Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as Backlash Mounts Over AI Infrastructure Boom

Amazon said it will invest $1 billion in communities hosting its data centers, a move aimed at easing public resistance to the rapid expansion of energy-hungry digital infrastructure. The pledge comes as local governments, utilities and residents increasingly question the strain data centers place on power grids, water supplies and housing markets.

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Anthropic Pledges $11.6 Billion to Akamai in Landmark Cloud Deal, Signaling AI's Growing Appetite for CPUs

Anthropic has agreed to spend $11.6 billion over seven years on Akamai's cloud infrastructure, in what Akamai called the largest contract in its history and a major new bet on the less glamorous but increasingly important world of CPUs. The arrangement could expand to about $20 billion if Anthropic increases its commitments, while also giving the AI company a potential equity stake in Akamai through a warrant tied to spending milestones.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Amazon’s Early Prime Big Deal Days Signal a Wider Retail Push Into Holiday Demand

Amazon has begun rolling out early discounts ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event, with notable price cuts on accessories, televisions and other consumer electronics. The move underscores how major retailers are increasingly front-loading holiday promotions to capture demand earlier in the season and lock in spending before competitors can respond.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Amazon’s Early Prime Big Deal Days Signal a Broader Holiday Retail Push

Amazon has begun rolling out early discounts ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event, with notable price cuts across accessories, televisions and other consumer electronics. The move underscores an increasingly competitive holiday shopping season, as retailers seek to capture demand earlier and defend market share before the October 6-7 sales window.

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Startups & Venture CapitalRecently

Amazon India’s FY26 Loss Widens 48% as Revenue Moves Closer to ₹40,000 Crore

Amazon’s India operations posted a mixed FY26 showing, with revenue continuing to scale across seller services, retail and payments even as losses widened sharply. The latest numbers underscore the company’s willingness to absorb higher costs in one of its most strategically important markets, where competition, logistics intensity and regulatory scrutiny remain elevated.

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Startups & Venture CapitalRecently

Amazon India FY26 Loss Widens 48% as Revenue Climbs Toward ₹40,000 Crore

Amazon’s India operations delivered a mixed FY26 performance, with revenue continuing to rise across seller services, retail and payments even as losses widened sharply year on year. The numbers underscore the company’s willingness to keep investing in scale, logistics and customer acquisition in one of its most strategically important emerging markets.

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Startups & Venture CapitalRecently

Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Push Into Quick Commerce by 2030, Report Says

Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion, or about ₹28,790 crore, in its quick commerce arm Amazon Now by 2030, signaling a far more aggressive push into one of India’s most competitive retail battlegrounds. The move would place the ecommerce giant in direct contention with entrenched players racing to dominate ultra-fast delivery across groceries, essentials and daily-use categories.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

Bandhan Financial Services to Trim Bandhan Bank Stake Gradually to Meet RBI Norms by 2030

Bandhan Financial Services will gradually reduce its holding in Bandhan Bank to align with Reserve Bank of India ownership norms by 2030, according to the company’s stated plan. The promoter has already pared its stake through open-market sales, while a proposed stock split is aimed at improving affordability and widening retail participation.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

ICICI Bank Faces Rs 229 Crore GST Notice Over Minimum Balance Services

ICICI Bank has received a show cause notice from GST authorities seeking Rs 229.14 crore in tax, interest and penalties linked to services offered to customers maintaining minimum account balances. The notice, issued on September 30 by the Additional Commissioner at the CGST and Central Excise Division-IV, adds to the bank’s ongoing legal and regulatory disputes over similar tax demands.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

Geojit Financial Services to Elevate Jones George as Managing Director in Planned Leadership Transition

Geojit Financial Services will undergo a planned leadership reshuffle on October 1, 2026, with founder C.J. George moving into the role of Executive Chairman and Jones George set to assume charge as Managing Director. The transition is part of the brokerage and wealth management firm’s succession planning and its broader push toward technology-led growth.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

Finance Ministry to Meet Bank Chiefs on Monday as Strike Threat Looms Over Banking Services

The Finance Ministry will meet senior executives of public sector and regional rural banks on Monday to assess contingency plans and ensure continuity of banking operations ahead of a three-day strike called for September 28. The move comes as unions press demands for a five-day banking week and updated pension benefits, raising the prospect of disruption across branches, cash services, and customer-facing operations for several days.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

Fin Secretary Calls Bank Chiefs’ Meeting as Strike Threat Looms Over Banking Services

Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohia has convened a meeting with the heads of public sector banks, regional rural banks and NABARD on Monday to ensure uninterrupted banking services ahead of a proposed three-day strike from September 28. The move comes as the All India Bank Employees’ Association presses for a five-day banking week and warns of an indefinite strike from October 26 if its demand is not addressed.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

India’s Services Production Index Shows Broad-Based July Strength, With 10 Sub-Sectors Posting Double-Digit Growth

India’s services economy delivered a broad July expansion, with 10 sub-sectors recording double-digit growth even as a few transport-linked and maintenance categories weakened. Air transport fell 8.4% and repair services contracted 5%, underscoring that the recovery remains uneven across the sector. The data point to resilient domestic demand and activity momentum, but also to pockets of softness that warrant close monitoring.

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