MUMBAI — A renewed and urgent conversation regarding artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty is sweeping across international technology hubs, triggered by recent regulatory interventions that cut off international access to some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models. The sudden restrictions have reignited long-standing anxieties about deep-seated structural dependencies on foreign-controlled technology platforms, data centers, […]
Global Economy at a Crossroads: UNCTAD Forecasts Slowdown Amid Geopolitical Tensions and AI Disruption
The global economic landscape is entering a period of profound uncertainty. According to the latest trade and development report released this Friday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the world economy is bracing for a deceleration, with growth projected to slide to 2.6% in 2026, down from the 2.9% observed in […]
Market Turmoil: Sensex and Nifty Slide as Global Geopolitical Tensions Ignite Crude Oil Surge
Date: July 23, 2026 Market Update: The Indian equity markets witnessed a jittery start to the trading session on July 23, 2026, as investors grappled with a potent cocktail of geopolitical instability, surging energy costs, and cautious sentiment ahead of key corporate earnings. The Morning Snapshot: A Bearish Opening As of 9:17 AM, the benchmark […]