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Banks told to stay vigilant amid intel on cyberattack threat
Apart from continuously checking network activities and server logs to detect malicious intrusions, banks will have to monitor critical payment systems such as SWIFT (the messaging system to confirm cross-border fund transfers), card network (which facilitates card payments), the online local fund transfer frameworks RTGS, NEFT and UPI, the real-time payment system.
Hackers breach BSNL again, second time in six months
This is the second time in six month where BSNL has suffered a data breach. Athenian Tech chief executive Kanishk Gaur told ET, the breach involved more than 278 GB of data from the state-owned telecom operation, including server snapshots, which can be misused for SIM cloning and potentially more severe criminal activities like extortion.
Former RBI DG Mundra asks regulators to 'introspect' after recent instances of unease, rulings
Former RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra called for introspection among financial regulators at an Assocham event, citing instances of proposals causing unease in the industry.
Salesforce launches public sector division in India; unveils Made-for-India digital lending solution
Salesforce launched its public sector division in India, introducing a digital lending solution tailored to the market's needs. The move underscores the company's commitment to India, with insights from an IDC study projecting significant job creation and revenue generation. CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya highlighted India's digital transformation potential, noting an urgency for technology adoption. The new offerings aim to enhance citizen experiences and streamline consumer lending processes in the country.
Asia shares muted on mixed China data, euro pressure
Asian share markets softer on mixed Chinese economic data. European political uncertainty persists. Swiss National Bank may ease. Markets await U.S. retail sales and Fed speeches. French political risks weigh on euro. Gold and oil prices stable.
Gold inches lower as firmer bond yields dent appeal
Gold prices fell due to higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors awaited economic data to predict Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts.
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CEO fraud: For bigger catch, cybercrooks turn pros, go phishing for whales
Phishing attacks have become more sophisticated, with cybercrooks using social engineering to impersonate top corporate executives and trick employees into sending money. Fraudsters are also using artificial intelligence, launching bot-based attacks, and studying social media profiles to craft convincing mails. Akshay Garkel from Grant Thornton Bharat highlighted the need for improved security awareness levels to combat cyber attacks effectively. Educational institutes like IIMs have also faced impersonation scams, leading to the implementation of stricter systems.
Sales of listed private non-financial cos register 6.9 pc growth in Q4 of FY24
Sales of listed private non-financial companies registered a growth of 6.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 compared to a 5.5 per cent rise in the previous quarter, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Thursday. The sales growth of these companies was 8 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2022-23.
Fed outcome expectations: Markets hawk-eyed for any clues on rate easing this year
The US Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce its key policy decision, including the trajectory of interest rate cuts and navigation of the economic landscape amidst inflation concerns.
SBI launches digital business loans for small and medium cos
SBI launches SME digital loans programme using data from tax and GST returns for quick credit assessment and loan approval up to ₹50 lakh in 10 seconds without human intervention.
Sensex, Nifty off to a cautious start ahead of Fed meet and CPI data
Indian equity indices opened lower, dragged by financial stocks. Sensex down 107 points at 76,382, Nifty50 down 21 points at 23,238.
F&O stocks to buy today: Bharti Airtel, M&M among top 8 trading ideas for 10 June 2024
Experts provide stock recommendations from F&O basket and cash market for traders with short-term horizon.
Japan's Nikkei edges up as financials, export shares rise
Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as export-related stocks rose on a weaker yen following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rise in domestic yields boosted financial stocks.
Why do we make poor investment decisions and how to avoid them
Investing has come to mean a flurry of activity. One must go about acting with assumed expertise, buying, selling, booking profits, revising and reworking. Keeping it simple and staid over the long term is boring in comparison. Poor investment decisionmaking is here to stay. We will crib about outcomes for a while, and then go back to doing the same things.
PV exports rise by 2.68 lakh units in last 4 years; Maruti accounts for 70 pc of incremental shipments
Passenger vehicle exports from India increased by 2.68 lakh units in the last four fiscal years, with Maruti Suzuki India contributing to nearly 70% of the growth.
S&P hits new 52-week high; Dow, Nasdaq set for weekly gains after mixed data
The Labor Department's closely watched Nonfarm Payrolls report showed the economy added 272,000 jobs in May, far more than expected, while average hourly earnings beat expectations. That sent stocks lower initially, as traders slashed bets on a September rate reduction. However, indexes pared losses after other data pointed to underlying economic weakness.
F&O stocks to buy today: Escorts, Biocon among top 7 trading ideas for 7 June 2024
“Options data suggests a broader trading range in between 22,200 to 23,500 zones while an immediate range between 22,500 to 23,100 levels,” says Chandan Taparia, Analyst-Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited.
SAS India business to grow faster than other markets, top executive says
The company aims to upgrade its 400-odd customers to its generative AI platform SAS Viya over the next one year, Riad Gydien, executive VP and chief sales officer at SAS, told ET.
F&O stocks to buy today: M&M, Voltas among top 8 trading ideas for 6 June
F&O Stocks Today: The Indian market is set to trade higher on positive global cues, Nifty future closed at 22,584 levels with gains of 3.08%. India VIX dropped by 29.28%.
Airtel, Jio free cash flow seen rising amid falling capex spends, growing ARPU
Analysts predict Bharti Airtel's and Reliance Jio's free cash flows to rise in FY26, reaching approximately Rs 56,000 crore and Rs 38,500 crore, respectively. This growth stems from reduced capital expenditures and higher average revenue per user (ARPU). Both telcos expect a surge in ARPU driven by tariff hikes and increased data usage amid 5G deployments
Wall Street stocks end slightly higher as weak jobs data supports rate cut
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as labor market data hinted at a Fed rate cut. Axos Financial dropped after Hindenburg Research shorted the stock.
US job openings fall more than expected in April
US job openings fell in April to the lowest level in over three years, signaling softening labor market conditions that could aid the Federal Reserve's inflation fight.
Nifty option premium surges ahead of election results, use Iron Butterfly strategy: Anand James
With a surge in Nifty option premium for 6th June contract, a directional bet is fraught with high risk and therefore traders can deploy Iron Butterfly strategy, says Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
Banking frauds triple in the past fiscal year: RBI data
The amount involved due to fraud in public banks was Rs. 10,507 crores, while private banks incurred losses of Rs. 3,107 crores. The number of frauds due to card and internet transactions shot up more than four times, with 29,000 cases being detected in FY24.
Bulls back in action! Sensex rises after 5-day hiatus, surges 500 points; Nifty above 22,600
Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher on Friday. Investors await exit polls post-elections and GDP data release. India's fourth-domestic quarter GDP data is due later in the day.
RBI going Hi-tech in regulation, risk management
The Reserve Bank of India is on a drive to raise the use of technology in key areas like supervision and risk management but flagged the downside risks and how widespread the challenges could be in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Nasdaq closes above 17,000; S&P 500 slightly higher, Dow down
Nasdaq crossed 17,000 for the first time boosted by Nvidia, while S&P 500 closed higher and Dow lower as Treasury yields rose.
Asian markets fall after US data dent rate cut hopes
Asian markets fell on Friday following Wall Street's sell-off triggered by strong US data, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve delaying interest rate cuts.
Aurum Analytica: Transforming real estate with Data Science and AI
Aurum Analytica, a data analytics firm in real estate, uses data science and AI. CEO Prakash Tejwani and co-founders Sahil and Vishal discuss the company's mission and growth.
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