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Cboe Announces Launch of Bitcoin and Ether Continuous Futures to Attract Institutional Participation

Cboe Announces Launch of Bitcoin and Ether Continuous Futures to Attract Institutional Participation
Cboe confirmed it will introduce bitcoin and ether cash-settled continuous futures on December 15, featuring ten-year expirations to provide long-horizon exposure for institutional investors. The move comes as traditional exchanges seek to capture a larger share of regulated crypto-derivatives activity amid rising demand for transparent, exchange-listed instruments. Analysts expect the derivatives launch to deepen market liquidity and offer improved hedging frameworks. 
The initiative positions Cboe as a significant competitor in crypto futures at a time when global regulatory clarity remains uneven and digital-asset markets remain volatile.
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Tribe Stays Raises $2.8 Million to Expand Its Managed Hospitality Network

Tribe Stays Raises $2.8 Million to Expand Its Managed Hospitality Network
Premium hospitality startup Tribe Stays secured $2.8 million in its latest funding round aimed at accelerating expansion across major Indian metros and strengthening its managed-stay business model. The round included participation from strategic investors focused on real estate-tech convergence and scalable hospitality infrastructure. The company plans to deploy capital toward new property acquisitions, technology upgrades and operational efficiencies. 
The fundraise reflects sustained investor interest in asset-light hospitality formats that leverage brand consistency and standardized experiences to attract digitally savvy travelers seeking upgraded accommodation options.
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AIIMS Partners with YouTube to Develop AI-Powered Medical Content and Diagnostic Tools

AIIMS Partners with YouTube to Develop AI-Powered Medical Content and Diagnostic Tools
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and YouTube announced a collaboration to develop AI-based medical education and diagnostic tools targeted at improving healthcare accessibility in India. The partnership focuses on integrating AI-powered content creation workflows, automated disease-identification support and simplified patient-awareness modules across YouTube’s platform. The initiative aims to strengthen medical training, enhance rural healthcare literacy and support clinicians with structured diagnostic resources. 
Analysts say the collaboration positions India as a growing hub for applied healthcare AI, combining academic expertise with large-scale content distribution infrastructure.
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India’s Mutual Fund Industry Nears ₹80 Trillion AUM as Market Rally Drives Growth

India’s Mutual Fund Industry Nears ₹80 Trillion AUM as Market Rally Drives Growth
India’s mutual fund industry reached ₹79.62 trillion in assets under management in October 2025, closing in on the ₹80 trillion milestone. The majority of the growth was driven by strong market performance rather than investor inflows, with NAV appreciation accounting for over 83% of AUM expansion. Equity mutual funds saw significant upside, though fresh inflows contributed just 16.6% to the month’s asset increase. 
Analysts note that investors are shifting toward systematic investing and large-cap-focused schemes as volatility moderates and domestic equity sentiment stays constructive.
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Ashok Leyland Posts Strong Q2 Profit, Surpassing Estimates with Improved Mix and Pricing

Ashok Leyland Posts Strong Q2 Profit, Surpassing Estimates with Improved Mix and Pricing
Ashok Leyland reported Q2 FY26 PAT of ₹8 billion, beating market expectations by 8% on the back of an improved product mix, disciplined pricing and stable demand in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment. The company’s sharper focus on cost efficiency and reduction of input cost pressures supported margins despite industry-wide volatility. With the stock currently trading around ₹148 and analysts assigning a target price of ₹165, the company is projected to benefit from continued recovery in freight activity and fleet modernization trends across logistics markets.
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Indian Markets Strengthen as Nifty Surges Past 26,000 and Sensex Gains Broad Support

Indian Markets Strengthen as Nifty Surges Past 26,000 and Sensex Gains Broad Support
Indian equity markets closed higher on November 17, with the Nifty ending at 26,013 and the Sensex rising 388 points, supported by strong buying across banking, auto and metal sectors. Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer and Eicher Motors were among the top performers, while PSU banks and consumer durable stocks also recorded notable gains. Analysts attributed the market strength to stable global cues, sector rotation in domestic indices and improving corporate earnings momentum. Broader participation from mid- and small-cap segments helped reinforce the bullish undertone for the week ahead.
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Hoopr Secures ₹4 Crore Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Music Licensing Platform

Hoopr Secures ₹4 Crore Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Music Licensing Platform
Hoopr, a Mumbai-based music licensing and audio rights platform, raised ₹4 crore in the first tranche of its pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, valuing the company at approximately ₹160 crore post-money. The funding is expected to support content library expansion, technology upgrades and marketing initiatives targeting creators, brands and digital publishers. 
With India’s growing demand for compliant, royalty-cleared music, Hoopr aims to strengthen its B2B offerings and accelerate user acquisition. The investment reflects rising investor interest in the creator-economy infrastructure segment.
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SIDBI Venture Capital Launches ₹1,600 Crore SpaceTech Fund to Boost Indian Startup Ecosystem

SIDBI Venture Capital Launches ₹1,600 Crore SpaceTech Fund to Boost Indian Startup Ecosystem
SIDBI Venture Capital announced the first close of its ₹1,600 crore Antariksh VC Fund, a sector-focused initiative aimed at accelerating India’s rapidly expanding spacetech startup ecosystem. The fund is expected to support early-stage and growth-stage companies working in satellite technology, launch systems, earth observation and downstream space applications. 
SIDBI stated that domestic spacetech innovation has reached a pivotal stage following regulatory reforms and increased private-sector participation. The new fund is positioned to catalyse capital flow into deeptech ventures and strengthen India’s competitive positioning in global new-space markets.
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Gold Prices Stabilize as Investors Await Pivotal US Economic Data Releases

Gold Prices Stabilize as Investors Await Pivotal US Economic Data Releases
Gold prices held steady on November 17 as traders positioned cautiously ahead of several crucial US economic indicators expected this week, including inflation data, retail sales and labour-market prints. The metal’s recent selloff prompted defensive re-entry by some investors, though overall sentiment remained restrained due to uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate trajectory. 
Analysts noted that gold’s near-term direction will largely depend on incoming macro data and how it influences expectations for December policy action. Broader commodity markets also stayed quiet as volatility declined.
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Nasdaq and S&P Futures Waver as Traders Question Likelihood of December Rate Cuts

Nasdaq and S&P Futures Waver as Traders Question Likelihood of December Rate Cuts
US stock futures fluctuated as investors reassessed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with sentiment turning cautious ahead of several key economic data releases. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures moved in a narrow range, reflecting market hesitation amid persistent inflation concerns and mixed labour-market signals. Analysts expect volatility to rise as traders await jobless claims, inflation prints and sector-specific earnings updates later this week. 
The uncertainty has shifted positioning strategies across tech and cyclical sectors as investors weigh policy timing and macro risk factors.
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