Author: V. Alure

In an environment where global markets have repeatedly faced geopolitical shocks, investors appear increasingly conditioned to look through conflicts unless they materially disrupt growth or inflation. Speaking to ET Now, Andrew Freris, CEO, Ecognosis Advisory argued that even rising tensions involving the United States and Iran may not have a lasting impact on markets, though crude oil remains a key variable.Markets growing used to conflictFreris suggested that markets have built resilience after years of geopolitical uncertainty.“In the last three years the world has got quite accustomed to wars… I think the markets will simply ignore it. It is as simple…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Personal agents that work just for you have long been a dream in the tech world. Toiling in the background on your computer to manage your schedule or sort through your email, or venturing out on to the internet to carry out research or make purchases, they could take on much of your digital load.The technology pieces are finally falling into place for this to become a reality. But as the first demonstrations of personal digital agents see the light of day,…

UK gym membership is becoming increasingly normalised among consumers, according to a new study from CIL Strategy Consultants and Total Fitness. With more than a third of people now identifying gym membership as essential spending, there is a growing opportunity for market saturation. Around the world, the global health and fitness industry is expanding rapidly – as consumers look to continue their lockdown workout habits beyond the lockdown era. Health and wellness from home were high on the agenda during the height of the pandemic, with 30% of consumers intending to regularly work out at home even after lockdown measures…

Newcastle-headquartered hedgehog lab has become a certified B Corporation. The news follows the global digital product consultancy’s decision to dedicate a percentage of its revenue to social impact initiatives through a new Social Value Fund. Founded in 2007, hedgehog lab is a Newcastle-based technology consultancy, with additional offices in Leeds, York and Bulgaria. With 120 people across its offices, the firm helps clients to strategise and execute digital strategies, as well as conduct user research and interface design. As the firm continues to grow, it has become the latest cohort of the growing B Corp movement. Joining a global community…

Leonard Curtis Legal has promoted Jenny Fell to senior solicitor. The move comes as the firm’s corporate team continues to grow amid rising demand. Jennifer Moore, head of corporate and commercial at Leonard Curtis Legal, commented, “Following her qualification, Jenny has played an increasingly prominent role in larger corporate transactions, consistently demonstrating high standards of professionalism and competence.” Fell has been with Leonard Curtis Legal since the firm’s inception in 2016, and has developed into a key member of the corporate team, providing advice and support across a broad range of industries and transactions. She was the first member of the…

ERM and Jupiter Intelligence are partnering to deliver climate-resilient risk management and investment strategies to clients. The alliance will combine Jupiter’s decision-grade data and analytics with ERM’s operational expertise. Climate change is bringing more severe weather events, which have an adverse impact on human and animal life around the world. Many parts of the UK encountered at least three heatwaves in 2026, with very warm weather reaching into Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland as well as southern England, following England’s warmest June on record, and the country’s driest and sunniest spring for 132 years. Earlier, a series of named storms…

David Pike has joined Grant Thornton’s UK restructuring practice. He will lead the firm’s turnaround division in London. Keely Woodley, UK head of strategic advisory at Grant Thornton, commented, “We are delighted to welcome David to our team, strengthening the support and solutions we provide to our clients across London and the global restructuring market. “With his deep expertise in complex restructurings, David enhances our ability to deliver tailored, commercially focused advice across deals of all sizes. His appointment ensures our clients benefit from an even broader range of restructuring capabilities, greater strategic insight and a more seamless experience as…

Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy has shut down Snacc, its standalone 15-minute food delivery app, just a year after piloting the service, signalling a sharper capital allocation strategy amid mounting losses and intensifying competition. Launched as an experiment, Snacc was operational in Bengaluru and Gurugram, but did not scale meaningfully over the past 12 months, according to people aware of the development. The move comes as the quick food delivery space sees rising action from incumbents and new entrants alike. Rival Blinkit introduced Bistro as a separate app, while Zepto rolled out Zepto Cafe under a dedicated interface. Smaller…

Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday. A tightly-contested encounter was decided by an own goal in the 48th minute by Pritam Kotal as the Islanders secured all three points. Neither team could create much flow in the match as they cancelled each other out in the midfield. Chances were at a premium in the first half as the attackers found it difficult to break the opposition defence. Jorge Pereyra Diaz forced a fine save out of…

Nvidia is close to finalising a deal worth $30 billion with Sam Altman’s OpenAI in a move to replace the $100 billion long-term commitment that the companies had signed last year as part of a big new funding round for the AI company, Financial Times reported.Nvidia, led by Jensen Huang, and OpenAI will no more proceed with the multi-year investment plan that they had announced in September last year, according to FT citing people with knowledge of the matter.Here are key things you need to know about the new Nvidia-OpenAI deal.What to know about OpenAI Nvidia dealThe deal between OpenAI…