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Premium smartphones ($800+) are seeing Bill of Materials (BOM) increases of $100–$150, with memory expected to account for over 40% of component costs.

In Q1 2026 alone, DRAM prices rose more than 50% QoQ, while NAND Flash prices surged over 90% QoQ. @CounterPointTR

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There are 23 operational IITs in India, offering a total of 18,160 seats in 2026. Following a significant seat expansion, these premier institutions accommodate aspirants who clear the JEE Advanced exam and participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling.

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Excited to announce the partnership between Dazeinfo and @Manufacturing IT Summit 2026

The summit will bring together 120+ technology leaders, IT decision-makers, institutions, and government stakeholders.

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Between 2020 and 2025, India saw the launch of over 1,700 AI-native startups. What began with conversational and enterprise AI has evolved into a wave of GenAI, foundational models, and deep-tech infrastructure, with Indian startups now building multilingual LLMs. @Redseer

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In Q1 2026, global app downloads reached 37.5B, with @GooglePlay accounting for 28.5B and iOS 8.9B downloads.

Meanwhile, in-app purchase revenue hit $43.5B, up 9% YoY, with iOS generating ~70% of total consumer spending and significantly outpacing @Google Play. @AppStore @Apple

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Argentina is the IMF’s largest borrower, with $60.2B in outstanding credit, representing over a quarter of the Fund’s total lending. While Argentina & Ukraine account for the largest individual loans, many developing & African nations also rely on @IMFNews for structural reforms.

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Global smartphone shipments fell 3% YoY in Q1 2026 due to memory shortages and weaker demand.

Despite the slowdown, @Apple captured the top spot for the first time with a 21% market share and 9% YoY growth, followed by @Samsung, @Xiaomi, vivo, and @oppo.

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India's semiconductor market is projected to reach $120 billion by 2030 and $300 billion by 2035. Driven by AI and mobile demand, the sector is expected to see significant growth in local production, aiming to meet over 60% of domestic needs by 2035. @Deloitte

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In 2026, nearly 20% of US firms are using AI, with many deploying AI agents across operations, sales, customer service, and IT.

The Information & Tech sector leads adoption at over 45%, followed by professional services, financial activities, education, and healthcare services.

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What began as a neck-and-neck tech rivalry between the USA and China has evolved into a staggering asymmetry. By 2023, China’s annual filings soared to over 183,000, dwarfing the US count of ~48,000.

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.@WeWorkIndia delivered strong growth in FY26, with revenue rising over 25% to ₹2,440 crore, driven by 86.9% occupancy and 3.3 million sq. ft. leased across 76 centers in 8 cities.

However, despite the top-line growth, net profit declined more than 40% to ₹74.9 crore. @WeWork

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.@Apple's iPhone 17 lineup swept the top three spots in Q1 2026, with the base iPhone 17 taking the #1 position and capturing 6% of global unit sales. @Samsung’s Galaxy A-series dominated the mid-range Android market, securing five of the top ten positions. @SamsungMobile

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.@WakefitCo reported a stellar FY26, turning a net profit of ₹189.2 Cr & hitting ₹1,488.9 Cr in operating revenue. The turnaround was driven by robust D2C mattress sales, offline expansion, and improved operational efficiency, helping offset higher advertising & material costs.

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Global coffee production is heavily dominated by Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia, which together contribute nearly 60% of global output. Brazil leads the industry, followed by Vietnam as the top Robusta producer and Colombia with premium Arabica.

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The world’s 10 richest individuals now control over $2.7T in combined wealth. @elonmusk alone is worth over $700B, & @SpaceX's IPO this year could move him even closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire.

@Tesla @Meta @Google @Walmart @amazon @Bloomberg @nvidia @JeffBezos

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India’s online retail market reached ~$80 billion in FY26, growing 21% YoY as quick commerce and value-driven retail continue to reshape consumer behavior.

@flipkart remained the market leader with 220M+ monthly active users, followed by @Meesho_Official and @amazon. @amazonIN

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.@shadowfax_in delivered a strong FY26, crossing ₹4,200 Cr in revenue and ₹100+ Cr in net profit. The company completed 72+ Cr deliveries across 15,650+ pin codes through its 2.6 lakh+ delivery partner network, fueled by rapid growth in quick commerce and e-commerce logistics.

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In FY26, @makemytrip delivered a record-breaking performance, crossing $10B in gross bookings and $1.04B in revenue. Growth was driven by strong performance across hotels, air travel, and bus ticketing, alongside accelerated AI adoption through its “Myra” travel assistant.

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.@MyNykaa crossed the $1 billion revenue mark in FY26, with revenue growing 26% YoY to ₹10,022 Cr and net profit surging 183% to ₹204 Cr.

Beauty & Personal Care remained its core business, contributing ₹9,139 Cr in annual revenue. @nykaafashion @dotandkey @falguninayar