US President Donald Trump proposed to Republican senators that money paid to insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act be given directly to Americans. He claimed this would let people "purchase their own, much better healthcare, and have money left over". "Take from the big, bad (money-sucking) insurance companies...and terminate...the worst healthcare...in the world, ObamaCare," he said.

SEBI released a draft circular clarifying the rights of investors in alternative investment funds (AIFs). It requires funds to disclose upfront how returns are shared, pro-rata or time-weighted pro-rata basis, and bars changes during the fund's term. Closed-ended AIFs must link rights to total or undrawn commitments. Investments made before December 13, 2024, would follow the existing terms.

Berkshire Hathaway has issued a public warning after several AI deepfake videos impersonating its CEO, Warren Buffett, have reportedly circulated on YouTube. The videos feature visuals often mimicking the Oracle of Omaha, while the audio is often a flat, generic speech offering investment advice that Buffett never gave. Berkshire issued the warning, titled "It's Not Me", on behalf of Buffett.

Bengaluru-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm Capillary Technologies will launch its IPO on November 14. It will raise ₹345 crore via fresh shares, while promoter Capillary Technologies International and investor Trudy Holdings will sell 92.28 lakh shares via offer-for-sale. It has reduced its public issue size from the earlier ₹430-crore fresh issue and offer-for-sale of 1.83-crore shares.

US-based investment bank Goldman Sachs promoted 49 of its employees in India as Managing Directors (MDs) in 2025. There were 38 promotions in Bengaluru, six in Mumbai and five in Hyderabad, while globally, 638 individuals have been promoted to MD, of which 94 are Indian nationals. Its Bengaluru office saw the most MD promotions, followed by New York and London.

Credit card spending in India rose 23% YoY to ₹2.17 lakh crore in September 2025, reaching an all-time high for the first time since 2020, CareEdge Ratings reported. The surge was driven by festive offers from banks, rising consumer demand, and the impact of new GST rate reductions. Private banks dominated the credit card spending market with a 74.2% share.

To improve CIBIL score before year-end, prioritise clearing all overdue payments and reduce EMIs to not more than 30% of monthly salary, which shows responsible borrowing. One shouldn't rely solely on unsecured credit, such as personal loans/credit cards. Maintaining a mix of credit types, including a secured loan like a home loan/car loan, demonstrates consistent repayment behaviour to lenders.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation for Assam's first Technology and Vocational Education and Training (T-VET) University in Gohpur, named Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University. Built at a cost of ₹415 crore, it will focus on AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The project honours freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua and aims to boost skill development.

X’s latest iOS update preloads web pages before clicks, causing inflated traffic spikes for sites like Substack and Bluesky. While the change improves in-app interaction, it skews real engagement data, blurring the line between genuine user interest and automation. Experts call for transparency to preserve trust in digital metrics.

India's gig and freelance workers—like Swiggy riders, Ola drivers, and Fiverr freelancers—can now save for retirement under the new NPS e-Shramik Model launched by PFRDA. The plan allows flexible monthly contributions with no registration fee. Partner platforms such as Zomato and Uber will help workers register and grow long-term pension savings.