Diksha Madhok
Diksha Madhok is a journalist and editor based in New Delhi. She is currently the Director and Editor of Quartz India. She has a keen interest in topics related to technology, economy and gender issues. Her work is known for its clarity and unbiased approach.
Biography:
https://qz.com/author/dmadhokqz/
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Recent Articles
SEBI Investigates Hindenburg Research for Alleged Collusion with Foreign Investor Over Adani Group Short-Selling
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024In January 2023, Hindenburg Research accused India's Adani Group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, leading to significant losses. However, the short-seller itself came under investigation by India's Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) for collusion with a foreign investor using non-public information to bet against Adani stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank is also entangled in the controversy for its role in an offshore fund structure used by the investor. Hindenburg denies these allegations, but SEBI's investigation raises questions about transparency and regulatory oversight in India's financial markets. 
India's Stock Markets Suffer Largest One-Day Loss in Four Years Amid Political Uncertainty After Modi's BJP Falls Short of Majority
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024India's stock markets suffered their largest one-day loss in three years on June 4, 2023, as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fell short of expectations in elections, losing its single-party majority. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices plunged by nearly 6%, erasing all yearly gains and causing a $371 billion loss. The opposition Indian National Congress performed better than predicted, making policy changes more challenging for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
Indian Stocks Plunge as Modi's Landslide Victory Falters in General Election
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024India's general election results on June 4, 2024 indicated a tight race between the BJP and Congress party, causing Indian stocks to plummet with the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices each closing down nearly 6%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of a landslide victory was at risk, raising concerns about economic reforms. The unexpected competition led to investor fears of high valuations and the need for corrections. HSBC Sells Its Business in Argentina for $550 Million, Leading to a $1 Billion Pre-Tax Loss
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024HSBC is selling its business in Argentina to Grupo Financiero Galicia for $550 million as part of a strategic overhaul. The move comes at a time when the bank has struggled with markets such as France and Canada, and its Argentina business is largely domestically focused with limited connectivity to the rest of its international network. The sale will lead to a $1 billion pre-tax loss for HSBC in the first quarter of this year. 
Gold Hits New All-Time High as Real Estate Sector Struggles in China
Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024Gold hits new all-time high, while Chinese developers struggle with financial obligations. The Financial Times offers expert analysis and subscription options for readers. Evergrande, another major developer in Hong Kong, was ordered to liquidate by a court. 
Neuralink's Telepathy: Revolutionizing Communication for the Disabled with Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Neuralink's Telepathy technology allows humans to control phones or computers just by thinking, with initial users being those who have lost the use of their limbs. The device interprets neural activity and enables faster communication than a speed typist or auctioneer, potentially transforming the lives of people with neurological conditions. Neuralink has implanted its first device in a human subject and received approval from the FDA to begin human trials last May. While some experts have expressed skepticism about the feasibility of Neuralink's ambitious goals, this technology has the potential to revolutionize communication and assistive devices. OpenAI's Project Q*: A Leap in AI or a Threat to Humanity?
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023OpenAI's project Q* can accurately solve simple mathematical problems, indicating a reasoning capacity similar to human intelligence. Concerns were raised among OpenAI staff about the potential risks to humanity posed by rapid advances in AI. OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was dismissed and then reinstated amid disagreements over the direction of the project. The OpenAI board was reshuffled, with concerns raised about the lack of diversity and a potential shift towards capitalist interests.