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Visa's new AI payment platform can handle transactions in seconds
Visa has launched Visa Intelligent Authorization, a new feature that modernizes payment processing for banks and financial institutions, paving the way for an era of innovation.
₹12 lakh crore wiped out as Sensex crashes 2,400 points
India's benchmark stock indices, the Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a massive crash on Monday.
Bitcoin's price prediction for today: Where is BTC headed?
Bitcoin prices rebounded to $65,660 after a sharp drop, influenced by geopolitical concerns and inflation fears. The cryptocurrency market follows suit with slight gains.
SEBI allows equity mutual funds to invest in gold, silver
SEBI's new rule permits equity mutual funds to invest up to 35% in gold and silver, potentially affecting portfolio diversification and risk management for investors.
Centre to keep fuel prices unchanged as crude crosses $100
Fuel prices in India are unlikely to rise immediately, even with global crude breaching $100 per barrel.
Startups to hire 15% more people in FY26
India's startup ecosystem is projected to see an 8-15% increase in hiring during FY26, primarily driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence and technology roles.
Why India's 10-year bond yield is at highest in weeks
Indian sovereign bonds experienced a 7 basis point spike on March 9, as crude prices soared past $110 per barrel due to the intensifying war in Iran.
Explainer: Why Indian rupee is falling against US dollar
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Monday due to surging crude oil prices and a risk-averse global market sentiment.
Tencent mulls investment in Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition
Tencent is reportedly contemplating a multi-million dollar investment in Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, acting as a passive financial investor.
Sensex crashes 1,793 points, Nifty50 falls below 24,000 mark
The Nifty50 opened below 24,000 and the Sensex dropped over 1,700 points as escalating Middle East conflict impacts global markets.
Oil prices spike as Middle East conflict disrupts supply
Brent crude oil prices have surged towards $120/barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and production cuts forced by the Iran War.
Israel-Iran war: Oil jumps past $110, highest level since 2020
Oil prices have skyrocketed by over 30%, hitting their highest levels since 2020.
Indian stocks likely to open lower today: Here's why
Indian equities are predicted to plummet due to escalating tensions in West Asia, driving a surge in oil prices and stoking inflation concerns.
Swiggy and HDFC Bank launch co-branded credit cards: Check features
Swiggy and HDFC Bank have launched two new co-branded credit cards, offering rewards and cashback on travel, food delivery, and everyday spending.
Aluminum prices soar to highest level since 2022
Aluminum prices soared to a 2022 high due to supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran-Israel war, with traders anticipating further interruptions.
China's consumer inflation hits 3-year high: What's behind it
China's consumer price inflation has reached a three-year high due to escalating tensions with Iran affecting global oil prices.
Gold prices drop to $5,041.89 per ounce: Check today's rates
Gold prices fell over 2% on Monday due to a stronger US dollar and inflation concerns, reducing hopes for near-term interest rate cuts.
Rajputana Stainless's ₹255cr IPO opens today: Key details
Rajputana Stainless Ltd. is set to open its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on March 9, with a price band of ₹116 to ₹122 per share.
Explainer: How preapproved personal loans work
Pre-approved personal loans offer quick access to funds during medical emergencies, reducing financial stress and enabling informed borrowing decisions.
Asian stocks crash as oil prices shoot past $100
Asian markets plummeted over 6% as crude oil prices soared to a 52-week high, causing significant declines in Nikkei and Kospi indices.
How AI is transforming India's IT sector
AI-driven changes are disrupting traditional revenue streams in India's IT sector, but also creating new opportunities for income generation.
Oil prices soar nearly 20% amid US-Iran conflict
Oil prices have surged nearly 20% due to escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, sparking fears of supply shortages and shipping disruptions.
Australian stocks fall 3.2% as oil prices soar
Australian shares plunged over 3% on Monday, driven by escalating oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, exacerbating global cost-of-living concerns.
UAE war fallout: cloud giants reroute West Asia traffic to India
Amid West Asian conflict, hyperscale cloud companies like AWS and Microsoft Azure are exploring safer locations like India to redirect their data centre workloads.
India's semiconductor mission 2.0: ₹1,000cr budget for local chipmaking
India is striving to become self-reliant in microchip design and production, targeting Indian professionals with multinational experience to bolster its semiconductor mission.
Zepto plans ₹11,000 crore IPO, targeting updated prospectus filing in late April 2026
Zepto Ltd is planning to file updated documents for its initial public offering (IPO) by late April, despite ongoing valuation concerns.
Nxtra Data to raise $1B for data center expansion
Bharti Airtel's data centre subsidiary, Nxtra Data, is set to raise $1 billion to expand its data centre capacity to gigawatt scale.
Foreign investors inject ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are moving funds from IT to financial and capex-linked sectors due to fears of AI-related disruptions.
Oil prices surge, causing panic in global markets
US futures plummeted and oil prices soared past $100 a barrel, triggering a sharp drop in Dow futures by 900 points amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Indian Railways to offer 50-year deals to attract private investment
The Indian Railways has proposed amendments to its public private partnership (PPP) policy, aiming to ensure better recovery of private investment and risk reduction.
MAtrix: A look at health insurer Star's AI-powered claims platform
Star Health Insurance anticipates artificial intelligence (AI) will settle most cashless hospitalisation claims within two years. Currently, AI settles a fifth of such claims.
India's 1st AI-driven Industry 5.0 ecosystem to come up
Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) has announced a $1.4 billion investment in DeepTech manufacturing, including a robotics and UAV ecosystem at the MIHAN SEZ in Nagpur.
Why Nayara Energy has taken SAP India to court
Nayara Energy has filed a lawsuit against SAP India in the Delhi High Court.
How Modi government has simplified exports amid West Asia crisis
In light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping routes and supply chains, India has announced an extension of the Export Obligation (EO) period.
Why BSE is seeking land in Mumbai's BKC
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has approached the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for a land allotment in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
Nita Ambani launches 'HERoes' movement on International Women's Day
Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has launched a new initiative called 'HERoes' on International Women's Day 2026.
How Middle East crisis is affecting hospitals in India
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has prompted Indian hospital chains to seek new sources of medical travelers.
India holds 250M+ barrels of oil, enough for 7-8 weeks
India has a strategic energy buffer of over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products, a government report has revealed.
RBI's new guidelines for digital banking fraud: What's new?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new set of guidelines to protect customers from digital banking fraud.
Market cap of India's top 8 firms down ₹2.81L crore
The combined market capitalization of eight out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India plummeted by ₹2.81 lakh crore last week.
India-NZ WC final: JioStar is charging ₹50L for 10-second ad!
JioStar, the official media rights holder for the International Cricket Council (ICC), is charging around ₹50 lakh for a 10-second advertising spot during the India-New Zealand final.
War in West Asia may disrupt India's fertilizer supply
India currently has an adequate supply of fertilizers. However, a prolonged conflict in West Asia could pose challenges for future crop seasons.
Air India, IndiGo have more female pilots than global peers
IndiGo and Air India, two of India's leading airlines, have reported a significant representation of female pilots in their workforce.
Amazon wants FCC to reject SpaceX's plan for 1M satellites
Amazon has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceX's ambitious plan for a constellation of one million satellites.
AI could add $150B to MSME growth by 2035
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to add between $135.6 billion and $149.9 billion to the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector by 2035.
US: Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug
Cipla USA, a subsidiary of Indian pharmaceutical giant Cipla, has announced the recall of over 400 cartons of its anti-cancer drug Nilotinib Capsules.
Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin see strong festive-quarter growth
India's leading food delivery companies, Swiggy, magicpin and Zomato have witnessed a strong resurgence in their business during the October-December period.
Apple updates leadership team page with 3 new executives
Apple has updated its leadership page, adding three new executive profiles: Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, and Steve Lemay.
AI blamed as Morgan Stanley cuts 3% of global staff
Morgan Stanley's recent round of layoffs, which affected 3% of its global workforce, is being attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry.
Iran conflict could impact India's agricultural exports to West Asia
India's agricultural sector could take a major hit if the war in Iran continues for an extended period.
Solar Defence to invest ₹12,800cr in robots, UAVs and missiles
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has announced a massive investment of over ₹12,800 crore in deep tech projects.
RBI updates AU Small Finance Bank's move to Universal Bank
AU Small Finance Bank has received an important update from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Why US Customs can't process Trump tariff refunds
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has said it can't comply with an order to process billions of dollars in refunds.
Who's Caitlin Kalinowski? OpenAI robotics chief resigns over Pentagon deal
Caitlin Kalinowski, the head of OpenAI's robotics team, has resigned from her position.
Foreign investors pull ₹20,800cr from India markets
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping ₹20,818.71 crore (nearly $2.29 billion) from Indian markets in the week ending March 6, 2026.
LPG price hike: Check new rates for domestic, commercial cylinders
The price of domestic cooking gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), has been hiked by ₹60 per cylinder from today.
Nintendo sues US government, seeks refund of Trump tariffs
Nintendo has sued the US government, demanding a full refund of tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.
Got scammed online? RBI proposes one-time refund up to ₹25,000
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new scheme to partially refund victims of cyber fraud in digital banking transactions.
Women hold just 5% CEO roles at India's listed firms
A recent report by Primeinfobase has revealed that women are still underrepresented in top leadership roles at India's listed companies.
US loses 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises to 4.4%
The US economy witnessed a major setback in February, with the loss of 92,000 jobs. This comes as a stark contrast to January's job growth of 130,000 positions.
Meesho hit with ₹1,500cr tax demand by IT department
E-commerce giant Meesho has been hit with a tax demand of nearly ₹1,500 crore by the Income Tax Department for the assessment year 2023-24.
Sundar Pichai could receive $700M pay package from Alphabet
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, is in line for a massive pay package that could go up to $692 million over the next three years, according to The Financial Times.
Dividend stocks: How to invest in them
Investing in Indian dividend stocks can be a rewarding strategy for those looking to generate passive income.
Sustainability bonds: All about this investment option
Investing in Indian sustainability bonds can be a smart move for those looking to contribute to environmental and social goals.
Why gold in Dubai is suddenly selling at discount
The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has led to a major disruption in gold trade, with the precious metal being sold at steep discounts in Dubai.
Oil prices could hit $150 per barrel, Qatar warns
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned that global oil prices could skyrocket to as high as $150 per barrel if the Middle East conflict worsens.
Flipkart cuts 300 jobs as part of yearly performance review
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has laid off around 300 employees in its annual performance review cycle, according to Moneycontrol.
Why is India's biggest IPO plan stuck in limbo?
Mukesh Ambani's plan to take Jio Platforms public is facing delays due to the Indian government's slow pace in formalizing new listing rules.
IndiGo extends Middle East flight cancellations free till March 31
IndiGo has announced an extension of its free waiver on flight cancellations until March 31.
Does travel insurance cover delays and cancellations during regional conflicts?
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted airline operations, with many carriers rerouting or suspending flights to avoid conflict-hit airspace.
Mukesh Ambani retains title as India's richest
Mukesh Ambani has retained his title as India's richest person and Asia's wealthiest individual, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026.
Morgan Stanley downgrades India as US-Iran war rattles Asia
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has downgraded its outlook for Indian equities, citing the ongoing Iran conflict as a potential risk to regional supply chains.
UPI records over 800M transactions in a day
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone, crossing 800 million transactions in a single day on March 2.
Sarvam rolls out program to back India's AI start-ups
Indian generative AI company Sarvam AI has launched a new initiative, the 'Sarvam Start-up Programme.'
India to beat global peers in salary hikes for 2026
India is set to witness a significant rise in salaries, with an average increase of 9.1% projected for 2026.
Mortgage loans: What are the available options?
Navigating the world of mortgage loans can be difficult, particularly for first-time homebuyers.