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TSMC to make 3nm chips in Japan, boosting local tech
Taiwan's chipmaker, TSMC, plans to manufacture advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan, bolstering the country's chipmaking ambitions and meeting rising AI-related demand.
V-Guard, Kaynes to launch major projects in Kerala next week
Kerala's electronics manufacturing sector is set to expand significantly with two major investment projects becoming operational at KINFRA industrial parks.
Tracxn shrinks Q3 loss by 43% but revenue slips
Bengaluru-based data and research platform, Tracxn, reported flat revenue and a loss of Rs 81 lakh in Q3 FY26 due to increased costs and exceptional items.
Ather Energy's income jumps 53% in latest quarter
Ather Energy is inching towards profitability, driven by increased volume growth and a surge in software and non-vehicle revenues.
Airtel's profit falls 55% YoY to ₹6,630.5 crore
Bharti Airtel reported a 55% YoY decrease in Q3 net profit, falling to ₹6,630.5 crore due to high base and new labour codes.
Tata Motors reports ₹3,486 crore loss for Q3 FY26
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd reported a consolidated loss of Rs 3,486 crore in Q3. The company's revenue also fell by 26% year-on-year.
Axis Bank offers MSMEs rooftop solar loans: Know details
Axis Bank has launched Rooftop Solar Finance, a unique financing solution designed to assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) transition to solar energy.
Tamil Nadu government clears 15 big investments, 55,000 jobs coming
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has sanctioned 15 proposals amounting to an investment of ₹34,237.39 crore, expected to create approximately 55,000 jobs.
RBI likely to hold rates in February: SBI
Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the State Bank of India (SBI) has predicted that the central bank is likely to maintain its current stance on repo rates.
Suzlon Energy's profit jumps 15% in Q3
Suzlon Energy's consolidated net profit rose nearly 15% to ₹445 crore in Q3, driven by higher revenues and a record orderbook.
Indian Oil's Q3 profit jumps a whopping 528% to ₹13,500cr
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), the state-run oil major, has reported a massive jump in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26.
Indian Railways' on-time performance declines sharply: What is the issue
Indian Railways, one of the largest rail networks in the world, has witnessed a significant decline in its on-time performance.
NSDL glitch delays settlement of stock trades
A technical glitch at the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has delayed the settlement of stock trades for several investors.
Budget unveils 6-month voluntary disclosure window for foreign income, assets
The Union Budget has introduced a voluntary disclosure scheme for taxpayers with undisclosed foreign income or assets.
Investors lose ₹3 trillion as Sensex crashes over 650 points
The Indian stock market witnessed strong losses in intraday trading on Thursday, with the Sensex plummeting over 650 points to a low of 83,151.62.
India to import $500 billion worth goods from US
India plans to import $500 billion worth of American goods, including aircrafts and data centre equipment, as revealed by Minister Piyush Goyal.
NSDL glitch delays share settlements, affects BTST trades
A technical glitch at the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) has caused delays in the settlement of some stock trades executed earlier this week.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to hire hundreds of engineers in FY27
Kotak Mahindra Bank is set to hire up to 500 engineers to enhance its technological capabilities and competitiveness in the banking sector.
PVR Inox Q3 profit surges 166% to ₹96cr
PVR Inox, India's leading cinema chain operator, has announced a whopping 166.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26.
India and US strike a big trade deal
India and the United States are set to sign a significant trade deal in March, leading to reduced tariffs on U.S. goods, according to Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.
Why Google isn't talking about AI partnership with Apple
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has chosen not to comment on its AI partnership with Apple during Wednesday's fourth-quarter earnings call.
IOCL's Q3 profit jumps 322% to ₹12,126cr
Indian Oil Corp (IOCL) witnessed a 528% surge in its consolidated net profit for Q3FY26, reaching Rs 13,502.26 crore due to improved refining margins.
India and US to sign trade deal next week: Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India and the US will sign a joint statement on their bilateral trade deal in the next four to five days.
Air India Express to post 1st operating profit in 2026
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, is predicted to report its first operating profit since Tata Group's acquisition in 2022 during the second half of this fiscal year.
PB Fintech's QIP board meeting canceled, investors left guessing
PB Fintech shares jumped over 7% after the company cancelled a board meeting intended to discuss a potential fund raising through QIP.
Air India clears Boeing-787 fleet after fuel control switch checks
Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on all its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Shell's profits dip 22% in 2025, yet dividends rise
Despite a drop in annual profits, Shell increased its multibillion-pound debt to continue record-breaking payouts to investors amidst falling oil prices.
US-India trade deal opens up new skies for drone makers
Indian drone startups anticipate increased exports and global market presence following the recent India-US trade deal, according to industry leaders.
Air India rechecks all Boeing 787s after London flight scare
Air India has finished inspecting fuel control switches on all its Boeing 787 aircraft following a pilot's report of a potential defect.
Market rout hits metal stocks; Hindustan Zinc down 7% today
Shares of metal companies witnessed a major slump on Thursday, with the Nifty Metal index declining nearly 3% to 11,726. The fall ended a three-day winning streak for the sector.
US Patent Office backs First Solar against Adani, JinkoSolar
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has dismissed a petition by Adani Group's Mundra Solar to review First Solar’s TOPCon solar cell technology patent.
SpaceX's Starbase to get its own police department
Elon Musk's SpaceX is establishing a police department in Starbase, its company town in South Texas.
This limited-edition whiskey from ABD Maestro costs a whopping ₹11L
ABD Maestro Private Ltd, a subsidiary of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), has launched 'The Collective,' a 34-year-old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.
Bank of England likely to hold rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to maintain the current 3.75% interest rate following a December inflation increase to 3.4%.
IndiGo shares fall 2.5% on CCI probe into unfair practices
IndiGo's shares plummeted by 2.5% to ₹4,827 per share today following a Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe into alleged unfair business practices.
India's 1st job platform for healthcare professionals launched
Academically Global has launched Jobslly, India's first dedicated career platform for healthcare professionals, offering high-paying job opportunities.
Boeing lays off 300 supply chain workers in defense division
Boeing Co. is set to eliminate approximately 300 supply chain jobs from its defense division, affecting workers across various sites nationwide.
Black money alert: Declare foreign assets in 6 months
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a six-month window for taxpayers to voluntarily disclose previously undisclosed foreign income and assets.
Union Budget 2026-27: Agriculture gets ₹1,62,671 crore boost
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a strategic shift in India's agricultural policy, aiming to transform the rural economy through value creation and digital enablement.
AMD's stock plummets 17% on cautious AI forecast
The global race for AI dominance is intensifying, causing unease among investors as companies like AMD and Alphabet make significant moves in the sector.
Fashion quick commerce startup ZILO raises $15.3m Series A
Fashion quick commerce startup, ZILO, has raised $15.3 million in a Series A round led by Peak XV Partners to expand operations and invest in technology.
MarTech 2026 launches 1st-ever conclave in Pune
The inaugural Discover MarTech 2026 in Pune highlighted the growing influence of India's marketing technology solutions, championing the 'Made-in-India MarTech' narrative.
Ranveer Singh's ABD Maestro launches ₹11L whiskey in India
ABD Maestro Private Ltd has introduced 'The Collective', a limited edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, priced at ₹11 lakh.
Microsoft, Google, Amazon to invest $68B in India
US technology giants are investing billions in India, attracted by its digital-savvy population and new tax incentives, as the country aims to become a major AI hub.
YouTube's revenue tops $60B in 2025, outpaces Netflix
YouTube's total revenue crossed the $60 billion mark in 2025, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during an earnings call on February 4.
India won't import 80% of its energy in next decade
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, anticipates India achieving energy self-reliance and a potential $30 trillion economy within the next 20-30 years.
Why Hindustan Copper's stock is falling
Hindustan Copper's shares fell by 5.5% as global copper prices sharply declined due to concerns over weakening Chinese demand and rising inventories.
No upper limit on export value for courier shipments
The Indian government's 2026 budget proposes reforms to boost e-commerce exports by removing the ₹10 lakh cap on courier shipments and introducing a technology-based return system.
Silver prices crash 16% amid extreme market volatility
Silver prices have witnessed a dramatic fall, plummeting by as much as 16%.
Cognizant announces 100% bonus after hitting targets ahead of schedule
Cognizant Technology Solutions, a leading IT services company, has announced a 100% bonus payout for its employees for the year 2025.
Indian rupee gains 7 paise against US dollar
The Indian Rupee appreciated by 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trading, driven by corporate demand and anticipation of the India-US trade deal.
Qualcomm's record revenue fails to impress investors
Qualcomm shares dropped 9% following a forecasted revenue and profit decline due to a global memory chip shortage affecting smartphone sales.
Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among 300 fired from Washington Post
The Washington Post has laid off over 300 journalists and staff, more than a third of its editorial workforce.
Paul Weiss chairman resigns over Epstein emails
Brad Karp has stepped down as chairman of New York law firm Paul Weiss following scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Bitcoin drops to lowest level in over a year
Bitcoin's value continues to decline, trading at $71,296 amid geopolitical tensions and investor caution, marking one of its weakest performances since 2024.
Google hits record $400B revenue
Google's parent company Alphabet has reported a record-breaking revenue of over $400 billion for the first time in its history.
Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers call nationwide strike on February 7
A coalition of unions representing gig workers for ride-hailing services such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido has announced a nationwide strike on Saturday.
Gold is at record high, but Kalyan Jewellers's stock falls
Despite gold's record highs since 2024, Kalyan Jewellers' stock has been underperforming, nearing its 52-week low due to various market speculations and concerns.
Amazon merges seller support and emerging markets under 1 leader
Amazon has expanded the responsibilities of senior vice president Amit Agarwal, now overseeing the company’s Worldwide Selling Partner Services.
YouTube now makes more money than Netflix
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that YouTube's total revenue surpassed $60 billion in 2025, highlighting the platform's rapid growth.
Airtel's Q3 FY26 results likely to show consistent growth
Today, 198 companies including telecom giant Airtel and Tata Motors PV are set to announce their Q3 results. Analysts predict healthy growth for both firms.
Oil prices drop as US-Iran agree to hold talks
Oil prices dropped as the US and Iran agreed to hold discussions in Oman, alleviating fears of a potential military conflict disrupting Middle East oil supply.
Trent's Q3 profit rises to ₹510 crore: Here's why
Trent's shares are in the spotlight following a 3% rise in Q3 PAT and a 15% revenue jump, backed by robust store expansion.
Alphabet's 2026 capex to outpace Meta and Microsoft
Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported record annual revenue exceeding $400 billion for the first time, driven by search and cloud growth despite significant AI spending.
US may allow ByteDance to buy NVIDIA's H200 chips
The Trump administration may permit China's ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, provided the AI chipmaker agrees to certain conditions.
Bitcoin hits lowest level since November 2024: What's going on
Bitcoin's value dropped below $72,000, its lowest since November 2024, amidst a global market sell-off and growing skepticism about its role as a safe haven.
Indian AI founders increasingly using O-1 visas to enter US
AI startup founders are increasingly choosing the O-1 visa category, designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities, to expand their businesses in the US.
Material Depot raises $10 million to expand its home interior materials marketplace
Indian startups are capitalizing on homeowners' increased involvement in interior design, creating a $14 billion opportunity in the materials-led interiors segment.
Alphabet's $185B tech bet in 2026
Alphabet plans to double its capital expenditure in 2026, signaling a significant push in its AI investments and infrastructure development.
Alphabet's Q4 beats expectations, but spending forecast worries investors
Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported a profit of $34.5bn, surpassing Wall Street expectations, and announced plans for significant investment in AI infrastructure.
Jharkhand to see ₹1.27 lakh crore in investment proposals
Jharkhand's delegation to Davos and the UK has secured investment proposals worth ₹1.27 lakh crore, promising over 46,555 jobs and positioning the state as an industrial hub.
Resolve AI raises $125 million at $1B valuation
Resolve AI, an Artificial Intelligence System Reliability Engineering (AI SRE) startup, has confirmed raising $125 million in a Series A round at a $1 billion valuation.
Nike's diversity programs spark federal discrimination probe
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees and job applicants.
Pizza Hut is closing 250 locations in the US
Pizza Hut plans to close 250 underperforming US locations as part of its "Hut Forward" turnaround strategy, amidst potential sale considerations by parent company Yum! Brands.
API opens 1st office in India to strengthen energy ties
The American Petroleum Institute (API) plans to open a representative office in India, amid the proposed US-India trade deal and India's growing energy consumption.
Top US software billionaires lost $62B in 2026
Growing concerns over artificial intelligence's potential to disrupt profitable businesses have reportedly cost US software executives a combined $62 billion this year.
Microsoft appoints Hayete Gallot as new security chief
Hayete Gallot, former president of Google Cloud’s customer experience, is returning to Microsoft as the executive vice president of security, succeeding Charlie Bell.
Why IndiGo is being probed by Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed investigation into IndiGo's business practices.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks there is no AI bubble
Larry Fink, the Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, has dismissed concerns about an artificial intelligence (AI) investment bubble.
BlackRock CEO thinks next 20-25 years will be India's era
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has predicted that the next 20-25 years will be India's era.
India's start-up ecosystem can create 100 new Reliances: Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has said that India's start-up ecosystem has the potential to create "100 new Reliances."
IndiGo suspends Copenhagen flights, reduces frequency on London, Manchester routes
IndiGo has announced major changes to its long-haul flight schedule. The airline will suspend its services to Copenhagen from February 17.
RBI MPC meets: Will interest rates be cut this week?
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has begun its meeting to discuss the next interest rate decision.
Cross-border payment start-ups are happy about India-US trade deal
India's cross-border payment start-ups are witnessing a wave of optimism from exporters, following the recent trade deal with the United States.
IndiGo suspends flights to these countries till February 28
IndiGo has suspended its international flight operations to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku (Azerbaijan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) till February 28.
Why Indian farmers are worried about trade deal with US
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of various farmer unions, has expressed concerns over the recently announced India-US trade deal.
Why China's COMAC might soon become threat to Boeing, Airbus
China's state-owned aircraft manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), is gearing up to take on global aviation giants Boeing and Airbus.
These companies will raise around ₹20,000cr via IPO soon
As many as 14 companies are gearing up to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming months.
Why HAL stock crashed 8% today
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plummeted by a whopping 8% to ₹4,100.15 during Wednesday's trading session.
Bitcoin falls below $73,000 for first time since November 2024
A wave of nervousness swept through the financial markets on Tuesday, with stocks stumbling and Bitcoin hitting its lowest level since November 2024.
India's 100% FDI insurance law to be effective from tomorrow
The Indian government has announced that the new insurance law, which permits 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), will be implemented from tomorrow.
Pinterest fires engineers for tracking layoffs using internal tools
Pinterest has fired two of its engineers for using internal tools to track the company's recent layoffs.
SC orders SIT probe into Anil Ambani-linked bank fraud case
The Supreme Court has ordered the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged bank fraud case involving Anil Ambani and various entities under the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).
Gold, silver prices soar in India: What should investors do?
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a major spike on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.
Boeing to start deliveries of upgraded 787s in H1 2026
Boeing has announced plans to start delivering its upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners in the first half of this year.
Y Combinator to fund start-ups in stablecoins
Y Combinator (YC), the renowned start-up accelerator, is letting its portfolio companies receive seed funding in stablecoins.
India's services and manufacturing activity accelerates in January
India's services sector activity witnessed an uptick in January, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing to 58.5 from December's 58.
US security review halts NVIDIA AI chip sales to China
NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China are still on hold, nearly two months after the US Commerce Department eased export curbs.
Anthropic plans $350B tender offer and $20B funding round
Anthropic, one of the world's most valuable artificial intelligence (AI) companies, is said to be working on a tender offer that would allow certain employees to sell their shares.
Anthropic AI fuels 'SaaSocalypse' worries, Indian IT stocks crash 6%
Shares of leading Indian IT companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro have witnessed a sharp decline of up to 6%.
Google search antitrust saga continues with new US appeal
The US government and a majority of states have appealed a landmark antitrust ruling against Alphabet's Google.
NVIDIA nearing $20B investment in OpenAI
NVIDIA is close to finalizing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, according to Reuters.
IT stocks drag Sensex, Nifty lower as Infosys, TCS slump
India's stock market opened on a weak note today, with both the Sensex and Nifty struggling for direction.
Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap for first time
Walmart has become the first retailer to hit a market cap of $1 trillion.
Meet Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Company has appointed its theme parks chief, Josh D'Amaro, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).