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IndiGo's stock plunges nearly 7% after flight delays and cancelations
IndiGo's share price dropped nearly 7% due to continuous flight delays and a show cause notice from the aviation watchdog, marking its seventh consecutive session of losses.
Sensex, Nifty start slow as investors play it safe
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, opened flat on Monday as investors tread cautiously ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision.
Bengaluru-based startup Scaler cuts losses by 98% even as revenue dips
Bengaluru-based edtech startup Scaler reported a 98% reduction in net losses for FY25, even as its operating revenue fell by 5%.
Indian stock market starts the week flat, but optimism remains
Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, India's benchmark equity indices, opened flat on Monday with Nifty50 hovering around 26,150 and BSE Sensex just above 85,600.
China's exports bounce back in November after trade talks
China's exports in November exceeded forecasts with a 5.9% growth, while imports underperformed, rising only 1.9%, according to customs data.
IBM might acquire data infrastructure firm Confluent for $11B
IBM is said to be in advanced talks to acquire data infrastructure company Confluent for around $11 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported.
After PUMA exit, Virat Kohli partners with sportswear start-up Agilitas
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has announced a partnership with Agilitas Sports, an Indian sportswear start-up.
Wakefit's ₹1,289cr IPO opens today: Should you subscribe?
Wakefit Innovations, a popular home and furnishings brand backed by Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, and Investcorp, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) today.
Bitcoin regains $91,000 mark amid hopes of Fed rate cut
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has shown a slight recovery in value.
IndiGo crisis: Modi government seeks reconstitution of airline's board
The Indian government is considering a reconstitution of the board of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, as per Moneycontrol.
Palantir's 'Neurodivergent Fellowship' is here: Check eligibility, salary package
Palantir Technologies, the data analytics giant, has launched a new initiative called the Neurodivergent Fellowship. The program is aimed at individuals with non-traditional cognitive processing and thinking patterns.
IndiGo shares plunge by 7% today: What's the reason?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, is witnessing a major fall in its share price.
Meesho's IPO allotment today: How to check status online
Meesho, the SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform, is all set to finalize its initial public offering (IPO) allotment today.
How the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could impact Indian OTT players
Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros, including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, contingent upon the spin-off of Discovery Global, could shake up India's streaming industry.
IndiGo gets 24-hour extension from DGCA, must reply by today
IndiGo, the crisis-hit airline, has been given a one-time 24-hour extension by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a show cause notice issued on December 6.
Wakefit IPO opens, retail investors show strong interest
Wakefit Innovations' ₹1,289 crore IPO opened today, witnessing a 33% subscription from retail investors on its first day.
Bitcoin hovers near $91,000 as markets eye Fed decision
Bitcoin has risen to over $91,000, a 1.86% increase in the last 24 hours, amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut.
ICC in trouble as JioStar seeks to exit media-rights deal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing a major setback as JioStar, a Reliance Industries-controlled company, has expressed its inability to continue with the remaining two years of its four-year India media-rights deal.
Prodocs Solutions launches ₹27.60cr IPO—Here's what you need to know
Prodocs Solutions is set to open its Rs 27.60 crore SME IPO for subscription on Monday, with key details including the GMP and subscription window being closely watched.
December IPOs: Meesho, Wakefit, Corona Remedies among 12 offerings
The second week of December is bustling with 12 new IPOs including prominent names like Wakefit Innovations Ltd., Corona Remedies Ltd., and Meesho Ltd.
SpiceJet shares soar 14% amid IndiGo's operational crisis
SpiceJet shares have surged by a whopping 14% in today's trading session, hitting ₹35.50 per share on the BSE.
Corona Remedies IPO opens today; should you subscribe?
Corona Remedies' ₹655 crore IPO opens for public subscription today, with brokerage views largely positive about the pharmaceutical company's growth prospects.
EU delegation to meet Piyush Goyal today: Key sticking points
A European Union (EU) delegation will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today to discuss the status of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
Bengaluru's Groww gets SEBI's green light to sell corporate bonds
Bengaluru-based wealth tech firm, Groww, has secured an Online Bond Platform Provider licence from the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Aequs IPO allotment today: How to check status online
Aequs Ltd., a leading precision component manufacturer, is set to finalize the allotment of shares for its initial public offering (IPO) today.
Coinbase resumes user registration in India after 2-year hiatus
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has reopened its app for user registration in India after a two-year break.
Silver prices near all-time high: Here we decode why
Silver prices have surged to nearly an all-time high, bolstered by a major uptick in exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows.
How Coca-Cola plans to cut down on plastic waste
Coca-Cola is trialing a revolutionary new packaging solution for its soft drink brands in Austria.
Trump says he'll review Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
President Donald Trump has expressed concerns over Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's assests.
Aequs IPO: Here's what you need to know
Aequs Ltd. is expected to finalize its IPO share allotment on December 8, with investors able to check their status online.
Asian stocks slip as China-Japan tensions heat up
Asian stocks began the week cautiously amid strained China-Japan relations, impending central bank decisions, and an uncertain outlook for risk assets in 2026.
India's sovereign cloud market is booming—here's why it matters
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. joins Tata Consultancy Services and Bharti Airtel in establishing sovereign cloud infrastructure, catering to rising demand in India.
Pine Labs unlocks 59.5 lakh shares as lock-in ends
Nearly ₹500 crore worth of Pine Labs Ltd. shares are set to be traded today as the one-month shareholder lock-in period concludes.
Samsung set to take back global DRAM crown in 2024
Samsung Electronics is set to reclaim global leadership in the DRAM market, surpassing domestic rival SK hynix, driven by a surge in its device solutions division's profit.
IndiGo gets more time to explain major flight delays
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given IndiGo an additional day to respond to a show-cause notice regarding recent flight delays and cancellations.
Musk denies SpaceX is raising funds at $800B valuation
Elon Musk has denied recent reports suggesting that his aerospace company, SpaceX, is seeking a valuation of a whopping $800 billion.
IndiGo's flight network should be stabilized by this date
IndiGo has announced that it expects to stabilize its flight network by December 10.
Indian banks will remain closed on these days this week
This week, from December 8 to December 14, certain regions in India will observe four bank holidays.
These 13 IPOs will hit Indian market this week
India's primary market is gearing up for a busy week with 13 new initial public offerings (IPOs) set to hit the market.
Zomato CEO teases 'Temple,' a mysterious new brain-focused health device
Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Eternal, has teased the launch of a new health-tech device called Temple.
Who is Pieter Elbers, CEO of embattled IndiGo airlines
Pieter Elbers, the Dutch Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, has been making headlines after the airline canceled several flights, stranding thousands of passengers across India.
UBS to cut 10,000 jobs by 2027
Switzerland's largest bank, UBS, is said to be planning a major workforce reduction in the coming years.
Wakefit raises ₹186cr ahead of IPO
Wakefit Innovations Ltd, a Bengaluru-based home and furnishings company, has raised ₹186 crore from Steadview Capital, WhiteOak Capital, and Capital 2B.
Air India crash: Indian, US investigators to meet in Washington
Indian investigators are set to meet their US counterparts next week as part of the ongoing probe into the June crash of an Air India flight.
Air India caps airfares, waives cancellation fees amid travel disruptions
In light of the recent travel disruptions across India, Air India and Air India Express have announced a series of proactive measures.
How Hyundai's proposed $2B shipyard could boost India's shipbuilding sector
South Korea's HD Hyundai, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, is eyeing a major investment in India's shipbuilding sector.
How Netflix outbid Paramount and Comcast for Warner Bros. takeover
In a major shake-up in the entertainment industry, Netflix has announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion, including debt.
US negotiators arrive in India, seeking to finalize trade deal
Allison Hooker, a senior US State Department official with expertise in Asian affairs, will be in India from Sunday to Thursday.
How India's aviation turmoil is driving ticket prices up
The Indian aviation sector is currently in a state of turmoil, with market leader IndiGo struggling to adapt to new crew rostering rules introduced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
FLY91 won't charge convenience fee on flights booked this month
Regional airline FLY91 has announced a waiver on convenience fees for all bookings made through its official website in December.
Deloitte announces AI-powered 'Tax Pragya' platform: What does it do?
Deloitte has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, 'Tax Pragya.' The innovative tool is designed to expedite tax research and insights for clients.
IndiGo cancels 220+ flights as disruptions continue for 6th day
IndiGo has canceled over 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports today.
Your PNB home loan EMIs are about to become cheaper
State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR), following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate on December 5.
How IndiGo plans to manage disruptions in the coming days
IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, has activated its top decision-making body to deal with the aftermath of mass cancellations and delays.
Snapdeal parent files fresh IPO papers with SEBI: What's changed?
AceVector Ltd, a digital commerce ecosystem backed by SoftBank, has filed updated draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).
Market cap of India's top 5 firms up ₹72,285cr
The combined market capitalization of five out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India increased by ₹72,284.74 crore last week.
You can soon buy Patanjali's products in Russia
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian government.
Why Norway's $2T fund voted against Microsoft CEO
Norway's $2 trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund has voted against key proposals involving Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Meesho's IPO: What to expect from India's latest unicorn
Meesho, one of India's leading e-commerce platforms, is all set to make its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, December 10.
IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking humanoid influencer Rizzbot
Popular streamer Darren Watkins Jr., aka IShowSpeed, has been sued by the creators of Rizzbot, a popular humanoid influencer.
Why Netflix-Warner Bros. deal is facing fierce pushback from Hollywood
Netflix has announced a $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
Apple's hardware chief may leave the company
Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, is reportedly considering leaving the company.
Why JPMorgan CEO thinks Europe has a 'real problem'
JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Europe's slow bureaucracy is a major economic risk for the US.
FPIs continue selling streak, pulling out ₹13,000cr from Indian equities
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian markets, pulling out a net ₹13,028 crore from equities during the week ending December 5.
IndiGo has started hiring pilots again
IndiGo has lifted its pilot hiring freeze and started recruiting Captains and Senior First Officers for its Airbus A320 fleet.
Why Air India, AI Express have capped economy class fares
In light of the ongoing operational disruptions caused by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have announced a cap on economy class fares.
India, US to hold crucial trade talks from December 10
India and the United States will hold three-day talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement from December 10.
Refunds for canceled IndiGo flights to be completed by tomorrow
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo to process all pending passenger refunds by 8:00pm tomorrow.