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India's tech hiring slows as job openings fall 24%
India's technology sector is witnessing a slowdown in hiring, with active job openings dropping by 24% year-on-year (YoY) in January 2026.
IndiGo is giving ₹10K vouchers to passengers hit by delays—are you on the list?
IndiGo has introduced a 'Gesture of Care' offer, providing ₹10,000 in travel vouchers to passengers affected by significant flight disruptions from December 3-5, 2025.
SEBI developing AI tool to enhance cyber-safety of regulated entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assess the cyber safety preparedness of regulated entities.
Copper prices hit record highs—Get ready to pay more for appliances
Consumers may face higher prices for air-conditioners and cookware due to record-breaking copper costs impacting manufacturing expenses.
Indian states, UTs to borrow ₹5L crore in Q4 FY26
India's states and union territories are set to borrow around ₹5 lakh crore in the January-March 2026 period.
Saks Global CEO steps down as company faces bankruptcy
Marc Metrick steps down as CEO of luxury retailer Saks Global, with Richard Baker taking over, amidst looming bankruptcy reports.
Wall Street's 2025 rally: Why everyone's talking about it
Wall Street enters 2026 with optimism, following its best cross-asset performance since 2009, driven by AI investments and easing inflation.
IndusInd Bank loses 2 senior executives amid leadership reshuffle
IndusInd Bank has witnessed the resignation of two senior executives, head of customer management Rana Vikram Anand and head of wealth and para banking Anish Behl.
IndusInd Bank: Senior execs exit as leadership changes shake things up
Rana Vikram Anand and Anish Behl, senior executives at IndusInd Bank, have resigned to explore opportunities outside the bank, while new appointments bolster leadership.
Emerging market stocks hit 5-year high on AI bets
Emerging-market stocks have reached a five-year high, driven by investor enthusiasm for Asia's growing influence in the artificial intelligence sector.
Rupee dips below 90 against US dollar—here's what's up
The Indian rupee fell by 23 paise to close at 90.20 against the dollar, marking its lowest closing in two weeks due to increased importer dollar demand and thin liquidity.
OpenAI's new AI pen 'Gumdrop' is coming—here's what you need to know
OpenAI is reportedly moving the manufacturing of its first AI-powered consumer device to Foxconn, shifting away from China-based production.
Oil prices hold steady as OPEC+ gears up for big decisions
Oil prices remained steady on the first trading day of 2026, as traders balanced expectations of a supply surplus with geopolitical risks affecting OPEC nations.
Vodafone settles ₹5,836cr clam dispute with Vi—What it means
Vodafone Idea's promoters are setting aside 3.28 billion equity shares, worth ₹3,529 crore, to settle legacy liabilities from the Vodafone-Idea merger.
Zomato, Swiggy pay gig works ₹100cr amid NYE orders surge
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, along with quick commerce start-ups like Blinkit and Zepto, have paid over ₹100 crore to gig workers on New Year's Eve (NYE).
Indian IPO boom: How 2025 became the biggest year ever
The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented Initial Public Offering (IPO) boom in India, with companies across sectors raising a record $22 billion.
India approves PLI proposals for 22 electronics projects worth ₹42,000cr
The Indian government has approved 22 investment proposals under the Electronics Component Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
IIT Madras takes step toward becoming world's 1st multinational university
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a new international research and innovation platform, IITM Global.
Sensex and Nifty hit fresh record high: What's driving rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty hitting record highs.
Aluminium prices surge past $3,000 as China caps production
Aluminium prices have hit $3,000 a ton for the first time in over three years, Bloomberg reported.
Coal India shares hit 52-week high: What's driving the surge?
Coal India Limited (CIL)'s shares surged by 6.6% on Friday, hitting a new 52-week high of ₹426.95 on the BSE.
January income tax calendar: Key compliance dates to remember
January is a crucial month for taxpayers, deductors, and reporting entities in India.
Cognizant facing multiple class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach
Cognizant Technology Solutions is facing multiple class-action lawsuits in the US over a data breach at its healthcare claims processing unit, TriZetto Provider Solutions (TPS).
Why MCX shares plunged 80% in early trading today
Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) plummeted over 80% in early trade today.
Defense contracts worth ₹1.8L crore signed in FY26
The Indian government has signed defense contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, till December-end.
Smartphones, PCs to get costlier in 2026: Here's why
The cost of many electronic devices, from smartphones to PCs, could see a significant increase in 2026. This is mainly due to the sharp rise in RAM prices.
Switching to LNG could save India $1B in oil imports
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has suggested that India could save $1 billion in crude oil imports every year.
Vi shares surge 4% as AGR dues likely to halve
Vodafone Idea's shares surged by nearly 4% on Friday, after a report suggested that the company's AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues could be significantly reduced.
Bharti Group was biggest gainer among Indian conglomerates in 2025
The Bharti Group, which owns telecom giant Bharti Airtel, was the biggest gainer among India's top business conglomerates in the calendar year (CY) 2025.
India's factory sector growth slows to 2-year low in December
India's manufacturing sector has recorded its slowest growth in two years, with a significant decline in demand and production.
KFC, Pizza Hut's Indian operators to merge in $934M deal
Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International, the companies behind KFC and Pizza Hut in India, have announced a merger worth $934 million (approximately ₹8,400 crore).
Amul-backed Bharat Taxi to launch by January-end: What is it?
Bharat Taxi, a ride-hailing service backed by cooperatives, is all set to officially launch in Delhi and other major cities by the end of January.
AI could take away 200,000 banking jobs in Europe
The European banking sector is on the brink of a major transformation, with more than 200,000 jobs likely to vanish by 2030.
India proposes 90-day work rule for gig workers' social security
The Indian government has proposed a new set of rules under the new Social Security Code, aimed at providing social security benefits to gig workers.
India's GST collections in December rise 6% to ₹1.74 trillion
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for December 2025 have witnessed a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, amounting to ₹1.74 trillion.
Musk donates $100M in Tesla shares to charity
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has donated 210,699 shares of Tesla worth around $100 million to charity.
Zomato, Blinkit deliver record 75L orders on New Year's Eve
Zomato and Blinkit, two major players in the Indian food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have set a new record by delivering over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by ₹111; domestic rates unchanged
In a major development, the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders has been hiked by ₹111.
Tobacco stocks crash as India imposes new excise duty
Shares of major tobacco companies, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips India, have witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday.
BSNL launches Wi-Fi calling across India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's state-owned telecom operator, has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service across the country.
UPI transactions hit record 21.6B in December
India's digital payment ecosystem witnessed a stellar performance in December 2025, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions hitting an all-time high.
Missed PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline? Check if your PAN is operative
The deadline for linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar cards was December 31, 2025. The Income Tax Department has not yet announced any extension to this deadline.
Indian companies to hire 10-12M employees in 2026: Report
Indian companies are gearing up for a major hiring spree in 2026, according to staffing services firm TeamLease.
Cigarettes to get costlier as India imposes new excise duty
The Indian government has announced an excise duty on cigarettes, effective February 1.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal may invest ₹225cr in this space-tech start-up
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and group chief executive officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), is in advanced talks to invest in Pixxel's latest funding round.
Who is Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett (95), the world's most successful investor, retired from Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025.
Tesla predicts lower sales for 2025, missing Musk's ambitious targets
Tesla has surprised the market by releasing sales forecasts that indicate a decline in deliveries for 2025.
Trump Media to launch new cryptocurrency for shareholders
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp, the company behind US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency.
MCX 5:1 stock split: Today is last day to qualify
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is all set to execute its first-ever stock split in a ratio of 5:1.
Centre keeps small savings interest unchanged for 7th quarter
The Indian government has decided to keep the interest rates unchanged for major small savings schemes, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC).
India posts slowest market-cap rise in years despite global surge
India's total stock market capitalization grew by a mere 2.3% in 2025, the slowest rate in three years.
OYO parent Prism files for ₹6,650cr IPO via confidential route
Prism, the parent firm of hospitality brand OYO, has confidentially filed for its initial public offering (IPO).
Stablecoins are a threat to India's monetary sovereignty, warns RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned that the widespread adoption of stablecoins might pose a major threat to India's monetary sovereignty as well as financial stability.
Modi government notifies draft rules for new labor codes
The Indian government has issued draft rules for four new labor codes, inviting public feedback within 45 days.
INR ends 2025 with biggest annual decline in 3 years
The Indian rupee has witnessed its second consecutive monthly decline in December, closing at ₹89.87 against the US dollar today.
UK universities making it easier to switch jobs in 50s
In a surprising trend, UK universities are extending their career services to graduates in their 40s and 50s.