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Bengaluru's Gnani.ai raises 68cr Series B led by Aavishkaar Capital
Voice-first generative AI firm, Gnani.ai, has raised around $7.17 million in a Series B funding round led by Aavishkaar Capital.
RBI mandates 2FA for all digital payments April 1 2026
From April 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will enforce stricter two-factor authentication for all digital transactions, aiming to reduce fraud risks.
Eli Lilly, Insilico Medicine form up to $2.75B AI partnership
Eli Lilly, the US pharmaceutical giant behind Mounjaro, has partnered with Insilico Medicine in a deal potentially worth $2.75 billion to leverage AI for drug discovery.
Pioneer Fil-Med plans 500cr IPO, promoters propose 125cr sale each
Pioneer Fil-Med Ltd, a railway components manufacturer, has submitted draft papers to SEBI for a ₹500 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Hyundai Motor India shares trade 8.9% below IPO issue price
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country's largest IPO, is now trading 10% below its issue price, marking its worst performance since listing.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says vocational jobs remain future proof
Palantir CEO, Alex Karp, suggests that vocational workers and neurodivergent individuals are less likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence in the job market.
Indian markets: Sensex tumbles over 1,000, Nifty slips amid caution
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 experienced sharp drops today due to escalating tensions in West Asia and surging crude oil prices impacting investor sentiment.
Zetwerk plans 4,200cr IPO after possible 500cr pre IPO
Zetwerk, a B2B ecommerce unicorn, has reportedly filed confidential draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise around $450 million.
RBI limits banks' forex holdings to $100 million to steady rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a forex cap to halt the rupee's decline, causing unease among banks due to potential financial and operational repercussions.
Airtel, Tata Teleservices to pay ₹10,000cr AGR dues by tomorrow
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Tata Teleservices have been asked to pay nearly ₹10,000 crore to the government by March 31. The payment is part of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
Foreign investors flee Indian markets in record $12B sell-off
Foreign investors have been selling off Indian stocks at an unprecedented rate, with net sales worth $11.7 billion through March 25, Bloomberg reported.
Asian markets crash up to 5% as US-Iran war deepens
Asian stock markets took a major hit on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi witnessing massive falls of nearly 4% and over 5%, respectively.
HDFC Bank down 24% amid leadership change P/B 16-year low
HDFC Bank's shares have hit a 16-year low valuation, prompting an upgrade from JPMorgan, while Jefferies predicts a potential 64% upside.
Urban Company's InstaHelp reaches 1 million monthly bookings milestone
Urban Company's InstaHelp platform hits a new high with 1 million monthly bookings, potentially influencing the firm's share performance.
Microsoft takes over Abilene Texas data center for AI hub
Microsoft is reportedly taking over a data centre project in Texas, initially pursued by OpenAI. Crusoe's CEO has stated this will form the "industrial foundation for American AI".
CMPDI IPO debuts Monday with modest subscription and cautious expectations
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's shares are set to debut with moderate gains, despite a weak market sentiment and a muted investor response.
Nikkei 225 and Kospi plunge amid Middle East tensions
Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi, experienced significant declines of up to 5% as the US-Iran conflict enters its fifth week.
Speciality Medicines debuts on BSE SME with 29cr IPO
Speciality Medicines is set to debut on the BSE SME platform today, aiming to raise around Rs 29 crore through its fresh issue IPO.
CMPDI lists on BSE and NSE raising ₹1,842 cr
Shares of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India, are set to list on BSE and NSE today with a price band of Rs 163–172 per share.
Sukhwinder Abrol arrested in Chandigarh over alleged 83.04cr CREST fraud
Sukhwinder Abrol, Project Director of CREST, has been arrested by Chandigarh Police for his alleged central role in an ₹83-crore financial fraud involving IDFC First Bank.
Gold prices fell 1.7% with Houthi involvement in Middle East
Gold prices fell by 1.7% as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with the conflict causing uncertainty in global markets and impacting gold's status as a safe haven asset.
Global markets slide as Gulf tensions drive record oil gains
Asian stock markets faced a significant slump on Monday, as escalating Gulf conflict drives Brent crude towards a record monthly increase.
RBI caps banks' rupee positions at $100 million citing volatility
In response to the rupee's record lows, India's central bank has introduced stringent rules limiting banks' open positions to $100 million daily, aiming to stabilize the currency.
Zetwerk seeks 500cr pre IPO, valued 25,000-26,000cr, eyes 5,000cr IPO
Zetwerk, a B2B manufacturing marketplace, is in talks to raise about Rs 500 crore in pre-IPO funding, valuing the firm at approximately $3 billion.
G.V. Ravishankar says India's engineers can build standout AI companies
India can build significant artificial intelligence (AI) companies with less capital than leading global firms, according to G.V. Ravishankar, managing director at Peak XV Capital.
MMRDA to borrow ₹10,100cr for Mumbai Samruddhi connector, Shilphata flyover
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is seeking loans worth ₹10,100 crore for two key infrastructure projects, marking the highest debt in its history.
India raises commercial LPG supply to 70%, boosting factories
Factory disruptions in India are diminishing as commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies improve and migrant workers return, boosting production across priority sectors.
IOC BPCL HPCL GAIL seek Sonangol LPG and LNG supplies
Indian state-run oil and gas companies are in discussions with Angola's Sonangol to secure liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas supplies amid disruptions from West Asia.
India's airlines face soaring fuel costs and likely higher airfares
Airlines are bracing for financial hardship as high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, a pilot shortage, and a weakening rupee threaten to increase ticket costs.
Modi government plans relief for MSMEs amid West Asia crisis
The Indian government is mulling over the idea of introducing more economic relief packages for vulnerable sectors, including MSMEs.
Why Deloitte thinks AI will not cause job losses
Nitin Kini, the Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte South Asia, has dismissed fears of job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI).
Why India has sent 38,000MT of petroleum to Sri Lanka
India has dispatched a major shipment of 38,000 metric tons (MT) of petroleum to Sri Lanka.
NCR housing sales down 17% QoQ: What's the reason?
Housing sales in the National Capital Region (NCR) have witnessed a major decline of 17% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down ₹1.75L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India, including Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, fell by a whopping ₹1.75 lakh crore last week.
Why NCLAT has dismissed BSE's appeals over demat accounts
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed appeals filed by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Wars can be financially beneficial for you, says Robert Kiyosaki
Amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict and skyrocketing oil prices, Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that wars can be financially beneficial for some.
How IndiGo is boosting connectivity from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is set to expand its operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Apple celebrates 50th anniversary with special mural at BKC store
Apple recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event at its BKC store in Mumbai.
How US-Iran war is affecting India's economy this March
India's economic growth showed resilience until February 2026, driven by strong domestic demand and infrastructure development.
India's growth shows early signs of moderation amid US-Iran war
India's economic momentum remained strong until early 2026, but the Finance Ministry's March Monthly Economic Review has flagged emerging signs of moderation.
PLI scheme proves highly effective for India
India has manufactured mobile phones worth ₹24 lakh crore ($250 billion) since FY 2020-21, largely due to the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Jio Financial eyes entry into life, general insurance business
Jio Financial Services (JFS), a Mukesh Ambani-backed company, is gearing up to enter the life and general insurance business in 2026. The move is subject to regulatory approvals.
US-Iran war may hit India's remittances, currency, and fiscal balance
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could put pressure on India's remittances, currency stability, and fiscal finances. This is due to the disruption of economic flows with the Gulf region.
Indian banks urge RBI to reconsider $100M forex cap
Indian banks have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider its new limit on net open foreign exchange positions.
Vedanta will split into 5 companies this April
Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, has confirmed plans to break the company into five separate entities next month.
WTO adopting world's first baseline on digital trade rules
A group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members have agreed to bypass adoption hurdles for the world's first baseline on digital trade rules.
This Saudi pipeline is pumping 7M oil barrels per day
Saudi Arabia is now using its East-West pipeline to pump crude oil at full capacity, Bloomberg reported on Saturday.
xAI has lost all its original co-founders
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has witnessed a complete turnover of its founding team.
PM to inaugurate ₹3,300cr chip facility in Gujarat next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kaynes Semicon's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat on March 31.
Domino's India operator flags LPG crunch amid US-Iran war
Jubilant FoodWorks, the Indian franchisee of popular fast-food chains Domino's Pizza and Dunkin Donuts, is facing an LPG supply crunch. The issue has been triggered by the ongoing West Asia war.
Indian banks to observe up to 6 holidays next week
Next week, all public and private banks in India will observe holidays for up to six days. The closures are due to various festivals and observances, including Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday.
You can catch flights from Noida Airport within 60 days
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will start commercial operations within the next 45 to 60 days.
Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania passes away at 87
Vijaypat Singhania, the former chairman of the Raymond Group and a Padma Bhushan awardee, has passed away in Mumbai. He was 87 years old.
Why Anil Ambani has sued Republic TV and Arnab Goswami
Business tycoon Anil Ambani has filed a defamation suit against Republic TV as well as its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in the Bombay High Court.
Musk court filing shows Zuckerberg offered DOGE help
A recent court filing has revealed a surprising shift in the relationship between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Info Edge to invest ₹250cr in deep-tech fund
Info Edge (India) Ltd, an early investor in Zomato, has announced a major investment in a deep-tech-focused alternative investment fund (AIF).
Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 to amend 80 laws across sectors
The Indian government has introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha.
Nestle says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in Europe
Nestle has reported the theft of a massive shipment of its popular KitKat chocolate bars in Europe.
This furniture rental company has filed for IPO in India
Rentomojo, an e-rental and subscription platform for home furniture and appliances, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Sony temporarily suspends orders for most memory cards
Sony has announced a temporary halt on orders for most of its CFexpress and SD memory card products.
Why Indian businesses are worried about enforcement of DPDP Act
A recent survey by Esya Centre has revealed that 85% of businesses in India are worried about the financial burden of data verification under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
These companies will make market debut in India next week
The primary market is gearing up for a quiet week, with no new initial public offerings (IPOs) scheduled in either the mainboard or SME segments.
Why KPMG is firing over 400 employees in UK
KPMG's UK unit has announced plans to lay off staff in its auditing division.
Apple hires ex-Google executive to lead AI product marketing
Apple has announced the appointment of Lilian Rincon, a former Google executive, as its new VP of Product Marketing for AI.
Bank of America to pay $72.5M in Epstein-related abuse lawsuit
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
US-Iran war wipes ₹41L crore off Indian markets
The ongoing conflict in Iran has taken a major toll on the Indian stock market, with investors losing a whopping ₹41 lakh crore since the war began.
Google nears $5B+ deal to finance Anthropic's 500MW data center
Google is close to a multi-billion dollar deal to finance a data center leased by Anthropic in Texas.
Meta's policy chief exits to teach at Harvard Law School
Monika Bickert, Meta's long-serving head of content policies, is leaving the social media giant after a 12-year stint. She will be joining Harvard Law School as an academic.
'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks lose $1.72T market cap: Here's why
The ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict has taken a toll on the US stock market, with major indices witnessing a downward trend.
Chipmaker SK hynix wants to raise $10-14B via US IPO
SK hynix, a leading South Korean memory chipmaker, is preparing for a potential US listing.
This robotics start-up wants to raise $1B at $11B valuation
San Francisco-based robotics start-up Physical Intelligence is in talks to raise around $1 billion in fresh funding.
US Justice Department intensifies Warner-Paramount merger probe
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas as part of its investigation into Paramount and Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Microfinance loans: What they are actually
Microfinance loans have emerged as a powerful tool for empowering rural women in India, providing them with the financial means to start and grow their businesses.
SoftBank secures $40B bridge loan to back OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group has announced a $40 billion bridge loan to boost its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and for general corporate purposes.
Petrol, diesel rates to be reviewed every 15 days
The Indian government has announced a major change in its fuel pricing strategy.
ChatGPT ad pilot tops $100M annualized revenue
OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pilot in the US has crossed the $100 million annualized revenue mark in just six weeks since its launch.
India's unemployment rate dips from 7% to 6.5% in 2025
India's unemployment rate has improved, falling to 6.5% in 2025 from 7% a year earlier.
OnePlus India pivots to online-first strategy following CEO's exit
OnePlus India has announced a major shift in its business strategy, moving toward a direct-to-consumer (D2C) online-first model.
Airtel flags AGR dues, seeks Vodafone Idea-like relief
Bharti Airtel has sought relief from its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) confirmed in a recent parliamentary response.
Bombay HC refuses CBI probe into Reliance gas diversion case
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Foreign investors pull out record ₹1.12 trillion from Indian stocks
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold a record ₹1.12 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in March, according to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL).
Goldman Sachs downgrades Indian equities, slashes Nifty target by 14%
Goldman Sachs has downgraded its rating on Indian equities from 'overweight' to 'marketweight,' and slashed its Nifty 50 target.
Centre faces ₹1 trillion revenue hit after fuel tax cuts
The Indian government is likely to lose over ₹1 lakh crore in tax revenue in FY27, owing to the recent excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel.
Oil could hit $200 if US-Iran war continues till June
Macquarie Group has warned that if the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran continues until June, oil prices could hit a record high of $200 per barrel.
Walmart, Coca-Cola CEOs cite AI shift behind exit decisions
The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping jobs globally, but also affecting the top leadership at some of the world's biggest corporations.
Anthropic eyes IPO as early as October, could raise $60B
Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI chatbot Claude, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as October. The move comes amid a surge of interest in artificial intelligence.
Silver prices jump nearly ₹7,000 as US-Iran tensions ease
Silver prices witnessed a massive surge on Friday, rising by ₹6,911 to ₹2.26 lakh per kilogram in futures trade.
Key financial changes coming into effect on April 1
As we gear up for the new financial year starting April 1, 2026, a host of important changes are set to take effect. These changes will affect banking, fuel prices, taxation and travel.
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author warns of 2026 financial crash
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again warned of a potential financial crash in 2026.
Nokia India plans to layoff 20% workforce as restructuring deepens
Nokia is gearing up for another round of layoffs in its Indian operations as part of a global restructuring plan.
Why HPCL, BPCL, IOC stocks are surging today
Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Indian Oil (IOC) surged by as much as 4% on Friday.
Musk's X loses case accusing advertisers of illegal boycott
A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Why India has imposed export tax on petrol, diesel
The Indian government has imposed an export tax on petrol and diesel. The decision comes as a response to the recent spike in international fuel prices.
Oil prices cool as US extends Iran peace deadline
Crude oil futures have eased on Friday morning, following the US's decision to extend the deadline for Iran to secure a peace deal by another 10 days.
Sensex crashes nearly 1,200 points: What is behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices plummeting over 1.5%.
Tata Motors shares fall 6% as JLR halts production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury division of Tata Motors, has temporarily halted production at its Solihull plant. The company is facing a parts supply issue with one of its suppliers.
Judge backs Anthropic, temporarily blocks Pentagon ban
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, in its legal battle with the Trump administration.
Centre imposes ATF levy amid fuel tax shake-up
In a major overhaul of fuel taxation, the Finance Ministry has introduced a new levy on aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
X quietly begins layoffs, cuts non-technical roles
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has quietly started a wave of layoffs.
Indian rupee crashes past 94 against dollar for first time
The Indian rupee has breached the 94 mark against the US dollar.