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Johnson & Johnson teams up with Trump administration to lower drug costs
Johnson & Johnson has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to lower medicine prices for certain U.S. patients, improving access and affordability.
Lenovo to build next-gen AI servers in India for the world
Lenovo aims to make India a key export hub for its infrastructure business, planning to design and manufacture artificial intelligence servers for global markets.
Sid's Farm revenue jumps, but losses widen in FY25
Hyderabad-based dairy brand, Sid’s Farm, posted a 38% increase in operating revenue to Rs 168 crore in FY25 but saw losses surge 2.6x due to rising costs.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO fully subscribed in just an hour
Bharat Coking Coal's initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within an hour of opening, led by strong demand from retail and non-institutional investors.
Crude oil prices climb as US steps back from Venezuela intervention
Crude oil futures experienced a rise on Friday due to a US bill potentially limiting intervention in Venezuela, easing concerns over an increase in oil supplies.
72% of Indian professionals eye job switch by 2026, but most feel unprepared
72% of Indian professionals are seeking a job change in 2026, but only 16% feel prepared for the transition, according to a LinkedIn report.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% after AGR payment relief plan
Vodafone Idea shares rose 8% to a high of ₹12.4 after the telco announced a detailed timeline for repaying its dues, including adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities.
Vodafone Idea gets major relief: AGR dues frozen, long-term repayment set
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has frozen Vodafone Idea's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, setting annual payments at ₹124 crore over the next six years.
RIL eyes Venezuelan crude comeback—here's what's up
Reliance Industries (RIL) shares are anticipated to draw attention as the company contemplates purchasing Venezuelan crude oil, pending US regulatory approval.
Vodafone Idea gets 15-year plan to pay massive AGR dues
Vodafone Idea has disclosed its repayment schedule for ₹87,695 crore in Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, potentially impacting its share performance.
India's credit card spending jumps 11.5% in November
India's credit card spending rose by 11.5% YoY in November 2025, driven by deeper card penetration and sustained digital consumption, reports CareEdge Ratings.
Rio Tinto and Glencore eye $207 billion mining mega-merger
Global mining giants, Glencore and Rio Tinto, are in preliminary buyout discussions that could result in the creation of a $207 billion mega-mining company.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Quick rundown
Bharat Coking Coal's initial public offering (IPO) has opened for bidding today, despite a slight drop in the grey market premium (GMP).
Tim Cook's 2025 Apple Pay package dips slightly to $74.3 million
Apple CEO Tim Cook received a total compensation of over $74 million in 2025, with the majority coming from stock awards.
Defrail Technologies IPO: Key details at a glance
Defrail Technologies' Rs 13.77 crore IPO opens today, with an expected listing on January 16. The grey market premium is currently around 8%.
Elon Musk's xAI raises $20B to accelerate AI development
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, reported a net loss of $1.46 billion in the September quarter as it rapidly expands its operations.
Japan's spending bounces back in November—here's what's up
Japanese household spending saw an unexpected 2.9% year-on-year surge in November, indicating a steady recovery in private consumption despite inflation outpacing wage growth.
India's inflation is ticking up, but still way lower than last year
India's retail inflation likely rose to 1.6% in December, up from 0.7% in November, driven by reduced food deflation and fading base effects, according to a Mint poll.
State-owned investors pull back big on India in 2025
State-owned investors, including sovereign wealth funds, reduced their investments in India by over 70% in 2025 due to high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty.
Elon Musk's xAI is bringing a $20B supercomputer hub to Mississippi
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is investing $20 billion in a new data center in Southaven, Mississippi. The project faces opposition due to environmental concerns.
EPFO to roll out instant PF withdrawals via BHIM app
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to enable instant advance withdrawals for its members through the BHIM app in the coming months.
Meta hires ex-Doge, Trump election lawyer Bill McGinley as lobbyist
Meta Platforms Inc. has enlisted Bill McGinley, a former top lawyer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and Trump's election attorney, as a lobbyist.
GM hits pause on some EV plans, takes $6 billion charge
General Motors anticipates a $6 billion hit to its profits due to reduced electric vehicle production and dwindling demand.
Google just passed Apple—thanks to AI and some bold moves
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has outpaced Apple in market capitalization for the first time since 2019, driven by the success of its AI innovations and hardware advancements.
Why telecom issues persist ahead of Noida International Airport launch
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar is set to open this month but the telecom network connectivity for passengers is still unclear.
LG Electronics stock down 18% since listing: Hold or sell?
LG Electronics India's shares fell by over 4% on January 8, following the end of a three-month shareholder lock-in period.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu to deposit $1.7B bond in divorce case
Sridhar Vembu, the tech billionaire and co-founder of software products company Zoho Corporation, has been ordered by a California court to post a bond of $1.7 billion in his ongoing divorce proceedings.
ED raids Satat Sampada's co-founders over foreign funds
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided the residences of Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, the co-founders of Noida-based non-profit organization, Satat Sampada.
Brace yourself! Smartphones could get more expensive
The global memory chip market is on a steep rise, and the reason is artificial intelligence (AI).
Indian company criticized for banning LinkedIn, 'Open to Work' badges
A viral Reddit post has revealed that an Indian manufacturing company has restricted its employees' activities on LinkedIn.
Air India adds first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in years
Air India, the Tata Group-owned airline, has added a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet.
EPFO lets trans members update name, gender with identity certificates
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken a major step toward inclusivity by accepting transgender identity certificates issued through the National Portal for Transgender Persons.
Tamil Nadu launches India's first deep tech start-up policy
In a major push to its start-up ecosystem, the Tamil Nadu government has launched India's first deep-tech policy.
JPMorgan strikes deal to run Apple's credit card business
JPMorgan Chase has announced a deal to take over Apple's credit card business from Goldman Sachs.
NVIDIA CEO says he's 'perfectly fine' with California's billionaire tax
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said he would be "perfectly fine" with a potential $7.75 billion tax bill.
Sensex tanks 700 points: What's behind today's market crash?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major downturn today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting over 730 points in the ongoing trading session.
Metal stocks tumble up to 5% after record rally
Shares of metal companies such as Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Copper, NALCO, and Vedanta are witnessing a sell-off today.
Anthropic plans to raise $10B at $350B valuation
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is gearing up for another fundraising round.
Ubisoft shuts down Halifax studio weeks after employees unionize
Ubisoft is shutting down its Halifax studio in Canada, just 16 days after the employees there voted to unionize.
World's most notorious scammer arrested, extradited to China
Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the US for fraud and money laundering, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China.
Budget 2026: How India plans to simplify customs duty structure
The Indian government is mulling over a major overhaul of its customs duty structure in the upcoming 2026 Union Budget.
AI boom triples Samsung's profit to an all‑time high
Samsung Electronics has posted a record high quarterly profit, more than tripling due to the global demand for AI servers that sharply increased memory chip prices.
Discord could go public as early as March
Discord, the popular chat and community platform, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in March.
Google parent overtakes Apple as world's second most valuable firm
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world by market capitalization.
Billionaire Anil Agarwal's son, 49, dies of sudden cardiac arrest
Billionaire Anil Agarwal, the chairman of Vedanta Group, has announced the tragic demise of his son, Agnivesh.
Adani, Embraer partner to build regional jets in India
In a major boost to India's aviation sector, the Adani Group has partnered with Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer.
OpenAI sets aside $50B stock pool to reward employees
OpenAI has set aside a significant employee stock grant pool, according to The Information.
Warner Bros rejects Paramount Skydance's $108B hostile takeover bid
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery has unanimously rejected a revised $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance.
Zomato's search for chief of staff still not over
Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal has revealed that his controversial 2024 announcement about hiring a chief of staff was actually a strategic move to filter out the right talent.
IndiGo's A321 XLR aircraft marks new era in Indian aviation
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has taken a major step in its fleet expansion journey with the arrival of the country's first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft.
Why Modi government is asking airlines to share fare data
The Indian government has requested major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa, to provide data on average fares charged.
This is how Indians earned money in 2025
India is witnessing a shift from a salary-centric economy to one with diverse income streams, according to ClearTax's "How India Filed in 2025" report.
Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th Budget: Who's in her team this year?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget.
Meesho shares fall up to 5% as lock-in period ends
Shares of Meesho fell by as much as 5% to ₹173 on Wednesday after the expiry of a one-month shareholder lock-in period.
Why China is reviewing Meta's $2B Manus AI deal
Chinese authorities are considering intervening in Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI agent developer with Chinese roots.
Too busy to date? Japan's companies are now playing Cupid
As Japan grapples with labor shortages and a declining birth rate, some employers are turning to an unconventional solution: corporate-only dating apps.
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has invested in this helmet brand
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has made her first investment by partnering with Tvarra, a women-first helmet brand.
Infosys and AWS join hands to boost generative AI adoption
Infosys, a leading IT company based in Bengaluru, has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Gen Z's favorite chat app is going public
Discord, the San Francisco-based chat app popular among Gen Z users, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO).
Microsoft may lay off 10% of employees this month: Report
Microsoft is planning a major round of layoffs, with teams in Gaming, Azure, and Sales likely to be affected.
Google's Larry Page moves businesses from California amid billionaire tax
Larry Page, the billionaire co-founder of Google, has officially moved his business interests out of California.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: GMP points to strong debut gains
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) this week.
Silver hits fresh record high of $83.62: What's driving surge?
Silver prices have hit a new all-time high of $83.62 an ounce, marking a 15% increase in 2026 so far.
Venezuela's stock market soars 50% in a day: What's happening?
Venezuela's IBC Index, based in Caracas, witnessed a whopping 50% surge in a single trading session on Tuesday.
Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL accused of price-fixing in India
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused leading steel manufacturers Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL of colluding to fix steel prices.
Why Amazon is facing a price gouging lawsuit in US
A US judge has denied Amazon's request to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit, accusing the online retail giant of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPF withdrawals now simpler: When can you take out money?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a major change in its withdrawal system.
US to receive over $600B in tariff revenue, Trump claims
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the country will collect over $600 billion in tariffs.
New I-T Act effective from April: What changes for you?
The new Income Tax Act 2025 will come into effect in India from April 1, 2026. The act seeks to simplify the tax code and reduce interpretational disputes by cutting down on complexity.
Tata Motors PV shares down 4% today: What's the reason?
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) shares fell over 4% to ₹360 today, after its luxury division, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), reported a steep fall in wholesale and retail volumes for Q3 FY26.
Why Nestle has recalled baby formula products in the UK
Nestle has issued a recall for certain batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formulas in the UK, due to the possible presence of cereulide.
Amazon Pay launches fixed deposits with up to 8% interest
Amazon Pay has launched a new service in India, offering Fixed Deposits (FDs) through its platform.
You can now perform in-app UPI payments on Zepto
Zepto, a quick commerce company, has launched an in-app unified payments interface (UPI) feature.
NALCO stocks hit record high today: Here we decode why
Stocks of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) have hit a record high of ₹351 per share, gaining 6.1% in a day.
India's services sector growth declines to 11-month low in December
India's services sector growth slowed down to an 11-month low in December, a recent survey by S&P Global has revealed.
Swiggy launches 'EatRight' category to promote healthy eating
Swiggy, one of India's leading food delivery platform, has launched a new category called 'EatRight' to make healthier food choices more accessible.
SC strikes down SEZ power duty, Adani Power gets relief
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to the domestic market.
Nationwide bank strike on January 27: Reason and impact explained
Bankers' unions have called for a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week.
How US takeover of Venezuelan oil could benefit Reliance, ONGC
Leading Indian companies Reliance Industries and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are likely to be major beneficiaries of a possible US-led takeover and restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector.
Apple's iPhone exports from India cross $50B milestone
Apple's iPhone exports from India have hit a new high, crossing the $50 billion mark under the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
India's defense, oil stocks surge after US raids in Venezuela
Indian defense and oil stocks witnessed a surge on January 5, following the United States's military operation in Venezuela.
Trump threatens higher tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
US President Donald Trump has warned of the possibility of raising tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi doesn't cooperate on what he termed the "Russian oil issue."
Why Air India CEO Campbell Wilson may be replaced soon
Tata Sons is reportedly considering a leadership change at Air India, with Campbell Wilson's position under review.
Microsoft CEO says AI must now prove everyday usefulness
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for a major shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
5 IPOs to open next week: Everything you should know
Five initial public offerings (IPOs) are set to hit the Indian market next week, beginning January 5, 2026.
Why India has launched an anti-dumping probe against China, Russia
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of nylon-6 chips and granules from China and Russia.
Can India's new tobacco tax fuel cigarette smuggling?
Experts have warned that a recent tax hike and new excise duty structure on tobacco could lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling and major revenue losses for the Indian government.
Will US-Venezuela conflict impact trade with India? Expert weighs in
The recent US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on India's trade with the South American nation, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).