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Swiggy launches invite-only 'One BLCK' membership: Check benefits
11 Dec 2024
AdidasAdidas headquarters in Germany raided amid ongoing tax investigation
German authorities raided the headquarters of Adidas in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on December 11.
11 Dec 2024
SingaporeTraveling abroad? This company is guaranteeing the best forex rates
Leading online foreign exchange platform BookMyForex.com has launched two new offers for international travelers and students.
11 Dec 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Vishal Mega Mart's ₹8,000cr IPO now open: Should you subscribe?
Vishal Mega Mart, one of India's leading hypermarket chains, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.
11 Dec 2024
MobikwikMobiKwik IPO fully subscribed in 1 hour: Check latest GMP
The IPO of One MobiKwik Systems Ltd, the parent company of digital payments platform MobiKwik, has been fully subscribed within the first hour of its launch today.
11 Dec 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX's valuation skyrockets to $350 billion after share sale
SpaceX, the top rocket and satellite manufacturer owned by Elon Musk, has seen its valuation skyrocket to nearly $350 billion.
10 Dec 2024
Shaktikanta DasKey decisions that marked Shaktikanta Das's tenure as RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das, the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been a beacon of decisive leadership amid the worst economic challenges.
10 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Indian rupee plunges to lifetime low of 84.80 against USD
The Indian rupee plunged sharply on December 10, hitting an all-time low of 84.80 against the US dollar. This beats the previous record low of 84.7575 set only last week.
10 Dec 2024
AmazonAmazon eyes exports worth $80 billion from India by 2030
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its export commitment from India, promising to enable $80 billion in cumulative exports by 2030.
10 Dec 2024
StartupsYesMadam denies firing stressed employees, calls it awareness campaign
Noida-based beauty services start-up YesMadam has denied allegations of firing employees over work-related stress.
10 Dec 2024
EuropeEU investigating Google, Meta over secret advertising deal targeting teens
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has launched an investigation into a secret advertising deal between tech giants Google and Meta.
10 Dec 2024
FoodHershey's shares surge as Cadbury parent explores acquisition
Hershey, the famous American chocolate maker, has seen a huge jump in its share value.
10 Dec 2024
Rupert MurdochCourt denies Rupert Murdoch's attempt to change family trust
Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul behind News Corp and Fox News, has failed in his attempt to change a family trust.
10 Dec 2024
Mukesh AmbaniIndia's largest company seeks $3 billion loan to refinance debt
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market capitalization, is said to be in talks with a number of banks for a $3 billion loan.
10 Dec 2024
BoeingBoeing lays off hundreds of employees, resumes 737 MAX production
Aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that it has laid off nearly 900 employees across Washington and California.
09 Dec 2024
ChinaChina probes NVIDIA for alleged anti-monopoly law violations
China's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), has launched an investigation against US chipmaker NVIDIA.
09 Dec 2024
ICICI BankICICI Bank's RTGS service to be unavailable on December 15
ICICI Bank has announced a temporary suspension of its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service for scheduled maintenance.
09 Dec 2024
Vodafone IdeaVodafone Idea board approves raising ₹1,980 crore via share sale
Vodafone Idea's plans to raise up to ₹1,980 crore via a preferential share sale have been approved by the board.
09 Dec 2024
Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaLIC to enroll 1L women as 'Bima Sakhis' in 2025
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to enroll one lakh women under its Bima Sakhi scheme within the next 12 months.
09 Dec 2024
Adani GroupAdani Group to invest ₹7.5 lakh crore in Rajasthan
In a major boost to Rajasthan, Adani Group has announced a whopping ₹7.5 lakh crore investment plan.
09 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiIndia's billionaire count doubles to 185 in 10 years
The number of billionaires in India has more than doubled to 185 over the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, according to a UBS report.
09 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Modi government appoints Sanjay Malhotra as new RBI Governor
Sanjay Malhotra, a veteran bureaucrat and a 1990-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
09 Dec 2024
DelhiWill Shaktikanta Das continue as RBI Governor? Decision expected soon
The Indian government is all set to announce its decision on the appointment of a new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor or the extension of incumbent Governor Shaktikanta Das's term.
09 Dec 2024
Air IndiaAir India orders 100 additional Airbus aircraft to expand fleet
Tata Group's Air India has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft as part of its expansion strategy.
09 Dec 2024
AmazonCCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
09 Dec 2024
AmazonHow much tech giants spend on their CEOs' security
Leading tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and others are spending huge amounts on security and private transportation for their top executives.
09 Dec 2024
ChinaChina shifts monetary policy stance for first time since 2011
China's top leaders have announced a major shift in their monetary policy approach, the first such shift in nearly 14 years.
09 Dec 2024
Jeff BezosWorld's second richest man prefers 'messy' meetings that disrupt schedules
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed his unique way of conducting business meetings.
09 Dec 2024
Allen Career InstituteUnacademy CEO dismisses rumors of $800M acquisition by Allen Institute
Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal has publicly refuted rumors of a potential $800 million acquisition by Allen Career Institute.
09 Dec 2024
Bharti AirtelAirtel's AI has flagged 8B spam calls in 2.5 months
Bharti Airtel, one of the leading telecom companies in India, has said its AI-based solution has detected an incredible eight billion spam calls and 800 million spam messages in just two and a half months since launch.
09 Dec 2024
IRDAIPenalize auto dealers for charging excessive commissions: Insurers to IRDAI
A group of general insurance officials has requested the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), to take action against motor insurance service providers (MISPs).
09 Dec 2024
FlipkartMyntra swings to profit in FY24 after FY23 ₹782cr loss
Flipkart-owned fashion e-commerce platform Myntra has reported a remarkable financial turnaround in the fiscal year ending March 2024.
09 Dec 2024
Stock MarketLG, Vishal Mega Mart, MobiKwik: Upcoming IPOs in India
Dalal Street is gearing up for a busy IPO season with 15 companies, including LG Electronics India and Vishal Mega Mart, set to list in December and early January.
09 Dec 2024
COVID-1910 notable companies that went bankrupt in 2024
The year 2024 has been characterized by severe economic downturn, forcing many prominent companies to file for bankruptcy.
09 Dec 2024
FlipkartFlipkart plans to launch IPO in 12-15 months: Report
India's leading e-commerce platform Flipkart is gearing up for an IPO in the next 12-15 months, according to The Economic Times.
08 Dec 2024
HDFC BankTop 6 Indian companies add ₹2L crore to market cap
The cumulative market valuation of six of the top 10 most-valued Indian companies, saw a major jump last week.
08 Dec 2024
Foreign InvestmentIndia's FDI inflows cross $1T mark, Mauritius tops investor list
India has managed to draw more than $1 triilion in foreign direct investment (FDI) between April 2000 and September 2024.
08 Dec 2024
PhonePeHow to apply for a loan on PhonePe
PhonePe, India's leading digital payments platform, lets users apply for loans directly from its app.
08 Dec 2024
International Monetary FundIndia's forex reserves surge $1.51B to $658B, reversing previous declines
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves surged by a whopping $1.51 billion to $658.091 billion for the week ending November 29, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.
07 Dec 2024
IndiGoMahindra contesting IndiGo's claim over trademark, renames new SUV 'BE6'
Mahindra will fight the '6e' trademark dispute with InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo, in court.
07 Dec 2024
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaBlackstone-backed jewelry certification firm opening ₹4,225cr IPO next week
The IPO of Blackstone-backed International Gemological Institute (IGI) will open on December 13. The issue seeks to raise ₹4,225 crore.
07 Dec 2024
Government of IndiaWhat is Paytm Gold and how to invest?
Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform, has changed the way we invest in gold.
07 Dec 2024
PhonePeHow to get roadside car assistance in minutes using PhonePe
Roadside assistance is an optional add-on that can be included in a comprehensive car insurance policy.
07 Dec 2024
PaytmHow to check your mutual fund portfolio on Paytm?
Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform, lets users have a quick look at their entire mutual fund portfolio.
07 Dec 2024
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaLG India files papers with SEBI for ₹15,000 crore IPO
LG Electronics India, the Indian arm of South Korean tech giant LG Electronics, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
06 Dec 2024
AmazonFrom Google's gaffe to CrowdStrike outage: 2024's biggest business blunders
In 2024, business failures were widespread, with companies in various sectors grappling with blunders ranging from AI missteps to technological glitches and manufacturing errors.
06 Dec 2024
Climate ChangeWhy McKinsey's involvement in Australia's climate policy is raising eyebrows
Leading consulting firm McKinsey has been awarded a $1.6 million contract by the Australian government to advise on energy and climate policy over an 11-week period.
06 Dec 2024
IntelIntel appoints chip industry veterans to board amidst CEO search
Intel has announced the appointment of two chip industry veterans, Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi, to its board.
06 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)NRIs can now earn 2x interest on deposits in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major hike in the interest rate cap on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits.
06 Dec 2024
Ather EnergyAll Indian start-ups that turned unicorns in 2024
The Indian start-up ecosystem experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with six companies joining the prestigious unicorn club—firms valued at $1 billion or more.
06 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk donated over $250M to Donald Trump's presidential campaign
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has emerged as a major financial backer of President-elect Donald Trump's successful quest for the White House.
06 Dec 2024
PaytmPaytm to sell stake in PayPay to SoftBank for $250M
One97 Communications, the parent company of Indian fintech giant Paytm, is close to finalizing a deal to sell its stake in Japan's digital payments firm, PayPay Corporation.
06 Dec 2024
InflationRBI lowers FY25 GDP growth forecast from 7.2% to 6.6%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lowered its growth projection for India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2025.
06 Dec 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk's xAI secures $6B to advance its AI ambitions
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, has raised a whopping $6 billion in fresh funding.
06 Dec 2024
Goldman SachsRBI maintains repo rate at 6.5% amid inflation, growth concerns
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th consecutive meeting.
05 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)UPI's evolution in 2024: New features, global reach, and more
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has solidified its dominance in 2024, transforming the way India handles digital transactions.
05 Dec 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Up to 300% returns! Check 2024's top performing IPOs
The Indian stock market has had a solid 2024, with many mainboard issues garnering massive interest from investors.
05 Dec 2024
Canara BankCanara Bank revises fixed deposit interest rates: Check new figures
Canara Bank has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates for amounts less than ₹3 crore, effective December 1, 2024.
05 Dec 2024
BitcoinHow this lesser-known company became world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder
MicroStrategy Inc., a leading business intelligence and software solutions provider, has witnessed a whopping 2,800% rise in its share value over the last two years. The rise can largely be credited to the company's investment in Bitcoin.
05 Dec 2024
GoogleAI experts behind Google's NotebookLM quit to start new venture
Three key members of Google's NotebookLM team, including its team lead, have announced their exit from the tech giant.
05 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalWhy nearly 500 journalists are on strike at 'The Guardian'
Around 500 journalists from The Guardian and its sister publication, The Observer, have gone on strike.
05 Dec 2024
AppleHow ex-Apple employees allegedly stole company's $152K in charity scam
Six former Apple employees have been accused of defrauding the tech giant and the State of California in a donation theft scheme.