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Climate change pressures Indian farmers as technology could streamline insurance
Agricultural insurance is vital for safeguarding Indian farmers against climate risks, but challenges in claim settlement and accessibility hinder its effectiveness.
Minneapolis Fed says tariffs and AI lift US core inflation
Tariffs imposed during Trump's presidency and surging AI-driven hardware demand are now equally contributing to elevated core inflation, according to a Minneapolis Fed analysis.
CAMS reports under-20 Indians's SIP accounts rose 92% in FY26
Young Indians are shifting from speculative crypto investments to disciplined Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), driven by fintech platforms and evolving financial awareness.
Kevin Warsh signals possible rate hike at Jackson Hole meeting
The Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium highlighted inflation as a top priority, with Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizing the need for decisive monetary policy.
NCLT allows Subhash Chandra to repay ₹6.5cr of ₹22,006.57cr debt
The NCLT's approval of Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan against Rs 22,006.57 crore creditor claims has sparked objections and political criticism.
NVIDIA doubles down on physical AI in China, $10B now
Nvidia is expanding into physical AI, targeting robots, cars, and drones. China, the world’s largest industrial-robot market, plays a key role in this growth strategy.
Rain contract exploit drains $1.1 million from Solana card programs
A vulnerability in an outdated Rain card contract led to a $1.1 million theft, causing Avici’s AVICI token to plummet by 49% before partially recovering.
Russia extends diesel export ban to September 30, 2026
Russia has extended its diesel export ban to September 30, citing domestic fuel shortages caused by refinery disruptions from Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure.
GST Council meets September 12 in New Delhi for businesses
The GST Council will convene its 57th meeting on September 12 in New Delhi, focusing on simplifying compliance, input tax credit access, and corporate guarantee treatment.
Modi government urged to regulate exports of cotton yarn
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports.
Tata Sons gets permission to hold AGM by December-end
Tata Sons has received a three-month extension from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by the end of December.
SEBI clears IPOs of Jio Platforms, 6 other firms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) plans of seven companies, including Reliance-backed Jio Platforms.
Why IndiGo has invested in Sarvam AI
IndiGo Ventures has invested in Sarvam AI, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company.
Airtel adds 27L subscribers in July, Jio follows closely
India's wireless market saw a growth of 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers in July 2026, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Stripe, Advent consortium drops $50B bid to acquire PayPal
A consortium of payment processing giant Stripe and buyout firm Advent has reportedly dropped its pursuit of acquiring fintech pioneer PayPal, according to Bloomberg.
Milk about to become costlier in Mumbai from September 1
Mumbai is set to witness a hike in wholesale milk prices, effective September 1.
Europe's gas reserves touch 13-year low: What's the reason?
Europe is facing a major energy crisis as its gas reserves hit a 13-year low.
India's forex reserves hit record high of $730B
India's foreign exchange reserves have hit a new high of $729.33 billion, a jump of $12.42 billion from the previous week, according to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Andreessen Horowitz launches $1.1B AI infrastructure fund focused on hardware
Leading venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure fund, the "Machine Age Fund."
CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading memory chip manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
White House teleprompter operator fined $172,000 over Kalshi insider bets
Gabriel Perez, a teleprompter operator at the White House, has been fined over $172,000 to settle an investigation by a federal regulator.
Lawyers awarded $147M in Google data privacy case
A US judge has awarded nearly $147 million in legal fees to the attorneys who represented plaintiffs in a data privacy trial against Google last year.
RBI to buyback government securities worth ₹30,000cr on September 3
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a buyback of government securities worth ₹30,000 crore on September 3.
Nepal floods: Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty is unreachable
Infosys has confirmed that its subsidiary, Infosys Public Services's CEO, Lax Gopisetty, is currently unreachable.
Why chip designer Marvell's shares faced a selloff yesterday
Chip designer Marvell Technology's shares fell over 8% to $221.6 during trading on Friday.
OpenAI decides to wind down Cursor contract
OpenAI has announced its decision to terminate the contract with Cursor, following its acquisition by SpaceX.
US Fed should raise rates to tackle inflation: Raghuram Rajan
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan has called on the US Federal Reserve to hike interest rates in order to tackle rising inflation.
OpenAI asks court to dismiss Apple's trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI has filed a new petition, along with Chang Liu, Tang Tan, and io Products, asking the court to dismiss Apple's trade secret misappropriation complaint.
Amazon's new India unit targets counterfeiters, scam networks
Amazon has launched a new initiative called the Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) to tackle e-commerce frauds in India.
Sandhya Devanathan, Meta's India and Southeast Asia chief, joins OpenAI
Meta's Vice President and Head of India and Southeast Asia, Sandhya Devanathan, has announced her resignation from the company after a decade-long association.
SoftBank seeks another $10B loan to fund OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group Corp. is looking for a $10 billion loan to finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.
Tempsens Instruments doubles on debut, lists at 111% premium
Tempsens Instruments made a stellar debut on the stock market today, with its shares opening at a whopping 111% premium over the issue price.
TCS cuts bonuses to 60-70% as AI spending pressures margins
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly slashed the average quarterly variable pay for certain mid- and senior-level employees to 60-70% for the April-June quarter.
NVIDIA to launch employee-funded committee to influence US policy
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is all set to launch a new political action committee (PAC), NVPAC.
Gold jumps 14%, heads for best month since 1999
Gold prices have stabilized around $4,600 per ounce as investors await US interest rate decisions.
Hero MotoCorp raises Ather stake to 32.8% with ₹1,758cr investment
Hero MotoCorp has announced its decision to invest up to ₹1,758 crore in electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy.
Anthropic to unveil IPO prospectus after September 7
Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence start-ups continues to surge.
Dream11 pivots from fantasy gaming to AI-first sports platform
Dream11, one of India's leading fantasy sports platforms, has announced a major shift in its business model.
HDFC Bank shares hit 52-week low after US lawsuit
Shares of HDFC Bank hit a new 52-week low on Thursday, falling over 2% to an intraday low of ₹710 per share.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple buys longevity firm to boost wearable launch
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of health-tech start-up Temple, has announced the acquisition of London-based longevity medicine practice Longevous.
Samsung ordered to pay Swatch $11.6M over watch face designs
Samsung has been ordered by a UK court to pay $11.6 million to Swatch Group.
Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto cap sugar purchases as prices surge
Quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart as well as retail chains like DMart and Reliance Retail have reportedly capped purchases of sugar to manage existing stocks and avoid shortages.
SHEIN to raise $1.7B in Hong Kong IPO
SHEIN, the popular online fast-fashion retailer, is gearing up for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
Hy-Tech Engineers IPO closes today as GMP surges to 85%
The final day of bidding for the Hy-Tech Engineers IPO has arrived, with investor interest remaining strong.
Wheat prices hit 3-year high as Russia-Ukraine war escalates
Wheat prices have hit a three-year high, as fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war continue to grow.
₹22,000cr dues, ₹6.5cr payout: NCLT approves Subhash Chandra's plan
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved a repayment plan by media baron Subhash Chandra in his personal insolvency resolution process.
NVIDIA's revenue doubles to $96B as AI demand surges
NVIDIA has reported a massive surge in sales due to the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Thinking Machines Lab co-founder to join Google
Barret Zoph, the co-founder of artificial intelligence start-up Thinking Machines Lab, is set to join Google DeepMind as its Vice President of Research.
Lumino Industries IPO opens with 61% GMP: Apply or avoid?
The ₹700 crore initial public offering (IPO) from Lumino Industries, a leading player in India's power transmission and distribution sector, has opened for subscription today.
SoftBank may acquire 1X, an OpenAI-backed robotics start-up
SoftBank is in negotiations to buy a majority stake in 1X Technologies, a humanoid robot start-up backed by OpenAI, according to The Information.
NVIDIA to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B
NVIDIA has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for a whopping $12.9 billion, according to The Information.
Meta agrees to $18B settlement over child safety
Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion in a settlement with 29 US states over claims that it endangered children on its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
Microsoft paid CEO Satya Nadella $96.5M in FY25
Microsoft has announced a record-breaking compensation package of $96.5 million for its CEO, Satya Nadella, for the fiscal year 2025.
Modi government may slash gold and silver import duties
The Indian government is considering a reduction in the import duties on gold and silver, as per Moneycontrol.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit in US for $16.68B
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit.
Is India's IPO boom sucking liquidity from stock market?
The Indian stock market has been on a downward trend for two years, with the Nifty 50 index declining by 2% over the last two years and 2.5% in the last year.
Qatar's LNG exports are down 96%. Reason? US-Iran war
The ongoing US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Qatar's economy, one of the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters.
Flipkart Minutes overtakes Instamart's dark-store count in top 10 cities
Flipkart's quick commerce service, Minutes, has outpaced Swiggy's Instamart in terms of dark-store count and pincode coverage across India's top 10 cities.
Airbnb not a lucrative earning source for Indians anymore
Airbnb, once a lucrative platform for Indian homeowners to earn extra income, is witnessing a shift in its dynamics.
Volkswagen CEO booed by workers over mass layoffs, factory closures
Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume was met with boos and whistles at the company's headquarters.
Why flights in India are unlikely to become cheaper
Airfares in India and the Asia-Pacific region are likely to remain high, even with a decline in jet fuel prices.
Forget SpaceX, Anthropic sees more than $30T in potential revenue
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) by pitching a whopping total addressable market (TAM) of over $30 trillion, as per the Wall Street Journal.