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Tennis Premier League teams up with JioHotstar for Season 7 streaming
Tennis Premier League (TPL) has unveiled a three-year streaming partnership with JioHotstar, marking a significant expansion of tennis's digital footprint in India.
Union Budget 2026: What to know in a nutshell
Discover the key components of India's Union Budget 2026, focusing on expenditure and revenue budgets and their impact on the economy.
IIT Hyderabad startup's ArmAble is changing stroke rehab
Hyderabad-based start-up, BeAble Health, is transforming physiotherapy by integrating gaming and AI into rehabilitation devices for patients with neurological conditions.
70% of Indian professionals eye self-employment, says LinkedIn
India sees a surge in entrepreneurship with a 104% increase in professionals identifying as 'founders', according to LinkedIn's report.
Rupee slips to record low: What it means for you
The recent fall of the rupee is expected to benefit India's $283 billion IT sector, enhancing operating margins amid challenging economic conditions.
InMobi founders buy back stake from SoftBank for $250 million
InMobi's founders have repurchased a 25-30% stake from Japanese investor SoftBank, with the deal expected to yield $250 million for SoftBank.
Why the Indian rupee is undervalued—even with a strong economy
Despite slipping to 90.20 against the dollar, the rupee remains undervalued, while India's economy continues to thrive, says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
MrBeast's CEO hints at IPO, wants fans to be 'owners'
MrBeast, the YouTube sensation with a whopping 450 million subscribers, could be heading for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
NephroPlus IPO: India's 99th mainboard issue of 2025 opens soon
Nephrocare Health Services, the company behind the NephroPlus brand, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on December 10.
Sensex jumps 350 points, Nifty crosses 26,000 after 4 days
The Sensex and Nifty rebounded from initial losses on Thursday, with positive global cues and value buying among the key factors driving the market rise.
Indian rupee in freefall, hits new all-time low of $90.43/dollar
The Indian rupee hit another record low on December 4, opening at ₹90.43 against the US dollar. The fall extends a sharp depreciation streak after the currency crossed the key ₹90 level a day earlier.
Meta hires Apple design chief to lead new creative studio
Alan Dye, Apple's top design executive and head of its user interface team since 2015, is leaving the tech giant to join Meta.
French startup Brevo becomes unicorn after raising €500 million
Brevo, a Paris-based customer relationship management (CRM) startup, has raised $583 million in equity funding, pushing its valuation over the $1 billion mark.
Nephrocare Health IPO drops soon: Price band out, opens December 10
Nephrocare Health's IPO will open on December 10, with shares priced between ₹438 and ₹460. The issue size is ₹353.4 crore, aimed at funding new clinics and debt repayment.
Salesforce hikes revenue forecast as AI tools take off
Salesforce has increased its fiscal 2026 revenue and profit forecasts, driven by growing enterprise demand for its AI agent platform, Agentforce.
NephroPlus IPO: Price band, lot size, and more
Nephrocare Health Services, operating under the NephroPlus brand, is set to open its ₹871.05 crore IPO on December 10, marking India's 99th mainboard IPO for the year 2025.
Luxury Time IPO: Swiss watch retailer wants to raise ₹18.74cr
Luxury Time, a Swiss luxury watch retailer, is set to open its Rs 18.74 crore IPO for subscription, with a grey market premium estimated at 24%.
China moves to keep yuan in check as it gets stronger
China's central bank has set a weaker daily reference rate for the yuan, its most forceful move since 2022 to curb the currency's gains.
Western Overseas Study Abroad IPO: Key details
Western Overseas Study Abroad, an education and immigration consultancy, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription with no grey market premium (GMP) quoted.
Gold prices hold steady as US eyes possible rate cut
Gold prices maintained a steady position above $4,200 on Thursday, bolstered by weak US private payrolls data and expectations of an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
OpenAI and TCS team up to power up AI in India
OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to co-develop agentic AI solutions and expand AI infrastructure in India.
India's defense-tech startups are on the rise
India's defence-tech startups are thriving, driven by government support and recent conflicts, despite challenges in procurement and access to private capital.
Indian firms plan $14.5bn overseas bond boost by 2026
JPMorgan anticipates Indian companies to raise up to $14.5 billion in 2026 through overseas bonds, primarily for refinancing existing debt and financing acquisitions.
OpenAI and TCS team up to build India's next-gen AI powerhouses
OpenAI, a leading AI company, is in advanced discussions with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to co-develop AI solutions and expand its footprint in India.
Small-town India is getting serious about investing
Wealthy individuals in India's smaller cities are increasingly embracing sophisticated, high-risk portfolio management services (PMS), reflecting a shift in investment patterns.
Palantir CEO says war crimes scrutiny could boost business
Palantir CEO Alex Karp suggests that making controversial U.S. boat strikes in the Caribbean constitutional could boost his company's business.
Crypto funds just had their biggest comeback in weeks
Crypto funds saw a $1.1 billion net inflow last week, marking the largest weekly increase in seven weeks, primarily driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Delta blames $200 million loss on government shutdown chaos
Delta Air Lines suffered a $200 million loss due to the longest government shutdown in history, according to CEO Ed Bastian.
US bankruptcy filings hit 15-year high, signaling economic distress
US bankruptcy filings have soared to a 15-year high, surpassing the levels seen during the 2020 crisis, as economic pressures mount on consumers and businesses.
Zepto automates supply chain, processes 25L FMCG units daily
Zepto has successfully automated its backend supply chain across India, leading to improved productivity and significant cost savings.
JSW Steel and JFE Steel team up for Odisha steel plant
JSW Steel and Japan's JFE Steel have formed a ₹15,750 crore joint venture. The deal will significantly reduce JSW's debt while boosting production capacity.
Indian companies get serious about who's next in line
Indian companies are increasingly implementing formal succession processes to mitigate leadership gaps, with a reported 51% success rate.
Anil Ambani denied interim relief in bank fraud case
The Bombay High Court has denied industrialist Anil Ambani's request for interim relief in his lawsuit against a consortium of banks over declaring his accounts as fraudulent.
Pine Labs posts ₹6cr profit in Q2, revenue surges 18%
Pine Labs, a leading digital payments processor, has reported a net profit of ₹5.97 crore for the July-September quarter of FY26.
Why IndiGo needs 2 days to restore normal flight operations
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has announced that it will take the next 48 hours to restore its flight operations.
You can now ride Uber's robotaxis in Dallas
Uber has launched a commercial robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas.
Blinkit now lets you add items after placing an order
Blinkit, a leading quick commerce platform, has launched a new feature that allows customers to add more items to their cart even after placing an order.
Manipal Hospitals wants to raise $1B via IPO in India
Manipal Health Enterprises is gearing up to file a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) in January.
Why Airbus will deliver fewer jets this year
Airbus has revised its 2025 aircraft delivery target downwards, owing to production issues with its popular A320 jet.
Aequs IPO fully subscribed in hours, GMP surges to 37%
The ₹922 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Aequs, a leading manufacturer of airplane parts, has been fully subscribed within two hours of its opening on Day 1.
These defense stocks are in focus as Putin visits India
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his two-day state visit to India tomorrow, defense stocks in the country are set to come under investor focus.
Reliance Retail appoints ex-Flipkart executive as its new CEO
Reliance Industries has appointed Jeyandran Venugopal, a former Flipkart executive, as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL).
Why San Francisco has sued US processed food giants
In a landmark move, San Francisco has become the first city in the US to sue food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
India's services growth surges but export orders hit 8-month low
India's services sector witnessed an acceleration in November, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) survey.
Ola suspends food‑delivery operations amid strategic shift
Ola, the popular ride-hailing company, has suspended its food delivery service, Ola Foods.
Government bank stocks crash 6% today: What's the reason?
Shares of public sector banks (PSBs) have witnessed a sharp decline today.
Prada buys Versace for $1.5B
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has acquired its smaller rival, Versace, from Capri Holdings in a deal worth $1.5 billion.
Indian rupee hits record low, crosses ₹90/dollar for first time
The Indian rupee has hit a new low, breaching the ₹90 mark against the US dollar for the first time in history.
Meesho IPO opens with 44% GMP: Should you subscribe?
Meesho, a leading Indian e-commerce platform, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today. The public issue will remain open till December 5.
China's services growth hits 5-month low, signaling weakening economy
China's services sector has witnessed its slowest growth in five months, according to a private survey released on Wednesday.
OpenAI rival Anthropic may launch IPO next year
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up backed by Google and Amazon, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as 2026.
Bharat Taxi goes live to take on Ola, Uber
Sahkar Taxi Cooperative has begun a soft launch of its ride-hailing service, Bharat Taxi, in Delhi and parts of Gujarat.
No plans to raise FDI limit in government banks
The Indian government has no plans to increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks from the current cap of 20%.
Ola now allows non-AC rides on its cabs in India
Ola Consumer has launched a new non-AC ride category across India, making it the first company in the country to do so on a large scale.
Aman Gupta's ₹12L investment in snack brand now worth ₹40cr!
Aman Gupta, the co-founder of Boat and a judge on Shark Tank India, has revealed that his investment in snack brand Let's Try is the "best in the history" of the show.
Shocker! Start-up co-founder arrested at 1am after client's 'frivolous complaint'
Delhi-based warehousing start-up Wherehouse's co-founder Vaibhav Chawla was arrested, following what he described as a "frivolous complaint" by a client.
Deepinder Goyal's wearable firm Temple plans to raise $50M
Temple, a wearable device firm founded by Deepinder Goyal, is in advanced talks to raise $50 million (around ₹450 crore).
Flying from Delhi or Mumbai? Get ready to pay more
Travelers flying from Delhi and Mumbai may soon have to pay more for their flights.
Will silver prices hit ₹2 lakh per kg this year?
The prices of gold and silver in India have witnessed a remarkable surge this year.
Why fast-fashion giants Shein, Temu are facing scrutiny in US
Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu are under increased scrutiny in the US.
Anchor investors bid ₹80,000cr for Meesho IPO
Meesho, a leading e-commerce platform, has witnessed an unprecedented response from global and domestic investors for its upcoming IPO.
Ashok Leyland stocks hit 52-week high today: What's the reason?
Ashok Leyland's shares have hit a 52-week high today, extending a two-day rally that has surprised the market.
Merger of Star TV Productions with Jiostar in India complete
Reliance Industries has announced the successful merger of its subsidiary, Star Television Productions Ltd (STPL), with Jiostar, formerly known as Star India.
EaseMyTrip shares surge 20% after launching winter travel deals
Shares of EaseMyTrip surged nearly 20% today on the NSE after the company launched its "Winter Carnival Sale."
Why Costco is suing the Trump administration
Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a full refund of the tariffs it paid this year.
Who is Amar Subramanya tasked with fixing Apple's AI problems?
Apple has announced a major leadership change in its artificial intelligence (AI) division.
Swiggy plans ₹10,000cr share sale next week
Indian food delivery giant Swiggy is gearing up to raise as much as ₹10,000 crore (approximately $1.1 billion) from institutional investors.
Why Starbucks will pay $35M to over 15,000 NYC workers
Starbucks has agreed to pay some $35 million to settle claims from over 15,000 New York City workers.
Mumbai-based Powerica wants to raise ₹1,400cr via IPO
Mumbai-based Powerica has secured the final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).
Bajaj Housing Finance stocks crash 9%: Here we decode why
Bajaj Housing Finance's shares have taken a major hit, falling over 9% to ₹95.26 per stock in today's trading session.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4% today: What's the reason?
Vodafone Idea's shares jumped almost 4% in intraday trading today, amid expectations of relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
How Chinese rare-earth dealers are bypassing Beijing's export restrictions
Chinese manufacturers of rare-earth magnets are finding ways to circumvent their government's stringent export restrictions.
Indian rupee hits record low of 89.92 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit a record low of 89.92 against the US dollar today. The currency fell past its previous record low of 89.78, which it hit on Monday.
NVIDIA invests $2B in Synopsys, deepens hold on chip‑design tech
NVIDIA has announced a massive $2 billion investment in Synopsys, a company specializing in software and components for semiconductor chip design.