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29 Jul 2026
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US stocks tick higher as Microsoft and Meta earnings loom

US stocks edged higher as investors awaited earnings reports from AI leaders Meta and Microsoft, alongside a pivotal Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.

29 Jul 2026
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Amazon's Great Freedom Sale returns August 7 with Prime access

Amazon's Great Freedom Sale 2026 kicks off on August 7, offering massive discounts on smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, and more. Prime members get early access to exclusive deals.

29 Jul 2026
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India to get regulated coal exchange by 2027, portal launches

India's regulated coal exchange, aimed at transparent and efficient trading, is set to launch within a year of registration, offering fair pricing and wider market access.

29 Jul 2026
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Santa Clara startup ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate design verification

ChipAgents raised $60 million to advance semiconductor design using AI agents, expanding its collaboration with Nvidia and bringing total funding to $131 million.

29 Jul 2026
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India services sector expands in May 2026, cooling from April

India's services economy expanded in May 2026, with 16 of 19 sub-sectors recording growth. Real estate, retail trade, and banking led the momentum despite moderated overall pace.

29 Jul 2026
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San Francisco AI startup Freehand raises $75 million from investors

Freehand, an AI-driven supply chain automation startup, raised $75 million in a round co-led by Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners.

29 Jul 2026
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TeamLease June quarter profit up 31.4% to ₹34.9cr revenue ₹3,034.7cr

TeamLease Services reported a 31.4% YoY rise in Q1 net profit to ₹34.9 crore, with revenue crossing ₹3,000 crore despite subdued hiring in its general staffing segment.

29 Jul 2026
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PwC: Nearly 6 in 10 Indian manufacturers expect AI impact

Nearly 59% of Indian manufacturers foresee AI driving productivity and decision-making, surpassing global optimism, according to PwC's latest report on industrial manufacturing.

29 Jul 2026
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CUTS: majority oppose adding cloud to India's Digital Competition Bill

A CUTS study reveals 60% of stakeholders oppose including cloud services under ex-ante regulations, citing innovation and compliance concerns.

29 Jul 2026
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Marvell Technology to invest $250 million in India for AI chips

Marvell Technology will invest $250 million in India over three years, doubling its workforce and expanding offices to boost semiconductor solutions for AI and cloud applications.

29 Jul 2026
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Income Tax Act permits revised returns to avoid extra interest

Taxpayers can correct omissions in their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) by filing a revised return before the deadline to avoid interest and compliance issues.

29 Jul 2026
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Apple's June-quarter growth strongest since 2021 as iPhone pricing holds

Apple is poised to achieve its highest June-quarter sales growth since 2018, driven by steady iPhone pricing and a 3% rise in shipments despite global smartphone market challenges.

29 Jul 2026
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Pangram raises $9 million to boost AI content detection capabilities

New York-based startup Pangram raised $9 million to expand its cutting-edge AI detection tools, addressing the growing prevalence of AI-generated text and images online.

29 Jul 2026
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Indian rupee rises 4th straight day to ₹95.66 per dollar

The Indian rupee appreciated for the fourth consecutive session, bolstered by sustained foreign fund inflows, robust domestic equities, and a softer US dollar.

29 Jul 2026
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Cognizant lowers fiscal 2026 growth forecast to 4% to 5.5%

Cognizant lowered its FY26 revenue growth forecast, citing reduced discretionary tech spending as enterprises focus on AI-driven productivity and cost optimization initiatives.

29 Jul 2026
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NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba panel proposes simplified 3-fee airport charges

A NITI Aayog-led panel recommends replacing India’s rigid airport tariff regime with a simplified three-category framework to enhance flexibility and efficiency.

29 Jul 2026
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Vedanta Oil & Gas posts ₹945cr June quarter profit

Vedanta Oil & Gas posted a ₹945 crore net profit for Q1, reversing a previous quarter's loss, and announced a significant gas discovery in Rajasthan's Barmer Basin.

29 Jul 2026
Apple

iPhones drive India's smartphone exports to record $9.8B in Q1

India's smartphone exports have hit a record high of nearly $10 billion in the first quarter of FY27.

29 Jul 2026
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South Korea's KOSPI falls 40% since June, triggers emergency meeting

South Korea's KOSPI plunged 40% from its June peak, triggering a market-wide circuit breaker and prompting an emergency meeting to address the stock market crisis.

29 Jul 2026
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Adani Enterprises posts record ₹5,642cr EBITDA and ₹33,546cr income

Adani Enterprises Ltd reported its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs 5,642 crore in Q1 FY27, marking a 49% YoY growth alongside a 50% rise in total income to Rs 33,546 crore.

29 Jul 2026
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Rupee gains 4th straight day, up 16 paise to ₹95.66

The rupee rose 16 paise to 95.66 against the US dollar, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains, supported by strong domestic equities and lower global crude prices.

29 Jul 2026
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Ashwini Vaishnaw says India's mobile exports rose 165-fold, production 6.27L/cr

India's mobile phone exports skyrocketed 165-fold in a decade, reaching ₹2.59 lakh crore by 2025-26, showcasing the nation's rise as a global electronics manufacturing hub.

29 Jul 2026
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Sensex up 888.68 points to 77,654.60 as Nifty tops 24,250

The BSE Sensex jumped 888.68 points to 77,654.60, while the NSE Nifty gained 264.85 points to close at 24,250.20, driven by strong performances in IT and metal stocks.

29 Jul 2026
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M&M to transfer MTBD to SML Mahindra for ₹525 cr

SML Mahindra shares surged 20% after Mahindra & Mahindra approved transferring its Truck & Bus Division to the company for ₹525 crore.

29 Jul 2026
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Indian banks charged over ₹26,170cr in minimum balance penalties (FY23-FY26)

Banks amassed over ₹26,170 crore in fines for non-maintenance of minimum average balances between FY23 and FY26, with private lenders contributing the majority of this revenue.

29 Jul 2026
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Sensex closes at 77,655, up 889 points, Nifty ends 24,250

The BSE Sensex soared 889 points to close at 77,655, while the NSE Nifty gained 265 points to settle above the 24,200 mark, driven by broad-based buying across sectors.

29 Jul 2026
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RBI cuts private bank CEO approval wait to 35-40 days

The Reserve Bank of India has shortened CEO approval times to 35-40 days, potentially easing HDFC Bank's leadership transition as CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's tenure nears its end.

29 Jul 2026
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India unveils upgraded semiconductor mission with ₹1.27L/cr over 6 years

India has launched ISM 2.0 with a ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay, focusing on chip manufacturing, supply chain subsidies, and R&D to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem.

29 Jul 2026
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NPCI International Payments enables UPI for online Burj Khalifa bookings

Indian visitors can now use UPI for online bookings at 'At the Top, Burj Khalifa,' simplifying travel planning through a partnership between NIPL, NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment.

29 Jul 2026
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State Bank of India sells ₹4,691cr AT-1 bonds at 7.75%

State Bank of India has raised ₹4,691 crore through Basel III-compliant Additional Tier 1 bonds at a 7.75% coupon rate to support business growth and diversify regulatory capital.

29 Jul 2026
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Big US firms report earnings amid AI and consumer pressures

Big Tech's AI spending faces scrutiny as Microsoft and Meta report today, while P&G, Qualcomm, and Starbucks navigate economic pressures amid shifting consumer and market dynamics.

29 Jul 2026
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India needs $350-$435B for AI and data centers by 2030

India may require $350-435 billion by 2030 to develop AI and data centre infrastructure, driven by rising digital economy demands, according to OmniScience Insights Labs.

29 Jul 2026
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Adani Enterprises posts ₹1,160cr Q1 loss after ₹2,644cr OFAC settlement

Adani Enterprises reported a Q1 FY27 net loss of Rs 1,160 crore due to a Rs 2,644 crore one-time settlement charge, while revenue surged 50% year-on-year to Rs 32,924 crore.

29 Jul 2026
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Goldman Sachs report says AI will reshape work in India

AI could automate 17% of tasks in India's non-agricultural workforce, while 48% of jobs are expected to benefit from AI as a productivity-enhancing tool, says Goldman Sachs.

29 Jul 2026
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HUDCO targets NPA elimination by fiscal 2027 and ₹2T loanbook

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) aims to eliminate non-performing assets (NPAs) and expand its loan book to ₹2 trillion by the end of FY27.

29 Jul 2026
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Markets dip as South Korea's Kospi plunges amid AI worries

Global stocks struggled on Wednesday amid Asia's sharp selloff, with South Korea's Kospi dropping nearly 6% as AI chipmaker valuations faced mounting scrutiny and volatility.

29 Jul 2026
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Beauty Garage heads for ₹125 cr IPO as founders sell

Beauty Garage Ltd has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise ₹125 crore through an IPO, including a fresh issue and an Offer for Sale by its promoters.

29 Jul 2026
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Bitcoin holds at $64,300 after dip as whales stack coins

Bitcoin steadied near $64,300 despite outflows from US spot ETFs and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

29 Jul 2026
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SoftBank-backed OfBusiness posts 21% net profit jump to ₹724 cr

OfBusiness saw a 7% dip in revenue to Rs 20,645 crore, while net profit surged 21% to Rs 724 crore, driven by improved margins and operational efficiency.

29 Jul 2026
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Rapido's Ownly reaches 7% of Bengaluru online food orders

Rapido’s zero-commission platform Ownly has captured 7% of Bengaluru’s food delivery market within months, delivering over 40,000 daily orders and planning national expansion.

29 Jul 2026
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Fitch Ratings expects 9% FY27 revenue growth for Indian firms

Fitch Ratings projects a 9% revenue growth for Indian corporates in FY27, driven by robust demand across key sectors and supported by strong GDP growth and infrastructure spending.

29 Jul 2026
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Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's Hang Ten Systems raises $32 million

Vishal Sikka's startup, Hang Ten Systems, has raised $32 million in seed funding to help enterprises harness AI for transformative growth and operational efficiency.

29 Jul 2026
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Pine Labs expands globally, invests in AI to boost revenue

Indian fintech giant Pine Labs anticipates 20% revenue growth, driven by investments in AI, international market expansion, and enhanced monetisation of its payment infrastructure.

29 Jul 2026
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South Korea's Kospi drops 12.6% after single-stock leveraged ETFs launch

South Korean policymakers apologised for introducing single-stock leveraged ETFs, blamed for intensifying a 12.6% plunge in the Kospi, driven by sharp declines in chip stocks.

29 Jul 2026
BMW

BMW to cut 8,000 jobs by end of 2027

BMW has announced plans to offer voluntary redundancy to nearly half of its German workforce. The move is part of a larger strategy to cut around 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027.

29 Jul 2026
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India's energy security shaky if Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb straits blocked

India's energy security is under threat as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per barrel, warns CareEdge Ratings.

29 Jul 2026
Sensex

Sensex surges 900 points: Key reasons behind today's rally

The Indian stock market is witnessing a major rally today, with the BSE Sensex soaring by over 880 points at the time of writing.

29 Jul 2026
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Nomura Holdings posts April-June net income $890.74 million, up 39%

Nomura Holdings reported a 39% surge in first-quarter net income, driven by volatile markets, record-high stock prices, and robust wealth management fees.

29 Jul 2026
eBay

eBay to pay $56M to couple it harassed in 2019

In a bizarre chapter of e-commerce history, eBay has agreed to pay $56 million to a couple of newsletter writers.

29 Jul 2026
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UltraTech Cement plans 5,000cr rupee bond sale to lower costs

UltraTech Cement plans to raise ₹5,000 crore through rupee-denominated bonds with maturities of 2.5, 3.5, and 5 years, offering annual coupons up to 7.25%.

29 Jul 2026
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SCMHRD Pune rolls out GPT-powered tools for personalized business learning

SCMHRD integrates AI-driven tools to enhance personalized learning, enabling students to practice continuously and build industry-relevant solutions.

29 Jul 2026
OpenAI

iyO v/s OpenAI: Court halts proceedings amid settlement talks

The ongoing trademark lawsuit between iyO and OpenAI, along with Jony Ive, has been temporarily halted.

29 Jul 2026
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Nandita Sinha to lead Instamart as Swiggy shares rally

Swiggy shares surged 8% on Wednesday, marking a 15% rally in three days, driven by Nandita Sinha's appointment as Instamart CEO and Zepto's valuation challenges ahead of its IPO.

Why SK Hynix shares crashed despite 557% profit surge

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported surging quarterly earnings, though its results fell short of high investor expectations fueled by the AI boom.

29 Jul 2026
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Gland Pharma receives US FDA approval for generic sugammadex injection

Gland Pharma has received USFDA approval for its generic sugammadex injection, used to reverse muscle relaxants during surgery, with US sales estimated at $1.6 billion annually.

29 Jul 2026
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Mukesh Bansal's 10 cr investment helped Skyroot launch Vikram 1

A cold LinkedIn message in 2018 from two ISRO engineers to entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal led to the creation of Skyroot Aerospace, India's first private orbital rocket company.

29 Jul 2026
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Parliamentary panel backs Securities Markets Code 2025 to simplify investing

The Securities Markets Code, 2025 proposes an SRO-led interim regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, aiming to enhance governance and investor protection.

29 Jul 2026
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Adani Ports posts 9.2% rise in April-June profit ₹3,620 cr

Adani Ports reported a 9.2% YoY rise in Q1 net profit to Rs 3,620 crore, with revenue from operations jumping 18.6% to Rs 10,821 crore.

29 Jul 2026
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UBS posts 17% profit $2.8B, plans up to $3B buyback

UBS reported a 17% rise in Q2 net profit to $2.8 billion, driven by robust wealth management and investment banking growth, alongside announcing a $3 billion share buyback plan.

29 Jul 2026
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Mondelez beats Q2 expectations and lifts organic revenue forecast

Mondelez International surpassed second-quarter revenue and profit expectations, driven by steady demand for biscuits and chocolates alongside higher pricing in key markets.

29 Jul 2026
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Vijayta Nikhil Raheja appointed CEO of K Raheja Group

Vijayta Nikhil Raheja has been appointed as the CEO of K Raheja Group, bringing 16 years of experience to lead its strategic direction and business operations.

29 Jul 2026
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma calls AI a once-in-a-generation opportunity for India

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma views artificial intelligence as a transformative opportunity for India to create jobs, drive innovation, and achieve global tech leadership.

29 Jul 2026
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eBay settles for almost $50 million with David and Ina Steiner

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple after former employees targeted them with threats and bizarre deliveries in a harassment campaign.

29 Jul 2026
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Thangamayil Jewellery net profit ₹85 cr as revenue rises 71%

Madurai-based Thangamayil Jewellery reported a nearly twofold YoY rise in net profit to ₹85 crore for Q1FY27, with revenue surging 71% to ₹2,666 crore.

29 Jul 2026
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Goldman Sachs: generative AI might automate 8-12% non-agricultural jobs India

Generative AI could replace 8-12% of India's non-agricultural jobs, while enhancing productivity for 42-48% of the workforce, according to a Goldman Sachs report.

29 Jul 2026
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Alpine Texworld shares fall for 7th day, close at ₹73.35

Alpine Texworld shares hit a 5% lower circuit for the seventh straight session, plunging 43% from their IPO price of Rs 105 since debuting on July 21.

29 Jul 2026
Samsung Electronics

South Korea halts trading as AI chip selloff batters stocks

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has witnessed a massive fall of over 11%. The decline has led to a market-wide trading halt for the second consecutive session.

29 Jul 2026
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US stops Iranian missiles at Jordan base, Brent hits $87.26

Oil prices climbed 3.8% after a US-Iran military clash, while global chip stocks extended losses, with South Korean giants and US tech firms hit by an AI-driven sell-off.

29 Jul 2026
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Generative AI could boost India's labor productivity, Goldman Sachs says

Generative AI could enhance India's labour productivity by 0.4 percentage points annually over the next decade, Goldman Sachs reports.

29 Jul 2026
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Nomura says South Korea's Kospi could rebound after 44% plunge

South Korea's Kospi plunged 44% from its June peak, entering bear market territory. Nomura, however, predicts up to 109% upside driven by AI earnings and corporate reforms.

29 Jul 2026
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South Korea's KOSPI and Taiwan's TAIEX plunge on AI doubts

South Korea's KOSPI has plunged 40% from its peak, while Taiwan's TAIEX shed 17%, as AI valuation concerns and semiconductor competition intensify.

29 Jul 2026
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Adani Group raises ₹43,500cr via rights issue and QIPs

Adani Group has raised Rs 43,500 crore in equity over eight months, with strong mutual fund participation in recent QIPs signaling growing institutional investor interest.

29 Jul 2026
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Tata Communications and TTBS launch SMB-focused AI agents in India

Tata Communications is introducing subscription-based AI agents to help India’s small businesses enhance lead conversions, bookings, and customer service.

29 Jul 2026
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SEBI proposes MF-PMS to expand access to professionally managed funds

Sebi's consultation paper proposes a new MF-PMS category with lower entry thresholds, capped fees, and operational relaxations, reshaping investor access and industry dynamics.

29 Jul 2026
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Flipkart ordered to pay ₹38,990 after selling used Xiaomi phone

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Flipkart to pay Rs 38,990 after delivering a Xiaomi phone with a warranty that started eight months before the buyer received it.

29 Jul 2026
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Health Canada approves Biocon's Yesintek autoinjector for Crohn's and psoriasis

Biocon Ltd has received Health Canada's compliance nod for its Yesintek autoinjector, expanding treatment options for plaque psoriasis and other autoimmune conditions in Canada.

29 Jul 2026
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Bitcoin edges up 1% to $63,800 amid South Korea selloff

Bitcoin climbed 1% to $63,800 on Wednesday, defying a record two-day 11% sell-off in South Korean chip stocks as crypto decouples from AI-driven equity market volatility.

29 Jul 2026
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Japan's Nikkei dips 0.04% as investors await US tech earnings

Japan's Nikkei index fluctuated on Wednesday as AI-related stocks extended losses, while geopolitical tensions and weak global chip performance added to investor caution.

29 Jul 2026
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Premarket SK Hynix trade triggers Hyperliquid crash, traders lose $17.4 million

A rogue pre-market trade in SK Hynix shares caused a 20% flash drop in crypto derivatives, wiping out $17.4 million in losses for over 900 traders on Hyperliquid.

29 Jul 2026
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AI fuels Asian air cargo pivot to semiconductors and servers

Asia's air cargo industry is witnessing a shift as AI-driven semiconductor shipments replace e-commerce, fueled by multi-year chip orders and booming data center investments.

29 Jul 2026
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India's smartphone exports $9.84B in Q1 FY2027 led by iPhones

India's smartphone exports soared to $9.84 billion in Q1 FY27, fueled by record-breaking Apple iPhone shipments and strong demand from the US market.

29 Jul 2026
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India's registered investors hit 13.2cr but monthly signups slow

India's registered investor base has surged to 13.2 crore in FY27, nearly five times the FY19 figure, driven by increased financial awareness and digital onboarding across regions.

29 Jul 2026
Layoff News

BuzzFeed cuts 33% of workforce

BuzzFeed, the media giant that was an early adopter of artificial intelligence (AI), has announced a massive layoff.

29 Jul 2026
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ITC Infotech becomes 1st adopter of Google Gemini enterprise platform

ITC Infotech partners with Google Cloud to deploy Gemini Enterprise, driving enterprise-wide agentic AI transformation and accelerating innovation across global industries.

29 Jul 2026
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Kospi plunges over 11% as SK Hynix reports weak results

South Korea's Kospi index tumbled over 11% Wednesday, triggering a trading halt as disappointing SK Hynix earnings intensified the AI-driven semiconductor stock selloff.

29 Jul 2026
Layoff News

Visa cuts 2,600 jobs

Visa, the world's largest payments network, is planning to lay off nearly 7% of its workforce.

29 Jul 2026
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Jio adds 3.33 million active wireless users, nears 499 million

Reliance Jio added 3.33 million active wireless subscribers in June 2026, securing the highest growth among Indian telecom operators, according to TRAI data.

29 Jul 2026
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Oil jumps after US and Saudi Arabia airstrikes in Iraq

Crude oil futures surged as US and Saudi forces conducted precision strikes on Iran-backed targets in Iraq, escalating tensions and raising supply disruption concerns.

Ferns N Petals plans IPO by end of 2028

Ferns N Petals, an Indian gifting retailer backed by Lighthouse, is planning to go public by the end of 2028.

29 Jul 2026
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Rupee rises amid RBI moves to 95.72 per dollar

The Indian rupee opened 13 paise stronger at 95.72 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of gains amid RBI interventions and fluctuating oil prices.

29 Jul 2026
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Netweb Technologies Q1 revenue ₹819.6cr and profit ₹85.3cr surge

Netweb Technologies reported a remarkable 181% jump in net profit to Rs 85.3 crore in Q1 FY26, driven by robust growth in its AI Systems segment contributing 62.29% of revenue.

29 Jul 2026
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Indian rupee rises to 95.72 after RBI intervention and inflows

The Indian rupee opened at 95.72 per US dollar, gaining 14 paise from its previous close of 95.86, supported by foreign inflows and RBI intervention for stability.

29 Jul 2026
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Reliance Industries revenue up 40.65% but net profit down 25.87%

Reliance Industries' standalone net sales rose 40.65% year-on-year to Rs 163,631 crore in June 2026, showcasing robust operational performance despite a decline in net profit.

29 Jul 2026
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Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles expected to list with 80% jump

Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles debuts on the BSE SME platform today, with a strong 80% Grey Market Premium (GMP) signaling robust investor enthusiasm and potential listing gains.

29 Jul 2026
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Sony temporarily shuts Kumamoto Technology Center after July 28 earthquake

Sony Semiconductor Solutions halted operations at its Kumamoto facility following a July 28 earthquake, with damage assessments currently underway.

29 Jul 2026
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Indian markets eye 24,000 as Iran tensions keep traders cautious

GIFT Nifty traded 130 points higher at 24,221.5 on July 29, signaling a gap-up opening for Nifty 50 despite geopolitical tensions and surging crude oil prices.

29 Jul 2026
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eBay and former executives pay $55.7 million to settle with Steiners

EBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit over a bizarre harassment campaign targeting a Massachusetts couple critical of the company.

29 Jul 2026
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Sonos calls India priority market as home theater demand rises

Sonos is intensifying its focus on India as affluent consumers increasingly invest in high-end home theatre systems, driving strong demand for the brand's premium audio products.

29 Jul 2026
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Ardee Industries IPO priced ₹50-₹53 public can apply Aug 5-7

Ardee Industries has set its IPO price band at ₹50-₹53 per share, with subscriptions open from August 5 to August 7. Anchor investor allocation is scheduled for August 4.

29 Jul 2026
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KOSPI jumps 1.49% as Samsung Electronics fuels market rebound

South Korean shares rebounded on Wednesday as dip buying surged, driven by strong chipmaker earnings and optimism around U.S.-Iran talks, lifting the KOSPI index significantly.

29 Jul 2026
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WhatsApp adds browser audio and video calls in gradual rollout

WhatsApp now allows users to make audio and video calls directly from their web browser, enhancing convenience and flexibility for desktop and laptop users.

29 Jul 2026
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US retaliation against Iran sends oil over 4% near $87.50

Brent crude surged over 4% to $87.50 per barrel as Middle East tensions reignited fears of energy supply disruptions, reversing its sharp three-day decline since April 2020.

29 Jul 2026
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UCO Bank to raise $500 million using RBI concessional swap window

UCO Bank aims to raise $500 million via non-resident deposits and overseas borrowings, leveraging the RBI's concessional foreign currency funding window to lower costs.

29 Jul 2026
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Tata Communications, TTBS launch voice AI agents for Indian SMBs

Tata Communications and TTBS are leveraging hyper-personalised AI agents to empower India’s 60 million SMBs with enterprise-grade digital capabilities.

29 Jul 2026
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SK Hynix reports 557% operating profit surge but misses expectations

SK Hynix reported a 557% surge in operating profit and 257% revenue growth year-over-year, but both metrics fell short of analyst expectations, with shares reversing initial gains.

29 Jul 2026
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Ekart supplies over 1,000 dark stores to expand Flipkart Minutes

Ekart, Flipkart’s logistics arm, is leveraging a unified supply chain to excel in both quick commerce with 10-minute deliveries and traditional e-commerce with 2-day shipping.

29 Jul 2026
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Cyera to buy Oasis Security for $1B boosting AI security

Cyera has signed a $1 billion deal to acquire Oasis Security, aiming to enhance cybersecurity for the growing number of AI agents in enterprises.

29 Jul 2026
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APSEZ seeks about 63.9% stake in Associated British Ports group

Adani Ports is considering acquiring a 63.9% controlling stake in Associated British Ports, the UK’s largest port operator, to expand its global port network.

29 Jul 2026
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SK hynix posts 94 trillion won Q2 net profit surge

SK Hynix reported a staggering 1,242% year-on-year net profit increase in Q2, driven by soaring AI-driven demand for its high bandwidth memory chips.

29 Jul 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges temporary slowing of AI development

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests pacing AI advancements to ensure societal readiness, citing a recent security breach and growing concerns over model safety and alignment.

29 Jul 2026
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Coursera invests $100 million in LearnVector and takes 1-third stake

Coursera co-founder Andrew Ng launched LearnVector, an AI-driven education startup, with $100 million backing from Coursera to upskill white-collar workers for the AI era.

29 Jul 2026
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Javier Medrano sues Tesla in Houston over FSD safety warnings

Javier Medrano, a former Tesla manager, alleges systemic safety failures in the company's Full Self-Driving testing program, citing dangerous staffing ratios and ignored warnings.

29 Jul 2026
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Air India to post over ₹1,200 cr Q1 FY2027 loss

Air India's provisional Q1FY27 loss has surpassed ₹1,200 crore, driven by soaring fuel costs and operational challenges like Pakistan's airspace closure.

29 Jul 2026
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Larry Ellison and family face $9.8B risk from Paramount deal

Larry Ellison and his family face a $9.8 billion liability if Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery fails due to regulatory hurdles.

29 Jul 2026
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Unilever calls India central as HUL eyes high single-digit growth

Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez reaffirmed the company's commitment to investing in India, citing its pivotal role in driving Unilever's growth over the next decade.

29 Jul 2026
TL;DR

Pegasystems bets on outcome-based AI pricing to curb costs

Pegasystems is shifting to outcome-based pricing as enterprises prioritize cost control and ROI over deploying extensive AI agents, says CTO Don Schuerman.

28 Jul 2026
Cybersecurity

India gets new digital payment fraud watchdog

The Indian government has launched the India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) to combat cyber financial frauds.

28 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court

Delhi HC orders winding up of Paytm Payments Bank

The Delhi High Court has ordered the closure of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), a move initiated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after the bank's failure to comply with regulatory norms.

28 Jul 2026
Dubai

How Musk lost nearly $500B in a month

Elon Musk's net worth has witnessed a massive decline in July, plummeting from about $1.32 trillion to some $832 billion.

28 Jul 2026
Indian Economy

India's factory output rises 7.3% in June on manufacturing boost

India's industrial output witnessed a significant jump, growing at a rate of 7.3% year-on-year in June 2026.

28 Jul 2026
Flipkart

Flipkart opens Ekart logistics network to businesses across India

Ekart, the supply chain arm of Flipkart Group, has opened its pan-India logistics network for external businesses.

NPCI working with banks, UPI apps to strengthen user privacy

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps and partner banks to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law, according to Moneycontrol.

28 Jul 2026
Flipkart

Flipkart trims stake in Shadowfax

Flipkart has reduced its stake in Shadowfax Technologies Ltd, a logistics solution provider, to 1.52% after selling over 3.37 crore shares through an open market transaction on July 24, according to a stock exchange filing.

28 Jul 2026
Android

Google rivals seek billions in damages after $1B EU fine

Google is facing a new wave of costly lawsuits in Europe, after losing a key case under new EU legislation.

28 Jul 2026
Hyderabad

AMD to hire 4,500 employees in India

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a leading US-based semiconductor company, has announced plans to expand its workforce in India.

28 Jul 2026
Flipkart

Swiggy appoints ex-Myntra chief Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO

Swiggy has announced a major leadership change in its quick commerce business, Instamart.

28 Jul 2026
Asia

Why IT stocks are rising as AI chip stocks fall

The Indian IT sector has shown resilience amid a global sell-off in chipmakers.

28 Jul 2026
Hong Kong

Chinese AI infrastructure supplier Zhongji Innolight raises $6.8B in IPO

Chinese optical components manufacturer, Zhongji Innolight, has raised HK$53.41 billion ($6.81 billion) through its Hong Kong listing.

Indo-MIM IPO allotment today: How to check status online

Indo-MIM's initial public offering (IPO) allotment is likely to be finalized today.

28 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX loses $1.2 trillion in market value in post-IPO slump

SpaceX has witnessed a massive decline in its market capitalization, losing over $1.2 trillion since hitting a peak price of $225.64 in June.

28 Jul 2026
Apple Pay

X Money digital payments service launched in US

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has launched a new feature called 'X Money.'

28 Jul 2026
Netflix

Netflix faces lawsuit over executive's firing after team retreat

Kevin Baillie, a former Vice President and Head of Creative at Eyeline Studios, Netflix's visual effects division, has filed a lawsuit against the company.

28 Jul 2026
Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson settles talc cancer lawsuits for $5.5B

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to a landmark settlement of $5.5 billion, resolving thousands of lawsuits linking its talc products with ovarian cancer.

28 Jul 2026
NVIDIA

South Korea's KOSPI crashes 8% as chip stocks tumble

South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted by nearly 8% on Tuesday, triggering a temporary suspension of program trading.

27 Jul 2026
Air India

Air India, Modi government partner to promote Indian tourism globally

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India.

27 Jul 2026
HDFC Bank

Why HDFC Bank has fined its CEO, CFO ₹1L each

HDFC Bank has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh each on its Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, Chief Financial Officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan, and Group Head-Retail Assets Arvind Vohra.

27 Jul 2026
Ratan Tata

Why transfer of Ratan Tata's stocks to charity is delayed

The transfer of 3,368 Tata Sons shares owned by the late Ratan Tata to two charitable entities has been delayed.

27 Jul 2026
India

Indians with ₹100cr+ income touches 5-year high, says Finance Ministry

The number of individuals declaring a gross total income (GTI) of ₹100 crore or more has hit a five-year high in India.

27 Jul 2026
India

Why specialist deep-tech funds are now spawning in India

India's push for self-reliance in semiconductors, defense, space, and artificial intelligence (AI) is giving rise to a new breed of specialized deep-tech funds.

27 Jul 2026
HCL

HCLTech will now cater to small businesses in India

HCL Technologies, India's third-largest IT services company, has launched a dedicated business unit for small and mid-sized companies.

Global IT spending to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026: Gartner

Global IT spending is projected to grow by 14.2% in 2026, reaching $6.37 trillion from $5.58 trillion in 2025, according to a recent report by Gartner.

27 Jul 2026
Indian Government

Centre clears RBI proposal to test ₹10, ₹20 plastic banknotes

The Indian government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.

27 Jul 2026
United States of America

Shein swung to $99M loss in Q1. Reason? Donald Trump

Fast-fashion giant Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China, has reported a loss of $99 million in Q1 2026.

27 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple negotiating lower prices for iPhone 18 Pro Max display

Apple is negotiating with its display suppliers to lower the prices of OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max.

27 Jul 2026
Paytm

Paytm users can now file ITRs via ClearTax for ₹11

Paytm has teamed up with ClearTax, a tax-filing platform, to provide online income tax return (ITR) filing services via its app.

27 Jul 2026
Air India

Tata Sons FY26 profit jumps 22% to ₹31,961cr

Tata Sons has reported a 22% surge in its annual profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

27 Jul 2026
Indian Economy

How small-ticket loans are driving India's consumption story

India's consumption story is being driven by easy access to credit, with small-ticket consumer loans becoming the preferred financing option for discretionary purchases.

27 Jul 2026
China

Why China's export curbs threaten $6.5 trillion supply chains

China's recent export restrictions on critical minerals and rare earth elements could endanger an estimated $6.5 trillion worth of annual downstream production outside the country, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.

27 Jul 2026
Deepinder Goyal

Deepinder Goyal's Temple doubles valuation to $375M in 5 months

Temple, a wearable tech start-up founded by Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal, has launched an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity program.