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RBI liquidity surplus hits record: Will loans get cheaper?
India's banking system is witnessing an unprecedented cash surplus, with liquidity exceeding ₹11 lakh crore in early September. This is a record high, according to Bloomberg data.
Google ramps up AI talent hunt with Mechanize acquisition
Google has officially acquired San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Mechanize. The deal, which is said to be worth over $1.5 billion, was completed recently.
This Chennai-based port is planning ₹1,200cr IPO in India
Kamarajar Port Ltd, the first corporate major port in India, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO).
India's semiconductor sector has raised $1.4B in equity funding
India's semiconductor industry has witnessed a massive surge in equity funding, attracting $1.4 billion across 281 companies, according to data from Tracxn.
Why EVs, home appliances might soon become costlier in India
The recent surge in copper prices, which have now crossed $14,000 per ton, is likely to make electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer appliances more expensive.
Why PwC India, US are creating a joint venture
PwC India and PwC US have announced a joint venture to combine their advisory capabilities in India and the US.
Why AI slowdown calls could hit chipmakers
The recent calls from tech leaders to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could have a short-term impact on chipmakers and supply-chain stocks.
Oracle plans more layoffs as AI data center costs soar
Oracle is gearing up for a larger round of layoffs as it tries to rein in costs and fund the expansion of its AI-focused data centers.
Jindal Steel bags a Guinness World Record for this reason
Jindal Steel, in partnership with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), has bagged a Guinness World Record for building the world's longest road made entirely of processed steel slag aggregates.
How a US-China economic decoupling could help other nations
A recent study has shown that a complete economic decoupling between the US and China could actually be beneficial for many other countries.
You can't use Indian Patent Office's official logo without permission
The DPIIT has issued a notice, warning against the unauthorized use of Indian Patent Office's official logo.
India's gem and jewelry exports rise 3.14% to $2.3B
India's gem and jewelry exports grew by 3.14% year-on-year in August, reaching $2.30 billion (approximately ₹21,945.87 crore).
FPIs pull out ₹13,138cr from Indian equities this September
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out ₹13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September.
Russia's fuel imports from India hit record high in August
Russia's fuel imports from India have hit a record high, with 172,000 metric tons of oil products imported in August alone.
Tata Sons board may ask chairman Chandrasekaran not to leave
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of Tata Sons' board, is set to oppose Chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek reappointment after his current term ends in February 2027.
OpenAI won't go public this year amid AI safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ruled out the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) this year.
Larry Ellison won't sell $7.5B worth of Oracle stock
Larry Ellison, the Executive Chairman of Oracle Corporation, has canceled his plan to sell 50 million shares of the company's stock.
India's insolvency regulator mulling tighter safeguards: How it affects you
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is mulling stronger safeguards for insolvency proceedings involving personal guarantors of corporate debtors.
US imposes anti-dumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia
The US has imposed heavy anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia, and Laos.
BRICS endorses India's proposals on sports technology and manufacturing
The New Delhi Declaration of BRICS has endorsed India's proposals to create a working group on sports technology and host a sports goods manufacturing conclave.
Former Google chief scientist's AI start-up is targeting $50B valuation
Jeff Dean, the former chief scientist at Google, is looking to raise funds for his new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Discovery Loop.
RBI rejects Tata Sons' bid, paving way for its IPO
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected Tata Sons's application for voluntary surrender of its Certificate of Registration (CoR) to be classified as unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC).
HDFC Bank sends two names for MD post to RBI
HDFC Bank's board has proposed two candidates to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).
Ganesh Chaturthi: Indian stock market to remain closed next Monday
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on September 14, 2026, due to Ganesh Chaturthi.
CEO Matt Mullenweg regains control of Automattic days after ouster
Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress and a prominent figure in the open-source community and the founder of Automattic, has claimed he was back in control of Automattic.
IPO-bound Nscale appoints ex-OpenAI executive Fidji Simo to board
UK-based AI data center start-up, Nscale, has announced the appointment of Fidji Simo to its board.
A robot now assists passengers at Cochin Airport
Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has launched a robotic assistance service at the airport, as part of its efforts to improve passenger convenience and travel experience.
WeWork India seeks NCLT nod to offset accumulated losses
WeWork India has filed an application with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench.
How SEBI's proposed changes to CAS will affect stock market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a set of changes to the Closing Auction Session (CAS).
Zomato now charges you ₹5 extra for cash-on-delivery orders
Zomato, the food delivery platform owned by Eternal, has introduced a new charge for its customers.
Indiabulls to acquire 70% stake in Fintech Cloud for ₹1,050cr
Indiabulls has announced an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Fintech Cloud Private Ltd for ₹1,050 crore.
NVIDIA might invest $10B in Anthropic's upcoming IPO
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, is said to be in talks with NVIDIA for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).
These 11 IPOs will hit Indian market next week
India's primary market is gearing up for a busy week with 11 initial public offerings (IPOs) hitting the street.
How El Nino is affecting Asia's shipping industry
Asia's shipping industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to an unusually active typhoon season.
Centre trials Aadhaar face authentication to simplify KYC for NRIs
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is trialing unassisted Aadhaar face authentication with four international jurisdictions.
Another Anthropic researcher quits, warning AI could outsmart humans
Days after Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon left the organisation, warning that AI "could kill us all in the next decade," another Anthropic safety researcher, Joe Benton, has also resigned, citing concerns over AI safety.
Microsoft's communications chief steps down after 17 years
Frank Shaw has announced his decision to leave Microsoft after working as the company's chief communications officer for nearly 17 years.
Why global investors are turning away from Indian shares
India's once-booming stock market is losing its sheen among global investors.
Demat 2.0: SEBI brings tokenised corporate bonds to investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new initiative called Demat 2.0.
Huawei labeled a 'criminal enterprise' as trial begins in US
The trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei kicked off in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday (local time).
KPMG flags 'misrepresentation' in Coforge board evaluation
Coforge's recent board evaluation has come under the scanner after KPMG raised concerns of "misrepresentation" and incorrect data representation, as reported by Moneycontrol.