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Micron to acquire Taiwan fab for $1.8B
Micron Technology is set to purchase a fabrication site in Taiwan from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost its memory chip production.
DISCOMs post ₹2,700cr profit after 10 years of losses
India's power distribution utilities (DISCOMs) have reported a net profit of ₹2,701 crore in the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), marking a major turnaround from a loss of ₹25,553 crore in FY24.
Adani Solar secures spot in Wood-Mackenzie's rankings: Why it matters
Adani Solar, the solar photovoltaic manufacturing division of Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), has made a major mark on the global clean energy stage.
Indian firm bags $350M contract for Africa's biggest oil refinery
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a state-owned company, has won a contract worth over $350 million from Nigeria's Dangote Group.
Odisha bags investment commitments worth ₹1L crore in Kolkata
The Odisha government has bagged investment commitments and proposals worth around ₹1 lakh crore during an investors' roadshow in Kolkata.
Why Neville Tata's induction in SRTT board has been delayed
The Sir Ratan Tata Trusts board meeting, scheduled for yesterday, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
How Trump's Greenland tariffs could impact gold, silver prices
US President Donald Trump has threatened several NATO countries with tariffs of up to 25% in his quest to acquire Greenland.
Musk hints at 'mind-blowing' revelations in upcoming OpenAI trial
Elon Musk has hinted at explosive revelations in his lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. The case is set to go to trial in late April.
Digilogic Systems IPO: Key dates, price band, and what to know
Digilogic Systems, a provider of automated test equipment systems, will open its initial public offering (IPO) on January 20. The shares will be listed on the BSE SME platform.
India to grow at 7% in FY27 despite global uncertainties
India's economy is projected to grow at a healthy rate of 7% in the fiscal year 2026-27, according to CareEdge Ratings.
FPIs withdraw ₹22,500cr from Indian equities in January
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out over ₹22,530 crore (approximately $2.5 billion) from Indian equities this month.
India's economy set for 7% growth in FY27, says CareEdge Ratings
Despite global economic uncertainties, CareEdge Ratings predicts a robust 7% growth for the Indian economy in the fiscal year 2026-27.
AI investments will drive power demand, but create jobs: WEF
Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments are surging globally, with the US and China leading the way.
Brazil and Nigeria: The new hotspots for Indian pharma exports
Brazil and Nigeria are becoming significant export destinations for Indian pharmaceutical companies, amid global economic uncertainties.
Investors push for LTCG tax relief ahead of Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, market participants have called for easing capital market taxation and increasing the exemption limit on long-term capital gains.
Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale: Kitchen upgrades just got cheaper
Upgrade your kitchen with up to 65% off on essential appliances during the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale, featuring top brands and a wide range of products.
IndiGo faces ₹1,180cr hit after DGCA's final enforcement order
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a final enforcement order against IndiGo.
Why Trump slammed JPMorgan CEO and threatened to sue bank
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
India's power companies finally turn a profit after years of losses
India's power distribution utilities posted a net profit of ₹2,701 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a significant turnaround from years of losses.
4 IPOs to hit primary market next week
The primary market is gearing up for another active week, with four new initial public offerings (IPOs) set to open for subscription.
EU lawmakers may freeze trade deal after Trump's Greenland tariffs
European Union (EU) lawmakers are likely to suspend the ratification of a trade deal with the US.
Davos 2026: $100B annual clean fuels investment needed by 2030
The World Economic Forum (WEF) states that annual investment in clean fuel production must quadruple to nearly $100 billion by 2030 to meet global climate goals.
AI surge to create 78 million jobs by 2030: WEF
Global artificial intelligence (AI) investments are driving up power demand and creating net job gains, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
UPI's growth stalling: Can Budget save India's digital payment system?
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the country's digital payment landscape, but it is now facing a major challenge.
Why Silicon Valley billionaires are thinking about fleeing California
Silicon Valley billionaires are considering leaving California, but it's not just the 5% wealth tax rate that's driving them away.
Trump seeks $1B buy-in for seats on Board of Peace
The Trump administration is asking countries interested in a permanent seat on its new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
Gig workers in India still racing against the clock, despite safety push
Despite quick-commerce platforms dropping the 10-minute delivery promise, delivery workers still face immense pressure to deliver orders rapidly, impacting their pay and safety.
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to Bloomberg.
Chinese tech stocks surge on AI, robotics advances
Chinese tech stocks are surging, driven by advancements in AI, robotics, and flying cars, overshadowing the country's economic difficulties.
Delhi set to legalize 24/7 co-working spaces for startups and small businesses
The Delhi government is planning to legalise co-working spaces, providing a significant boost to startups and small businesses in the city.
Budget 2026: Modi government might allocate ₹28,000cr for food-processing schemes
The Indian government is planning to significantly increase funding for its key food processing initiatives in the upcoming Union Budget.
UCO Bank's Q3 profit up by 15.8% to ₹739cr
UCO Bank has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of FY26, with a net profit increase of 15.76% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹739.51 crore.
FIIs offload ₹22,530cr worth of domestic stocks this month
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian stock market, offloading domestic equities worth ₹22,530 crore in the first half of January.
Why China's US debt holdings is at 17-year low
China has reduced its holdings of US Treasury bonds to a 17-year low, amid unsettling ties with Washington.
FPIs withdraw ₹14,266cr from Indian equities this week
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in Indian equities, pulling out ₹14,266 crore during the week ending January 16.
ICICI Bank's Q3 profit down by 4% to ₹11,318cr
ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private lender, has reported a 4% decline in its standalone net profit for the December quarter.
HDFC Bank's Q3 profit up 11.5% to ₹18,654cr
HDFC Bank has reported a standalone net profit of ₹18,653.75 crore for the third quarter ending December 2025.
IDBI Bank's Q3 results: Net profit jumps 1.4% to ₹1,935cr
IDBI Bank has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY26, ending December 31, 2025.
Yes Bank's Q3 profit surges 55% to ₹952cr
Yes Bank has reported a massive 55% jump in its standalone net profit for the December quarter.
India needs tariff overhaul to boost manufacturing, exports: GTRI
India needs a major overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut the trade costs, boost manufacturing competitiveness, and also revive export growth.
JioStar reports 11.6% revenue growth in Q3, but profit dips
JioStar, the Reliance-controlled media and entertainment firm, has reported an 11.6% sequential increase in its revenue for the December quarter.
SEBI announces new framework for equity market: What's new?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a new framework for determining closing prices in the equity cash segment.
FTC is investigating Big Tech's talent acquisition deals in US
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating major technology companies that are opting to hire employees from start-ups instead of acquiring the companies directly.
Musk jokes he wants to buy low-cost airline Ryanair
Elon Musk's latest spat with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has taken the internet by storm.
Google to appeal ruling that said it monopolized online search
Google will appeal a US federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of illegally monopolizing online search.
Trump's $100M bond purchases span Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery
US President Donald Trump has expanded his investment portfolio by purchasing around $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds.
New labor codes to come into effect from April 1
The Ministry of Labor and Employment is mulling over the implementation of new Labor Codes from April 1.
Crypto industry demands regulatory clarity, tax relief in Budget 2026
The virtual digital assets (VDAs) sector in India is looking for regulatory clarity, a clear taxation policy, and a cryptocurrency framework in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: Auto industry seeks export boost, road infra push
The Indian automotive industry is calling for enhanced support for exports and continued investment in road infrastructure in the upcoming Union Budget.
EPFO members can withdraw money via UPI from April
Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI).
What's SWAGAT-FI, SEBI's framework to simplify registration for foreign investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the rollout of the Single Window Automatic and Generalized Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) framework.
India's forex reserves rise by $390M to $690B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant increase of $392 million, reaching a total of $687.19 billion as of January 9, 2026.
India now has 2L start-ups, 125 unicorns: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India is home to over two lakh start-ups and more than 125 active unicorns.
Air India Express sets new milestone with its Boeing aircraft
Air India Express has successfully operated the first international commercial flight of its newly inducted Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, VT-RNT.
Why parts suppliers of NVIDIA's H200 chip have paused production
Suppliers of components for NVIDIA's H200 AI chip have halted production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments from entering the country.
xAI illegally operated natural gas turbines at Colossus centers: EPA
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has been found to have illegally operated natural gas turbines at its Colossus data centers in Tennessee.
Budget 2026: Stock markets to remain open on a Sunday
In a rare move, India's leading stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd., will remain open on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Hyundai hires Tesla's robotics chief to boost AI, automation efforts
Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Milan Kovac, a former Tesla vice president and expert in autonomous driving and robotics, as an advisor.
Flipkart stake sale taxable in India, SC rules
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that capital gains from the 2018 sale of a stake in Flipkart by Mauritius-based Tiger Global International II, III, and IV Holdings are taxable in India.
Bill Gates plans to wind down Gates Foundation
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has started the process of shutting down the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Air India, Singapore Airlines strengthen ties with new framework deal
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to strengthen their long-standing partnership.
Budget 2026: Could married couples get some tax relief?
Ahead of the Union Budget, married taxpayers in India could get some relief.
IMF likely to upgrade India's growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to revise its growth forecast for India in the upcoming World Economic Outlook report.
Will Budget 2026 make new income tax regime even better?
As the Budget 2026 nears, salaried and middle-class taxpayers are eagerly waiting for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement on February 1.
Why did government ask Blinkit, Zepto to drop '10-minute' promise
India's leading quick commerce platforms have changed their marketing strategies after the Union Labour Ministry raised concerns over rider safety and working conditions.
Blinkit shows distance to nearest store after 10-minute delivery removal
Blinkit, a quick commerce platform owned by Eternal, has started displaying the distance to its nearest 'dark store' on its app.
AI video start-up Higgsfield hits $1.3B valuation after new funding
Higgsfield, a San Francisco-based AI video generation start-up, has raised $80 million in a Series A extension round.
India-EU race to finalize trade deal as US pact stalls
India is making headway in its trade deal negotiations with the European Union (EU), with officials announcing that negotiations have reached what they call a "historic juncture."
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman's brain chip start-up
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company led by CEO Sam Altman, has invested in his new start-up, Merge Labs.
Who is Irina Ghose, ex-Microsoft leader now heading Anthropic India?
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research company, has appointed former Microsoft India executive Irina Ghosh as its new Managing Director for India.
Airtel, Tata firms push for Vi-like relief on dues
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and two Tata Group companies are mulling a joint representation to the government.
Smartphones, TVs, laptops to get costlier soon: Here's why
The prices of smartphones, televisions, and laptops are likely to increase by 4-8% in the next two months.
Taiwan will invest $250B in US semiconductor industry
Trump administration has signed a landmark multi-billion-dollar trade agreement with Taiwan, aimed at bolstering domestic semiconductor manufacturing in the US.
Mehul Choksi's son was 'actively' involved in money laundering: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has, for the first time, alleged that fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi's son, Rohan Choksi, was actively involved in money laundering with his father.
India's exports to China surge 67% in December
India's exports to China witnessed a whopping 67% increase in December 2025, reaching $2.04 billion.
India's IPO fundraising could hit $20B in 2026: Citi
Citi has predicted a strong equity IPO issuance in India for 2026, estimating total fund-raising between $15 billion and $20 billion.
Mother of Musk's son sues xAI over Grok-generated explicit images
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against his company, xAI.
Can Budget 2026 fix tax uncertainty plaguing online gaming firms?
The gaming and esports industry is looking forward to a mention in the upcoming Budget 2026.
Tiger Global must pay tax on Flipkart stake sale: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tiger Global's $1.6 billion stake sale in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is taxable.
Why foreign digital firms are facing tax scrutiny in India
The tax department has issued notices to as many as five large foreign digital companies, saying their activities in India meet the threshold of a permanent establishment (PE).
India's unemployment rises to 4.8% amid urban job crunch
India's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.8% in December, up from November's 4.7%, according to official data released today.
TCS, Infosys, HCLTech's profits hit by ₹4,373cr labor code costs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech have reported a significant decline in their profits for the third quarter of FY26.
India's smartphone market to decline in 2026 amid stagnating demand
India's smartphone market is expected to witness a decline in 2026, as per estimates from IDC and Counterpoint Research.
Flipkart, Meta fined for misleading walkie-talkie listings
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh each on e-commerce giants Flipkart and Meta Platforms.
Ericsson to lay off 1,600 employees in Sweden
Ericsson, a leading player in the telecom equipment industry, has announced plans to lay off around 1,600 employees from its Swedish unit.