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05 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has gone up by 0.39% in the past 24 hours to trade at $22,439.42. Compared to last week, it is 3.28% down.

04 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Here are rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has dropped by 0.12% in the past 24 hours to now trade at $22,345.58. Compared to last week, it is 3.14% down.

03 Mar 2023

Foxconn

A Foxconn iPhone plant may create 100,000 jobs in Bengaluru 

The growing tensions between the US and China have challenged China's position as the world's primary manufacturer. Companies like Apple are on the lookout for alternative options, and India has emerged as one.

03 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

What is Silvergate fallout that is pulling down crypto market

The crypto world has been slowly moving toward normalcy after a disastrous 2022. However, the period of calm could be short-lived.

03 Mar 2023

Stock Market

Sensex gains 900 points, Nifty ends around 17,600 mark

The stock market on Friday closed in the hands of bull as the Sensex rose 1.5% to 59,808.97 points while the Nifty climbed 1.55% to 17,594.35 points.

03 Mar 2023

Microsoft

What is the latest in Microsoft's $69bn acquisition of Activision

Microsoft's $69 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been in limbo for a while now. The deal, which has irked regulators around the world, might finally see the light of day.

03 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Shiba Inu

Bitcoin has dropped 4.83% in the past 24 hours to trade at $22,371.95. Compared to last week, it is 6.48% down.

03 Mar 2023

Waymo

Layoffs 2023: Waymo, General Motors, Citigroup and others fire employees

The year 2022 was a benchmark in terms of layoffs. However, 2023 is already nearing that record, and we're barely three months into the year.

03 Mar 2023

Finance

Burgernomics: What is the Big Mac Index

Did you know a burger can tell you a lot about the economy? For instance, it can tell you how powerful the Indian Rupee is.

02 Mar 2023

Stock Market

Sensex falls 502 points, Nifty ends below 17,350 mark

The markets on Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a slump. While the Sensex slipped 501.73 points, or 0.85%, to 58,909.35 points, the Nifty shed 129 points, or 0.74%, to 17,321.9 points.

02 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

How Indian-origin techie Nishad Singh got involved in FTX storm

The FTX story, as much a cautionary tale as it is, is also about dreams, friendship, and betrayal. Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, has pleaded guilty to six fraud charges.

02 Mar 2023

Gautam Adani

'Truth will prevail': Adani welcomes SC order on Hindenburg case

Billionaire Gautam Adani welcomed the Supreme Court's order on the Adani Group-Hindenburg Research case on Thursday.

02 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Shiba Inu

Bitcoin has lost 1.05% in the last 24 hours, trading at $23,509.30. It is 4.06% down compared to last week.

SC constitutes expert panel, directs SEBI to probe Adani Group

In a massive blow to the Adani Group, the Supreme Court has directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to investigate the allegations leveled against the conglomerated by Hindenburg Research.

Moody's is bullish on India's growth despite the declining GDP

Despite a slowdown in GDP growth in the third quarter of FY23, Moody's Investor Service has upped India's economic growth estimate for 2023.

01 Mar 2023

GST

February GST collections up 12%, third-highest of all time

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 12% to over Rs. 1.49 lakh crore in February 2023, the Finance Ministry informed on Wednesday.

01 Mar 2023

Adani Group

Are Adani Group stocks on the road to recovery

In January this year, a damning report by Hindenburg Research sent high-riding Adani Group stocks to the trenches. After dwelling at the bottom for over a month, the conglomerate's listed companies are finally showing signs of revival.

01 Mar 2023

Stock Market

Sensex climbs 449 points, Nifty settles just above 17,450 mark

On Wednesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge. The Sensex jumped 0.76% to 59,411.08 points while the Nifty climbed 0.84% to 17,450.9 points.

01 Mar 2023

Personal Finance

Five reasons why you should know your net worth

Most of us have never bothered to calculate our net worths.

01 Mar 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Polygon

Bitcoin has surged 1.41% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,773.57. It is 1.49% down compared to last week.

28 Feb 2023

India

India's Q3 GDP growth declines to 4.4% amid high inflation

India's GDP (gross domestic product) growth for the third quarter of the current fiscal slowed down. Per data released by the National Statistical Organization (NSO), the GDP growth for Q3 FY23 came in at 4.4%, compared to 6.3% in Q2.

28 Feb 2023

Stock Market

Sensex falls 326 points, Nifty barely holds 17,300 mark

On Tuesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex plunged 0.55% to 58,962.12 points, while the Nifty fell 0.51% to 17,303.95 points.

28 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Polygon 

Bitcoin has slipped 0.14% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,449.29. It is 5.81% lower than the week before.

27 Feb 2023

Google

Just two months into 2023, 1.2L techies have been fired 

The year 2022 was a bad one for tech employees. It seems 2023 is even worse, and it's only been two months.

EPFO extends deadline for higher pension: How to apply

Members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) who have not opted for higher pensions till now should not worry. The EPFO has extended the deadline to do so till May 3.

27 Feb 2023

Stock Market

Sensex slips 175 points, Nifty settles below 17,400 mark

On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a slump. While the Sensex slipped 175.58 points, or 0.3%, to 59,288.35 points, the Nifty shed 73.1 points, or 0.42%, to 17,392.7 points.

27 Feb 2023

CRED

CRED CEO Kunal Shah reveals salary, draws flak from netizens

CRED CEO Kunal Shah's latest revelation of his salary has caused a stir on the internet.

27 Feb 2023

X

Twitter fires more employees; Musk loyalist Esther Crawford not spared

Elon Musk has fired a bunch of Twitter employees again. Per the Information, at least another 50 staffers were affected this time.

27 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Polygon

Bitcoin has gone up by 1.27% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,493.83. Compared to last week, it is 4% down.

26 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency

Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has surged by 0.41% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,208.24. It is 6.08% down compared to last week.

25 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has shed 3.24% of its value over the last 24 hours and is trading at $23,080. It is 6.32% lower than the previous week.

25 Feb 2023

Sweden

Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected

After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.

24 Feb 2023

Alphabet Inc

Google-parent Alphabet fires robots that performed everyday office chores

It isn't just humans that are affected by the layoff season. Robots have been hit too.

Joyalukkas under ED scanner; assets worth Rs. 305 crore seized

Popular jewelry chain Joyalukkas has come under Enforcement Directorate's (ED) scanner. The investigative agency has seized assets worth Rs. 305 crore over alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

24 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel's postpaid plans in India: Check data, call benefits

Are you an Airtel customer who is unwilling to deal with recharging your prepaid connection now and then?

24 Feb 2023

Stock Market

Sensex slips 141 points, Nifty ends below 17,500 mark

The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a slump on Friday. While the Sensex slipped 141.87 points, or 0.24%, to 59,463.93 points, the Nifty shed 45.45 points, or 0.26%, to 17,465.8 points.

24 Feb 2023

Adani Group

Adani Group to conduct roadshow in Asia to appease investors

Investor confidence in Adani Group stocks and bonds is at an all-time low following a damning report by Hindenburg Research.

24 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency

Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana rates

Bitcoin has lost 2.30% in the last 24 hours, trading at $23,943.93. It is up 0.65% from last week.

24 Feb 2023

World Bank

Who is Ajay Banga, US nominee for World Bank president

An Indian-American could be at the helm of the World Bank. Former MasterCard CEO and businessman Ajay Banga has been nominated by the US to lead one of the Bretten Woods twins.

23 Feb 2023

BYJU'S

BYJU'S mulls closing down WhiteHat Jr, its loss-making coding platform

When edtech giant BYJU'S acquired the coding platform WhiteHat Jr, it was touted as a great decision. How has time changed?