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03 Jun 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Here are rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has climbed 0.31% in the past 24 hours to trade at $27,167.19. Compared to last week, it is 1.48% up.
02 Jun 2023
E-commerceMeesho becomes fastest shopping app to cross 500 million downloads
Indian e-commerce start-up Meesho has achieved a significant milestone in downloads. The shopping app now has over 500 million combined downloads across Google Play and iOS App Store.
02 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow Wall Street banks are using AI to change finance
As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution unfolds, businesses are finding it hard to withstand the pull of the new technology. From corporations to mom-and-pop shops, everyone wants a piece of the AI pie.
02 Jun 2023
AppleApple to open 3 more stores in India: Here's why
Apple recently opened its first retail stores in India to a grand reception. Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi cemented India's growing importance in the company's ecosystem.
02 Jun 2023
Stock MarketSensex gains 118 points, Nifty settles above 18,500 mark
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend. The Sensex rose 0.19% to 62,547.11 points while the Nifty gained 0.25% to end at 18,534.1 points.
02 Jun 2023
AMDLisa Su is leading AMD's AI charge: Who is she
It was 2014. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) the US-based chipmaker, was sinking. Many analysts called the company "uninvestable" at that time.
02 Jun 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Tether
Bitcoin has risen by 1.09% over the last 24 hours to currently trade at $27,089.63. It is up 2.50% from last week.
01 Jun 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S creditors stop $1.2 billion loan restructuring talks: Here's why
BYJU'S, India's most valuable start-up, cannot seem to catch a break. Earlier this week, asset management company (AMC) Blackrock cut the edtech major's valuation by 62% year-over-year.
01 Jun 2023
FoxconnFoxconn's Bengaluru factory to start production by April 1, 2024
India has been growing in stature in the Apple ecosystem. The tech giant has shown intent on increasing its footprint in the country.
01 Jun 2023
Stock MarketSensex slips to 62,428 points, Nifty settles below 18,490
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a slump. While the Sensex slipped 193.7 points or 0.31% to 62,428.54 points, the Nifty shed 46.65 points or 0.25% to end at 18,487.75 points.
01 Jun 2023
Elon MuskElon Musk becomes world's richest person again: Here's how
After a neck-and-neck battle over the past few months, Elon Musk has finally managed to pull ahead of Bernard Arnault in the world's richest race.
01 Jun 2023
AmazonAmazon will pay $30mn to settle Alexa, Ring privacy violations
Amazon was at the receiving end of two lawsuits by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over privacy violations. However, the regulator has decided not to proceed further against the tech giant.
01 Jun 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Tether, Ethereum, Dogecoin
Bitcoin has shed 1.84% of its value over the last 24 hours and is now trading at $26,796.43. It is 2.24% higher than the previous week.
01 Jun 2023
CryptocurrencyWho is Nevin Shetty, Indian-origin ex-CFO accused of embezzling $35mn
After FTX's Nishad Singh, another Indian-origin executive has been caught in a crypto-related fraud.
31 May 2023
IndiaIndia's economic growth for this year estimated at 7.2%
India's economic growth for the current fiscal year is estimated at 7.2%, lower than the previous year's 9.1% growth, reported Reuters, citing government data.
31 May 2023
Akash AmbaniAkash Ambani, Shloka Ambani become parents to baby girl
Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani's eldest son-businessman, Akash Ambani, and his wife Shloka Ambani have welcomed their second child.
31 May 2023
IndiaIndia Inc. brand value is now worth over $100 billion
The past few months have been tumultuous for businesses worldwide. The same was the case for India Inc.
31 May 2023
GoogleGoogle imposes new rules on personal loan apps in India
Predatory lending by loan apps has been a major issue in India. There have been calls to deal with lenders that harass borrowers.
31 May 2023
Stock MarketSensex slips to 62,658 points, Nifty settles below 18,540
On Wednesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex plunged 0.5% to 62,658.27 points, while the Nifty fell 0.54% to 18,534.4 points.
31 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningShould Indians be worried about AI's threat to jobs
New inventions have always threatened job security. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, humans have been afraid of being replaced by machines.
31 May 2023
Elon MuskTwitter is now worth 33% of what Elon Musk paid
When Elon Musk spent $44 billion to acquire Twitter last October, many estimated that to be way too much money. Twitter's journey so far has justified that belief.
31 May 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has lost 1.47% of its value in the last 24 hours and is now trading at $27,370.58. It is up 2.21% from last week.
31 May 2023
NVIDIANVIDIA's Jensen Huang's wealth doubled this year: Who is he
NVIDIA and its graphic processing units (GPUs) are at the center of the ongoing AI revolution. Last week, the company's shares rose 24% in a single day, taking it closer to a $1 trillion valuation.
30 May 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI unveils new lightweight payment system: Why is it needed
Once a cash-based economy, India has evolved as one of the leaders in digital payments.
30 May 2023
Stock MarketSensex climbs to 62,969 points, Nifty settles above 18,630
On Tuesday, major indices of the stock market ended in the green, with Sensex rising 0.2% to settle at 62,969.13 points, and Nifty gaining 0.19% to close at 18,633.85 points.
30 May 2023
United States of AmericaDisgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year jail sentence
The day has finally arrived for disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Over a year after a jury found her guilty of four counts of fraud, the 39-year-old is set to begin her prison sentence on Tuesday.
30 May 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)How Razorpay's 'Turbo UPI' differs from standard UPI payment solutions
Razorpay has introduced 'Turbo UPI,' in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Axis Bank.
30 May 2023
CryptocurrencyAI cryptocurrencies: How they are different from other tokens
Artificial intelligence (AI) fever has reached everywhere, even the complex world of cryptocurrencies.
30 May 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Here are rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has dropped by 0.96% in the past 24 hours to trade at $27,715.95. Compared to last week, it is 1.06% up.
30 May 2023
ITC LimitedITC shares reach all-time high ahead of ex-dividend
ITC (Indian Tobacco Company), the cigarette-to-hotels conglomerate, is set to go ex-dividend later today. Ahead of that, the company had a historic day in the market.
29 May 2023
JioCinemaJioCinema signs with NBCUniversal as it challenges established OTT players
For years, JioCinema has been an outlier in the OTT space. However, the last few months have seen the streaming platform growing into a mainstream contender.
29 May 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)UPI to capture 90% of retail digital payments by 2026-27
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has been the main driver of the digital payments revolution in India. First introduced in 2016, it did not take the indigenous payment system much time to grow into a dominant force.
29 May 2023
Stock MarketSensex gains 345 points, Nifty settles near 18,600 mark
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices saw gains. While the Sensex rose 0.55% to 62,846.38 points, the Nifty jumped 0.53% to 18,598.65 points.
29 May 2023
CryptocurrencyToday's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Solana
Bitcoin has gone up by 2.77% in the past 24 hours to currently trade at $27,935.20. Compared to last week, it is up by 4.64%.
29 May 2023
Personal FinanceNPS is the best retirement planning tool, here's why
The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a great retirement savings option for individuals who want to save for their retirement in a systematic and disciplined manner.
28 May 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, BNB
Bitcoin has climbed by 1.51% in the past 24 hours to trade at $27,173.33. Compared to last week, it is up by 0.12%.
27 May 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft appeals UK watchdog's decision to block Activision acquisition
Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard was dealt a blow in April when UK's competition watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), blocked the deal.
27 May 2023
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has risen by 1.31% in the past 24 hours and currently trading at $26,768.56. It is 0.40% lower than last week.
26 May 2023
Stock MarketSensex gains 627 points, Nifty settles near 18,500 mark
On Friday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge. The Sensex jumped 1.01% to 62,501.69 points while the Nifty climbed 0.96% to 18,499.35 points.
26 May 2023
BharatPeAshneer Grover deletes alleged defamatory posts against BharatPe: Here's why
The relationship between BharatPe and its ousted co-founder Ashneer Grover is anything but cordial. The two are not immune to throwing disrespectful language at each other.