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16 Jul 2023

Delhi

Centre slashes tomato prices to Rs. 80/kg in select cities

The central government on Sunday announced a cut in the prices of tomatoes from Rs. 90/kg to Rs. 80/kg retailed through two cooperatives—the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).

16 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has dropped down by 0.32% over the last 24 hours and is trading at $30,218.48. It is 0.30% lower than the previous week.

14 Jul 2023

PVR Cinemas

PVR revises F&B prices after facing backlash on high charges

Recently, a journalist who went to watch a movie at PVR Cinemas in Noida resorted to Twitter to voice displeasure over the exorbitant prices of snacks and beverages in addition to movie tickets charged by multiplex chains.

14 Jul 2023

Flipkart

Flipkart starts crediting $700 million one-time payout to employees

It is Big 'Million' Day at Flipkart. Not for the customers but for employees.

14 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex gains 502 points, Nifty breaches 19,550 mark 

On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend.

14 Jul 2023

Foxconn

Foxconn could make semiconductor chips with TSMC, TMH in India

Electronics major Foxconn recently called off its semiconductor joint venture (JV) with Vedanta. At the time, the company reiterated its commitment to India's semiconductor project.

14 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: XRP gains 67%, Solana moves up 32%

Bitcoin has climbed 3.67% over the last 24 hours, trading at $31,397.13. It is 4.34% higher than the previous week.

13 Jul 2023

X

Twitter files lawsuit against 4 unidentified entities: Here's why

Elon Musk's Twitter is used to lawsuits. The company has been at the receiving end of multiple legal challenges since Musk's takeover.

13 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex closes at 65,559 points, Nifty settles above 19,400

The stock market had a bearish opening and closed on a flat note on Thursday with the Sensex rising 0.25% to end at 65,558.89 points and Nifty finishing at 19,413.75 points.

13 Jul 2023

HDFC Bank

HDFC becomes first to introduce CBDC-UPI interoperability: How it works

It hasn't been that long since the Reserve Bank of India rolled out the wholesale and retail versions of Central Bank Digital currency (CBDC) or digital rupee.

13 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has slipped by 0.99% in the past 24 hours to trade at $30,306.42. It is 0.59% lower than the week before.

12 Jul 2023

Adani Group

Adani Enterprises returns to bond market, raises Rs. 1,250 crore

Six months ago, a scathing report by Hindenburg Research rocked the Adani Group. It hasn't been business as usual since then for the once high-flying conglomerate.

12 Jul 2023

GST

How 28% GST on online gaming will impact Indian players

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council rocked the online gaming industry by agreeing to levy a 28% GST on funds collected by gaming firms.

12 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex slips to 65,394 points, Nifty settles below 19,390

The stock market had a bearish opening with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessing a slump. While the Sensex slipped 223.94 points, or 0.34% to 65,393.9 points, the Nifty shed 55.1 points, or 0.28% to 19,384.3 points.

12 Jul 2023

India

India not even in top 30 among expats' preferred destinations

India is not even in the top 30 preferred destinations for expats, as per the Expat Insider Survey 2023 by InterNations.

12 Jul 2023

United Kingdom

Entrepreneur (43) succumbs to cancer months after setting up charity

British tech entrepreneur Nick Hungerford aged 43 passed away after a battle with terminal bone cancer.

12 Jul 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft wins against FTC: What it means for Activision acquisition

Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard received a massive boost after a California judge dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) plea to block the deal.

12 Jul 2023

GST

GST shocker: Delta Corp, Nazara Tech stock prices tank

Online gaming platform Nazara Technologies and casino operator Delta Corp Ltd. witnessed a sharp fall in share prices on Wednesday.

12 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has risen 0.46% over the last 24 hours to trade at $30,614.06. It is down 0.76% from last week.

12 Jul 2023

GST

The 28% GST will kill India's gaming industry: Here's how

Online gaming is one of the fastest-growing internet businesses in India. However, that may come to a halt after the Indian government's recent decision to increase indirect tax on online gaming.

Dukaan replaces 90% support staff with AI; CEO faces backlash

Dukaan, a DIY platform that helps merchants set up their own e-commerce stores, and its founder and CEO Suumit Shah are the objects of Twitter's wrath today.

11 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex soars 273 points, Nifty settles just below 19,440

On Tuesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend.

11 Jul 2023

BYJU'S

Government to inspect financial records of BYJU's, India's most-valued start-up 

It is an endless queue of trouble for edtech giant BYJU'S. India's most valuable start-up has been under the scrutiny of lenders and investors for a while.

11 Jul 2023

Tata

Tata Group set to become first Indian iPhone maker

Tata Group has been in talks to acquire Taiwanese electronics giant Wistron's iPhone assembly plant for a while.

11 Jul 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft fires more employees as part of restructuring exercise

Microsoft is not done with layoffs. After eliminating 10,000 roles in January this year, the company has decided to downsize further.

11 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has climbed 1.05% in the past 24 hours, trading at $30,454.98. It is 1.95% lower than last week.

10 Jul 2023

Foxconn

Foxconn exits $19.5bn semiconductor JV with Vedanta: Here's why

The semiconductor joint venture (JV) between Foxconn and Vedanta was expected to be the cornerstone of India's semiconductor aspirations.

10 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries

Reliance stock reaches 52-week high: Know factors driving the rally

The shares of Reliance Industries, India's largest conglomerate, hit a new 52-week high on the BSE in Monday's trade.

10 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex ends at 65,344 points, Nifty settles above 19,350

The stock market on Monday ended on a sluggish note as the benchmark indices traded flat.

10 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, XRP

Bitcoin has lost 0.50% in the last 24 hours, trading at $30,138.98. It is 1.87% down compared to last week.

09 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has gone up by 0.14% over the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $30,296.33. It is 0.70% lower than the previous week.

08 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has gone up by 0.44% over the last 24 hours to trade at $30,259.98. It is down by 0.36% from last week.

07 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex slips 505 points, Nifty settles near 19,330 mark

On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a slump.

Drone-maker IdeaForge scores bumper IPO listing; doubles investor wealth

If you invested in drone-maker IdeaForge, you are in for a significant bump in your wealth.

07 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has lost 1.23% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $30,095.72. It is down by 2.77% from last week.

06 Jul 2023

Sensex

Sensex climbs to 65,785 points, Nifty settles just below 19,500

On Thursday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge. The Sensex jumped 0.52% to 65,785.64 points while the Nifty climbed 0.51% to 19,497.3 points.

06 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin has lost 1.25% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $30,461.82. It is up by 0.79% from last week.

05 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex ends at 65,484 points, Nifty settles below 19,400

The stock market closed on a flat note on Wednesday with the Sensex settling at 65,484.77 points and Nifty ending at 19,398.5 points.

05 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Here are rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB

Bitcoin has slipped 0.72% in the past 24 hours to trade at $30,848.90. It is 1.32% higher than the last week.

04 Jul 2023

Amazon

Amazon offer: How to get Prime membership at 50% off

Amazon is offering a 50% discount on its Prime subscriptions, ahead of its mega Prime Day sale, which starts in India on July 15.