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11 Feb 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Solana, Tether
Bitcoin has risen 1.96% over the last 24 hours to trade at $48,334.59. It is up by 12.7% compared to last week.
10 Feb 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Tether, Solana
Bitcoin has climbed 2.88% over the last 24 hours, trading at $47,393.91. It is 9.86% higher than the previous week.
09 Feb 2024
FinanceBandhan Bank's Q3 net profit jumps threefold to Rs. 733cr
Bandhan Bank has announced a remarkable 152.06% increase in net profit, reaching Rs. 732.7 crore for the third quarter ending December 31, 2023.
09 Feb 2024
Stock MarketIndia surpasses Hong Kong in terms of stock trading volumes
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have outperformed the Hong Kong Exchange (HKE) in trading volumes.
09 Feb 2024
Stock MarketSensex climbs 170 points, Nifty settles above 21,780 mark
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices saw gains. The former rose 0.23% to 71,595.49 points, the latter jumped 0.3% to 21,782.50 points.
09 Feb 2024
Oil and Natural Gas CorporationONGC scrambling to restart Libya operations, scale up in Venezuela
India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is in talks to restart operations in Libya and boost production in Venezuela, according to Sushma Rawat, ONGC's Director of Exploration.
09 Feb 2024
OpenAIOpenAI hits revenue milestone of $2 billion: What's next?
OpenAI, the Microsoft-supported AI start-up behind ChatGPT, has achieved an impressive revenue milestone of $2 billion.
09 Feb 2024
PaytmPaytm set to acquire Bengaluru-based ONDC start-up Bitsila: Here's why
Paytm, which is battling multiple regulatory challenges, is close to acquiring Bengaluru-based e-commerce start-up Bitsila.
09 Feb 2024
Income Tax Department of IndiaIT Department alleges insurance companies evaded taxes worth Rs. 25,000cr
The Income Tax Department is about to issue tax demand notices totaling Rs. 25,000 crore by the end of March, to various insurance companies.
09 Feb 2024
XElon Musk's X partners with WWE for weekly video series
Elon Musk's X, previously known as Twitter, is teaming up with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to launch a new weekly series called WWE Speed.
09 Feb 2024
CryptocurrencyToday's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Solana, BNB
Bitcoin has climbed 3.13% over the last 24 hours to trade at $45,917.84. It is 6.88% higher than the previous week.
08 Feb 2024
Mutual FundsSIP inflows surpass Rs. 18,000cr for first time in January
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) reached a record-breaking Rs. 18,838.33 crore in January, as per the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
08 Feb 2024
ZomatoZomato's Q3 profit surges over 280% to Rs. 138cr
Zomato has reported a net profit of Rs. 138 crore for the October-December quarter, marking its third straight quarter of positive earnings.
08 Feb 2024
IndiaMeet Pearl Kapur: India's youngest billionaire at just 27
In a huge achievement, Pearl Kapur, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, has become India's youngest billionaire with a net worth of $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9.129 crore).
08 Feb 2024
PhonePePhonePe to launch its Android app store on February 21
Walmart-owned PhonePe is gearing up to launch its Android app marketplace, Indus Appstore, on February 21 to take on Google's stronghold in the app market.
08 Feb 2024
Stock MarketSensex tanks over 720 points, Nifty settles above 21,700 points
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend.
08 Feb 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft, Sarvam AI to develop voice-based Gen-AI tools for India
Microsoft has teamed up with Indian start-up Sarvam AI to create voice-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
08 Feb 2024
Elon MuskTesla CEO Elon Musk hints at buying Walt Disney
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed up at the Los Angeles premiere of Lola, an indie film co-directed by actor Nicola Peltz.
08 Feb 2024
TaiwanTSMC, world's top chipmaker, to build second factory in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading chipmaker, has revealed plans to construct a second semiconductor fabrication facility in Japan.
08 Feb 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's Digital Rupee to soon support offline transactions
India's Central Bank Digital Curreny (CBDC), also known as Digital Rupee, will soon support offline transactions so that you can make payments in areas with limited or no internet access, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
08 Feb 2024
NVIDIABuoyed by AI, NVIDIA to overtake Amazon in market value
NVIDIA, the world's leading AI chipmaker, is closing in on Amazon's market value, thanks to Wall Street's growing interest in artificial intelligence.
08 Feb 2024
Walt DisneyDisney invests $1.5bn in Epic Games for a 'persistent universe'
Disney is making a massive splash in the gaming world by investing $1.5 billion in Fortnite's creator, Epic Games.
08 Feb 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, BNB, Tether, Solana
Bitcoin has climbed 3.76% in the past 24 hours to trade at $44,551.47. Compared to last week, it is up by 5.96%.
08 Feb 2024
Gautam AdaniOne year after Hindenburg row, Adani's fortune hits $100B again
Gautam Adani's net worth has soared to $100.7 billion, rejoining the exclusive group of tycoons around the world with fortunes over $100 billion.
08 Feb 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% over inflation concerns
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep its key interest repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. It is the rate at which it lends short-term funds to banks.
07 Feb 2024
BYJU'SFresh trouble for BYJU'S as it receives another insolvency notice
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru has served a notice to edtech giant BYJU'S, following an insolvency bid filed by customer support company Teleperformance Business Services India Ltd.
07 Feb 2024
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI becomes second PSU company with over Rs. 6T m-cap
Shares of the State Bank of India (SBI) soared over 4% to all-time high of Rs. 675 each, raising its market capitalization above Rs. 6 lakh crore.
07 Feb 2024
Stock MarketPower Grid Q3 net profit increases 10.5% to Rs. 4,028cr
Power Grid Corporation of India reported a 10.5% increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, reaching Rs. 4,028.25 crore compared to Rs. 3,645.29 crore last year.
07 Feb 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI grants payment aggregator licenses to Zoho, Juspay, and Decentro
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted final authorization to fintech companies Juspay and Decentro, as well as software-as-a-service firm Zoho, to operate as payment aggregators (PAs).
07 Feb 2024
SensexSensex closes flat at 72,152 points, Nifty settles at 21,930
The stock market closed on a flat note on Wednesday with the Sensex settling at 72,084.1 points and Nifty ending at 21,930.5 points.
07 Feb 2024
Satya NadellaMicrosoft to train 2M people in India with AI skills
Microsoft will impart AI skills to around two million people in India by 2025, CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday as part of his two-day visit.
07 Feb 2024
Canara BankCanara Bank shares surge as board mulls over stock split
Canara Bank's board is scheduled to meet on February 26 to discuss the potential split of the bank's equity shares.
07 Feb 2024
GSTCentre may reconsider retrospective GST notices to online gaming companies
Indian government might reconsider its position on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on online real money gaming companies.
07 Feb 2024
PaytmPaytm Payments Bank faces uncertain future as RBI denies concessions
There seems to be no respite for Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied any concessions, including transferring accounts to other banks or extending the deadline past February 29, 2024.
07 Feb 2024
BitcoinCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana
Bitcoin has gone up by 0.19% in the past 24 hours to trade at $42,888.74. Compared to last week, it is 0.06% down.
06 Feb 2024
TataTata becomes first Indian conglomerate to cross Rs. 30T m-cap
The Tata Group has reached an impressive milestone, becoming the first Indian business conglomerate to achieve a combined market capitalization of over Rs. 30 lakh crore.
06 Feb 2024
CREDCRED acquires mutual fund start-up Kuvera, forays into wealth management
Kunal Shah-led CRED has acquired online financial planning and investment platform Kuvera in a cash and stock deal.
06 Feb 2024
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)TCS's m-cap surpasses Rs. 15 lakh crore for first time
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) achieved a market capitalization of over Rs. 15 lakh crore for the first time, as its stock rose nearly 4% in today's trading session.
06 Feb 2024
SensexSensex gains over 450 points, Nifty settles above 21,925 mark
On Tuesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark indices witnessed a surge.
06 Feb 2024
BitcoinUK court battle begins over Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's identity
A high-stakes legal battle is underway in the UK to determine the true identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
