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Cryptocurrency 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.
Cryptocurrency 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.
Bandhan 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.
India 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.
Sensex 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.
ONGC 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.
OpenAI 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.
Paytm 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.
IT 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.
Elon 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.
Today'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.
SIP 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).
Zomato'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.
Meet 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).
PhonePe 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.
Sensex tanks over 720 points, Nifty settles above 21,700 points
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend.
Microsoft, 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.
Tesla 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.
TSMC, 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.
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).
Buoyed 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.
Disney 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.
Cryptocurrency 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%.
One 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.
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.
Fresh 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.
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.
Power 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.
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).
Sensex 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.
Microsoft 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.
Canara 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.
Centre 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.
Paytm 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.
Cryptocurrency 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.
Tata 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.
CRED 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.
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.
Sensex 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.
UK 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.