Business News
No jargons, no mumbo-jumbo. Read the unadulterated Business news here.
15 Mar 2024
Amitabh BachchanHigh-net-worth individuals eye auction of bungalow adjacent to Bachchan residence
Deutsche Bank India is set to auction a bungalow located next to Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area.
15 Mar 2024
ZeeStar India initiates arbitration proceedings against Zee Entertainment: Here's why
Star India, a Walt Disney-owned company, has initiated arbitration proceedings against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.
15 Mar 2024
IndiaIndia's trade deficit climbs to $18.71 billion, exports also rise
India's Commerce Ministry announced today that the country's merchandise trade deficit had grown to $18.71 billion in February 2024, up from $17.49 billion the previous month.
15 Mar 2024
Stock MarketSensex tanks 456 points, Nifty settles above 22,000 mark
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend.
15 Mar 2024
Arvind SubramanianArvind Subramanian questions latest GDP numbers, calls it 'mystifying'
Former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Arvind Subramanian, has called into question India's latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures, describing them as "mystifying" and not adding up.
15 Mar 2024
Bernie SandersBernie Sanders advocates four-day workweek with unchanged pay in US
US Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a bill advocating for a 32-hour workweek without any reduction in pay.
15 Mar 2024
Satoshi NakamotoCraig Wright is not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: UK court
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in London has determined that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
15 Mar 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB
Bitcoin has slipped 6.93% in the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $67,801.12. It is 1.19% higher than the week before.
15 Mar 2024
PaytmYes Bank, Axis Bank initiate operations on Paytm's UPI platform
Yes Bank and Axis Bank have commenced operations on the Paytm app's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, as of today (March 15).
15 Mar 2024
Stock MarketSmall-cap stock decline wipes out Rs. 9L crore investor wealth
The stock market has experienced a substantial decline since February 19, with small-cap stocks bearing the brunt of the downturn.
14 Mar 2024
HDFC BankPaytm secures NPCI approval to operate as third-party UPI app
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has given the green light to One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, to function as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services.
14 Mar 2024
Elon MuskWhy Elon Musk canceled Don Lemon's show on X
Elon Musk has unexpectedly canceled TV journalist Don Lemon's forthcoming show on social media platform X.
14 Mar 2024
Stock MarketSensex regains 73,000 mark, Nifty settles near 22,150
On Thursday, the stock market had a bearish opening, but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a late surge.
14 Mar 2024
TeslaTesla paid no income taxes while its executives received billions
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, didn't pay any federal income taxes from 2018 to 2022 despite earning $4.4 billion during this period, as per a watchdog report.
14 Mar 2024
PaytmPaytm's parent company considers job cuts across departments
One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech unicorn Paytm, is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce across various departments.
14 Mar 2024
PaytmPaytm's bank shuts down tomorrow: What services will be impacted
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), the banking arm of Paytm, will halt its services from tomorrow (March 15).
14 Mar 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Tether, Solana
Bitcoin has climbed 1.22% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $73,046.14. It is 10.89% higher than last week.
14 Mar 2024
Viacom 18Reliance buys Paramount's 13% stake in Viacom18 for Rs. 4,286cr
Reliance Industries has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Paramount Global's 13.01% stake in Viacom18 Media for Rs. 4,286 crore, according to an RIL regulatory filing.
13 Mar 2024
IsraelIsraeli start-up raises $47M for AI that helps grieving individuals
Empathy, an Israeli start-up, has secured $47 million in funding for its unique AI platform.
13 Mar 2024
Stock MarketSensex plunges over 900 points, Nifty settles below 22,000 mark
On Wednesday, the stock market was in the hands of bear as the Sensex slipped 906.07 points, or 1.25%, to 72,761.89 points, while the Nifty dropped 338 points, or 1.54%, to 21,997.7 points.
13 Mar 2024
Donald TrumpTrump tried selling his 'Truth Social' platform to Elon Musk
Former US President Donald Trump reportedly tried selling Truth Social—his social media brainchild—to Elon Musk last summer.
13 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI chatbot won't answer your election queries in India
Google has confirmed the implementation of a new policy in India in connection with its AI chatbot Gemini.
13 Mar 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Tether, BNB
Bitcoin has risen 0.35% over the last 24 hours to trade at $72,113.83. It is up by 11.12% from last week.
12 Mar 2024
BlockchainKickstarter's transformation: A covert $100 million investment for web3 pivot
In a surprising turn of events, crowdfunding platform Kickstarter received a $100 million investment offer in December 2021, to transition into a web3 company.
12 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaThe Body Shop shuts down US operations, files for bankruptcy
The Body Shop, a UK-based cosmetics company, has revealed plans to shut down its US operations and file for bankruptcy.
12 Mar 2024
Stock MarketStock market today: Sensex gains 165 points, Nifty ends flat
On Tuesday, the stock market experienced mixed trading. While Sensex gained 165.32 points to settle at 73,667.96 points, Nifty ended flat at 22,335.7 points.
12 Mar 2024
XYoel Roth, former X executive, joins Tinder's parent company
Yoel Roth, the former head of trust and safety at X, has announced his move to Match Group.
12 Mar 2024
FIITJEEFIITJEE withholds employee salaries for second consecutive month: Here's why
FIITJEE, a leading entrance test preparation company, has withheld employee salaries for the second consecutive month amid stagnant growth and increasing competition.
12 Mar 2024
MetaMeta files lawsuit against former VP over alleged document theft
Meta has initiated legal proceedings against one of its former vice presidents, Dipinder Singh Khurana, accusing him of stealing sensitive company documents.
12 Mar 2024
RedditReddit announces IPO with a valuation target of $6.4 billion
Reddit, the popular social media platform, has disclosed plans for one of the year's most anticipated initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming to raise up to $748 million.
12 Mar 2024
InsuranceDrivers concerned as automakers share driving data with insurance companies
Automobile manufacturers, including General Motors, are sharing detailed driving data of their consumers with insurance companies.
12 Mar 2024
OpenAIOpenAI refutes Elon Musk's claims of a founding agreement
OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, has officially responded to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk.
12 Mar 2024
PaytmFour banks compete to acquire Paytm merchants: Check here
Axis Bank, Canara Bank, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the leading contenders to take over merchant accounts of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL).
12 Mar 2024
CryptocurrencyToday's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has climbed 4.89% in the past 24 hours to trade at $71,865.43. Compared to last week, it is 6.42% up.
11 Mar 2024
AirbnbAirbnb announces global ban on indoor security cameras: Here's why
Airbnb, the popular short-term home rental platform, has announced a worldwide ban on indoor security cameras in its listings.
11 Mar 2024
TelegramTelegram founder expects it to attain profitability in 2025
Telegram, the popular cloud-based chat app with over 900 million users, is expected to become profitable next year, according to founder Pavel Durov.
11 Mar 2024
JapanJapan: World's last negative interest economic policy may end soon
Japan, the land of rising sun may soon witness the end of an era of negative interest rates.
11 Mar 2024
ChinaChina's housing minister says troubled property developers must go bankrupt
China's housing minister, Ni Hong, has announced that real estate developers facing severe insolvency must declare bankruptcy and undergo restructuring.
11 Mar 2024
Adani GroupGautam Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss India's potential in semiconductors, AI
Gautam Adani, head of Adani Group has discussed India's possibilities in semiconductors, AI, and mobility with his counterpart at Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon.
11 Mar 2024
Stock MarketSensex tanks over 600 points, Nifty settles near 22,330 mark
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend.
