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23andMe files for bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles, CEO exit

Leading DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company's co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has also resigned with immediate effect.

24 Mar 2025

Startups

NeuralGarage becomes first Indian start-up to win at SXSW Pitch

NeuralGarage, a pioneering GenAI start-up, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian company to win at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch competition.

24 Mar 2025

Volkswagen

Volkswagen sold more sausages than cars in 2024. Say what!

In a surprising revelation, renowned automobile manufacturer Volkswagen sold more sausages than cars in 2024.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

These tips from our grandparents' era can help save money

The financial wisdom of our grandparents' era offers insights that remain relevant today.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

Don't know how to handle accrued expenses? Follow these tips

Accrued expenses are a common yet often misunderstood aspect of personal finance.

24 Mar 2025

India

Private sector activity slows in March—business confidence hits 7-month low

India's private sector activity slowed marginally in March 2025, with the HSBC Composite PMI declining to 58.6 from last month's 58.8.

24 Mar 2025

Stock Market

Indian stock market posts best monthly gains in 4 years

India's stock market has beaten all other major global markets in March, posting its best monthly gain in four years.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

Your financial report card: How to evaluate your finances

Be it for an individual or a business, assessing financial health is critical.

24 Mar 2025

Indian Government

Your phone bills in India are about to go down

The Indian government is scrapping spectrum usage charges (SUC) on airwaves bought by telecom companies before September 2021, the Times of India has reported.

24 Mar 2025

Indian Government

Trump effect: Modi government mulls easing trade restrictions on China

The Indian government is planning to relax trade and investment curbs on China, imposed after the 2020 Galwan clash, as per The Indian Express.

24 Mar 2025

Stock Market

Sensex jumps 860 points in early trade—Here we decode why

The Indian stock market is on a strong rally, its second consecutive week of massive gains. The rally is largely propelled by strong foreign inflows and a recovery in domestic economic indicators.

24 Mar 2025

Amazon India

Amazon scraps referral fee for sellers on products below ₹300

Amazon India has announced that it will be removing its referral fee for sellers on products priced below ₹300.

24 Mar 2025

Meesho

Meesho wants to raise $1B via IPO at $10B valuation

SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform Meesho is gearing up for a public listing in India later this year.

23 Mar 2025

India

BGMI maker eyes more investment opportunities in India's gaming industry

KRAFTON, the South Korean gaming giant behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is eyeing investment and acquisition opportunities in India.

23 Mar 2025

Stock Market

This multibagger stock has soared over 700% in 5 years

Rathi Steel and Power's stock has increased significantly in value, closing at ₹30.55 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) this Friday.

23 Mar 2025

India

Modi government imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on four Chinese products: soft ferrite cores, vacuum insulated flasks, aluminum foil, and trichloro isocyanuric acid.

18 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to achieve financial security? These principles can guide you

Personal finance is one of the most important aspects of life. It is something that requires careful planning and discipline.

23 Mar 2025

India

India's electronics, auto sectors open doors to Japanese investments

India's ambition to become a global manufacturing hub for electronics, semiconductors, and automobiles is opening new investment avenues for Japanese companies.

23 Mar 2025

India

India's manufacturing push attracts $19B investment despite incentive lapse

India's flagship manufacturing scheme has managed to draw investments worth nearly $19 billion till November last year, the trade ministry said in a statement.

23 Mar 2025

OYO Rooms

OYO's SUNDAY Hotels aim for 100 properties by FY26

Oravel Stays, the parent company of OYO, is poised to fast-track the growth of its premium brand, SUNDAY Hotels.

23 Mar 2025

Bharti Airtel

Market cap of India's top 9 companies jumps ₹3L crore

In a recent stock market rally, nine out of India's top 10 most-valued companies witnessed their cumulative market capitalization rise by ₹3.06 lakh crore.

23 Mar 2025

Finance

These 5 tips will help you master compound interest

Compound interest is a powerful financial tool that can drastically affect your savings/investments in the long run.

23 Mar 2025

Finance

Buying home for 1st time? Avoid these common financial mistakes

Buying a home for the first time is a major milestone but entails its own financial challenges.

IPOs to look forward to in India this week

This week, the primary market in India will not witness any new initial public offerings (IPOs) in the mainboard segment.

23 Mar 2025

Volkswagen

Scrapping Volkswagen's $1.4B tax bill will be 'catastrophic': Modi government

The Indian government has vehemently opposed Volkswagen's plea to overturn a $1.4 billion tax bill, cautioning of possible "catastrophic consequences."

23 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to save money daily? These tips might help you

Budgeting is one of the most essential skills that help you manage your finances.

23 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to live frugally? Follow these 5 timeless strategies

Frugal living is more of a lifestyle choice than a financial one. It is all about minimizing expenses while maximizing savings.

23 Mar 2025

Motilal Oswal

Retail investors struggling to make profits, Motilal Oswal explains why

Motilal Oswal, the CEO of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL), has stressed that many retail investors are losing money in India's volatile stock market due to their obsession with short-term trading.

23 Mar 2025

China

China prepared for economic shocks as Trump's tariff decision looms

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said that China is prepared to absorb potential shocks to its economy, ahead of tariff announcements from the US.

22 Mar 2025

Meta

Meta settles UK privacy case, halts personalized ads for user

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to stop personalized advertisements targeting a UK citizen.

22 Mar 2025

Amazon

Amazon introduces processing fee on bank discounts—how it affects you

Amazon has introduced a non-refundable processing fee of ₹49 for customers availing instant bank discounts (IBD) of ₹500 or more.

India's GDP doubles in 10 years—to surpass Germany by 2027

India has reached a major economic milestone by doubling its GDP from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to an estimated $4.3 trillion in 2025.

22 Mar 2025

Boeing

Boeing axes 180 jobs in India amid global restructuring

In a major development, Boeing has decided to lay off up to 180 employees at its India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru.

20 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to become pro at digital payments? Follow these tips

In today's fast-paced world, digital payments have become an indispensable part of our lives.

22 Mar 2025

Mark Zuckerberg

Court filing reveals Meta gets revenue from Llama model hosts

Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has been discovered to have revenue-sharing agreements with hosts of its Llama AI models.

Firms with $500M+ revenue embrace AI faster than smaller ones

According to a recent McKinsey report, businesses with an annual revenue of at least $500 million are quicker to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) than their smaller counterparts.

18 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to ensure long-term savings? Follow these simple tips

Budgeting is the first and foremost step toward consistent and long-term savings.

20 Mar 2025

Finance

Confused how compound interest works? These everyday examples can help

Compound interest is one of those financial concepts that can make a world of difference to your savings and investments over time.

21 Mar 2025

Finance

Beware! These 5 mistakes can derail your financial plans

Budgeting is an essential skill to manage our personal finances effectively.

20 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to save your money? Follow these 5 rules

Building savings is an important part of being financially stable and independent.