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21 Mar 2025

Finance

Inflation putting dent in your savings? Here's the way out

Lifestyle inflation refers to the phenomenon when higher income leads to higher spending, usually on luxuries and non-essentials.

26 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to set financial goals? These tips might help

Setting financial goals is the key to achieving monetary stability.

26 Mar 2025

Finance

5 crucial rules to follow for lifelong financial security

Achieving lifelong financial security is not a matter of luck, but discipline.

26 Mar 2025

Mobikwik

MobiKwik enters stock broking business to rival Groww, Zerodha

MobiKwik, one of the leading players in the fintech space, is entering the world of stock broking and derivatives trading.

26 Mar 2025

Beijing

Shanghai reduces regulations to attract foreign investment amid tariff wars

China's financial center Shanghai has pledged to cut unnecessary regulations and improve corporate rights protection.

26 Mar 2025

Bharti Airtel

Airtel launches IPTV services across 2,000 cities: What is it?

Telecom giant Airtel has launched its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services across 2,000 cities in India.

26 Mar 2025

Swiggy

Why Zomato and Swiggy shares have been downgraded

BofA Securities has downgraded the shares of leading food delivery services, Zomato and Swiggy. The firm has also slashed its price target for both new-age companies.

26 Mar 2025

Jack Dorsey

Jack Dorsey's Block lays off over 900 employees 

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of fintech giant Block, has laid off 931 employees, nearly 8% of its workforce.

26 Mar 2025

Metaverse

Napster, the original music sharing service, acquired for $207M

Napster, the pioneering music sharing platform that revolutionized the industry over 25 years ago, has been acquired for $207 million by 3D technology company Infinite Reality.

25 Mar 2025

Finance

Confused how interest rates work? These tips might help you

Understanding interest rates can be challenging, yet it is crucial for making informed financial decisions.

18 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to halve your grocery bills? These tips might help

Reducing grocery bills without compromising on quality is a challenge many households face.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

5 tips to boost your credit score fast

Improving your credit score can unlock doors to better financial opportunities, from lower interest rates on loans and credit cards to increased chances of even getting a job.

25 Mar 2025

Indian Government

8th Pay Commission to go live in India next month

The Indian government is moving closer to setting up the Eighth Pay Commission, with its terms of reference likely to be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval by early next month.

25 Mar 2025

Axis Bank Ltd

SBI, IDFC, Axis Bank reduce credit card perks from April

In a major development, leading Indian banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), IDFC First Bank, and Axis Bank are poised to change their credit card rewards and benefits structure.

25 Mar 2025

Nirmala Sitharaman

File updated ITR before March 31 deadline: Here's how

The Income Tax Department has launched a new form, ITR-U, for taxpayers to file updated Income Tax Returns (ITR).

ATM withdrawals to get costlier starting May 1: Here's why

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a hike in ATM interchange fees, effective May 1, 2025.

NPCI launches BHIM 3.0 in India: What changes for you?

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched the latest avatar of Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) - BHIM 3.0.

25 Mar 2025

Indian Government

Modi government mulling tariff cuts on US imports worth $23B

The Indian government is considering a major cut in tariffs on over half of its imports from the United States, worth $23 billion.

25 Mar 2025

Nifty

This Indian firm is now world's most valuable steel company

JSW Steel Ltd. has dethroned industry behemoths Arcelor Mittal and Nippon Steel to become the world's most valuable steel company by market capitalization.

25 Mar 2025

Heathrow Airport

Airlines threaten to sue London's Heathrow Airport over shutdown losses

London's Heathrow Airport, was brought to a standstill on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation.

25 Mar 2025

Meta

Why Meta is being fined whopping $1B by EU

The European Union (EU) is planning to impose a massive fine on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, as per the New York Post.

25 Mar 2025

Mukesh Ambani

Samsung faces whopping $600M tax payment in India: Here's why

India has slapped a tax demand of $601 million on South Korean tech giant Samsung, accusing it of tax evasion in the import of essential telecom equipment.

25 Mar 2025

China

Trump to soon impose tariffs on autos, aluminum and pharmaceuticals

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on automobiles, aluminum, and pharmaceuticals in the near future.

25 Mar 2025

Finance

5 tips to avoid financial troubles after marriage

Marriage doesn't just bring two people together, it merges two financial lives.

25 Mar 2025

Indian Government

Modi government wants to scrap 'Google Tax': What is it?

The Indian government has proposed the abolition of the 6% equalization levy (EL) on digital advertisements (also known as 'Google Tax'), as part of amendments to the Finance Bill, 2025.

25 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to save for college? Follow these 5 tips

Saving for college can be a daunting task, but it need not be.

25 Mar 2025

Hyundai

Hyundai announces $21B investment in US to dodge Trump's tariffs

Hyundai has announced a record-breaking $21 billion investment in US manufacturing, including plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.

25 Mar 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI undergoes leadership reshuffle: What is Sam Altman's new focus?

OpenAI is undergoing a significant leadership shift, with CEO Sam Altman shifting his focus to the company's "research and product efforts."

Why Zepto is planning $250M secondary sale prior to IPO

Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is said to be in talks for a secondary sale of up to $250 million.

25 Mar 2025

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics co-CEO dies of caridac arrest

Han Jong-hee, the co-chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics, has died of cardiac arrest. The South Korean tech giant confirmed his death earlier today.

Airlines must share passenger rights with you via SMS, WhatsApp

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines operating in India to raise awareness about passenger rights.

24 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Who is Ross Gerber—Tesla investor demanding Musk's resignation as CEO?

Tesla investor Ross Gerber has publicly called for Elon Musk to step down as CEO of the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.

24 Mar 2025

DigiLocker

Starting April, DigiLocker can be used for holding shares, MFs

Starting April 1, 2025, stock market and mutual fund (MF) investors shall be able to access and store their holding statements from Demat accounts and Consolidated Account Statement (CAS) using DigiLocker.

24 Mar 2025

Central Government

Unified Pension Scheme for government employees: Key features explained

The Pension Fund Regulatory Authority of India (PFRDA) has announced the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees, PTI reported.

24 Mar 2025

X

Iconic Twitter bird sign sold for $35,000 at auction

The iconic Twitter bird sign, once gracing the company's former San Francisco headquarters, has been sold for almost $35,000.

24 Mar 2025

Meta

Korean AI chip start-up declines Meta's $800M acquisition bid

FuriosaAI, a South Korean semiconductor start-up focused on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta Platforms.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

These simple tips can make you financially literate

Financial literacy is extremely important for making informed decisions regarding money management, investments, and savings.

24 Mar 2025

Finance

5 financial terms every successful investor must know

Navigating the world of finance can be a bit overwhelming, what with the thousands of terms that sound complex to the ears.

24 Mar 2025

Swiggy

You can now order Apple, Samsung phones via Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy's quick commerce platform, Instamart, has launched a rapid smartphone delivery service, promising to deliver devices within just 10 minutes.

24 Mar 2025

Bank Strike

Strike called off? Are banks open today?—What we know

Public sector banks (PSBs) are functioning normally today, after a nationwide strike by several bank unions was called off.