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Samsung, NVIDIA invest $35M in robotics start-up Skild AI
Samsung Electronics and NVIDIA Corporation have made minority investments in Skild AI Inc., a US-based robotics start-up.
OpenAI seeks investment from India's richest person amid funding push
OpenAI is in talks with several global investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), India's Reliance Industries, and UAE-based MGX.
Paytm shares plunge 10% as government denies MDR on UPI
Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, fell by as much as 10% on Thursday.
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney AI for image copyright infringement
Disney and Universal have jointly sued artificial intelligence (AI) company Midjourney for copyright infringement.
HDB Financial Services to launch ₹12,500cr IPO in July
HDB Financial Services, the non-banking financial company (NBFC) of HDFC Bank, is preparing to launch a ₹12,500 crore initial public offering (IPO) by mid-July, according to Moneycontrol.
Judge says Amazon must face lawsuit by indie audiobook authors
Amazon must face a lawsuit from independent authors who accuse the e-commerce giant of monopolizing the audiobook retail market and driving up their distribution costs, a federal judge has ruled.
Sam Altman-backed robots raise $80M to deliver your groceries
Los Angeles-based start-up Coco Robotics has raised $80 million in a funding round which included angel investors Sam Altman and his brother Max Altman.
Musk's net worth rises after he publicly apologizes to Trump
Elon Musk's net worth has seen a modest gain after he expressed regret over some of his negative social media posts aimed at US President Donald Trump.
NASA offers workers early retirement as budget cuts threaten jobs
In light of proposed budget cuts, NASA has launched a new voluntary staff reduction program.
US, China strike deal on rare earth minerals, student visas
US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with China.
SEBI's latest tool will protect investors from financial fraud
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) verification mechanism, 'SEBI Check,' to enhance investor security in capital market transactions.
NSDL plans to raise $400M via IPO next month
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), India's oldest and largest depository by assets under custody, is moving ahead with its initial public offering (IPO) plan.
Jio BlackRock can now offer investment advisory services in India
Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers, a joint venture between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as an investment adviser in India.
'Kali Ma': Netizens call for boycotting Amazon over book cover
A controversy has erupted in India over the cover of a book by US author El T Fullah.
Inheritance planning: Key dos and don'ts to know
Inheritance can be a complex process, involving legal, financial, and emotional considerations.
Want to be rich by 40? Start these habits now
Managing personal finances can be a daunting task for young professionals embarking on their careers.
Why compound interest matters for your savings goals
We all know that compound interest can do wonders for our savings.
New to mutual funds? Start with these 5 basics
Investing in mutual funds can be a smart way to grow your wealth over time.
How freelancers can manage money like a pro
Freelancing comes with the joys of flexibility and independence, but an irregular income can be difficult to navigate.
You can now buy protein shakes at Starbucks
Starbucks is testing a new protein-rich drink, a sugar-free vanilla latte with banana cold foam. It has at least 15g of protein that comes from a powder.
India now has nearly 85,700 millionaires, ranks 4th worldwide
India has become the fourth-largest hub of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the world, according to the Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025.
Nintendo's Switch 2 sells 3.5M units in just 4 days
Nintendo has announced record-breaking sales of its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Tata Motors' shares down 25% in-a-year: Should you buy?
The share price of Tata Motors has been on a downward spiral for the past year, plummeting over 25% to hit a 52-week low of ₹542.55 on April 7.
OpenAI picks Google Cloud to power ChatGPT in landmark deal
OpenAI has partnered with Alphabet's Google Cloud, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.
Pine Labs to file papers for ₹6,000cr IPO by June-end
Pine Labs, a leading merchant payments and lending platform, is gearing up to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by end of this month.
YouTube contributed $55B to America's GDP last year. Say what!
YouTube's creative ecosystem added over $55 billion to the US GDP and supported over 490,000 full-time jobs in 2024, a report by Oxford Economics has revealed.
Your UPI payments in India may soon attract a fee
The Indian government is considering the imposition of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-ticket Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
Time for bonds on engineers? Ex-ISRO chief's interview sparks debate
An interview with former ISRO chief S Somanath from 2023 has gone viral on social media.
Zee to launch India's first micro-drama app: What is it?
Zee Entertainment has inked a strategic partnership with a start-up called Bullet, to launch India's first micro-drama app.
Meet Flick TV, India's first OTT platform dedicated to micro-dramas
Flick TV, an OTT platform dedicated to micro-dramas, has raised seed funding worth $2.3 million.
Want to diversify your emergency savings? Follow these steps
Building an emergency savings fund is imperative for financial stability.
Want to be financially successful? These tips might help
In the quest for financial success, people often ignore some budget habits that can have a huge impact on their pocket.
Your orders on Zomato might become costlier soon
Zomato, a leading food delivery platform, has introduced a new 'long-distance fee' for its restaurant partners.
BYJU'S coding asset in US sold for a pittance
BYJU'S, the troubled edtech giant, has sold off two of its American assets - coding platform Tynker and kids' learning platform Epic.
Is your lifestyle costing too much? Try these financial tips
Living a budget-conscious lifestyle can be the key to achieving long-term financial stability.
These unconventional strategies can help you reach savings goals
Gamified financial challenges are revolutionizing how people save money.
Smart financial do's and don'ts for long-term wealth
We all know how difficult it can be to navigate the tricky waters of personal finance, but making informed decisions is the key to long-term prosperity.
Meesho becomes public limited company ahead of IPO
E-commerce giant Meesho has officially transitioned from a 'private limited' to a 'public limited' company, marking a major milestone in its journey toward an initial public offering (IPO).
Indian defense stocks are surging today: Here we decode why
Indian defense stocks have witnessed a significant surge in intraday trade today.
ICICI Bank reduces FD rates: How your savings are affected
ICICI Bank has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, lowering them by up to 25 basis points (bps).