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HDB Financial's shares up 14% this week: Should you invest?
HDB Financial's share price has seen a strong performance in its initial public offering (IPO) week, giving investors a solid return of 14% in just three sessions.
'Moonlighting' engineer Soham Parekh gets new job at AI start-up
Soham Parekh, a software engineer embroiled in a moonlighting controversy, has landed a new job.
How Reliance Industries can add $50B to its market value
Reliance Industries Ltd, the oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is poised for a major leap in its market value.
Katie Miller, Trump's former aide, joins Musk's xAI
Katie Miller, a former communications manager and political adviser in US President Donald Trump's White House, has joined Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI.
Scheme to boost toy-production in India coming soon: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that a scheme to boost toy production in India will be finalized soon.
Crizac IPO frenzy: Subscribed whopping 60 times on final day
Crizac Ltd, a leading provider of student recruitment solutions, has witnessed an overwhelming response to its initial public offering (IPO).
This mutual fund has given almost 60% return since launch
HDFC Defence Fund, India's first mutual fund dedicated to the defense and allied sectors, has witnessed a whopping 57.71% return since its launch on June 2, 2023.
Why Google is facing an antitrust complaint in the EU
Independent publishers have filed an antitrust complaint against Alphabet's Google in the European Union (EU).
US trade deal could boost India's GDP by 0.6%
A comprehensive trade agreement between India and the US could significantly enhance India's export and manufacturing capabilities, according to Bloomberg Economics.
No US grads on Meta's Superintelligence team—all hires are immigrants
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has hired 11 leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers for its new Superintelligence Lab.
Microsoft ends operations in Pakistan after 25 years: Here's why
Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after a 25-year run. The decision comes amid economic instability and political turmoil in the country.
MakeMyTrip cuts Trip.com's stake to 17%, 3 directors resign
MakeMyTrip, the Gurugram-headquartered travel booking platform, has completed a major share repurchase from China-based Trip.com.
US sees record layoffs since 2020 as AI reshapes work
The United States is witnessing a record wave of job cuts, with the number of layoffs in the first half of 2025 hitting the highest level since the pandemic year of 2020.
This small-cap stock soared 33,000% in 5 years, outpacing trends
Hazoor Multi Projects Limited, a small-cap stock, has witnessed an extraordinary rally of 33,000% over the past five years.
HDFC Bank bribery case: SC refuses to entertain CEO's plea
The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a petition by Sashidhar Jagdishan, MD and CEO of HDFC Bank, challenging an FIR lodged against him for cheating and fraud.
'Not proud'— Soham Parekh admits to juggling multiple start-up jobs
Soham Parekh, an Indian techie, has admitted to defrauding multiple US start-ups by holding several jobs at the same time.
How Jane Street manipulated India's markets and made millions
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred US-based trading firm Jane Street and its affiliates from accessing the market.
Lenskart invests in XR glasses start-up ahead of IPO
Leading eyewear retailer Lenskart has announced its investment in Ajna Lens, a Mumbai-based deep-tech company, building artificial intelligence (AI)-powered extended reality (XR) glasses.
US tariffs of 10-70% will apply starting August 1, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will start sending letters to trading partners informing them of their respective tariff rates.
HCLTech, OpenAI team up to drive AI adoption in business
HCLTech has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) research company.
PC Jeweller's revenue grows 80%, company now eyeing debt-free status
PC Jeweller Ltd has posted an impressive 80% revenue growth for the April-June quarter of this fiscal year.
AI could make someone the world's first trillionaire: Mark Cuban
Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could create the world's first trillionaire.
Tata AMC launches WhatsApp chatbot for seamless mutual fund transactions
Tata Asset Management Company (Tata AMC), part of the Tata Group, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered WhatsApp bot, 'Mr. Simple.'
Bajaj Finance chief takes home over ₹100cr in FY25
Rajeev Jain, who was recently elevated from Managing Director to Executive Vice Chairman of Bajaj Finance, has drawn a whopping ₹102 crore in FY25.
Reliance Retail moves to spin-off FMCG arm into new subsidiary
Reliance Retail has filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to restructure its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business.
SEBI bans Jane Street over market manipulation, freezes $566M
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred US-based trading firm Jane Street Group from accessing the Indian securities market.
Meesho files draft papers for its ₹4,250cr IPO
E-commerce platform Meesho has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).
'Money won't fix it'—Ex-OpenAI board member slams Meta's AI hiring-spree
Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member and director of strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, has questioned the effectiveness of Meta Platforms Inc.'s aggressive recruitment drive for top artificial intelligence (AI) talent.
You can now invest in mutual funds through MyJio app
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has launched a new feature on the MyJio app, enabling users to invest in mutual funds directly from their smartphones.
Central government holds GPF interest rate steady at 7.1%
The Indian government has announced that the interest rate for the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other related provident fund schemes will remain unchanged at 7.1% for the July-September quarter of 2025.
MobiKwik gets SEBI nod to operate as stockbroker
Digital payment network MobiKwik is expanding its services by entering the stock broking space.
139‑year‑old Del Monte Foods seeks buyer after filing bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, a 139-year-old staple in the grocery aisle, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is now looking for a buyer.
US-India 'mini trade deal' likely in 48 hours—What to expect
India and the United States are on the verge of finalizing an interim 'mini trade deal,' according to NDTV. It could be announced in the next 48 hours.
Who is Soham Parekh—Indian techie accused of scamming several start-ups
The tech community is reeling from the shocking case of Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has been accused of working multiple jobs at different start-ups simultaneously.
Forced nudes, testicle-grabbing: Japanese firm abuses staff for missing targets
Osaka-based Neo Corporation has come under fire for its inhumane treatment of underperforming employees.
Microsoft cancels two major Xbox games, closes studio behind one
Microsoft has canceled the development of two major Xbox games, Perfect Dark and Everwild.
Nykaa shares tumble 4.5% after ₹1,200cr block deal
The shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, fell by as much as 4.5% on Thursday to ₹202.25 apiece on the BSE.
Harvard could lose $1B/year if Trump's plans take effect
Harvard University could face a staggering $1 billion annual budget shortfall if the US President Donald Trump implements his plans and threats related to research funding, tax policy, and student enrollment.
India's services sector grows at fastest pace in 10 months
India's services sector witnessed its strongest growth in the last 10 months in June, driven by strong demand and easing price pressures.
Ubisoft chiefs found guilty of workplace harassment in #MeToo verdict
Three former executives of video game company Ubisoft have been found guilty of fostering a culture of sexual and psychological harassment in the workplace.