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ICICI Bank's Q1 results: Profit surges 15% YoY to ₹12,768cr
ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private lender, has reported a 15% year-on-year increase in its net profit for the first quarter of FY2025-26.
Union Bank of India's Q1 profit jumps 12% to ₹4,116cr
State-owned Union Bank of India has reported a 12% increase in its net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
HDFC Bank's Q1 results: Net profit rises 12% to ₹18,155cr
HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, has reported a 12.24% year-on-year increase in its standalone net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
Trade deal with Iceland, Switzerland will be effective this October
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into effect from October 1, 2025.
Jack Dorsey's Block to join S&P 500: Why it matters
Jack Dorsey's fintech firm, Block Inc, will soon be a part of the prestigious S&P 500 index.
These IPOs will be launched in India next week
The coming week is set to witness a flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) on Dalal Street, with several mainboard and small and medium enterprises (SME) issues hitting the primary market.
Blackstone does not want stake in TikTok US anymore
Private equity giant Blackstone has withdrawn from a consortium looking to invest in TikTok's US operations.
I-T Department detects new tax fraud as deductions reshuffled post-revision
The Income Tax (I-T) Department has unearthed new cases of fraudulent tax deductions, even after taxpayers were given a chance to revise their returns.
Trump signs 'GENIUS Act': How it will reshape digital wallets
US President Donald Trump has signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), a landmark bill to regulate cryptocurrency.
EU sanctions on Nayara, Russian oil may hit Reliance too
The European Union (EU)'s sanctions on Nayara Energy are expected to deal a blow to the company, while the ban on fuels made from Russian oil presents a significant challenge for Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
Yes Bank's Q1 profit jumps 59% YoY to over ₹800cr
Yes Bank has reported a whopping 59% year-on-year (YoY) jump in its standalone net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
Why ED has summoned Google, Meta on July 21
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Google and Meta as part of its investigation into alleged money laundering, linked to illegal betting apps.
Snapdeal's parent company files papers with SEBI for an IPO
AceVector, the parent firm of popular e-commerce platform Snapdeal, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).
India's electronics exports have touched $40B, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's electronics exports have crossed the $40 billion mark, marking an eight-fold increase in the last 11 years.
Why high-net-worth Indians are increasing their investments in cryptocurrencies
Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are increasingly investing in cryptocurrencies, with leading exchanges such as CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, Mudrex, and ZebPay witnessing a surge in activity.
Tata Motors in talks to acquire this European truck maker
Tata Motors, one of India's leading automotive manufacturers, is in talks with Italy's Agnelli family for a potential acquisition of truck maker Iveco Group, according to Reuters.
Gold prices rise as weak dollar, global uncertainties boost demand
Gold prices witnessed a jump on Friday, driven by a weaker US dollar and persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Reliance's new service delivers your clothes in just 4 hours
Reliance Retail has launched Ajio Rush, a four-hour fashion delivery service, in six Indian cities.
OpenAI's new $50M fund will support non-profits, community organizations
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, has announced a $50 million fund to support non-profit and community organizations.
IndusInd Bank to discuss fund-raising via bonds, other measures
IndusInd Bank has announced its plan to discuss the possibility of raising funds by issuing long-term bonds.
Centre discusses strategy for rare earth magnets, China import concerns
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) held a high-level meeting to discuss India's strategy and preparedness for rare earth magnets, according to CNBC-TV18.
JioStar posts ₹580cr profit in Q1, led by IPL 2025
JioStar, the joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Walt Disney, has posted a net profit of over ₹580 crore for the quarter ending June.
Oracle co-founder is launching tech institute to tackle global challenges
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and the world's second-richest person, has announced a major change in his philanthropic strategy.
Wipro yet to decide on salary hikes for this year
Saurabh Govil, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Wipro, has said that the company is yet to decide on salary hikes for this year.
Kotak Bank CEO tops private banker salaries with ₹13cr payout
The CEOs of private sector banks have witnessed a 4-12% hike in their salaries for the financial year 2024-25.
Reliance Retail acquires Kelvinator to expand in home appliances market
Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd., has acquired the iconic home appliances brand Kelvinator.
China imposes new export controls on EV battery technology
China has imposed new export restrictions on technologies crucial for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
PMO to hold high-level meeting today on rare-earth magnet crisis
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is gearing up for a high-level meeting on July 18 to discuss the ongoing crisis over rare earth magnets, according to CNBC-TV18.
Why Royal Society wants Musk to resign from his fellowship
The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, has suggested that Elon Musk consider resigning from his fellowship.
Brazil just tripled its rare‑earth exports to China: Here's why
Brazil has seen a massive surge in its rare earth exports to China, with the first half of 2025 witnessing a threefold increase.
India's exports to Turkey fall over 50% as ties strain
India's trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan has witnessed a sharp decline in May.
Modi government wants France to co-develop next-gen fighter jet engines
In a major move toward self-reliance in defense, the Ministry of Defense has recommended a strategic partnership with France for the co-development of next-generation fighter jet engines.
CEO in Coldplay kiss-cam is worth millions—Inside Andy Byron's fortune
Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, a tech company valued at over $1.3 billion, is at the center of a controversy after a video of him and Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer, went viral.
US Congress passes landmark crypto bill—Why it's a big deal
The US Congress has passed its first major national cryptocurrency legislation, a historic move for the industry.
Perplexity AI hits $18B valuation with latest $100M funding round
Perplexity AI, a start-up offering an AI-powered search engine that competes with Google, has raised $100 million in a new funding round.
Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and his associate Michael Ramacciotti for allegedly stealing trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (a US federal law enacted in 1986).
Platinum prices hit highest level since August 2014
Platinum prices have hit their highest level since August 2014, with spot platinum gaining by 0.1% to $1,458.80 per ounce on Friday.
IndiQube's ₹700cr IPO opens next week: What you should know
IndiQube Spaces Limited, a leading workplace solutions provider, is gearing up for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Tesla settles lawsuit over 2019 fatal crash involving Autopilot
Tesla has settled a high-profile lawsuit over a fatal crash in 2019 involving its Autopilot system.
Meta recruits AI experts from Apple in continued hiring spree
Meta has hired two key artificial intelligence (AI) researchers, Mark Lee and Tom Gunter, from Apple.