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Atal Pension Yojana crosses 80M enrollments: How to apply?
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), an Indian government-backed pension scheme for unorganized sector workers, has crossed the milestone of 80 million enrollments.
Infosys to hire 20,000 graduates while TCS trims 2% workforce
Infosys is set to ramp up its hiring this fiscal year, CEO Salil Parekh told Moneycontrol.
Trump suspends duty-free import rule: Major blow to global e-commerce?
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending the de minimis duty-free treatment for all non-postal imports, regardless of origin or value.
What US imports from India? How 25% tariffs impact trade?
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective August 1.
How world is navigating US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move is set to take effect from tomorrow.
US has sanctioned these Indian companies for buying Iranian petroleum
The Donald Trump administration has imposed sanctions on six Indian firms for trading in Iran's petroleum and petrochemical products.
'Work weekends' to counter Trump tariffs? Founder's suggestion stirs debate
Samir Arora, the founder of Helios Capital Management, has sparked a debate over India's economic resilience.
Which sector gets hit by Trump's 25% tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1.
HUL Q1 results: Net profit jumps 6% to ₹2,768cr
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has reported a 6% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Blinkit now delivers your prescription medicines in just 10 minutes
Blinkit, a popular quick commerce platform in India, has started a pilot project to deliver prescription medicines in select areas of Bengaluru.
Government urges banks to lend more for infrastructure projects
The Indian government has urged banks and financial institutions to step up their lending for infrastructure projects, according to Mint.
Indian stock market sees 12.7L new investors in June
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has reported a surge in the number of investors in the Indian stock market.
CNET, Mashable parent lays off 15% of its unionized workforce
Ziff Davis, the media conglomerate behind popular platforms such as CNET, Mashable, ZDNet, and PCMag, is laying off 15% of its unionized workforce.
Why SpaceX has been sued by ex-employees in the US
SpaceX is facing two separate lawsuits from former employees in the US, both of whom claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising safety concerns.
OpenAI's annual revenue hits $12B, fueled by ChatGPT products
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, has seen its annualized revenue double in the first seven months of 2025.
Microsoft inches closer to becoming $4T company
Microsoft is on the verge of becoming the world's second-ever $4 trillion company, thanks to its strong quarterly earnings.
Amazon bets on AI start-up that lets you create shows
Amazon has invested in San Francisco-based start-up Fable. The funding amount remains undisclosed.
Amazon to pay New York Times $25M/year: Here's why
Amazon has signed a major deal with The New York Times (NYT), paying between $20 million and $25 million annually for access to its content.
JPMorgan customers can soon buy cryptocurrency using credit cards
JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the US, has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.
Mahindra Q1 results: Net profit surges 32% YoY to ₹3,450cr
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has reported a massive 32% increase in its net profit for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Swiggy revamps its parental care policy: What are the changes?
Swiggy, the popular food delivery and quick commerce platform, has revamped its parental care policy to make it more mother-friendly.
Why Mira Murati's start-up refused to join Meta's AI team
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, has been on a mission to build its Superintelligence unit.
IndiGo's Q1 profit down 20% YoY to ₹2,176cr
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has reported a 20% drop in its net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
Indian rupee hits 5-month low today: Here we decode why
The Indian rupee has witnessed its steepest one-day fall since May, hitting a five-month low today.
UPI may soon let you pay using just your fingerprint
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is reportedly considering biometric authentication for UPI transactions.
Modi government summons TCS over 12,000 job cuts
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is facing scrutiny from the Indian government over its recent decision to lay off around 12,000 employees.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs and penalties on India starting August
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India, effective from August 1, accompanied by an unspecified penalty rate.
ITR-3 form is now live online: Who should file it?
The Income Tax Department has enabled the online filing of Income Tax Return (ITR) Form-3 on its e-filing portal.
Planning to retire comfortably in India? Save this amount
A recent study by HSBC has revealed that Indians looking for a financially secure retirement should save around ₹3.5 crore (approximately $401,000).
Jio's ₹52,000cr IPO in 2026 could become India's largest-ever listing
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is said to be planning an initial public offering (IPO) for its telecom unit, Jio Infocomm.
Hyundai's Q1 results: Net profit down 8% YoY to ₹1,369cr
Hyundai Motor India has reported an 8.08% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter of FY26.
Why India is purchasing soyabean oil from China
India has made a rare purchase of 150,000 metric tons of soyabean oil from China in recent months.
Why Meta is facing an antitrust probe in Italy
Italy's competition authority has launched an investigation into Meta Platforms over the alleged abuse of its dominant market position.
Ola Electric wants to raise $116M via debt financing
Ola Electric, an electric vehicle manufacturer in India, has held preliminary talks with lenders for high-yield debt financing, as per Bloomberg.
Why Modi government's proposed telecom cybersecurity rules are facing backlash
India's leading digital and technology industry groups have strongly opposed the Indian government's proposed Telecom Cybersecurity rules.
Why oil refiner Nayara Energy has withdrawn lawsuit against Microsoft
Russia-backed Nayara Energy, one of India's leading oil refining companies, has withdrawn its lawsuit against tech giant Microsoft.
Starbucks bets on protein drinks to revive lagging US sales
Starbucks has witnessed a sixth consecutive quarter of declining sales in the US.
Infosys to hire 20,000 freshers this year amid AI push
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has announced plans to hire around 20,000 fresh graduates this year.
Shares of Tata Motors down 4% today: What's the reason?
Shares of Tata Motors fell by as much as 3.7% today on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), amid market apprehensions over its proposed $4.5 billion acquisition of Italian truck maker Iveco.
AI start-up Anthropic is raising $3-5B at $170B valuation
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, is on the verge of closing a new funding round that could value the company at an impressive $170 billion.