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JSW Cement sets ₹139‑147 price band for ₹3,600cr IPO
JSW Cement, a leading player in the construction industry, has announced its initial public offering (IPO) price band at ₹139 to ₹147 per equity share.
This Tata Group company may approve first-ever stock split today
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd., a member of the Tata Group, is set to hold its board meeting today to consider a stock split.
Rupee falls 11p to 87.29 against US dollar
The Indian rupee (INR) fell by 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade today.
iPhones drive India's smartphone exports to record $7.7B in Q1
India's smartphone exports have hit a record high of $7.72 billion in the first quarter of FY26, a whopping 58% increase from the same period last year.
Sensex gains over 170 points, Nifty50 crosses 24,600 mark
Indian stock indices opened on a positive note today, with the BSE Sensex surging over 170 points and the Nifty50 crossing the 24,600 mark.
Boeing defense workers reject contract, announce first strike since 1996
Boeing is preparing for a major strike at its St. Louis-area defense factories. The move comes after union members rejected the company's revised contract offer.
India's semiconductor market set to hit $100B by 2030
India's semiconductor market is projected to grow more than two-fold, reaching a whopping $100-110 billion (around ₹9.6 lakh crore) by 2030, according to industry estimates.
NSDL IPO allotment likely today: Here's how to check status
The allotment status for the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) initial public offering (IPO) is likely to be finalized today, August 4.
India's tea output falls 9% in June on adverse weather
India's tea production witnessed a significant drop of 9% in June, amounting to 133.5 million kg.
OPEC+ to significantly hike oil production in September
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have agreed in principle to a major increase in oil production for September.
FPIs turn net sellers in July, withdraw ₹17,750cr from equities
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the Indian equity market for July, pulling out a total of ₹17,741 crore, data released by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) shows.
Mahindra acts to secure rare-earth magnet supply amid China curbs
Mahindra & Mahindra is taking proactive measures to tackle potential supply disruptions of rare earth magnets.
7 most-valued Indian firms lose ₹1.35L crore, TCS hit hardest
The market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India has taken a major hit, losing a whopping ₹1.35 lakh crore last week.
India's US crude oil imports jump 51% since Trump's re-election
India's crude oil imports from the United States have surged by a whopping 51% since January 2025, following President Donald Trump's return to office.
RBI likely to cut repo rate in August: SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to announce a 25 basis points (bps) cut in the repo rate during its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from August 5-7.
Apple v/s Apple Cinemas: What the trademark fight is about
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a small movie theater chain, Apple Cinemas, over alleged trademark infringement.
HCLTech CEO earns $11M in FY25, tops TCS, Infosys peers
HCLTech's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) C Vijayakumar has earned a whopping $10.85 million (approximately ₹94.6 crore) for the fiscal year 2024-25.
FAAMNG firms ramp up hiring in India amid global layoffs
Despite the global trend of layoffs, tech giants under the FAAMNG umbrella—Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google—are expanding their workforce in India.
ED makes first arrest in Anil Ambani-linked ₹3,000cr fraud probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Partha Sarathi Biswal, the Managing Director of Biswal Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. (BTPL), in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank loan fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).
Capgemini to hire 45,000 employees in India this year
Capgemini India has announced its plan to hire between 40,000 and 45,000 employees in 2025.
JSW Cement to launch ₹3,600cr IPO on August 7
JSW Cement, a part of the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, is gearing up to launch its ₹3,600 crore initial public offering (IPO) on August 7.
Starbucks to close its mobile pickup-only stores amid strategy shift
Starbucks has announced plans to close or revamp up to 90 of its mobile order-only stores in the US by 2026.
India's first asset reconstruction firm files IPO papers with SEBI
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL), the first-ever asset reconstruction company (ARC) in India, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
CCI probes Google over anti-competitive practices in online advertising
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation into Google over alleged anti-competitive practices in the online display advertising services market.
India's first asset reconstruction company files IPO after 20 years
Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited (ARCIL), India's first-ever Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC), has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
This IPO's 250% jump just turned several investors into billionaires
Figma, the latest tech giant to go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), had a stellar debut. The company's shares jumped 250% on their first day of trading, giving it a market cap of $61.5 billion based on listed shares.
US tariffs may hit India's auto exports hard
The recent decision by the US to impose a 25% tariff on imports from India is likely to hit the Indian automotive sector hard.
This start-up pays $500 for helping a coworker find love
In a unique move, Cluely, a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, is rewarding its employees for helping their colleagues find love.
Vinay Raina named CCO of JSW MG Motor India
Vinay Raina has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of JSW MG Motor India.
McDonald's to invest ₹875cr in Hyderabad office, hire 2,000 techies
McDonald's has announced a massive investment of $100 million (around ₹875 crore) in its new global office in Hyderabad.
Adani to turn airports into cities with 655-acre development plan
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), the airport arm of the Adani Group, has announced a major development plan.
INR rebounds from record low on likely RBI support
The Indian rupee (INR) edged up to 87.53 against the dollar on Friday, likely on the back of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention, after a volatile week dominated by unexpected punitive tariffs on shipments to the US.
Google backs India's STAN—the platform that rewards for playing games
Google has invested in STAN, an Indian social gaming platform headquartered in Singapore that connects gamers with creators and communities.
Walmart Mexico CEO steps down, Chile head takes interim role
Ignacio Caride, Walmart's Mexico and Central America Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will step down from his position after a little over a year. The news came as a shock to analysts.
OpenAI secures $8.3B in new funding, valuation climbs to $300B
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has raised $8.3 billion in a new funding round that values the company at around $300 billion.
Palantir bags $10B defense deal from US Army
Palantir Technologies, the American data firm co-founded by tech mogul Peter Thiel, has bagged a massive $10 billion contract with the US Army.
Google appeals order to overhaul Play Store after Epic ruling
Google has appealed against an order mandating major changes to its Play Store.
BSNL's ₹1 plan offers unlimited calling, data for 30 days
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new prepaid plan for just Re. 1.
IOC buys US crude, defying pressure over Russian oil imports
India's largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has purchased at least five million barrels of crude oil from the US.
Tesla ordered to pay $243M in fatal Autopilot crash case
Tesla has been ordered to pay $243 million in damages after a federal jury found the company partly responsible for a deadly crash involving its Autopilot driver assist software.