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Google admits liability in Australian antitrust case, fined $36M
Google has been sued by Australia's competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), over alleged anti-competitive practices in its search engine agreements.
Data center boom sparks an IPO frenzy in India
India's data center industry is witnessing a surge in demand, prompting several companies to consider public listings.
India's logistics costs to fall to single digits: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that India's logistics costs will fall to single digits by the end of 2026.
This Mahindra-backed motorbike company is planning an IPO in India
Classic Legends, the Mahindra Group-backed company behind iconic motorcycle brands Yezdi, Jawa, and BSA, is gearing up for a public listing.
PM Modi's office to shift to new building next month
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will be moving from its current location in the South Block to the newly constructed Executive Enclave next month, government sources have told The Times of India.
SEBI sees surge in settlement pleas, 700+ filed in FY25
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has witnessed a massive spike in settlement pleas, with 703 applications filed in the fiscal year 2024-25.
S&P upgrades ratings of 10 Indian financial institutions
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the long-term issuer credit ratings of 10 Indian financial institutions, including seven banks and three finance companies.
Finance Ministry chairs meeting with public-sector banks after record profits
The Indian Finance Ministry has scheduled a meeting with the heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on August 20.
Foxconn is now making iPhone 17 in Bengaluru
Foxconn, the world's largest iPhone manufacturer, has started operations at its Bengaluru facility.
India's forex reserves surge $4.7B to hit $693.6B
India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by $4.7 billion to reach $693.6 billion in the week ending August 8, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has showed.
Current account deficit to almost double in FY26: Here's why
India's current account deficit (CAD) is likely to nearly double in the fiscal year 2025-26, a Union Bank of India report has said.
Air Canada to resume flights after cabin crew strike
Air Canada has announced plans to resume its flight operations today, following a directive from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB).
Samsung starts laptop manufacturing in India
Samsung has started manufacturing laptops at its Greater Noida facility, according to industry sources reporting to PTI.
SEBI to review MTF margin framework to strengthen risk management
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning to review the margin framework under Margin Trading Funding (MTF).
Acer aims to dethrone Lenovo in Indian PC market
Acer, the Taiwanese tech giant, is eyeing the number two position in the Indian personal computer (PC) market.
FMCG sector noticing consumer shift toward regional brands: Mamaearth co-founder
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is witnessing a major shift in consumer preferences, with an increasing number of people opting for newer and regional brands.
Why India is seeing a reskilling boom right now
India's reskilling market is booming, thanks to the rapid growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the country.
Market cap of India's top 5 firms up by ₹60,676cr
The market capitalization of five out of the top 10 most valued companies in India rose by a whopping ₹60,675.94 crore last week.
FPIs pull ₹21,000cr from Indian equities in first-half of August
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have offloaded Indian equities worth nearly ₹21,000 crore in the first half of August.
IndiGo, Akasa Air issue travel advisory for Mumbai Airport passengers
IndiGo and Akasa Air have issued advisories for passengers flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Samsung set to expand manufacturing operations in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Samsung is set to expand its manufacturing operations in India, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced.
India marks new rare-earth hotspots to cut dependence on China
India is actively exploring inland deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Home loan interest rates: How much SBI, HDFC, ICICI charge?
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has hiked its home loan interest rates.
These IPOs will be open for subscription this week
The primary market remains active with seven new initial public offerings (IPOs) set to open for subscription this week. These include five mainboard and two SME segment IPOs.
Why Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned short sellers
Tesla's Senior Vice President, Xiaotong Zhu, has sold over 82% of his shares in the company.
How Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan became a billionaire
Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has a net worth of at least $1.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
UPI 3.0 to let your smart devices handle payments
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on a revolutionary upgrade to its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system.
US delegation may postpone India visit for bilateral trade talks
A US delegation, due to visit India from August 25 for the sixth round of talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), is likely to defer its trip, PTI reports.
E-commerce firms record 14% growth in sales during Independence Day
India's e-commerce sector has reported a whopping 14% year-on-year (YoY) growth in order volumes during the recent Independence Day Sale.
GST revamp to slash prices on essentials: What's getting cheaper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, calling it a "festive gift" for Diwali.
Asia Cup 2025 ad rates soar, ₹16L for India-Pakistan matches
The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is witnessing a surge in advertising costs, especially for matches between India and Pakistan.
Musk's SpaceX doesn't pay federal taxes, thanks to Trump
Despite receiving billions of dollars in federal investments over its two-decade-long existence, Elon Musk's SpaceX has paid little to no federal taxes.
India's electronics exports jumped 47% to $12.4B, says Piyush Goyal
India's electronics exports have witnessed a massive growth of over 47% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of FY26, compared to the same period last year.
Anthropic set to hit $170B valuation in new funding round
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic is close to raising up to $5 billion in a new funding round, according to Bloomberg.
SBI PO prelims 2025 result coming soon: How to check
The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to announce the results of the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Exam for the 2025-26 session in late August.
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to address US tariffs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed grave concern over the potential increase of US tariffs on India from 25% to 50%.
Airbus's A320 family set to surpass Boeing's 737 in deliveries
Airbus's A320 family of aircraft is on the verge of becoming the most-delivered commercial airliner in history, according to aviation consultancy Cirium.
Assessees must respond to tax summons, show cause notices: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an 'assessee' is required to respond to a summons and show cause notice issued by the central or state tax authorities.
Harvard faces pressure to reject $500M settlement with Trump administration
Harvard University is facing immense pressure from its students, faculty, alumni, and supporters to walk away from a proposed $500 million settlement with the Trump administration.
OpenAI employees may sell shares worth $6B to SoftBank, others
Current and former employees of OpenAI are considering a sale of nearly $6 billion worth of the company's shares, according to Reuters.