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Trump ends 'de minimis' exemption: How it'll impact US buyers
The US has officially ended the "de minimis" exemption, a move that will have a major impact on online shoppers.
India's economy grows 7.8% in Q1 FY26, hitting 15-month high
India's economy expanded by a robust 7.8% in the first quarter (April-June) of FY26, hitting a five-quarter high, according to estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Why NSE is conducting a mock trading session tomorrow
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a mock trading session for this Saturday.
India's forex reserves drop by $4.3B to nearly $691B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant decline of $4.38 billion, bringing the total down to $690.72 billion for the week ending August 22, as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.
Indian-origin Microsoft engineer found dead at Silicon Valley campus
Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Indian-origin software engineer, was found dead at Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus on August 20, according to Bloomberg.
India can grow at 10% annually: Ambani at Reliance AGM
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has said that India has the potential to grow at a 10% annually.
Reliance Retail's consumer business to become direct subsidiary of RIL
Reliance Retail has announced its plan to make its Consumer Products business, RCPL, a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
Reliance announces new AI company with Google, Meta as partners
At the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Annual General Meeting (AGM), Mukesh Ambani announced the launch of Reliance Intelligence, a new subsidiary dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI).
Jio to expand operations outside India, says Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Jio, the telecom division of Reliance Industries Ltd., is set to expand its operations beyond India's borders.
Reliance to list Jio by H1 2026 in landmark IPO
Reliance Industries Limited, India's most valuable company, has announced its plan to take its telecom arm, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, public.
Nike to lay off 1% of its corporate workforce
Nike has announced plans to lay off less than 1% of its corporate workforce.
RIL AGM 2025: Jio family surpasses 500M users
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has announced that the Jio family has crossed the 500 million customer mark.
Indian rupee hits lifetime low, breaches 88/dollar for first time
The Indian rupee has hit a new low, breaching the 88-per-dollar mark for the first time ever.
Indian firms considering Africa expansion to bypass US tariffs
In the wake of the US imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods, several Indian companies are looking to shift their production bases to Africa.
RBI sold $3.6B in June to stabilize rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold $3.6 billion in June, in a bid to stabilize the depreciation of the Indian rupee (INR).
Australian bank orders staff: Work in-office or face pay cuts
ANZ Group, one of Australia's largest banks, has clarified its policy regarding office attendance.
India's GDP growth likely slowed to 6.7% in Q1
India's economic growth is likely to have slowed down in the April-June quarter of this fiscal year.
Groww gets SEBI's approval for $1B IPO
Leading Indian investment platform Groww has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to go public.
Former RBI Governor appointed as Executive Director at IMF
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Dr. Urjit Patel's appointment as the Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ByteDance eyes $330B valuation in latest employee share buyback
ByteDance, parent company of TikTok, is gearing up for a new employee share buyback. The move will value the Chinese tech giant at over $330 billion.
Amazon, Flipkart await GST clarity before finalizing festive sale plans
India's top e-commerce players, including Amazon and Flipkart, are facing a tough choice ahead of their major festive sales.
American Bitcoin, backed by Trump's sons, set for NASDAQ debut
American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining company backed by US President Donald Trump's sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is gearing up for its NASDAQ debut.
EPFO 3.0 to launch soon with UPI withdrawals, major upgrades
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up to launch its revamped digital platform, EPFO 3.0, later this year.
Work 24/7 to be successful, says Indian billionaire Sunny Varkey
Sunny Varkey, the Indian-born chairman of Dubai-based GEMS Education, has sparked a major debate on work-life balance.
Indian government to meet banks, fintechs on online gaming act
The Indian government will hold a meeting with representatives from banks and fintech companies on August 29, according to Moneycontrol.
Japan cancels chief negotiator's US visit over tariff relief delay
Japan's chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, has canceled his planned visit to the United States.
BharatPe launches India's first EMI-driven credit card: Check benefits
BharatPe, a leading financial services and UPI payments company in India, has teamed up with Unity Small Finance Bank (Unity Bank) to launch the country's first-ever EMI-driven credit card.
Mark Mobius sees strong investment potential in Indian stock market
Emerging market expert Mark Mobius has advised investors to steer clear of index funds due to rising global market uncertainties.
India to surpass US economy by 2038 despite tariffs: EY
India is projected to become the world's second-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2038, according to a report by Ernst & Young (EY).
RBI weighs new rules to cut risks in NBFC sector
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering a proposal to limit shadow lenders from conducting business activities that conflict with their parent company's, according to Bloomberg.
AI boom to create multi-trillion-dollar market by 2030: NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed concerns over the end of a spending boom on artificial intelligence (AI) chips. He predicts that opportunities in this sector will grow into a multi-trillion-dollar market within the next five years.
Prosus in talks to invest $200M in Rapido
Dutch investment giant Prosus is in talks to invest around $200 million (nearly ₹1,750 crore) in Indian ride-hailing start-up Rapido, according to Moneycontrol.
Adani Group's EBITDA crosses ₹90,000cr for 1st time
The Adani Group has announced a major milestone in its financial performance.
Nykaa expands abroad, launches Kay Beauty in UK
India's leading beauty retailer, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., the parent company of Nykaa, is expanding its international operations.
TikTok owner ByteDance's valuation tops $330B via employee share buyback
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is gearing up for a new employee share buyback. The move would value the Chinese tech giant at over $330 billion.
NVIDIA posts $26B profit on record $46.7B revenue in Q2
NVIDIA, the world's leading chip manufacturer, has reported quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations.
Google to invest $9B in Virginia for AI infrastructure
Google has announced an additional investment of $9 billion in Virginia through 2026.
Reliance AGM tomorrow: What to expect from Ambani's keynote event
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani will address over 44 lakh shareholders of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) online at 2:00pm on August 29, 2024.
Microsoft fires employees protesting Israeli ties in president's office
Microsoft has fired two of its employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, for their involvement in a sit-in protest at the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President.
Silver prices soar to all-time high: Here we decode why
Silver prices have hit a new high of ₹1.2 lakh per kilogram in Delhi today.