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Urban Company's ₹1,900cr IPO opens September 10: Everything we know
Urban Company has announced the opening date for its ₹1,900 crore initial public offering (IPO).
Why Agra's petha industry might be forced to shut down
Agra, popularly known as Petha Nagri for its iconic sweet delicacy, is facing an uncertain future.
Nykaa introduces Korean brands Mise en Scene, RYO in India
Nykaa has expanded its partnership with South Korea's Amorepacific, introducing two new haircare brands in India.
Gold prices hit record high in India: What's the reason?
Gold prices have surged to a new peak of ₹1,06,199 per 10g in the domestic futures market.
Your food deliveries on Zomato are about to become costlier
Zomato has increased its platform fee from ₹10 to ₹12 per order, in view of the anticipated spike in demand during the festive season.
India's services sector surges to 15-year high in August
India's services sector witnessed a major spike in August, hitting a 15-year high.
Disney fined $10M for collecting children's data on YouTube
Disney has been slapped with a $10 million fine by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act in the US.
AI start-up Anthropic's valuation surges to $183B after $13B fundraise
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has raised $13 billion in fresh Series F funding.
OpenAI to acquire product testing start-up Statsig for $1.1B
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced its plan to acquire product testing start-up Statsig in an all-stock deal valued at around $1.1 billion.
Google wins antitrust case: Can keep Chrome and Android
A US federal judge has ruled that Google will not be required to sell its Chrome web browser, but will have to share data with competitors.
US has made chipmaking in China difficult for TSMC
The United States has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) authorization to freely ship essential equipment to its chipmaking facility in China.
Why Amazon's $1.3B antitrust fine has been reduced by Italy
An Italian court has lowered a massive €1.13 billion ($1.32 billion) antitrust fine on Amazon, originally imposed in 2021 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the country's e-commerce logistics sector.
Why Amazon's request to ease foreign-investment rules is being opposed
Indian retailers and farmer groups have urged the government to reject Amazon's request for easing foreign investment rules related to exports.
Kraft Heinz to split into 2 companies amid sales slump
Kraft Heinz, the US packaged food giant, has announced its decision to split into two separate publicly traded companies.
Dutch tech giant ASML might venture into chipmaking in India
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML is looking to expand its presence in the Indian market.
Air India is making flights cheaper for senior citizens
Air India has launched a new scheme offering exclusive benefits for senior citizens aged 60 and above.
Small towns now driving premium FMCG sales in India
Rural India is no longer just a value market, but a major contributor to the growth of premium fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products.
Airtel Money is eyeing a $4B IPO in 2026
Airtel Africa Plc, one of Africa's largest telecom operators, is working with Citigroup Inc for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its mobile money unit, Airtel Money.
Apple makes automation a key requirement for manufacturing partners
Apple is pushing its suppliers to adopt automation and robotics in their manufacturing processes, DigiTimes reported.
TCS has hiked salaries for most employees by 4.5-7%
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has announced a salary hike between 4.5-7% for most of its employees.
OpenAI hiring 'Content Strategist' for ₹3.45cr: What will they do?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, one of the most advanced AI tools in the world, is looking for a 'Content Strategist' at its San Francisco office.
MobiKwik shares surge 12% today: Here we decode why
Stocks of One MobiKwik Systems soared as much as 12.83% to an intraday high of ₹267.66 today.
How Trump family amassed a $6B fortune thanks to cryptocurrency
The Trump family has added as much as $6 billion to their paper wealth after the launch of a new cryptocurrency.
PhonePe now lets you avail loans against mutual fund investments
Leading Indian fintech company PhonePe has launched a new feature, allowing its users to take loans against their mutual fund investments.
Apple's first retail store in Bengaluru now open to public
Apple has inaugurated its first retail store in Bengaluru, called Apple Hebbal. The opening marks a major milestone for the tech giant in South India.
India cuts fossil power output as renewables hit record high
India's clean electricity generation has increased by 20% in the first half of 2025. The growth has allowed the utilities to cut down on fossil fuel-fired generation by 4%.
SEBI approves 13 IPOs including Boat and Urban Company
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) plans of 13 companies.
Suntory chairman, Japan's top business leader, resigns amid cannabis probe
Takeshi Niinami, the Chairman of Suntory Holdings, has stepped down from his position.
Vi falters while Airtel, Jio see AGR growth in Q1
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have reported a sequential rise of 2.6-2.7% in their adjusted gross revenues (AGR) for the June quarter.
Gold hits record high of $3,500: What's fueling the rally?
Gold prices have hit a new record high, breaching the $3,500 mark per ounce.
New $1B VC alliance to fund India's deep-tech start-ups
A coalition of eight US and Indian venture capital (VC) and private equity firms has formed to invest in India's deep-tech start-ups.
Automotive sector faces slowdown as buyers await GST rate cuts
Leading Indian automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors, have reported a decline in vehicle dispatches to dealers for August.
Apple's third Indian store opens today in Bengaluru: Check location
Apple is set to open its third retail store in India today, located at the Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru.
Meesho-rival CityMall raises $47M to boost presence in 'Bharat' markets
Gurugram-based value e-commerce start-up CityMall has raised $47 million (approximately ₹414 crore) in a Series D funding round.
Formal job creation in India declines for second consecutive year
India's formal job creation has witnessed a major decline under the Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for two consecutive years until FY25.
Trump says India-US trade 'one-sided disaster' amid Modi's China visit
US President Donald Trump has criticized the trade relationship between India and the US, calling it "a totally one-sided disaster!"
Nestle sacks CEO over 'romantic relationship' with employee
Swiss food giant Nestle has announced the dismissal of its CEO, Laurent Freixe, over a breach of conduct.
Why Flipkart has acquired digital media company Pinkvilla
E-commerce giant Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in digital infotainment platform Pinkvilla.
India's current account swings to deficit in Q1 FY26
India's current account has swung to a deficit of $2.4 billion in the April-June quarter of FY26, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Deutsche Bank might cease retail banking operations in India
Deutsche Bank AG is looking to sell its retail banking business in India.