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OYO renames parent company Oravel Stays as 'Prism'
OYO's parent company, Oravel Stays, has been renamed Prism.
Insurtech start-up Turtlemint wants to raise $250M via IPO
Turtlemint, a leading insurtech start-up, has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Adani to invest $60B in India's power sector by 2032
Adani Group, led by industrialist Gautam Adani, has announced its plan to invest $60 billion in India's power sector by 2032.
FPIs pull out ₹12,257cr from Indian equities this month
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out ₹12,257 crore ($1.4 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of September.
India's coal imports have declined: Here we decode why
India's coal imports witnessed a significant drop of 16.4% to 21.08 million tons (MT) in July, compared to the same month last year when the figure was at 25.23MT.
Britannia targets 50% sales from rural markets in 4 years
Britannia Industries, the company behind popular brands like Good Day and Tiger biscuits, is looking to increase its presence in rural markets.
GST hike: Kerala traders urge FM to reconsider tax rates
The Kerala Textile and Garments Dealers Association has requested the Finance Minister to reconsider the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates of 18% on the apparel sector.
Top 7 Indian firms add ₹1L crore in market value
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India surged by ₹1.06 lakh crore last week.
BCCI's cash balance sees ₹14,600cr rise in 5 years
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has witnessed a whopping ₹14,627 crore increase in its cash and bank balance over the last five years. The rise comes after clearing all dues to state units.
PhysicsWallah seeks ₹3,800cr through IPO
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has filed updated draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), seeking to raise ₹3,820 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
Aircraft up to 20-years-old might be imported for commercial flights
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering changes to its regulations, allowing airlines to import aircraft up to 20 years old. This comes amid global supply chain challenges affecting plane deliveries.
Swiggy Instamart's first sale starts on September 19: Check offers
Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform, Instamart, has announced its first major sale event, the 'Instamart Quick India Movement.'
Why GST confusion persists for ride-hailing apps in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has imposed an 18% GST on local delivery services provided by e-commerce operators (ECOs), including popular food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.
OPEC+ to raise oil output by 137,000 barrels next month
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have agreed in principle to ramp up oil production next month.
VinFast parent wants to set up smart cities in India
Vietnam's largest conglomerate, Vingroup JSC, is eyeing a foray into multiple sectors in India.
Apple's sales in India hit record $9B last fiscal year
Apple's sales in India reached an all-time high of nearly $9 billion in the last fiscal year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
India to launch ₹5,000cr mission to help steelmakers go green
The Indian government is planning a ₹5,000 crore mission to help steelmakers adopt clean technologies, according to a report in The Economic Times.
How GST reduction on dairy products will aid 10cr farmers
The Indian government recently announced a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on dairy products, agricultural inputs, and food processing items.
Air Canada flight attendants complete vote on wages after strike
Air Canada flight attendants have completed voting on a tentative wage agreement, with results expected later today.
India's electronics manufacturing sector grows sixfold to ₹11.5L crore
India's electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed massive growth, expanding sixfold in the last 11 years to become a ₹11.5 lakh crore industry.
Why Zoho's Sridhar Vembu took a dig at Salesforce
Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, has taken a dig at rival customer relationship management (CRM) platform Salesforce.
Anthropic settles AI training lawsuit with authors for $1.5B
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by authors.
Adani Power to spend ₹6,000cr on hydroelectric project in Bhutan
Adani Power has signed an agreement with Bhutan's state-owned utility, Druk Green Power Corp Ltd (DGPC), to set up a 570MW hydroelectric project in the Himalayan kingdom.
First-in-history: Embraer aircraft will now be repaired in India
In a major development for India's aviation sector, regional carrier Star Air has partnered with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to set up a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit for Embraer aircraft.
Apple sued by authors for using books to train AI
Apple has been slapped with a lawsuit by authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson, who allege that the tech giant illegally used their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Tamil Nadu government inks ₹15,500cr investment deals with UK, Germany
The Tamil Nadu government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹15,516 crore during its 'TN Rising' investment drive in the UK and Germany.
Urban Company, 14 other firms to launch IPOs in September
September 2025 is gearing up to be a blockbuster month for India's primary markets, with as many as 15 companies preparing to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs).
Trump signs executive order exempting some goods from reciprocal tariffs
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order exempting certain goods from reciprocal tariffs.
Tesla has almost stopped spending on ads on X
Tesla has almost stopped advertising on Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
EU slaps $3.5B antitrust fine on Google for self-preferencing
Google has been hit with a €2.95 billion ($3.45 billion) fine by European Union regulators for violating the bloc's competition rules.
OpenAI hires team behind AI coding tool Alex Codes
OpenAI has hired the team behind Alex Codes, a popular tool that integrates AI models into Apple's development suite, Xcode.
FIIs sell ₹5,600cr worth equities in 1st week of September
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have offloaded Indian equities for all five days of the first week of September.
OpenAI projects $115B cash burn by 2029
OpenAI has dramatically increased its projected cash burn through 2029 to a whopping $115 billion, according to The Information.
Tesla proposes record $1 trillion compensation for CEO Elon Musk
Tesla has proposed a new compensation plan for its CEO, Elon Musk. The package, worth nearly $1 trillion, is unprecedented in corporate America.
BSE, NSE to conduct mock trading sessions tomorrow: Know why
The Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE) and the National Stock Exchange(NSE) will conduct mock trading sessions on Saturday, September 6.
Ola Electric shares fall 8% as SoftBank reduces stake
Ola Electric Mobility's shares plummeted nearly 8% on Friday, after SoftBank sold a 2% stake in the company through open market transactions.
Why Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham is leaving the firm
Girish Mathrubootham, the founder of Freshworks, has announced his decision to resign from his position as executive chairman, marking the conclusion of his 15-year leadership tenure.
False tariff rumor triggers sell-off in Indian IT stocks
Indian IT stocks witnessed a major sell-off in today's session. The fall was triggered by unverified reports that US President Donald Trump is considering imposing tariffs on India's IT sector.
Trump to impose 'fairly substantial' tariffs on semiconductors soon
President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports "very shortly."
Boeing Defense to hire replacements for 3,200 striking workers
Boeing has announced its decision to hire permanent replacements for over 3,200 employees who have been on strike at its defense plants in the St. Louis area since August 4.