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Gold prices hit record high of $4,000 per ounce
Gold prices have hit a record high of $4,000 per ounce in the international market.
IRCTC will let you change travel dates on confirmed tickets
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to introduce a new policy from January 2026, allowing passengers to change the travel date of their confirmed train tickets online without any additional charges.
You can now use UPI for international transactions via PayPal
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and PayPal have announced a partnership to integrate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with PayPal World.
Google to invest $10B for data center in Visakhapatnam
Google is planning to invest a whopping $10 billion (around ₹88,730 crore) to set up a 1GW data center cluster in Visakhapatnam, according to The Economic Times.
Qualcomm acquires DIY electronics platform Arduino
Qualcomm, a leading smartphone processor and modem manufacturer, has announced its acquisition of Arduino.
SC grants Amazon relief in ₹336cr trademark infringement case
Amazon Technologies, a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, has won a major relief from the Supreme Court in a trademark infringement case.
PhonePe's new SmartPOD smart speaker supports card payments too
PhonePe, a leading player in the digital payments space, has launched its next-generation SmartSpeaker.
Should you be worried about WeWork India's ₹3,000cr IPO?
WeWork India's ₹3,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) has come under the scanner of proxy advisory firm InGovern.
Taiwan seeks free trade agreement with India: Here's why
Taiwan has expressed interest in a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, a move that could strengthen bilateral ties and create economic opportunities for both nations.
World Bank raises India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%
The World Bank has revised India's growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6.5%, up from its previous estimate of 6.3% made in June.
HDFC Bank cuts MCLR: How much could your EMIs drop?
HDFC Bank has announced a reduction in its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR), a move that is likely to benefit borrowers with loans linked to this benchmark.
This is Modi government's stance on cryptocurrency in India
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified the Indian government's position on cryptocurrency.
You can make UPI payments using facial recognition from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, India will allow users to approve Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions using facial recognition and fingerprints.
Gold prices hit record high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have hit a record high in India, with futures hitting ₹1,20,900 per 10g on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.
Paytm's new AI feature converts expense reports into rap songs
Paytm, India's leading payments platform, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called 'Playback.'
Musk appoints former Morgan Stanley banker as xAI's new CFO
Elon Musk has appointed former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of his artificial intelligence venture, xAI.
SC defers hearing on petitions challenging law banning online gaming
The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing on petitions challenging a law that bans money gaming.
RBI to start deposit tokenization pilot tomorrow: What is it?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to launch a pilot project for deposit tokenization tomorrow. This was announced by Suvendu Pati, the central bank's chief general manager.
LG Electronics India's ₹11,600cr IPO now open: Should you bid?
LG Electronics India Ltd's initial public offering (IPO) has opened for subscription today. The three-day bidding window will close on October 9.
Supreme Court denies Google's appeal, upholds Play Store reform order
The US Supreme Court has declined Google's request to stay a lower court's order mandating major changes to its Play Store.
Razorpay, Yes Bank launch India's first biometric card authentication system
Razorpay and Yes Bank have launched India's first biometric card authentication system, in compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.
Renewable energy developers in India seek compensation for transmission delays
India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has accepted petitions from two renewable energy developers, ACME Solar and AMPIN Energy.
CGHS rates revised after 15 years: How it affects you
The Union Health Ministry has announced a major overhaul of the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) scheme for the first time since 2014.
AMD shares surge 25% on chip supply deal with OpenAI
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has signed a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence (AI) chips to OpenAI.
This start-up offers premium phones on subscription in India
A new subscription-based smartphone service has been launched in India by BytePe, a company founded by former Flipkart executive Jayant Jha.
Who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO?
John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is the frontrunner to succeed Tim Cook as the company's CEO.
Mass layoffs likely if government shutdown continues, warns White House
The Trump administration has warned of mass layoffs of federal workers if negotiations with congressional Democrats to end the partial government shutdown continue to go nowhere.
Pharma giant Eli Lilly boosts India manufacturing with $1B investment
Global pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has announced plans to invest over $1 billion in India.
US government shutdown could last weeks amid deep political divide
The ongoing US government shutdown could extend for weeks, analysts have warned.
Maggi v/s Maggisun: HC closes trademark suit after Nestle's settlement
The Delhi High Court has closed a trademark infringement case filed by Nestle S.A., the parent company of "Maggi," against Shankeshwar Utensils & Appliances Private Limited.
Supreme Court defers Vodafone Idea AGR hearing to October 13
The Supreme Court of India has once again postponed the hearing of Vodafone Idea's (Vi) petition challenging an additional demand of ₹9,450 crore by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
India's services sector growth slows as demand cools
India's services sector growth has slowed down in September, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 60.9 from August's 15-year high of 62.9.
India's hospital stocks are surging today: Here we decode why
India's hospital stocks have witnessed a major surge today. The spike comes after the government announced a revision of the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) package rates for the first time in 15 years.
How to protect your credit score this festive season
The festive season is here, and with it, a flurry of online sales from major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra.
Nifty reclaims 25,000: What is driving today's rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Monday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both trading higher.
India's biggest IPO of 2025 now open: Should you subscribe?
Tata Capital, a leading financial services provider in India, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.
Boeing to ramp up 737 Max production amid safety concerns
Boeing is planning to increase its 737 Max production rate, reaching a monthly output of 42 jets as early as October, contingent on regulatory approval and other factors, according to Bloomberg.
Gen Z-focused stockbroker Dhan becomes latest unicorn after $120M raise
Raise Financial Services, the parent company of stock broking app Dhan, has become a unicorn after raising $120 million in a fresh round of funding.
IPO-bound PhonePe doubles revenue from its subsidiaries
Leading fintech company, PhonePe, has seen a massive jump in revenue from its subsidiaries.
Apple, Samsung users eye £480M payout from Qualcomm legal case
If successful, a legal case against Qualcomm could result in a payout of £17 for every person who purchased an Apple or Samsung smartphone between 2015 and 2024.