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Mutual funds pump ₹6,420cr in IPOs during September quarter
Indian mutual funds invested ₹6,420 crore in initial public offerings (IPOs) during the July-September quarter of 2025. This marks a 13% increase from the previous quarter.
$19B: Cryptocurrency market suffers biggest single-day wipeout in history
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed its biggest single-day wipeout in history, with over $19 billion liquidated.
'OpenAI built on a lie': Musk criticizes ChatGPT maker again
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has launched another attack on OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Why EVs and semiconductor components are about to become costlier
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned that the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China will likely drive up prices for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and semiconductor components.
Blinkit faces disruptions at major warehouses amid festive demand surge
India's leading quick commerce platform, Blinkit, is facing major disruptions at its large warehouses in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Haryana, according to The Economic Times.
AI could cost India millions of tech jobs: NITI Aayog
India's tech and services sector may witness major job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI) by 2031, a report by NITI Aayog has warned.
Mira Murati invests in Worktrace AI, start-up by ex-OpenAI employee
Angela Jiang, an early product manager at OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called Worktrace AI.
AMD hits $378B valuation, but CEO is barely billionaire: Why?
Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), has led the company to become one of the world's most valuable firms.
Apple sued for using copyrighted books to train its AI
Apple has been slapped with a lawsuit by two neuroscientists, Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik.
FPIs invest ₹1,751cr in Indian equities this week
After a long spell of selling, foreign investors have made a comeback in the Indian market. Between October 6 and October 10, they pumped in ₹1,751 crore into Indian equities.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is now a Donald Trump supporter
Marc Benioff, the billionaire CEO of Salesforce, has shocked his PR team with a radical political shift.
Apple set for an executive reshuffle before end of 2025
Apple is planning a major executive reshuffle ahead of the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeff Williams, at the end of this year.
Sachin Tendulkar launches his own sportswear brand TEN x YOU
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has launched his own sportswear and athleisure brand, TEN x YOU.
Musk's Boring Company accused of nearly 800 environmental violations
Elon Musk's tunneling and infrastructure company, The Boring Company, has been accused of nearly 800 state environmental regulation violations by Nevada regulators, according to ProPublica.
Why Samsung has been fined $445.5M in the US
Samsung Electronics has been ordered to pay almost $445.5 million in damages by a federal jury in Marshall, Texas.
OpenAI is allegedly trying to intimidate an AI safety advocate
Nathan Calvin, a lawyer at Encode AI, claims that OpenAI sent a sheriff's deputy to his house to serve a subpoena, which he perceives as an attempt to intimidate him.
Apple to acquire AI start-up Prompt: What does it do?
Apple is said to be in advanced talks to acquire computer vision start-up Prompt AI.
Why Reliance Power's CFO has been arrested by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ashok Pal, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Reliance Power, in a money laundering case.
Israeli spyware maker NSO acquired by US investment group
A US investment group has acquired Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, the company behind iPhone spyware Pegasus.
Trump announces an extra 100% tariff on imports from China
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an extra 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month.
How to buy and use Flipkart's Bharat Yatra prepaid card
Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, has launched the Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card in partnership with global fintech company Pine Labs.
Why Strava and Garmin are fighting
Fitness app Strava has sued tech giant Garmin over patent infringement and breach of contract.
Investors pull out ₹1L crore from debt funds in September
Debt funds, a popular fixed-income investment option, witnessed a major reversal in September.
Ixigo to invest heavily in hotel business and brand expansion
Gurugram-based Le Travenues Technologies, the parent company of travel aggregator Ixigo, has announced plans to use part of its ₹1,296 crore fundraise for hotel business expansion and brand strengthening.
H&M enters beauty segment in India, takes on Nykaa, Tira
Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M has made its entry into India's booming beauty market.
Silver hits $50 per ounce, first time in 45 years
Silver has hit a new high, crossing the $50 mark per troy ounce (~31gm) for the first time since 1980.
Late Zaha Hadid's firm designs Navi Mumbai airport—Who was she?
The recently inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport, a major infrastructure project worth ₹19,650 crore, was designed by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid's firm, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).
Shapoorji Pallonji's Tata stake at risk over $1.2B debt repayment
The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is staring at a $1.2 billion debt repayment due by December, with its entire stake in Tata Sons pledged as collateral.
TCS to add 5,000 new roles in UK
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced its plan to create 5,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years.
Businesses are prioritizing AI over hiring new employees: Study
A recent study by the British Standards Institution (BSI) has highlighted a worrying trend among global business leaders.
IPOs in India could raise $20B next year: Citigroup
Citigroup has projected that initial publicofferings (IPOs) in India could raise as much as $20 billion over the next year.
'Entirely fake news': a16z denies reports of India office
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has dismissed reports of its planned office in India as "entirely fake news."
Flipkart's Super.money partners with Juspay to streamline online payments
Walmart-owned Flipkart's financial service platform, Super.money, has partnered with payments infrastructure firm Juspay.
Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft, Anthropic as senior adviser
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser by Microsoft and Anthropic, an artificial intelligence start-up.
Trump administration clears NVIDIA chips for US-led projects in UAE
The US has approved the export of billions of dollars worth of NVIDIA chips to American companies, including Oracle Corp., for use in projects in the UAE, according to Bloomberg.
TCS headcount falls below 6L amid layoffs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has witnessed a massive drop in its employee headcount.
Microsoft veteran resigns over company's Israel ties amid Gaza war
Scott Sutfin-Glowski, a principal software engineer at Microsoft, has announced his resignation after 13 years with the tech giant.
LG Electronics IPO allotment today: How to check status online
LG Electronics India's initial public offering (IPO) allotment status is expected to be finalized today, October 10.
Astrotalk's $120M investment deal falls through over objectionable content
Astrotalk, a start-up specializing in astrology technology, has seen its $100-120 million investment deal with Hornbill Capital fall through.
US stock market crash risk is high, warns JPMorgan boss
Jamie Dimon, the chair and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has warned that the risk of a major correction in the US stock market is much higher than many financiers think.