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China halts rare earth export controls after Trump-Xi meet
China has announced its decision to suspend additional export controls on rare earth metals, and end investigations against US companies in the semiconductor supply chain.
Pfizer sues Metsera for backing Novo Nordisk's higher $8.5B offer
Pfizer has filed a lawsuit against Metsera and Novo Nordisk, alleging that Metsera breached its merger agreement obligations by deeming Novo's $8.5 billion bid as a superior offer.
FIIs boost stakes in public sector banks as confidence rebounds
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have increased their stakes in most public sector banks during the September 2025 quarter. The move indicates a renewed confidence in India's public banking sector.
Urban Company's Q2 results: Net loss surges to ₹59cr
Urban Company, a leading player in the home services sector, has reported a widened net loss of ₹59.3 crore for the second quarter of FY25-26.
RBI says ₹2,000 notes worth ₹5,817cr are still in circulation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that high-value ₹2,000 notes worth a whopping ₹5,817 crore are still in circulation.
GST collections rise 4.6% to ₹1.96L crore in October
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 4.6% in October, reaching ₹1.96 lakh crore.
Buying gold in China is about to become costlier
China has announced the end of a major tax break on gold purchases from the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
China will allow some Nexperia chips to be exported
China has announced that it will exempt some Nexperia chips from an export ban.
Pine Labs has clocked its first quarterly net profit
Pine Labs, a leading online payments company, has reported its first-ever quarterly net profit in the June quarter of FY26.
IPO alert: Pine Labs plans to raise ₹2,080cr via fresh-issue
Fintech giant Pine Labs is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on November 7. The company plans to raise ₹2,080 crore through a fresh issue of shares.
UPI hits record 21B transactions in October
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record by processing 20.7 billion transactions in October 2025.
Staffing woes, government shutdown cause widespread flight delays across US
The US is witnessing major flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
US tariffs on imported trucks and buses come into effect
The US has imposed new tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Judge blocks Trump's plan requiring citizenship proof for voter registration
A federal judge has ruled against President Donald Trump's proposal to require documentary proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms.
Berlin airport resumes operations after shutdown triggered by drone sighting
Berlin Brandenburg Airport temporarily halted flights for nearly two hours.
Who's Bankim Brahmbhatt, Indian-origin CEO BlackRock accuses of $500M fraud?
Bankim Brahmbhatt, an Indian-origin businessman and the CEO of US-based telecom companies Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, has been accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud by American investment giant BlackRock.
Did GTA-6 developer fire employees for trying to form union?
Rockstar Games, the company behind the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), has come under fire for its recent mass firings.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has sold company shares worth $1B
NVIDIA's Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has sold over $1 billion worth of the company's shares since June.
This Flipkart-backed logistics company wants to raise ₹2,000cr via IPO
Shadowfax Technologies, a logistics company backed by Flipkart, TPG, and Qualcomm, has filed its updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
IPOs worth ₹1.1L crore lined up for November-December
The primary market in India is witnessing a massive surge with over ₹1.13 lakh crore worth of initial public offerings (IPOs) lined up for November and December.
LiDAR maker Luminar cuts 25% of workforce amid cash crunch
LiDAR manufacturer Luminar has warned its shareholders about an impending cash shortage in early 2026.
FPIs return with ₹14,610cr inflow after 3 months of selling
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a net purchase of equities worth ₹14,610 crore in October.
Why AI start-up Perplexity and Getty Images have joined hands
AI search start-up Perplexity has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Getty Images. The deal allows Perplexity to use Getty's images in its AI-powered search and discovery tools.
India's fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.73L crore in H1 2025
India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the current financial year has widened to ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of annual estimates, according to government data.
Banks shift to ".bank.in" domain to boost cybersecurity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new directive, mandating all banks to migrate their official websites to the ".bank.in" domain.
Delhi family spends ₹380cr on flats to create mega home
In a record-breaking deal, a Delhi-based business family has bought four luxury apartments in an under-construction super-luxury tower of DLF's "The Dahlias" project in Gurugram.
What led to unexpected surge in India's festive season spending?
India's festive season has seen an unexpected surge in spending and consumption, much to the surprise of various industries.
How SEBI's new rules will reshape Nifty Bank index
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced new eligibility criteria, mainly affecting the Nifty Bank index.
Lenskart IPO fully subscribed within hours: Check pros and cons
Lenskart's initial public offering (IPO) has been fully subscribed on its first day, thanks to strong demand from institutional and retail investors.
Amazon CEO says 14,000 layoffs driven by culture, not AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has clarified that the company's recent decision to lay off 14,000 employees is not a cost-cutting measure or an AI-driven move.
Why rare-earth minerals are at center of US-China trade war
Rare earth minerals, a group of 17 metallic elements including scandium, yttrium, and lanthanides, have become a major point of contention in the US-China trade war.
Netflix hires bank to explore Warner Bros Discovery acquisition
Netflix is said to be considering a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming operations.
Amazon's Q3 profit jumps 38% to $21B on consumer spending
Amazon has reported a massive 38% jump in its profit to $21.2 billion for the third quarter of 2025, beating analyst expectations.
Palantir sues ex-employees for starting rival AI company
Palantir Technologies has filed a lawsuit against two of its former senior engineers, Radha Jain and Joanna Cohen.
Ford to revive Chennai plant with ₹3,250cr investment
Ford is gearing up to resume manufacturing at its Chennai facility with a massive investment of ₹3,250 crore.
NVIDIA is considering $1B investment in AI platform Poolside
NVIDIA, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is said to be considering a major investment in Poolside, which builds artificial intelligence (AI) models for software development.
Air India seeks $1B bailout from owners after deadly crash
Air India is seeking a financial lifeline of at least ₹100 billion ($1.14 billion) from its owners, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, according to Bloomberg News.
Intel in talks to acquire this AI chipmaker
Intel is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker SambaNova Systems.
Apple's India revenue hits new high thanks to iPhone 17 sales
Apple has announced a record-breaking revenue in India, coinciding with its highest-ever global sales of $102.5 billion in the September quarter.
Lenskart's ₹7,278cr IPO now open: Should you bid?
Lenskart, a leading eyewear brand in India, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.