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Uber ordered to classify drivers as employees: Why it matters
New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers should be classified as employees, not independent contractors.
2025 IPOs generate ₹15,000cr for start-up investors
The ongoing IPO season of 2025 has proven to be a goldmine for venture and growth investors in India's start-up ecosystem.
Groww shares surge 40% since listing: Hold or book profits?
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of investment platform Groww, has witnessed a stellar performance in its newly listed shares.
India signs first-ever long-term LPG import deal with US
In a major development, India has signed its first-ever one-year liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import deal with the United States.
Kotak Mahindra Bank considers first stock split in 15 years
Kotak Mahindra Bank, India's third-largest private lender by market value, is considering a stock split for the first time in 15 years.
Tenneco Clean Air IPO allotment today: How to check status
The share allotment for Tenneco Clean Air's initial public offering (IPO) will be finalized today.
Indian spice, tea exporters benefit as US lifts key tariffs
Indian spice traders and tea growers are set to benefit from a major tariff reduction announced by US President Donald Trump.
Lenskart introduces Spanish sunglasses brand Meller to Indian market
Lenskart, India's leading omnichannel eyewear company, has announced the launch of Meller sunglasses in India.
India, Chile to resume free trade talks in December
India and Chile are expected to resume negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in December.
Godrej Properties to launch ₹22,000cr worth of housing units
Godrej Properties is gearing up to launch housing units worth ₹22,000 crore in the second half of this fiscal year. The move comes as a response to strong consumer demand.
SC to hear Sahara employees' pleas for pending salaries
The Supreme Court of India will hear on Monday the interim pleas filed by employees of Sahara Group seeking payment of their pending salaries.
India, EAEU review roadmap for proposed free trade agreement
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have reviewed the roadmap for their proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
SBI mCash service ends soon: What alternatives do you have?
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that it will be discontinuing its mCASH service on OnlineSBI and YONO Lite from November 30, 2025.
NTPC plans to build 700-1,600MW nuclear projects
State-owned power giant NTPC has announced its plans to establish nuclear power projects with capacities of 700MW, 1,000MW, and 1,600MW across India.
India's gems and jewelry exports tumble 31% in October
India's gems and jewelry exports witnessed a massive decline of 30.57% in October, according to the Gems and Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
IPOs in India next week: Excelsoft leads a quieter lineup
Next week, the Indian primary market will witness a lull with just two initial public offerings (IPOs) on the calendar.
India's retail market to hit $1T by 2030
India's retail market is set to witness a massive transformation, with a projected growth to $1 trillion by 2030.
How Uday Kotak built India's 3rd-largest bank with just ₹30L
Uday Kotak, the founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has revealed the story behind his journey of building one of India's leading financial institutions.
'Rat people': China's Gen Z rebels against grind culture
China's Gen Z is challenging the country's grueling work culture with a new trend: "rat people."
Gaming companies report big losses after India bans real-money games
The recent ban on real-money gaming (RMG) in India has resulted in major write-downs for gaming companies.
Trump buys bonds worth millions from firms benefiting via policies
US President Donald Trump has invested at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October.
Google fined $665M for abusing market dominance in Germany
A Berlin court has ordered Google to pay damages of €572 million ($665 million) to two German companies for "market abuse."
India buys €2.5B worth of Russian oil in October
India, the world's second-largest importer of Russian oil, spent €2.5 billion on crude oil imports from Moscow in October.
US economy is at risk of 'European-style' decline: JPMorgan CEO
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that the US is heading toward a European-style economic decline if anti-business policies continue to drive companies out of major cities.
India's coal imports surge 14% in September
India's coal imports jumped by 13.54% to 22.05 million tons (MT) in September, owing to the increased demand for the dry fuel ahead of the festive season.
Top Indian firms add ₹2L crore as markets rebound
The combined market capitalization of eight out of the top 10 most valuable companies in India surged by ₹2,05,185.08 crore last week.
Apple must pay Masimo $630M for violating blood-oxygen tech patent
A federal jury in California has ordered tech giant Apple to pay $634 million to medical device manufacturer Masimo.
4 mainboard IPOs set to hit Indian market next week
The Indian primary market is on fire with four intial public offerings (IPOs) set to list in the mainboard segment next week.
Asia-Pacific to need 19,500+ new planes in next 20 years
Airbus has announced that the Asia-Pacific region will need a whopping 19,560 new narrow-body and wide-body aircraft over the next two decades. The demand is mainly driven by India and China.
SBI's mCash service to be discontinued on November 30
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that it will discontinue the mCASH service on OnlineSBI and YONO Lite platforms from November 30, 2025.
Apple suppliers expand India operations as iPhone exports hit $10B
Apple's key suppliers are rapidly expanding their operations in India, a move that aligns with the tech giant's strategy to diversify its supply chain away from China.
India's retail inflation staying negative for another 2 months: SBI
India's retail inflation, excluding gold, is expected to remain in the negative for two more months.
Jeff Williams retires as Apple's COO after a decade-long run
Jeff Williams, Apple's Chief Operating Officer (COO), has officially retired from the company.
Apple's Tim Cook may retire soon: Who will replace him?
Apple is said to be ramping up its succession planning, with Tim Cook's potential exit as CEO coming as early as next year.
Gold prices decline ₹5,000/10g: Is it good time to buy?
Gold and silver prices witnessed a major fall on Friday. The decline was mainly due to hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve officials that have clouded expectations for a December rate cut.
Almost half of US imports now face steep tariffs
Almost 50% of all goods imported into the United States are now subject to tariffs, a New York Times analysis of Census Bureau trade data has revealed.
IndiGo to launch flights from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has announced plans to start flight operations from the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on December 25.
PUBG-maker Krafton offers voluntary resignation amid AI-first strategy shift
PUBG's parent company, Krafton, is offering a voluntary resignation program to its employees in South Korea. The move comes as part of its transition into an "AI-first" organization.
India's forex reserves drop by $2.7B to $688B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a decline of $2.7 billion, bringing the total to $687.73 billion for the week ending November 7, 2025.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire; John Furner named successor
Walmart has announced that its long-serving CEO, Doug McMillon, will retire next year. The decision comes after more than a decade of his leadership at the world's largest retailer.