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Swiggy, Zepto race for ₹15,000cr public market funding
The battle for quick commerce market share is heating up as Swiggy and Zepto prepare to tap into public markets. The potential fundraises could total as much as ₹15,000 crore.
Meesho IPO set to mint millions for founders, early investors
Meesho, a value-focused e-commerce giant, has set its initial public offering (IPO) price band at ₹105-115 per share.
Apple's 5th India store opens in Noida on December 11
Apple is set to expand its offline retail presence in India by opening a new store in Noida on December 11.
French antitrust authority dismisses complaint against Microsoft
The Autorite de la Concurrence, France's antitrust watchdog, has dismissed a complaint lodged by local search engine Qwant against tech giant Microsoft.
Zerodha invests $5M in Tijori to boost stock analytics platform
Tijori Finance, a Bengaluru-based stock analytics platform, has secured a $5 million (approximately ₹45 crore) investment from brokerage firm Zerodha.
Paying via UPI? Here's how to earn more cashbacks
As Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps expand their cashback and points programs, users are keen to know how these rewards work.
India's space sector seeks 3x funding boost in Budget 2026
The Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to triple the budget allocation for the country's space sector.
India's Q2 GDP growth estimated at 7-7.5%: Finance Ministry
Indian economy is likely to have expanded by 7-7.5% in the July-September quarter (Q2) of FY26, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday.
Ganesh Housing shares surge after Ahmedabad named Commonwealth Games host
Ganesh Housing Ltd., a real estate developer, witnessed a massive surge in its share price on Thursday.
Centre moves SC against states' power to tax mining lands
The central government has filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court, challenging its earlier decision that empowered states to levy taxes on mining and mineral-bearing lands.
Apple's original founding document, signed by Jobs, heads to auction
The original document that officially created Apple in 1976 is going up for auction.
Apple's 5th store in India to open in this city
Apple is gearing up to launch its fifth retail store in India, according to industry speculation.
Bitcoin recovers to $91,000 amid institutional buying, market optimism
Bitcoin has surged back to the $91,000 mark, a jump of 4.52% in the last 24 hours. The surge is attributed to renewed buying interest and improved market sentiment.
SEBI approves ICICI Prudential AMC's ₹10,000cr IPO
The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC).
Nadella asks Microsoft leaders to rethink business for AI era
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has sent an internal memo urging senior leaders to rethink the company's business model for the artificial intelligence (AI) age.
Apple sued over alleged use of conflict-linked minerals
A Washington-based advocacy organization, International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates), has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company used minerals tied to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
OpenAI needs $207B to stay afloat
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, may need to raise a whopping $207 billion by 2030 just to stay in business.
Apple challenges India's antitrust law amid potential $38B fine
Apple has challenged India's new antitrust penalty law, which could see the tech giant facing a fine of up to $38 billion.
Sensex crosses 86,000 for first time, Nifty hits record high
The Indian stock market witnessed a major surge today, with the Nifty 50 hitting a new lifetime high after 14 months.
ED arrests WinZO co-founders in money laundering case
Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda, the co-founders of online gaming platform WinZO, have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges.
Why Allianz is planning to fire around 1,800 employees
German insurance giant Allianz is planning to lay off between 1,500 and 1,800 employees in its travel insurance division.
Delhi HC to hear Apple's plea against CCI next month
Apple has challenged a recent amendment to the Competition Act, 2002, which allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose penalties based on a company's global turnover.
Why many income tax refunds for FY25 are still stuck
Many taxpayers are yet to receive their income tax refunds for FY 2024-25 or AY 2025-26. The delay has prompted people to frequently check the income tax portal for updates.
Africa's richest man plans to invest in Indian data centers
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man and the President of the Dangote Group, is considering investing in data centers in India.
Why Italy is expanding its antitrust probe into Meta
Italy's antitrust authority, the AGCM, has expanded its investigation into Meta.
AI effect: Consulting giant McKinsey fires 200 tech employees
McKinsey & Company has laid off around 200 tech employees globally in the last week.
Did crypto exchange Binance help terrorists?
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder Changpeng Zhao are facing a lawsuit in the United States.
Indian retail investors sell stocks at fastest pace since 2023
Indian retail investors, including proprietary traders and direct stock buyers, have sold ₹19,700 crore ($2.2 billion) worth of local shares on a net basis this quarter.
Apple set to overtake Samsung as world's top smartphone maker
Apple is on track to reclaim its title as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, a position it last held over a decade ago.
Andhra Pradesh: Reliance's JV to build data centers for ₹98,000cr
Digital Connexion, a joint venture of Reliance Industries, Brookfield, and US-based Digital Realty, has announced an investment of $11 billion (around ₹98,000 crore) by 2030.
Sensex surges 800 points, Nifty touches 26,100: What's driving rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a massive surge today, with the Sensex soaring nearly 800 points to hit an intraday high of 85,376.98.
MCX shares cross ₹10,000 for 1st time: What's the reason?
The shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) hit a new high of ₹10,148 on the BSE today.
SoftBank acquires US chipmaker Ampere Computing for $6.5B
SoftBank Group has completed the acquisition of US-based chip start-up, Ampere Computing LLC, for a whopping $6.5 billion.
Why MapmyIndia and Zoho have joined hands
MapmyIndia has announced a strategic partnership with Zoho Corporation, a provider of cloud-based business software.
HP to cut 6,000 jobs amid rising costs, weak demand
HP has announced plans to cut its global workforce by 4,000-6,000 employees. The move is part of a long-term restructuring strategy that will continue until fiscal 2028.
Why Apple challenged India's competition law in Delhi HC
Apple has filed a petition with the Delhi High Court, challenging certain provisions of India's competition law.
India's Russian oil imports to hit 3-year low next month
India's imports of Russian oil are projected to fall to a three-year low in December, according to trade and refining sources of Reuters.
TSMC sues former executive who moved to Intel: Here's why
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has filed a lawsuit against its former Senior Vice President Wei-Jen Lo in Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court.
Why 10 trade unions are opposing India's new labor codes
Ten trade unions have opposed the recently implemented four labor codes in India, calling them "genocidal attacks on the lives and livelihoods of workers."
Should you invest in AI stocks right now?
Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks has been the talk of the town in 2025.