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Amazon halts drone delivery plans in Italy
Amazon has announced its decision to halt plans for drone deliveries in Italy.
Goa gears up for 5L tourists ahead of New Year
Goa is preparing for a massive influx of tourists ahead of New Year's Eve, with at least five lakh visitors expected to flock to the state's beaches and party hotspots.
Private equity investments in India's real estate down: Here's why
Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate have witnessed a steep decline of 29% this year, amounting to $3.46 billion.
Why Jefferies's investment portfolio shifted weightage from China to India
Global investment bank Jefferies has announced a strategic shift in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio.
Lockheed Martin is planning a production hub in India
Lockheed Martin has pitched its C-130J Super Hercules as the best option for India's military transport aircraft deal.
2026: Indian stock market will be closed on these dates
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced its holiday calendar for 2026.
Andhra Pradesh announces 'Quantum Valley' initiative: What is it?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new quantum computing policy to make the state a global hub for advanced technologies.
Rolls-Royce plans major investment in India for jet engine production
British aerospace manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced its intention to make India its third "home market" outside the UK.
These drugs might become growth engine for Indian pharma industry
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is poised for growth, driven by improved access to innovative medicines for obesity and diabetes.
Foreign investors pulled record ₹1.6L crore from equities in 2025
Foreign investors have pulled out a record ₹1.6 lakh crore (around $18 billion) from Indian equities in 2025, while investing over ₹59,000 crore in the debt market.
ChatGPT mentioned 'hanging' 243 times before teen's suicide, lawsuit claims
OpenAI's ChatGPT is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a teenager died by suicide following months of conversations with the AI.
Air India Express to get first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX
Air India Express is set to welcome its first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in Delhi on December 29.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down by ₹35,440cr
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India fell by ₹35,439.36 crore last week.
Your electricity bill in India might soon go down
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is reviewing transaction fees charged by power trading exchanges.
All Coal India subsidiaries to be listed by 2030
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Coal Ministry to map and list all subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL) by 2030.
Adani to invest ₹1.8L crore in defense manufacturing in 2026
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest ₹1.8 lakh crore in defense manufacturing next year.
Indian wines, beyond grapes, are winning hearts abroad
India's wine industry is slowly but surely making its mark on the global stage.
India's start-up ecosystem raised $11B in 2025
India's start-up ecosystem attracted $10.5 billion in funding in 2025. However, the number of deals decreased significantly as investors became more selective about their risk-taking.
India bets big on shipbuilding with ₹44,700cr development schemes
The Indian government has launched the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), with a total outlay of ₹44,700 crore.
Over 1L tech workers laid off in 2025. Reason? AI
The year 2025 has seen a wave of job cuts across the technology sector, with over one lakh employees losing their jobs.
This company gave $240M in bonuses to its 540 employees
Graham Walker, the former president and CEO of Fibrebond Corp, has given away 15% of his firm's sale proceeds as bonuses to his employees.
Silver prices surge 175% in a year: Should you invest?
Silver prices in India have skyrocketed by 175% in the last one year, owing to supply shortages and rising industrial demand.
Can AI replace you? DeepMind co-founder suggests rule to assess
Shane Legg, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.
India tops emerging markets on strong export growth
India has outperformed its emerging market (EM) peers in November, thanks to a sharp rise in exports.
₹660cr in frauds averted: How India's financial risk indicator works
The Indian government recently revealed that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has prevented digital payment frauds worth ₹660 crore in just six months of FRI's rollout in May 2025.
Zepto files for $1.3B IPO
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) worth $1.3 billion (approximately ₹11,682 crore).
Indian government-RIL's $247M oil block dispute to be resolved soon
The long-standing financial dispute between the Indian government and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) over the KG-D6 oil block is likely to be resolved in early 2026.
Samsung tech leak: Chipmaker CXMT faces legal action in Korea
South Korean prosecutors have indicted 10 people, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for allegedly leaking the firm's technology to Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT).
FPIs withdraw ₹3,100cr from Indian markets amid year-end selling
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out ₹3,141.56 crore from Indian markets on Friday. The withdrawal marks a continuation of their selling spree in the last trading week of 2025.
FII outflows from India touch record high: What's next?
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are set to end 2025 with the largest-ever exit from Indian equities.
Will silver hit $100 in 2026? Here's what experts say
Silver prices have witnessed a remarkable surge this year, driven by strong industrial demand and tight supply.
Meet IS 19445:2025, India's 1st standard for bomb disposal systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new standard, IS 19445:2025, for bomb disposal systems.
Why Warren Buffett called Berkshire Hathaway his 'dumbest' investment
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has referred to his own company as "the dumbest stock I ever bought."
India's FDI to touch new high in 2026: Here's why
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is projected to witness a significant surge in 2026.
Who is Jayshree Ullal, Indian-origin billionaire topping Hurun's Rich List
Jayshree Ullal, the CEO and President of Arista Networks, has topped the Hurun India Rich List 2025.
DGCA receives committee report on IndiGo's operational disruption
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received a report from the four-member committee it formed on December 5.
Trump administration sued over offshore wind project pause
Dominion Energy, a leading offshore wind developer and utility provider for Virginia's data center hub, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
India's electronics sector created 1.3M jobs in 5 years
India's electronics industry, a key component of the Make-in-India initiative, has generated over 1.33 million jobs in the last five years.
Why China has revised its foreign trade law
China has approved revisions to its Foreign Trade Law, a key legislative move aimed at bolstering the country's trade capabilities.
India's forex reserves surge by $4.4B to hit $690B
India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a massive jump of $4.36 billion, taking the total to an impressive $693.32 billion for the week ending December 19.