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Meesho shares fall up to 5% as lock-in period ends
Shares of Meesho fell by as much as 5% to ₹173 on Wednesday after the expiry of a one-month shareholder lock-in period.
Why China is reviewing Meta's $2B Manus AI deal
Chinese authorities are considering intervening in Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI agent developer with Chinese roots.
Too busy to date? Japan's companies are now playing Cupid
As Japan grapples with labor shortages and a declining birth rate, some employers are turning to an unconventional solution: corporate-only dating apps.
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has invested in this helmet brand
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has made her first investment by partnering with Tvarra, a women-first helmet brand.
Infosys and AWS join hands to boost generative AI adoption
Infosys, a leading IT company based in Bengaluru, has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Gen Z's favorite chat app is going public
Discord, the San Francisco-based chat app popular among Gen Z users, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO).
Microsoft may lay off 10% of employees this month: Report
Microsoft is planning a major round of layoffs, with teams in Gaming, Azure, and Sales likely to be affected.
Google's Larry Page moves businesses from California amid billionaire tax
Larry Page, the billionaire co-founder of Google, has officially moved his business interests out of California.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: GMP points to strong debut gains
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) this week.
Silver hits fresh record high of $83.62: What's driving surge?
Silver prices have hit a new all-time high of $83.62 an ounce, marking a 15% increase in 2026 so far.
Venezuela's stock market soars 50% in a day: What's happening?
Venezuela's IBC Index, based in Caracas, witnessed a whopping 50% surge in a single trading session on Tuesday.
Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL accused of price-fixing in India
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused leading steel manufacturers Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL of colluding to fix steel prices.
Why Amazon is facing a price gouging lawsuit in US
A US judge has denied Amazon's request to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit, accusing the online retail giant of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPF withdrawals now simpler: When can you take out money?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a major change in its withdrawal system.
US to receive over $600B in tariff revenue, Trump claims
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the country will collect over $600 billion in tariffs.
New I-T Act effective from April: What changes for you?
The new Income Tax Act 2025 will come into effect in India from April 1, 2026. The act seeks to simplify the tax code and reduce interpretational disputes by cutting down on complexity.
Tata Motors PV shares down 4% today: What's the reason?
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) shares fell over 4% to ₹360 today, after its luxury division, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), reported a steep fall in wholesale and retail volumes for Q3 FY26.
Why Nestle has recalled baby formula products in the UK
Nestle has issued a recall for certain batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formulas in the UK, due to the possible presence of cereulide.
Amazon Pay launches fixed deposits with up to 8% interest
Amazon Pay has launched a new service in India, offering Fixed Deposits (FDs) through its platform.
You can now perform in-app UPI payments on Zepto
Zepto, a quick commerce company, has launched an in-app unified payments interface (UPI) feature.
NALCO stocks hit record high today: Here we decode why
Stocks of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) have hit a record high of ₹351 per share, gaining 6.1% in a day.
India's services sector growth declines to 11-month low in December
India's services sector growth slowed down to an 11-month low in December, a recent survey by S&P Global has revealed.
Swiggy launches 'EatRight' category to promote healthy eating
Swiggy, one of India's leading food delivery platform, has launched a new category called 'EatRight' to make healthier food choices more accessible.
SC strikes down SEZ power duty, Adani Power gets relief
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to the domestic market.
Nationwide bank strike on January 27: Reason and impact explained
Bankers' unions have called for a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week.
How US takeover of Venezuelan oil could benefit Reliance, ONGC
Leading Indian companies Reliance Industries and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are likely to be major beneficiaries of a possible US-led takeover and restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector.
Apple's iPhone exports from India cross $50B milestone
Apple's iPhone exports from India have hit a new high, crossing the $50 billion mark under the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
India's defense, oil stocks surge after US raids in Venezuela
Indian defense and oil stocks witnessed a surge on January 5, following the United States's military operation in Venezuela.
Trump threatens higher tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
US President Donald Trump has warned of the possibility of raising tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi doesn't cooperate on what he termed the "Russian oil issue."
Why Air India CEO Campbell Wilson may be replaced soon
Tata Sons is reportedly considering a leadership change at Air India, with Campbell Wilson's position under review.
Microsoft CEO says AI must now prove everyday usefulness
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for a major shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
5 IPOs to open next week: Everything you should know
Five initial public offerings (IPOs) are set to hit the Indian market next week, beginning January 5, 2026.
Why India has launched an anti-dumping probe against China, Russia
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of nylon-6 chips and granules from China and Russia.
Can India's new tobacco tax fuel cigarette smuggling?
Experts have warned that a recent tax hike and new excise duty structure on tobacco could lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling and major revenue losses for the Indian government.
Will US-Venezuela conflict impact trade with India? Expert weighs in
The recent US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on India's trade with the South American nation, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
RBL Bank shares skyrocketed 100% in 2025: Do you own?
The Indian private banking sector witnessed a strong recovery in 2025, with the Nifty Private Bank index gaining 16% for the year.
Why Deepinder Goyal considered asking Albinder Dhindsa to leave Blinkit
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Eternal, which owns Zomato and Blinkit, has revealed that he once thought about asking Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO and founder of Blinkit, to step down.
OPEC+ unlikely to make any changes to oil production
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, are likely to keep their oil production steady at an upcoming meeting today.
Compulsory CSR spending may lower investor confidence, says IIM study
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, has revealed that mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending could hurt investor confidence and raise the cost of equity for Indian companies.
India's cargo industry is in distress. Reason? Adani
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, operated by Adani Airports, is set to undergo extensive airside works for nearly 10 months, which industry stakeholders interpret as a de facto shutdown of cargo operations.