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Rare Superman comic book sells for record $15M
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced Superman to the world has been sold for a whopping $15 million.
NSE IPO approval likely this month, says SEBI chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is nearing the final stages of granting a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the National Stock Exchange (NSE)'s long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).
Modi government should meet FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4%
India is on track to meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down ₹3.6L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven of the top 10 most valued firms in India has witnessed a massive erosion of ₹3.63 lakh crore last week.
FMCG sector shows signs of recovery in Q3: Here's why
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is witnessing a strong recovery in the December quarter, driven by GST reforms, robust festive demand, and declining raw material prices.
Meta to hold 2026's 'most important' meeting: What's the agenda?
Meta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew Bosworth is set to hold what he has called the "most important" meeting of the year.
GameStop shutters over 400 stores across US
GameStop, the popular video game retailer, has closed more than 400 stores in the US. The closures range from California to Maine and are part of a cost-cutting strategy by the company.
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal denied tax exemption on share sale
The Bengaluru bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has rejected an appeal by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, denying him a tax exemption on profits from selling his shares.
India seeks new trade deals amid US tariff challenges
India is aggressively pursuing new trade agreements to ease the impact of high US tariffs and open up markets for its exporters.
Gold production set to hit record high in 2025
The World Gold Council (WGC) has predicted that gold production will hit a new record high in 2025.
How much will Greg Abel earn as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO?
Berkshire Hathaway has announced a significant salary increase for its new CEO, Greg Abel.
₹11,800cr withdrawn in Jan: What's driving FPIs away from India?
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been net sellers in the Indian stock market for five out of the last seven sessions this month.
NVIDIA seeks full upfront payment from Chinese buyers for chips
NVIDIA has changed its sales policy for Chinese customers, demanding full upfront payment for its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Why gold investors are still bullish in 2026
Despite a record-breaking rally in 2025, few investors expect gold to replicate that success in 2026.
PhonePe launches 'Bolt' for Visa, Mastercard users: What is it?
PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform, has launched 'PhonePe PG Bolt' to simplify in-app card transactions for Visa and Mastercard users.
ICICI Lombard employee leaks draft Q3 financials on WhatsApp
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company has reported an incident of inadvertent information sharing.
India, EU push to expedite free trade agreement negotiations
India and the European Union (EU) have urged their officials to fast-track the pending issues and finalize a proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
How employers are cracking down on location spoofing
Corporate forensic and verification firms have reported a rise in location spoofing, particularly among hybrid and gig workers.
Apple shares near longest losing streak since 1991
Apple's stock is on course to match its longest losing streak in over three decades.
India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals in US
India has been invited to a special finance ministers' meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) economies, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Trump proposes 10% cap on credit card interest rates
US President Donald Trump has proposed a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates.
IPO-bound PhonePe nears 10B monthly UPI transactions
PhonePe, India's leading Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone.
85% Indians get work calls on sick leave, holidays: Survey
A recent survey by Indeed has highlighted the struggle of work-life balance in India.
OpenAI, SoftBank pour $1B into data center developer SB Energy
OpenAI and SoftBank Group have jointly invested $1 billion in SB Energy, a company focused on developing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI).
Why X has sued music publishers in the US
Elon Musk's social media platform X has filed an antitrust lawsuit against a group of major music publishers and their trade association, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA).
Amazon building Walmart-like 'supercenter' in Chicago: What is it?
Amazon is expanding its physical store footprint with a new 'supercenter' in Illinois.
This financial app sent customers a $10,000 crypto scam text
Betterment, a popular financial app, was involved in an incident where an unauthorized message was sent.
Reliance Industries loses $15B in m-cap amid retail, oil concerns
Reliance Industries Ltd. has witnessed a dismal start to 2026, with its shares plummeting over 6%.
Budget presentation on February 1: Will markets open on Sunday?
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has proposed key dates for the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
UpGrad calls off Unacademy deal, clouding Gaurav Munjal's start-up plans
The failure of months-long acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad has left the future of a new start-up by Unacademy co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini in limbo.
India to lift ban on Chinese firms bidding for contracts
India is all set to lift a five-year-old set of restrictions on Chinese companies bidding for government contracts. The move is part of New Delhi's efforts to revive commercial ties.
General Motors reports $7B loss after scaling back EV plans
General Motors (GM) has announced a major financial setback, estimating a one-time earnings hit of $7.1 billion in its upcoming quarterly results.
₹1.32L crore outflow in December: What happened to debt funds?
Debt-oriented mutual fund schemes witnessed a massive net outflow of ₹1.32 lakh crore in December, as per data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
Myntra launches zero-commission model to support Indian D2C brands
Myntra, India's leading fashion e-commerce platform, has launched a zero-commission model under its Myntra Rising Stars (MRS) program.
How US Supreme Court's tariff ruling could affect Indian markets
The US Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
SoftBank sells 2.15% stake in Ola Electric amid market challenges
SoftBank has sold a 2.15% stake in Ola Electric Mobility Ltd through a series of open-market transactions.
SBI opens first Global Capability Center in Bengaluru
State Bank of India (SBI) has inaugurated its first-ever Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru.
New fees, fewer perks? ICICI shakes up credit card rules
ICICI Bank has announced changes to its credit card policies, effective from January 15, 2026.
Akasa Air joins international airlines' association, boosting India's aviation presence
Akasa Air, India's youngest airline founded in 2020, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
India's monthly SIP inflows hit record-high at ₹31,000cr in December
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has reported a new record in monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows for December 2025.