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Why did government ask Blinkit, Zepto to drop '10-minute' promise
India's leading quick commerce platforms have changed their marketing strategies after the Union Labour Ministry raised concerns over rider safety and working conditions.
Blinkit shows distance to nearest store after 10-minute delivery removal
Blinkit, a quick commerce platform owned by Eternal, has started displaying the distance to its nearest 'dark store' on its app.
AI video start-up Higgsfield hits $1.3B valuation after new funding
Higgsfield, a San Francisco-based AI video generation start-up, has raised $80 million in a Series A extension round.
India-EU race to finalize trade deal as US pact stalls
India is making headway in its trade deal negotiations with the European Union (EU), with officials announcing that negotiations have reached what they call a "historic juncture."
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman's brain chip start-up
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company led by CEO Sam Altman, has invested in his new start-up, Merge Labs.
Who is Irina Ghose, ex-Microsoft leader now heading Anthropic India?
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research company, has appointed former Microsoft India executive Irina Ghosh as its new Managing Director for India.
Airtel, Tata firms push for Vi-like relief on dues
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and two Tata Group companies are mulling a joint representation to the government.
Smartphones, TVs, laptops to get costlier soon: Here's why
The prices of smartphones, televisions, and laptops are likely to increase by 4-8% in the next two months.
Taiwan will invest $250B in US semiconductor industry
Trump administration has signed a landmark multi-billion-dollar trade agreement with Taiwan, aimed at bolstering domestic semiconductor manufacturing in the US.
Mehul Choksi's son was 'actively' involved in money laundering: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has, for the first time, alleged that fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi's son, Rohan Choksi, was actively involved in money laundering with his father.
India's exports to China surge 67% in December
India's exports to China witnessed a whopping 67% increase in December 2025, reaching $2.04 billion.
India's IPO fundraising could hit $20B in 2026: Citi
Citi has predicted a strong equity IPO issuance in India for 2026, estimating total fund-raising between $15 billion and $20 billion.
Mother of Musk's son sues xAI over Grok-generated explicit images
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against his company, xAI.
Can Budget 2026 fix tax uncertainty plaguing online gaming firms?
The gaming and esports industry is looking forward to a mention in the upcoming Budget 2026.
Tiger Global must pay tax on Flipkart stake sale: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tiger Global's $1.6 billion stake sale in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is taxable.
Why foreign digital firms are facing tax scrutiny in India
The tax department has issued notices to as many as five large foreign digital companies, saying their activities in India meet the threshold of a permanent establishment (PE).
India's unemployment rises to 4.8% amid urban job crunch
India's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.8% in December, up from November's 4.7%, according to official data released today.
TCS, Infosys, HCLTech's profits hit by ₹4,373cr labor code costs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech have reported a significant decline in their profits for the third quarter of FY26.
India's smartphone market to decline in 2026 amid stagnating demand
India's smartphone market is expected to witness a decline in 2026, as per estimates from IDC and Counterpoint Research.
Flipkart, Meta fined for misleading walkie-talkie listings
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh each on e-commerce giants Flipkart and Meta Platforms.
Ericsson to lay off 1,600 employees in Sweden
Ericsson, a leading player in the telecom equipment industry, has announced plans to lay off around 1,600 employees from its Swedish unit.
Bill Gates begins shutdown of his philanthropic foundation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has started the formal process of shutting down the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Fractal Analytics plans ₹4,900cr IPO post-Budget 2026
Fractal Analytics, a leading data analytics and enterprise AI company backed by TPG Capital, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in February 2026, following the Union Budget presentation, according to Moneycontrol.
Indians don't want 10-minute delivery: Survey
A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles has revealed that a significant portion of Indians don't want their products delivered in 10 minutes.
Akasa Air enables Apple Pay for overseas ticket purchases
Akasa Air has become the first Indian airline to accept Apple Pay for international flight bookings.
TSMC's Q4 profit hits record high on AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's main producer of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has reported a record-breaking net profit for the October-December quarter.
Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO
Liftoff Mobile, a company backed by private equity giant Blackstone, has filed its first S-1 document with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Infosys faces probe in US over H-1B visa classification practices
Infosys is being investigated by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for allegedly misclassifying certain employees on H-1B visas in immigration documents.
Paramount appoints new CFO amid Warner Bros. takeover battle
Paramount has announced the appointment of Dennis Cinelli as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Coca-Cola plans $1B IPO for Indian bottling arm this summer
Coca-Cola is gearing up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian bottling subsidiary, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB).
80% of 114 Rafale jets to be made in India
India is looking to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), with a major chunk of them, around 80%, to be manufactured in the country, according to The Economic Times.
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath slams market holiday for Mumbai's municipal elections
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has voiced strong criticism as Indian stock exchanges remain closed today for Mumbai's municipal elections.
Working at Dell? Brace yourself for major changes in 2026
Dell Technologies has asked its workers to prepare for what it calls the "biggest transformation in company history."
Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced AI chips
The Donald Trump administration in the US has imposed a 25% tariff on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, including NVIDIA's H200 and AMD's MI325X.
McKinsey asks job applicants to use AI chatbot in interview
Leading consultancy firm McKinsey is now asking job applicants to work with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool as part of its recruitment process.
Bank holidays: Check state-wise closures for Makar Sankranti, Pongal
Today, January 15, several Indian states will witness bank closures due to the celebration of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
Coca-Cola does not plan to sell Costa Coffee anymore
Coca-Cola has reportedly called off its plans to sell the Costa Coffee chain.
India receives $51B FDI in 6 months: What's driving growth?
India has witnessed a massive surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with $51 billion coming into the country over the past six months.
Modi government makes exports to West Asia, North Africa easier
In a major move to ease trade with West Asia and North Africa (WANA), the Indian government has authorized the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to issue non-preferential certificates of origin.
This workspace solutions provider got SEBI's nod for ₹2,600cr IPO
Executive Centre India, a leading provider of premium flexible workspace solutions, has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).