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Budget 2026: Real estate sector seeks industry status, single-window clearances
Ahead of the Union Budget, India's real estate sector is pushing for a number of reforms.
Tata Communications launches AI-first platforms to scale enterprise workloads
Tata Communications has unveiled a new suite of "AI-first" digital infrastructure platforms.
ED arrests ex-RCom president in ₹40,000cr bank fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punit Garg, a former Director and ex-President of Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM), in a bank fraud and money laundering case worth over ₹40,000 crore.
Foreign investors dump ₹36,000cr in Indian equities, reaching 5-month high
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have offloaded Indian equities worth ₹35,962 crore, the highest since August 2025.
Saks terminates e-commerce alliance with Amazon after bankruptcy filing
Saks Global is terminating its "Saks on Amazon" partnership with the e-commerce giant Amazon. The decision comes after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chairman
US President Donald Trump has announced his decision to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve official, as the next chair of the Fed.
AirPods, pet food to be part of India's inflation measure
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is getting a major overhaul with the addition of new items such as AirPods, pet food, sanitizers, fitness bands, and air purifiers.
CRED's revenue surges 16% to ₹2,735cr in FY25, losses narrow
Fintech unicorn CRED has announced a 16% year-on-year increase in its operating revenue for FY25.
Zupee to lay off 200 employees amid real-money gaming ban
Zupee, a leading gaming and entertainment platform, is laying off around 200 employees.
Swiggy shares fall 7% as Q3 loss widens to ₹1,065cr
Swiggy shares fell as much as 7% to an intraday low of ₹305 on the BSE on Friday after the food delivery and quick commerce firm reported a wider consolidated net loss of ₹1,065 crore for Q3 FY26, compared with a ₹799 crore loss a year ago.
Anthropic sued for $3B over 'flagrant piracy' of 20,000 songs
A group of music publishers, led by Concord Music Group and Universal Music Group, have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic.
Vodafone Idea shares surge 14% on turnaround plan
Vodafone Idea's shares surged as much as 14% on Friday, following brokerages' positive assessment of the government's recent Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) relief package.
Budget 2026: When and how to watch Sitharaman's presentation speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14%: Time to buy?
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a sharp decline in their values.
Bitcoin hits 2-month low amid $5B ETF outflows
Bitcoin has hit a two-month low during early Asian trading hours, with its value falling by as much as 4% to $81,102 in Singapore.
Indian metal shares crash up to 10%: What's behind it?
Shares of metal companies have witnessed a sharp decline, leading the Nifty Metal index to fall nearly 5% in early trade.
Google India's ad revenue rises 11% to ₹34,700cr
Google has reported an 11.3% increase in its gross advertising revenue in India for the financial year ending March 2025 (FY25).
Budget 2026: Aerospace and defence sector seeks tax reforms
As India gears up for Union Budget, the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector is pushing for higher budgetary allocations and targeted tax reforms.
India's top airlines to add 240 planes in 2 years
India's leading airlines, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are set to expand their fleets by a whopping 240 aircraft over the next two years.
US probes claims Meta staff accessed WhatsApp messages
The US Department of Commerce is investigating allegations that Meta employees can access WhatsApp messages, despite the company's claims of end-to-end encryption.
Facebook India profit rises 28% to ₹647cr in FY25
Facebook India has reported a 28.1% jump in its net profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
Apple sales hit record high in India
Apple has reported a record-breaking quarter for its business in India, with strong growth across all product categories including iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
India, Germany to sign $10B submarine deal: What it entails
India is set to finalize a multi-billion dollar deal with Germany to build next-generation conventional submarines.
Tata Motors shares tumble 4% as Q3 profit plunges 48%
Tata Motors' shares fell by 4.2% on the BSE today, hitting a low of ₹450.
Trump likely to nominate Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair
Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is likely to be nominated by President Donald Trump as the next chair of the US central bank.
ICICI Bank drops select credit card rewards from Feb 1
ICICI Bank has announced changes to its retail credit card portfolio, effective February 1.
Apple acquires Israeli AI start-up Q.ai for $2B
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the AI race, Apple has acquired Israeli start-up Q.ai.
Sensex tanks 600 points, erasing ₹4 trillion in investor wealth
The Indian stock market witnessed a massive sell-off on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty indices falling sharply from their recent peaks.
Paytm shares plummet 4% despite massive profit surge in Q3
Paytm shares fell 4% to ₹1,117 on the BSE on Friday, even as the fintech firm reported a consolidated net profit of ₹225 crore in Q3 FY26, reversing a ₹208 crore loss a year earlier.
Amazon in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI
OpenAI, a company currently worth $500 billion, is looking for another $100 billion in funding.
Gautam Adani hires Trump's lawyer as US fraud case advances
Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, has hired Robert Giuffra Jr., a top Wall Street lawyer, to defend him in a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case.
Musk exploring mega-merger of SpaceX, Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk's three major companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, are in early-stage talks for a possible merger, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.
Sony, Singapore's GIC eye $2-3B investment in music catalogues
Sony Music Group and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte are coming together to acquire music copyrights.
Swiggy's Q3 loss widens to ₹1,065cr despite 54% revenue growth
Swiggy, the popular food and grocery delivery platform, has reported a net loss of ₹1,065 crore for the third quarter (Q3) of FY26.
San Francisco named world's most startup-friendly city
San Francisco has been named the world's most start-up friendly city, according to a recent report by Multipolitan.
Apple leases additional 57,000sqft in Hyderabad for ₹71L/month
Apple has expanded its footprint in Hyderabad by leasing an additional 57,343 square feet of office space at the Waverock IT SEZ campus.
India's gig workforce is 77L, just over 2% of jobs
India's gig economy, a sector that includes temporary or flexible jobs often mediated by digital platforms, has grown rapidly in recent years.
10-20% chance of 2008-like crisis in 2026, Economic Advisor warns
India's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA), V Anantha Nageswaran, has warned of a potential global crisis in 2026.
Budget 2026: Automakers urge support for EVs, green energy pathways
Ahead of the Union Budget presentation on February 1, industry leaders have called for rationalizing duties on electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting local EV technology.
India's exports remain strong despite high US tariffs: Economic survey
India's exports have remained resilient, even in the face of steep trade barriers imposed by the United States.