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Won't be difficult to buy US goods worth $500B: Goyal
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the country will have no trouble buying goods worth $500 billion from the United States over the next five years.
Cybersecurity breaches are a top risk for Indian companies: Survey
Cybersecurity breaches and attacks have emerged as the biggest threat to the performance of Indian companies, a new survey has revealed.
Public sector banks' profit to exceed ₹2L crore in FY26
Public sector banks (PSBs) are on the verge of a major financial milestone, with their combined profit expected to exceed ₹2 lakh crore in the current fiscal year.
I-T Department now seeking stakeholder suggestions on draft tax rules
The Income Tax Department has released draft rules and forms under the new Income Tax Act, 2025. The move is aimed at simplifying tax provisions and reducing compliance burdens for taxpayers.
High-level committee on Indian banking to be formed soon
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the government will soon form a "High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat."
FPIs turn net buyers after 3 months, invest ₹8,100cr
After three months of heavy selling, the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in the first week of February.
Jack Dorsey's Block to lay off nearly 10% of workforce
Jack Dorsey's fintech company, Block Inc., is planning to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as part of a major business overhaul, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Talks begin on India joining €95.5B Horizon Europe program
The European Union (EU) and India have started discussions on the latter's potential association with Horizon Europe.
India trained 67,000 semiconductor engineers in 4 years
India has successfully trained over 67,000 semiconductor engineers in just four years.
US trade deal opens up $118B market for India's textiles
The recent trade agreement between India and the US has opened up a massive opportunity for India's textile industry.
These 2 companies are eyeing a stake in IDBI Bank
Fairfax Financial and Emirates NBD have submitted financial bids for the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank.
Starlink rival OneWeb's founder was advised by Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child sex offender, was an adviser in the establishment of OneWeb.
Washington Post names ex-Tumblr chief Jeff D'Onofrio as acting CEO
Jeff D'Onofrio, the CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, has been named the acting CEO and publisher of The Washington Post.
India updates start-up rules to help deep tech firms
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has revised its start-up framework to support deep tech companies.
Why India's wine, spirits market has been opened to US
India has opened its market for imported wines and spirits as part of an interim trade agreement with the United States.
SBI Q3 results: Net profit rises 24.5% YoY to ₹21,028cr
The State Bank of India (SBI), has reported a 24.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit for the third quarter (FY26) to ₹21,028.15 crore, from ₹16,891.44 crore in the same quarter last year.
China has now bought gold for 15 consecutive months
China's central bank has continued its gold buying spree for the 15th consecutive month, according to data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
Modi government wants to tax Jane Street's profits: Report
Indian tax authorities are examining global trading giant Jane Street's operations in India following regulatory actions.
Reliance makes an entry into Australia's consumer goods market
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in Australia's Goodness Group Global.
Semiconductor industry on track to hit $1 trillion revenue mark
The semiconductor industry is on track to achieve a historic milestone of $1 trillion in revenue this year.
US to lift reciprocal tariff on Indian gems, diamonds
The US has announced its intention to lift the reciprocal tariff on gems and diamonds from India, pending the successful conclusion of an interim trade agreement.
Deepinder Goyal formally steps down as Eternal chief
Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of Eternal Ltd (formerly Zomato Ltd), has officially resigned from his positions as managing director, chief executive officer (CEO), and director.
NSE gets board approval to launch IPO
Last month, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India received green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to go public.
India's forex reserves hit new all-time high of $720B
India's foreign exchange reserves have hit a new all-time high of $723.774 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
US considering further tariff reductions on Indian goods
The US is considering additional tariff reductions on Indian goods, following recent Bilateral Trade Agreement talks.
Reddit is eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the future
Reddit, the popular online forum, is planning more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the near future.
Why Uber has to pay a US passenger $8.5M
A federal jury in Phoenix has held Uber responsible for the sexual assault of a passenger, marking a major development in the ongoing battle over passenger safety.
India to cut tariff on these US food products
India has announced plans to cut or eliminate tariffs on a range of US food and agricultural products.
This crypto exchange accidentally gave away Bitcoin worth $40B
In a major blunder, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed over $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to its customers.
US-India trade deal shields pharma exports from reciprocal tariffs
India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement that will provisionally shield Indian pharmaceutical exports from US tariffs.
India-US trade deal: These items are subject to 18% tariff
India and the United States have announced an interim trade framework as a precursor to their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Trade deal with US opens $30T market for Indian exports
India and the United States have signed a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
India secures duty-free access to US aircraft, auto parts
India and the United States have announced a framework for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), granting India tariff-free access to select aircraft and aircraft parts from the US.
Dairy, vegetables protected in India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the India-US trade deal will protect several agricultural products.
Can AI replace lawyers? Experts insist it can't
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors has raised concerns about its impact on the legal profession.
China plans major boost in gold production to strengthen self-sufficiency
China is planning a massive increase in its domestic gold production over the next five years.
Digital gold sales hit record high in January
India's digital gold sales have hit a new high, with purchases worth ₹3,926 crore recorded in January.
IndiGo's December disruptions left over 16L passengers stranded: DGCA report
IndiGo's flight operations were severely disrupted in December 2025, leaving 16.2 lakh domestic passengers stranded at airports across India.
Bitcoin's value slides over 50% amid broader crypto slump
Bitcoin's value has plummeted by over 50% in the last three months.
Tim Cook addresses immigration fears, pledges to advocate for reform
Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed his discontent with the US government's immigration policies and promised to advocate for reform.