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Sensex gains 400 points as markets rebound after 3-day slump
The BSE Sensex surged over 400 points in early trade today, with the NSE Nifty also witnessing a similar uptrend.
UpGrad to acquire Unacademy in all-stock deal, term sheet signed
Edtech giant UpGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock deal.
How Wells Fargo is preparing its workforce for AI transition
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, Wells Fargo is taking steps to prepare its workforce for the transition.
Gold falls below $5,000 as US-Iran war enters third week
Gold prices have fallen below $5,000 per ounce as the war between US-Israel and Iran enters its third week.
US crude crosses $100 as Iran war triggers supply fears
Crude oil prices have seen a slight uptick after weekend trading, with US crude prices crossing the $100 per barrel mark.
India's iPhone output may hit $70B amid export surge
Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones worth around $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26.
China's economy beats forecasts in surprise start to 2026
China's economy has shown better-than-expected performance at the start of the year, with industrial production and retail sales both exceeding forecasts.
India's Gen Z to drive $1.3 trillion consumption by 2030
India's Generation Z (Gen Z) is poised to transform the consumer market by 2030.
Review plea filed by Reliance against SC's spectrum judgment
Reliance Communications has filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's decision to exclude spectrum from the list of 'assets' for insolvency and liquidation.
Why Adani Total Gas has lowered prices for industrial users
Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), a joint venture between the Adani Group and France's Total Energies, has announced a reduction in the price of excess natural gas for select industrial customers.
Modi government urged to use cooking oil for making aviation-fuel
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association has suggested using used cooking oil (UCO) to produce sustainable aviation fuel in India.
Shocker: Air India employees sold free tickets to strangers
Air India has unearthed a major misuse of its Employee Leisure Travel (ELT) policy, with over 4,000 employees involved.
OMCs considering new payment strategy amid rising fuel costs
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) are mulling over a strategy to pay refineries less than the imported rates of petrol and diesel.
3 new IPOs launching next week
The Indian stock market is all set for another busy week with three companies planning to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs).
Top 10 firms in India lost ₹4.48L crore last week
The combined market capitalization of India's top 10 companies took a major hit last week, falling by ₹4.48 lakh crore.
'Aeroplane' basmati rice maker to launch ₹440cr IPO
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports), the company behind the popular "Aeroplane" basmati rice brand, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO).
Fed likely to hold rates amid US-Iran war, economic weakness
The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady in its upcoming meeting, owing to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran and recent economic data showing signs of weakness.
How Indian exporters are tackling the West Asia crisis
In the wake of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Indian exporters are adjusting their strategies to minimize disruptions.
How LPG crisis is impacting India's MSMEs
A critical shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in India is pushing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into an operational crisis.
This Dubai-based company will invest ₹52,600cr in Kerala
Dubai-based Solstice Data has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KINFRA to invest ₹52,600 crore in Kerala.
FPIs pull out ₹52,704cr from equities in March
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn a whopping ₹52,704 crore from Indian equities in the first half of March.
How insurers are planning coverage for businesses using AI
As businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) "agents" to independently drive revenue growth, some insurance companies are stepping in to cover potential mistakes.
IndiGo suspends flights to these 7 destinations till March 28
IndiGo has suspended its scheduled flights to seven West Asian destinations, including Doha, Kuwait and Sharjah.
Ignore emails with 'significant transactions' alert: Income Tax Department
The Income Tax (I-T) Department has asked taxpayers to ignore certain emails sent under its Advance Tax e-Campaign for Assessment Year 2026-27.
Uber co-founder joins growing billionaire exodus from California
Travis Kalanick, the billionaire co-founder of Uber, has announced his move from California to Texas.
US to refund $166B in tariffs: How businesses can claim
The US government is preparing to return $166 billion in disputed tariffs to businesses, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed certain tariffs illegal.
Amazon wins appeal against record $854M privacy fine
Amazon has successfully appealed against a record €746 million ($854.4 million) fine imposed by Luxembourg's privacy regulator.
Govt notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: How it'll help industry
The Indian government has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The new rules were introduced after extensive stakeholder consultations.
Air India, IndiGo cancel multiple flights to UAE today
IndiGo canceled several flights to and from Dubai, and Air India Express canceled several flights to and from Abu Dhabi today.
DMart appoints Kalpana Unadkat as its new chairperson
Avenue Supermarts Limited, the company behind the popular DMart supermarket chain in India, has announced the appointment of Kalpana Unadkat as its new chairperson.
Oil prices may hit $150/barrel: What it means for India
Crude oil prices have surged to a four-year high, causing major concerns for the Indian economy and stock market investors.
Trump to pocket $10B fee for TikTok deal in US
The Donald Trump administration is set to collect a whopping $10 billion fee for brokering the recent deal that gave control of TikTok's US business to a group of investors.
Foreign investors withdraw ₹39,500cr from Indian markets in 5 days
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian markets for the fifth consecutive session.
Accenture boosts entry-level hiring despite AI job disruption fears
Accenture, a global consulting giant, is increasing its entry-level hiring across the world this year.
xAI starting over again, Musk's says it wasn't built right
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is going through a major personnel overhaul.
Link-sharing site Digg fires staff, pulls app from App Store
Digg, Kevin Rose's reboot of his once-popular link-sharing site, has announced major layoffs and that the Digg app was pulled from the App Store.
Commercial LPG cylinders now being distributed in select states
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has announced the resumption of commercial LPG cylinder distribution in select states.
What are the requirements for promotions at Accenture?
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has announced that proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be a key requirement for promotions at the company.
Why Hindalco has halted sales of its aluminium products
Hindalco Industries Ltd, one of India's leading aluminium manufacturers, has notified customers that it is suspending sales of its extruded aluminium products.
Adani to spend ₹2L crore on greenfield infrastructure projects annually
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest ₹2 lakh crore annually in greenfield infrastructure projects over the next five years.