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Wall Street futures dip as uncertainty clouds US-Iran peace talks
Wall Street futures are trading lower on Thursday, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Infosys buys 2 US firms in $560M deal
Infosys, a leading IT services company, has announced its plans to acquire two US-based companies—Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus. The total deal value is up to $560 million.
Can restaurants charge LPG surcharge amid shortage? Govt clarifies rules
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a stern advisory to hotels and restaurants across India.
IPL 2026: JioStar secures 27 sponsors, including Google and Amazon
JioStar, the broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has secured a whopping 27 sponsors for the upcoming TATA IPL 2026.
Meta rebrands staff as 'AI builders' amid Reality Labs layoffs
Meta is rebranding some of its employees as "AI builders" and reorganizing them into native "pods," Business Insider reports citing a leaked memo.
India's e-commerce, quick commerce hiring grows 35% in 2 years
India's e-commerce and quick commerce sectors are witnessing a major shift in their hiring strategies.
India's steel ministry seeks intervention as mills face LPG shortage
India's Steel Ministry has sought the intervention of the Oil Ministry to address a critical shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in steel plants.
Space stocks soar on SpaceX IPO buzz
Shares of space companies soared in the US on Wednesday, following reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX may file for an initial public offering (IPO) this week.
Nayara Energy hikes petrol prices by ₹5/liter, diesel by ₹3
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, has hiked its petrol and diesel prices.
Jio Platforms IPO: Meta, Google among investors to trim stakes
Jio Platforms is gearing up for a $4 billion initial public offering (IPO), which will see its 14 global investors, including Meta and Google, partially exiting their stakes, according to The Economic Times.
How US-Iran tensions are lifting India's luxury retail market
As international travel declines due to the ongoing West Asia war, India's luxury retail market is witnessing a surge in domestic spending.
Hyderabad: 2 arrested for ₹177cr GST scam
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested two men in Hyderabad for their alleged involvement in a massive fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam worth around ₹177 crore.
Subway India plans $150M IPO
Subway India, backed by private equity firm Everstone, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO).
Gold prices fall as US-Iran peace talks remain uncertain
Gold prices witnessed a decline on Thursday, after two consecutive days of gains.
Endgame for Nirav Modi as UK court rejects extradition appeal
The UK High Court has rejected a request from fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi to reopen his extradition case in connection with the ₹13,800 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.
Microsoft's diversity head resigns amid AI-led HR restructuring
Microsoft's Chief Diversity Officer, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, is leaving the company at the end of March. She will be taking up a new role as Chief People Officer at another organization next month.
Meta lays off hundreds of employees across key divisions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is laying off several hundred employees across its key divisions.
Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices have surged amid conflicting statements from the US and Iran regarding de-escalation efforts.
What are priority sector loans?
Priority sector loans are a vital part of India's financial landscape, aimed at promoting economic growth by supporting specific sectors.
SIP in mutual funds: Understanding all about it
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) provide a disciplined way to invest in Indian mutual funds.
After IDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank embroiled in Haryana banking scam
Kotak Mahindra Bank is embroiled in a major financial scandal involving the Panchkula Municipal Corporation in Haryana.
BlackRock CEO warns $150/barrel oil may trigger global recession
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned that a surge in oil prices to $150 per barrel could trigger a global recession.
Why Meta has been fined $375M in New Mexico
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to pay $375 million in civil penalties.
Indian 10-year bond yields see an uptick: What's the reason?
Indian government bonds witnessed a marginal uptick today, with yields easing slightly.
Akasa Air becomes fastest Indian airline to carry 25M passengers
Akasa Air has become the fastest Indian airline to fly over 25 million passengers in just over 42 months of operations.
Reliance Jio wants some investors to offload stakes before IPO
Reliance Jio, owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is in talks with 13 prominent foreign investors to sell down 8% of their individual stakes.
Jiostar CEO Kiran Mani steps down and joins OpenAI
Kiran Mani has stepped down from JioStar, where he served as CEO-Digital.
Gold, silver ETFs up 11% today: Should you invest?
Gold and silver-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a major rally today.
Why Manus's co-founders have been barred from leaving China
China has barred the two co-founders of artificial intelligence start-up Manus from leaving the country, according to a Financial Times report.
Sensex surges almost 1,660 points: Here we decode why
The Indian stock market, led by the Sensex and Nifty, continued its upward trend for the second consecutive session today.
SpaceX plans to raise $75B via IPO this June
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) this June.
Why Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees
Epic Games, the developer behind the popular game Fortnite, has announced plans to lay off over 1,000 employees.
Green mutual funds: How to invest in them
Investing in green mutual funds is a great way to contribute to sustainable development while earning returns.
Modi government pushes telcos to promote 30-day recharge plans
The Indian government is pushing telecom companies to promote their 30-day recharge plans more actively.
Your orders on Swiggy are about to become costlier
Swiggy, a food delivery giant, has hiked its platform fee by a whopping 17%. The new fee stands at ₹17.58 per order, up from the previous ₹14.99.
HDFC Bank shares up 3% today: Here we decode why
HDFC Bank's shares have seen a significant surge of 3.2% in today's trading session, putting an end to a four-day losing streak.
Manipal Health wants to raise $852M via IPO in India
Manipal Health Enterprises, a leading Indian hospital chain backed by Temasek, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $852.24 million.
Goldman Sachs lowers India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%
Goldman Sachs has revised its growth forecast for India in 2026, now projecting a 5.9% expansion instead of the earlier estimate of 7%.
OnePlus India's CEO Robin Liu has resigned
Robin Liu, the CEO of OnePlus India, has resigned from his position.
Gold, silver ETFs down 13% amid Iran-war: Should you invest?
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a major decline of up to 13% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.