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Meta's policy chief exits to teach at Harvard Law School
Monika Bickert, Meta's long-serving head of content policies, is leaving the social media giant after a 12-year stint. She will be joining Harvard Law School as an academic.
'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks lose $1.72T market cap: Here's why
The ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict has taken a toll on the US stock market, with major indices witnessing a downward trend.
Chipmaker SK hynix wants to raise $10-14B via US IPO
SK hynix, a leading South Korean memory chipmaker, is preparing for a potential US listing.
This robotics start-up wants to raise $1B at $11B valuation
San Francisco-based robotics start-up Physical Intelligence is in talks to raise around $1 billion in fresh funding.
US Justice Department intensifies Warner-Paramount merger probe
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas as part of its investigation into Paramount and Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Microfinance loans: What they are actually
Microfinance loans have emerged as a powerful tool for empowering rural women in India, providing them with the financial means to start and grow their businesses.
SoftBank secures $40B bridge loan to back OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group has announced a $40 billion bridge loan to boost its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and for general corporate purposes.
Petrol, diesel rates to be reviewed every 15 days
The Indian government has announced a major change in its fuel pricing strategy.
ChatGPT ad pilot tops $100M annualized revenue
OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pilot in the US has crossed the $100 million annualized revenue mark in just six weeks since its launch.
India's unemployment rate dips from 7% to 6.5% in 2025
India's unemployment rate has improved, falling to 6.5% in 2025 from 7% a year earlier.
OnePlus India pivots to online-first strategy following CEO's exit
OnePlus India has announced a major shift in its business strategy, moving toward a direct-to-consumer (D2C) online-first model.
Airtel flags AGR dues, seeks Vodafone Idea-like relief
Bharti Airtel has sought relief from its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) confirmed in a recent parliamentary response.
Bombay HC refuses CBI probe into Reliance gas diversion case
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Foreign investors pull out record ₹1.12 trillion from Indian stocks
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold a record ₹1.12 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in March, according to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL).
Goldman Sachs downgrades Indian equities, slashes Nifty target by 14%
Goldman Sachs has downgraded its rating on Indian equities from 'overweight' to 'marketweight,' and slashed its Nifty 50 target.
Centre faces ₹1 trillion revenue hit after fuel tax cuts
The Indian government is likely to lose over ₹1 lakh crore in tax revenue in FY27, owing to the recent excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel.
Oil could hit $200 if US-Iran war continues till June
Macquarie Group has warned that if the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran continues until June, oil prices could hit a record high of $200 per barrel.
Walmart, Coca-Cola CEOs cite AI shift behind exit decisions
The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping jobs globally, but also affecting the top leadership at some of the world's biggest corporations.
Anthropic eyes IPO as early as October, could raise $60B
Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI chatbot Claude, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as October. The move comes amid a surge of interest in artificial intelligence.
Silver prices jump nearly ₹7,000 as US-Iran tensions ease
Silver prices witnessed a massive surge on Friday, rising by ₹6,911 to ₹2.26 lakh per kilogram in futures trade.
Key financial changes coming into effect on April 1
As we gear up for the new financial year starting April 1, 2026, a host of important changes are set to take effect. These changes will affect banking, fuel prices, taxation and travel.
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author warns of 2026 financial crash
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again warned of a potential financial crash in 2026.
Nokia India plans to layoff 20% workforce as restructuring deepens
Nokia is gearing up for another round of layoffs in its Indian operations as part of a global restructuring plan.
Why HPCL, BPCL, IOC stocks are surging today
Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Indian Oil (IOC) surged by as much as 4% on Friday.
Musk's X loses case accusing advertisers of illegal boycott
A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Why India has imposed export tax on petrol, diesel
The Indian government has imposed an export tax on petrol and diesel. The decision comes as a response to the recent spike in international fuel prices.
Oil prices cool as US extends Iran peace deadline
Crude oil futures have eased on Friday morning, following the US's decision to extend the deadline for Iran to secure a peace deal by another 10 days.
Sensex crashes nearly 1,200 points: What is behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices plummeting over 1.5%.
Tata Motors shares fall 6% as JLR halts production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury division of Tata Motors, has temporarily halted production at its Solihull plant. The company is facing a parts supply issue with one of its suppliers.
Judge backs Anthropic, temporarily blocks Pentagon ban
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, in its legal battle with the Trump administration.
Centre imposes ATF levy amid fuel tax shake-up
In a major overhaul of fuel taxation, the Finance Ministry has introduced a new levy on aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
X quietly begins layoffs, cuts non-technical roles
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has quietly started a wave of layoffs.
Indian rupee crashes past 94 against dollar for first time
The Indian rupee has breached the 94 mark against the US dollar.
Gold gains nearly 1% on MCX: Check rates
Gold prices saw an increase on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today. The rise comes amid a weaker US dollar, which has led to value buying in the yellow metal after its recent decline.
Centre cuts excise on petrol to ₹3, diesel to zero
The Indian government has slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per liter each.
Inflation-indexed bonds: What they are actually
Inflation-indexed bonds are an interesting investment option for those looking to secure their wealth against the rising cost of living.
Mutual funds or FDs: Which is better for first-time investors?
For first-time investors, choosing between mutual funds and fixed deposits (FDs) can be a tough decision.
OnePlus India CEO resigns amid market speculation
Robin Liu, the CEO of OnePlus India, has announced his resignation from the company.
Air India launches Delhi-Rome flights after 6-year gap
Air India has launched a new non-stop service between Delhi and Rome, its first in nearly six years.
Nifty rejig tomorrow: These stocks may surge
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) will conduct its semi-annual index rebalancing on March 27.