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World's richest may be hiding $3.5 trillion from tax authorities
Oxfam, a leading charity organization, has claimed that the world's wealthiest people may have hidden around $3.55 trillion from tax authorities.
India achieves record defense exports of ₹38,400cr in FY26
India's defense exports have hit a record high of ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
Visa fees to norms: Fresh hurdles for Indians moving abroad
The start of the new financial year has brought major hurdles for Indian citizens looking to travel or migrate abroad.
India's telecom subscriber base reaches 1.3B in February
India's telecom sector continued its growth trajectory in February 2026, with the total subscriber base reaching a whopping 1,321.31 million.
Why Iran sees Gulf data centers as strategic war targets
In a major shift in modern warfare, Iran has been targeting commercial data centers and tech-related infrastructure across the Gulf.
India's manufacturing sector hits 45-month low: PMI plunges to 53.9
India's manufacturing sector has hit a major roadblock, with the Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) plunging to a 45-month low of 53.9 in March.
US flags India's UPI as trade barrier
The US has flagged India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and data localization rules as trade barriers.
Amazon in talks to acquire Apple's primary satellite partner
Amazon is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Globalstar, a leading satellite telecom group.
Gold, silver tumble 4% as Trump escalates Iran tensions
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline today, with COMEX gold falling by 2.21% to $4,677 per ounce and silver plunging by 4.22% to $72.87 per ounce.
Sensex crashes 1,450 points after Trump escalates Iran threat
Indian stock markets witnessed a major crash in early trade today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting over 1,400 points and the Nifty 50 falling below the crucial mark of 22,250.
India waives duties on key petrochemical imports amid US-Iran war
In a bid to ease supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Indian government has waived import duties on several key petrochemical products.
Oil prices surge 5% after Trump vows to hit Iran
Oil prices surged in volatile trading after US President Donald Trump warned of further military action against Iran within the next few weeks.
Start-up funding jumps to record $297B in Q1
Global investment in start-ups hit a record-breaking $297 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Crunchbase data.
Sam Altman's sister revises childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against him
Annie Altman, the sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has amended her civil lawsuit against him, alleging sexual abuse dating back to their childhood.
NSDL just made stock trading cheaper for women
The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has launched a new initiative, the "Women Plan," to promote women's participation in India's stock markets.
IndiGo raises fuel surcharge from today, tickets get costlier
IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges for both domestic and international flights.
SpaceX files for biggest IPO in history, seeks $1.75T valuation
SpaceX, the space exploration company controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO). The move could lead to the largest stock market listing ever.
Personal loans v/s education loans: Key differences and facts
Personal loans and education loans are two popular financial products that serve different purposes.
Air India revises Maharaja Club program: What are the benefits?
Air India has announced a major revamp of its Maharaja Club program, effective from today.
Anil Ambani defrauded LIC of over ₹4,500cr, says CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a new case against Anil Ambani and others.
VCs bagged almost $2B from IPO exits last year
Venture capital (VC) investors recorded nearly $2 billion in initial public offering (IPO) exits in 2025, Bain Capital's India Capital Venture Report 2026 revealed.
Why EaseMyTrip has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation
EaseMyTrip, a leading travel services provider, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Sanatan AI.
Blinkit now delivers your orders at Mumbai airport
Blinkit, a leading quick-commerce platform, has launched its services at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Rediff wants to raise around ₹800cr via IPO in India
Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of fintech firm AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Ola Electric's shares up 13% today: What's the reason?
Ola Electric Mobility's shares surged by a whopping 13.03% to ₹25.77 today, gaining ₹2.97 in trade.
GST collections surge 8.8% YoY to ₹2L crore in March
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a high of ₹2 lakh crore in March, an 8.8% increase from the same period last year.
ICICI Bank duped of ₹23cr in gold loan scam
ICICI Bank has been embroiled in a major ₹23 crore gold loan scam, which was unearthed during an internal audit.
IndiGo shares surge 9% on CEO appointment, ATF price relief
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, have surged by as much as 9% today. The jump comes amid a positive sentiment across aviation stocks.
OpenAI raises $122B, valuation surges to $852B ahead of IPO
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, has raised a whopping $122 billion in its biggest funding round yet.
Sensex gains nearly 1,900 points: What's behind today's rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major rally today, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 2.5% each.
Premium petrol and diesel just got costlier in India
Indian Oil Corporation has increased the prices of its premium petrol and diesel variants in Delhi.
Oracle cuts 30,000 jobs; 12,000 in India alone
Oracle has begun a major round of layoffs, affecting nearly 30,000 employees worldwide. Out of these job cuts, around 12,000 are from India alone.
Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹195.5 across India
In light of rising global oil prices due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rates have been increased by ₹195.5 today.
Jet fuel prices surge 100% to cross ₹2L in India
Air travelers in India are likely to face a major increase in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April. The hike comes amid the US-Iran war and is expected to hit domestic and international flights hard.
Oracle might have laid off 18% of its global workforce
Oracle has started a major round of layoffs across its global offices.
ITR forms for AY2026-27 notified: Which one should you use?
The Indian government has released the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27.
India's housing sales dip below 1L mark: What's the reason?
India's housing market has witnessed a major slowdown, with sales across nine major cities falling below the one lakh mark for the first time in 18 quarters.
Indian EV stocks: How to trade effectively
The Indian electric vehicle (EV) sector is witnessing a boom, and so are the stocks of companies associated with it.
Sensex, Nifty likely to rebound on Wednesday: Here's why
The Indian stock market's benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, are expected to open higher on Wednesday. This comes after a two-day losing streak.
Indians use 31GB mobile data monthly, 47% users on 5G
India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user has surpassed the 31GB mark in 2025, a significant increase from 27.5GB in 2024.