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At Anthropic, disagreeing with the CEO is encouraged, says executive
Anthropic's head of growth, Amol Avasarala, has revealed that the AI start-up actively promotes a culture of public dissent.
Asia could take biggest hit from oil disruption: Goldman Sachs
Global crude oil markets are facing a fresh wave of tightening, with rising prices threatening to impact economies worldwide.
Sensex gains nearly 800 points, Nifty settles above 22,960 mark
The Indian stock market witnessed a major surge on Monday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher for the third consecutive day.
US-Iran war: Supply disruptions make summer essentials costlier in India
The ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran is set to make the summer season more expensive for Indian consumers.
Your AirAsia X flights are about to become costlier
Budget airline AirAsia X has announced a hike in its fares, owing to the spike in oil prices triggered by the ongoing US-Iran war.
SC orders time-bound probe into Anil Ambani's alleged financial irregularities
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a time-bound, fair, and transparent investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG).
Magicpin launches AI assistant 'Vera': What does it do?
Magicpin, a leading food delivery and e-commerce platform, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called "Vera."
Adani gets SC nod to acquire Jaiprakash Associates for ₹14,500cr
The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with Adani Enterprises Ltd.'s ₹14,543 crore resolution plan for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
UPI clocks 228B transactions in 2025 as digital payments boom
India's digital payments ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) leading the charge.
US-Iran war, AI concerns drag Indian firms into weak quarter
Top Indian IT companies are expected to witness a lackluster fourth quarter, with revenue and profit growth projected at around 10% year-on-year (YoY).
SEBI chief warns of global risks from US-Iran war
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), recently addressed the CII Corporate Governance Summit.
You can now use Face ID, fingerprint for Paytm UPI
Paytm has announced the launch of biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and cardless ATM withdrawals.
Why did Reliance shares fall over 4% today?
Reliance Industries' share price has witnessed a steep decline of over 4% today.
Ola Electric shares jump 33%: What's driving the rally?
Ola Electric Mobility's shares jumped over 7% today, marking a massive 33% gain in just three sessions.
Why jewelry stocks are surging today
Shares of jewelry companies have witnessed a major surge after the Indian government slashed the base import prices of gold and silver.
Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut forecast to September
Citigroup has revised its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now expecting three 25-basis-point reductions in September, October, and December.
Oil at $110 puts India Inc's double-digit growth at risk
India Inc's much-anticipated double-digit earnings growth for FY27 is now under serious threat.
Indian bonds see an uptick today: Here we decode why
Indian bonds witnessed a surge today, following probable central bank purchases last week and a lower-than-expected state borrowing plan.
INR might end 2026 at around 93/USD: Bank of America
Bank of America (BofA) has predicted that the Indian rupee will end the year at around 93 per US dollar, roughly in line with current levels.
HDFC Bank revamps credit card rewards: How it affects you?
HDFC Bank has announced significant changes to its Regalia Gold and Diners Club Privilege credit cards.
Silver ETFs down 15% in 2 months: What's the reason?
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a steep decline in recent months, with losses of up to 15% in just two months.
How US tariffs on patented drugs have affected Indian companies
The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on patented drugs, a move that could have a major impact on India's specialty pharmaceutical players.
Foreign firms lease record 9M sq-ft office space in India
Foreign companies have leased a record 9.1 million square feet of office space in India's top nine cities during the first quarter of this year. The surge was mainly due to the establishment of Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
Nykaa eyes majority stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand
Leading beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa is said to be in talks to acquire a majority stake in actress Deepika Padukone's premium skincare brand, 82°E.
Indian bank stocks lose $95B, analysts warn of more pain
Indian bank stocks, a major player in the country's stock market, are likely to face more losses.
Sensex falls over 500 points: What's behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market opened on a bearish note today, with the BSE Sensex down by 500 points or 0.54% at 72,810.57 and the NSE Nifty down by 140 points or 0.47% to below 22,600 at 22,580.35 in early trade.
Tata Sons chairman reappointment in limbo as trust raises concerns
The fate of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman hangs in the balance, with the next board meeting scheduled for June.
Foreign investors dumped ₹43,000cr HDFC Bank shares in March quarter
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold HDFC Bank shares worth ₹43,085 crore during the March quarter.
RBI to keep rates unchanged as US-Iran war fuels inflation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep key policy rates unchanged in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled for April 6-8.
India's services activity slows to 14-month low
India's services activity has witnessed a slowdown, with the Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) falling to a 14-month low of 57.5 in March.
Why OpenAI CFO is opposing Sam Altman's 2026 IPO timeline
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sarah Friar has expressed reservations about CEO Sam Altman's intention to take the company public as early as the fourth quarter of 2026, The Information reports.
OPEC+ raises oil production as US-Iran war threatens energy stability
The OPEC+ oil alliance has decided to raise its oil production quotas for the second consecutive month.
Air India halts Israel flights till May 31, thousands affected
Air India has suspended its flights to Israel until May 31, due to the ongoing conflict between US and Iran in West Asia.
Gold falls over 1% amid strong dollar, waning rate-cut expections
Gold prices witnessed another drop on Monday, falling over 1% due to a stronger US dollar and waning expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Wipro shares jump 3% after $1B contract win
Wipro Limited's shares surged by 3% after the company announced a major multi-year strategic transformation deal with Olam Group.
Oil jumps past $110 amid Trump's fresh warning to Iran
Oil prices are on the rise due to fears of supply disruptions as US-Iran war continues to affect market sentiment.
Indian rupee opens stronger at 93 per US dollar
The Indian rupee opened stronger at 93 per US dollar today, gaining 10 paise from Thursday's close of 93.10.
AI fuels hiring surge as tech job openings hit 3-year-high
The tech industry in 2026 is witnessing a major transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way.
Gold prices down 7% since February 28: Should you buy?
Gold prices have fallen almost 7% since February 28, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
IndusInd Bank's deposits, advances decline in Q4 FY26
IndusInd Bank has reported a mixed operational performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q4 FY26).