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India tightens digital payments safety with new BIS guidelines
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched new guidelines to boost the security of India's digital payments system.
India's smartphone market sees steepest decline in 5 years
India's smartphone market has witnessed its weakest start to a calendar year in five years, with a 12% drop in volume and a 6% decline in value.
Meet Sharon Pais, new CEO of e-commerce giant Myntra
Myntra, India's largest fashion e-commerce platform and a key player in the Flipkart group owned by Walmart, has announced a major leadership change.
Why India's palm oil imports are down by 19%
India's palm oil imports fell by nearly 19% month-on-month in March, hitting a three-month low of 689,462 tons.
Start-ups face I-T department probe for misusing tax breaks
India's Income Tax Department is investigating several start-ups over alleged misuse of tax exemptions.
Aluminium prices touch 4-year high today: Here we decode why
Aluminium prices have hit a four-year high, surging by as much as 2% in London.
Tejas fighter jet's engines will now be repaired in India
GE Aerospace has announced plans to set up a facility in India for the repair of F404-IN20 engines used in Tejas fighter planes.
Are IMF's tax recommendations harming India?
India has received the highest number of regressive tax recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, a report by Oxfam has revealed.
How AI has affected customer support roles at Salesforce
Salesforce has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) is reducing the amount of customer support work.
Mounjaro maker to launch its oral weight-loss pill in India
Eli Lilly, a leading US pharmaceutical company, is planning to introduce its oral weight-loss drug, orforglipron, in India.
Gold could touch $6,000 by 2026-end, says Swiss bank
Union Bancaire Privee (UBP), a prominent Swiss private bank, is re-entering the gold market after a major position cut due to the Iran war.
Apple's AI chief to exit after 8 years
Apple's Artificial Intelligence (AI) head, John Giannandrea, is set to leave the company after nearly eight years.
Government bonds weaken after US-Iran talks fail
India's government bonds witnessed a major slump on Monday.
Ola Electric falls 7% after sharp 3-day surge
Ola Electric Mobility's shares fell by as much as 7% on Monday, hitting an intraday low of ₹37.96.
Crude oil futures are rising today: Here we decode why
Crude oil futures rose sharply today after the US announced a blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports.
Indian rupee falls for 3rd consecutive session: What's the reason?
The Indian rupee has weakened for the third consecutive session today. The fall comes in line with losses in global equities and a stronger US dollar.
Sam Altman's home attacked again, 2 arrested for shooting
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's residence in San Francisco was attacked again on April 12 (local time). The incident occurred just two days after an earlier attack.
Banks to remain closed on April 14
Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on April 14, 2026, due to various regional and national holidays.
Sensex crashes 1,600 points as US-Iran war rattles markets
The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash today, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 1,600 points or 2.07% to 75,943.14 within minutes of opening.
Advertisers might have to pay for boycotting Elon Musk's X
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is in talks with major advertising firms over a potential settlement.
Tata shares worth ₹93,700cr enter stock market: Should you buy
The six-month lock-in period for Tata Capital Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) under the Tata Group, expires today.
Ongoing US-Iran war could derail government's ₹75,000cr dividend goal
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could keep global commodity prices high, affecting the profitability of state-run companies in India.
IMF, World Bank to revise global growth forecasts downward
Top finance officials from around the world are set to meet in Washington this week amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Why banks with exposure to carbon-intensive sectors are at risk
A recent study by researchers from IIM Lucknow has revealed that banks with high exposure to carbon-intensive sectors are likely to face increased credit risk in the long run.
How Delhi NCR is lowering reliance on LPG for cooking
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) is working to expand its piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
India's coal imports down 8.5%: Here we decode why
India's coal imports declined by 8.5% in February, reaching 16.55 million tons (MT).
India's patent applications surge 30.2% to 1.43L in FY26
India has witnessed a massive surge in patent applications, with a record-breaking 1,43,729 filings in the fiscal year 2025-26.
Gold down 9% since US-Iran war's start: Should you buy?
Gold prices have witnessed a steep fall of over 9% since the onset of the US-Iran war on February 28.
AI leaders urge workers to adapt as automation fears grow
As fears of job losses due to automation loom large, AI industry leaders are urging workers to adapt and focus on human skills.
How Flipkart, Amazon are intensifying competition in quick commerce space
India's quick commerce start-ups are facing stiff competition from e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon.
US-Iran war could widen India's current account deficit to 2%
India's current account deficit (CAD) could widen to nearly 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) if the West Asia crisis continues, a report by CRISIL has warned.
How Oracle's AI spending spree triggered cash crunch, job cuts
Oracle, the tech giant founded by Larry Ellison, is facing a major financial crisis due to its aggressive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Why RBI has criticized INR arbitrage trades by banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has criticized foreign-exchange market makers for their role in the rupee's depreciation during recent Middle East tensions.
Why Lufthansa pilots are going on strike tomorrow
The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has called for a two-day strike at Lufthansa, Europe's largest airline group, starting tomorrow.
Market cap of India's top 8 firms up ₹4.13L crore
The combined market capitalization of eight out of the top 10 most-valued Indian companies surged by a whopping ₹4.13 lakh crore last week.
TCS offers 25,000 jobs to freshers this fiscal year
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has made 25,000 job offers to freshers in the current fiscal year.
India-UK FTA likely to come into effect this May
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, is expected to come into effect from the second week of May.
Want a matchbox? You can buy Cartier's set for ₹29,500
The humble matchbox has received a luxury makeover, with some models carrying eye-watering price tags.
FPIs withdraw ₹48,000cr from Indian equities in April
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their aggressive sell-off in the Indian equities, withdrawing ₹48,213 crore (approximately $5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April.
Modi government sets ₹1L crore target for India's seafood exports
India's seafood exports have witnessed a massive surge, crossing ₹62,408 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25.