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xAI lost $6.4B last year, SpaceX's IPO filing reveals
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, reported a staggering $6.4 billion operating loss in 2025, according to SpaceX's IPO filings.
Musk's SpaceX pay hinges on Mars colonization, space data centers
Elon Musk's compensation package as the CEO of SpaceX is heavily dependent on ambitious space exploration milestones.
Intuit to lay off 3,000 employees
Intuit, the financial software giant behind popular products like TurboTax and QuickBooks, is laying off nearly 3,000 employees or about 17% of its global workforce.
SpaceX files for IPO
Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
Samsung averts major strike after tentative wage deal
Samsung Electronics' shares surged by as much as 6.5% in morning trade on Thursday.
India's core sector output jumps 1.7% in April
India's infrastructure output witnessed a modest growth of 1.7% in April, up from a revised 1.2% in the previous month.
Lenskart's Q4 results: Net profit down 7.5% YoY to ₹204cr
Leading eyewear brand Lenskart has announced its financial results for Q4 of FY26.
Ola Electric's Q4 loss down 42.5% YoY to ₹500cr
Ola Electric Mobility has reported a consolidated net loss of ₹500 crore for the March quarter.
BPCL now imports 41% of its oil from Russia
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has ramped up its import of Russian oil to around 40-41% of its total imports.
US company slammed for rewarding vaping with Bitcoin
Puffpaw, a blockchain hardware manufacturer in the US, has come under fire for its controversial marketing strategy.
India's competition watchdog has a warning for Big Tech firms
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has vowed to prevent Big Tech firms from creating a "winner-takes-all" environment in the country's rapidly growing digital economy.
Modi's 'Melody' moment with Italian PM sparks Parle Industries rally
Shares of Parle Industries have hit the upper circuit after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of gifting Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit.
India's GDP to grow at 6.4% in 2026: UN
The United Nations (UN) has revised its economic growth forecast for India, projecting a rate of 6.4% for 2026. The new estimate is lower than the previous projection of 6.6%.
US Treasury bond yield hits 19-year high: What's the reason?
The yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond has surged to its highest level since 2007, hitting a peak of 5.2%.
Crude oil prices surge in India today: What's the reason?
Crude oil prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose nearly 0.7% to ₹10,095 per barrel today.
Southwest Airlines opens 1st tech hub outside US in Hyderabad
Southwest Airlines has opened its first-ever Global Innovation Center outside the US in Hyderabad.
Why India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 might be extended to 12-years
The Indian government is mulling an extension of the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to up to 12 years, senior officials have told Business Standard.
After Trump-Xi summit, China agrees to buy 200 Boeing jets
China has confirmed its decision to buy 200 Boeing jets, following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
India to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz again
India is gearing up to send vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers.
Over 48,000 Samsung workers set to strike tomorrow
Samsung Electronics' labor union has announced plans to strike on May 21, after wage negotiations with the tech giant failed.
Meta begins laying off 8,000 employees
Meta Platforms has started laying off around 8,000 employees worldwide as part of a restructuring process.
Tesla cancels India factory plans
Tesla has reportedly scrapped its plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) factory in India.
India plans $1B incentive for electric busses, trucks adoption
Indian government is mulling over an incentive program worth over $1 billion to promote the adoption of electric busses and trucks by private operators.
Indian rupee hits all-time low of ₹96.91 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low of ₹96.91 against the US dollar, owing to rising US Treasury yields, high crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Gold rises on US-Iran deal optimism
Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Wednesday, driven by hopes of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis was an early Anthropic investor
Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google's DeepMind, was an early investor in the artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, according to a report by Financial Times.
Why founders of Groww have sold shares worth ₹260cr
The promoters and promoter group of wealth-tech firm Groww have sold a combined 0.23% stake in the company for ₹250-260 crore.
SpiceJet can seek Delhi HC's relief from ₹144cr deposit order
The Supreme Court of India has allowed budget carrier SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court for relief from a ₹144.5 crore deposit order.
Nayara Energy restarts operations at its Gujarat refinery
Indo-Russian oil refining and marketing company Nayara Energy has resumed operations at its 400,000 barrels-per-day Vadinar refinery after a maintenance shutdown.
Could dog nannies earn up to $1,34,000 in a year?
The United States is witnessing a surge in demand for a new breed of premium pet care professionals known as "dog nannies" or "dog governesses."
Centre may receive record ₹3 trillion dividend from RBI
India's fiscal position is set for a major boost this week, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely to transfer a record surplus of nearly ₹3 trillion ($31.2 billion) to the government, according to a Bloomberg report.
After 80 days, you can now trade in Iranian stocks
Iran's stock market has reopened today, after an unprecedented 80-day closure due to the conflict with US and Israel.
Indian start-up database in the works: What will it cover?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is planning to create a comprehensive national start-up database.
Adani Group shares surge as US drops criminal charges
Shares of the Adani Group, including Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports, witnessed a jump of up to 3.5% on Tuesday.
Indian rupee hits all-time low of 96.47 against USD
The Indian rupee has hit a new all-time low, falling to 96.47 against the US dollar. The fall comes amid persistently high crude oil prices and weaker Asian currencies.
Ahead of upGrad merger, Unacademy's test-prep chief Sumit Jain resigns
Sumit Jain, the CEO of Unacademy's test-prep business, has resigned from his full-time role. The decision comes ahead of a potential merger between Unacademy and upGrad Education.
Why Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO
Starbucks Korea's CEO Son Jung-hyun has been fired over a controversial marketing campaign.
Google and Blackstone plan to launch an AI cloud company
Tech giant Google and investment firm Blackstone are teaming up to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) cloud company.
Meta moves 7,000 employees to AI roles ahead of layoffs
Meta is gearing up for a major layoff round tomorrow, May 20. The tech giant is expected to cut around 8,000 jobs or about 10% of its global workforce.
NextEra buys Dominion for $67B as AI power demand surges
US power giants NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have announced a merger deal worth $66.8 billion.