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CBI probes ₹1,800cr fraud case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation into a major fraud case against Reliance Capital Limited and its former chairman, Anil D. Ambani.
Zepto plans pre-IPO funding round to strengthen balance sheet
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce industry, has announced its plan to conduct a pre-IPO private placement.
Indian start-ups raised $660M in July
Indian start-ups raised around $662 million across 85 deals in July, according to data from Entrackr.
Fresh trouble for Vi: DoT issues ₹26.8cr penalty notice
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has slapped a penalty notice on Vodafone Idea for ₹26.83 crore.
Centre releases additional ₹1.09L crore tax devolution to states
The Indian government has announced an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments on August 1, 2026.
ZEE shareholders approve ₹3,140cr warrant issue amid SEBI roadblock
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has received shareholder approval for its proposal to issue 24.95 crore fully convertible warrants at ₹126 each.
Air India resumes 10 weekly flights between Toronto, New Delhi
Air India has resumed its 10 weekly flights between Toronto and New Delhi. The resumption comes after a temporary reduction in frequencies due to the US-Iran war.
India-Rwanda trade talks: Critical minerals, pharmaceuticals identified as priority sectors
India has expressed its interest in collaborating with Rwanda on critical minerals.
UPI hits record 23.6B transactions in July
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has hit a new record, processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore in July 2026.
Patanjali ventures into insurance market
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is all set to enter the insurance sector. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved the company's acquisition of Magma General Insurance.
Amazon completes $50B investment in OpenAI
Amazon has finalized its $50 billion investment in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Union Cabinet approves ₹84,084cr 'Samudra Manthan' scheme: What is it?
The Union Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹84,084 crore for the 'Samudra Manthan' scheme.
Taiwan's economy surges by around 13% thanks to AI demand
Taiwan's economy has witnessed an unexpected growth surge in the second quarter, largely driven by the skyrocketing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
India's GST collections hit 14-month high, touch ₹2.1L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have hit a 14-month high, crossing the ₹2 lakh crore mark for the second time in the current fiscal year.
Your domestic flights in India are about to become costlier
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a hike in the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) supplied to domestic airlines.
Market timings change from August 3: Everything you should know
In a major overhaul, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will introduce a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) from August 3.
Paramount pushes for early trial in Warner Bros merger case
Paramount Skydance has requested a judge to set the antitrust trial for its planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in November.
Why SpiceJet is paying salaries to employee in phases
SpiceJet, a domestic airline, is facing financial challenges.
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinders now cheaper by over ₹200
The Indian government has slashed the prices of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by over ₹200 in Delhi and Kolkata.
Maruti Suzuki's Q1 results: Net profit dips 11% to ₹3,352cr
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has reported an 11% decline in its net profit for the first quarter of FY27.
You can soon pay via UPI in Maldives
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has expanded its international footprint with the addition of the Maldives as its 10th market.
India's fiscal deficit in Q1 FY27 surges to ₹3.1L crore
India's fiscal deficit widened to ₹3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) today.
Faster internet for specialized services might soon be available
The Indian government is considering a review of its net neutrality framework to allow telecom operators to offer differentiated internet connectivity and speeds, as per Economic Times.
Centre extends PM-KISAN for 5 years with ₹3.15L crore outlay
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme by five years, until the fiscal year 2030-31. The total outlay for this extended period is ₹3,15,614 crore.
Why Swiggy shares fell despite better Q1 results
Swiggy's shares fell over 5% in intraday trading on the BSE today, a day after the company announced its June quarter (Q1FY27) results.
India's Q1 crude oil import bill hits record $50B
India's crude oil import bill for the first quarter of FY27 has hit a record high, nearing $50 billion.
Why Amazon and Flipkart are slashing seller fees
Amazon and Flipkart are slashing or waiving commissions on a wide range of products. The move is aimed at expanding their footprint in India's smaller cities and towns, where online shopping is booming.
RBI lets banks offer differential rates on bulk deposits
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks to offer different interest rates on bulk deposits, depending on their specific run-off rates under the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) framework.
Key financial rules changing from August 1
August will bring a series of changes that could affect your everyday life, including banking rules, tax regulations, and travel procedures.
Why IndiGo won't order new aircraft before 2030
IndiGo, India's largest airline, will delay its next aircraft order till 2030.
Shocker! BP is selling its North Sea oil, gas business
UK oil and gas giant BP has announced the sale of its North Sea business, marking the end of over 60 years of production in the region.
Flipkart Plus members now get Netflix's mobile plan for free
E-commerce giant Flipkart has teamed up with streaming service Netflix to offer a free monthly Netflix Mobile Plan.
ITR deadline today: Last-minute checklist for taxpayers
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is today. Taxpayers are advised to double-check certain details before hitting the 'Submit' button.
HSBC to stop retail banking services in Australia next year
HSBC, the London-based multinational bank and financial services holding company, has announced its exit from the Australian retail banking sector.
After IndiGo, Air India joins electric aircraft business
Air India has marked its entry into India's nascent electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aviation sector.
Bajaj Finserv Q1 results: Net profit rises 12% to ₹3,132cr
Bajaj Finserv has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,132 crore for the first quarter of FY27.
Apple posts record June quarter revenue of nearly $110B
Apple has reported a record revenue for the June quarter, driven by robust iPhone and Mac sales.
Microsoft's $450B one-day surge sets Wall Street record
Microsoft has witnessed a massive surge in its stock price, with shares jumping over 15% on Thursday. The jump has added nearly $450 billion to the company's market capitalization.
China's factory activity shrinks for first time in 5 months
China's factory activity has seen an unexpected contraction in July, the first such decline since February.
Gold heads for first monthly gain in 5 months
Gold prices fell slightly on Friday, but are still headed for their first monthly gain in five months.