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ZEE says SEBI order won't impact ₹3,140cr fundraising plan
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has asserted that the recent order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will not affect its ongoing ₹3,143 crore fundraising exercise.
Juniper Green Energy IPO fully subscribed on last day
The initial public offering (IPO) of Juniper Green Energy has been fully subscribed on the last day of bidding.
Sensex gains over 600 points: What's behind today's rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a surge on Monday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both registering significant gains.
Indian IT firms cut bench strength amid AI push
India's leading IT services companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, are witnessing a decline in their average bench strength.
AstraZeneca, BMS discuss $400B pharma mega-deal
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is said to be in talks with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) for a possible merger.
SHANTI Act: Draft rules for nuclear energy expansion under review
India is gearing up to expand its nuclear energy capacity with the SHANTI Act, 2025 (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act).
Apple's India iPhone shipments set to fall for first time
Apple is likely to witness its first-ever annual decline in iPhone shipments in India, after years of uninterrupted growth.
Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo CEO
Willie Walsh, the former chief of International Airlines Group (IAG), is taking over as the chief executive officer of IndiGo today.
Why Trump stepped in to support Japan's currency
Japan and the United States have intervened in a rare joint operation to prop up the yen.
India's factory growth falls to 5-year low
India's manufacturing sector has lost some of its steam in July, with factory activity slowing down to its weakest pace in nearly five years.
NSE, Jio Platforms IPOs set to revive India's public markets
The upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Jio Platforms in September are likely to revive India's public markets.
Zee Entertainment shares crash over 10% amid SEBI action
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) witnessed a massive drop in its share price on Monday.
RBI likely to keep rates unchanged at upcoming policy meeting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting, bucking the trend of several global central banks.
Why OPEC+ is raising oil production again
OPEC+ has approved an increase in oil production quotas by some 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) for September.
FSSAI cracks down on select alcohol brands over misleading additives
India's food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has banned select whiskies and rums from United Spirits and Inbrew Beverages.
HDFC, ICICI raise dollar deposit rates to attract NRI funds
In a bid to draw more dollars amid rising global rates, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have revised their Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposit rates.
Shiprocket eyes IPO at 30% lower valuation
E-commerce logistics company Shiprocket is expected to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the next one or two weeks, according to the Economic Times.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will repo rate be hiked?
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is holding a three-day policy meeting starting today.
Oil prices decline 5% as Trump pauses Iran strike
Oil prices witnessed a significant drop in Asia trading on Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned strike on Iran.
Markets bounce back strongly after 2-week dip
The Indian stock market witnessed a major rebound this week, with both the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 witnessing significant gains.
WestJet cabin crew go on strike, over 300 flights canceled
WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, has witnessed a strike by its flight attendants.
Bengaluru: You can order food on Flipkart from August 15
Walmart-owned Flipkart is gearing up to launch its food delivery service in Bengaluru, possibly around August 15.
These 6 IPOs will open for subscription next week
India's primary market is set to witness a flurry of activity with six new public issues slated for subscription next week.
Why India's top cigarette makers are seeing revenue, profit decline
India's top cigarette manufacturers, including ITC, Godfrey Phillips India, and VST Industries, have reported a drop in their net revenue and profitability for the April-June quarter.
RBI revises deposit interest rules
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major overhaul of the rules governing deposit interest rates.
Received tax notice after ITR filing? Here's what to do
The July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) has passed, but taxpayers shouldn't think their compliance journey is over.
Petroleum exporting countries consider output increase amid supply disruptions
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, are likely to raise their oil production quotas for September.
Over 1.1cr names deleted from electoral rolls in 10 states
More than 1.12 crore names have been removed from the electoral rolls in 10 states and Union Territories (UTs) under Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Private equity firms eye India's education sector after healthcare success
Private equity (PE) firms are now targeting India's school education sector, using innovative investment strategies.
IT industry not creating enough jobs anymore, says Sridhar Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho, has raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job creation in India's technology sector.
This real estate developer wants to raise ₹1,200cr via IPO
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Assetz is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) of ₹1,200 crore.
Will India's FDI rule change boost exports of handicrafts?
The Indian government has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow e-commerce firms with foreign stakes to hold inventory for export purposes.
Market cap of India's top 9 firms up ₹2.51L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India surged by a whopping ₹2.51 lakh crore last week.
Petrol would cost ₹125/l in Delhi sans ethanol blending: Centre
The Indian government has claimed that petrol prices would have hit ₹125 per liter in Delhi if ethanol blending wasn't used during the recent spike in global crude oil prices.
Foreign investors turn net buyers, pour ₹20,200cr into equities
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, reversing their previous selling trend.
China just made a cross-border payment bypassing SWIFT
China has successfully completed its first outbound digital yuan payment to Malaysia, settling a shipment of fresh durian worth CNY 43,000 ($6,360).
Trump launches $100,000 subscription, giving early access to online posts
Donald Trump's media company is offering investors early access to his Truth Social feed for up to $100,000 a month.
Was Trump Organization involved in money laundering?
Capital One Financial has confirmed that it closed the bank accounts of the Trump Organization after an anti-money laundering (AML) review.
Will Indian stock market extend gains on Monday?
The Indian stock market is expected to continue its upward trend coming Monday, following a nearly 3% gain last week.
Amazon plans refunds for eligible customers after $600M tariff payout
Amazon has announced plans to refund a portion of its recent tariff refunds to some customers.