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Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart face scrutiny over delivery algorithms
The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has recommended strict guidelines to regulate the use of algorithms in quick-commerce.
Delhi HC questions Meta's copyright policy amid dispute
The Delhi High Court has questioned Meta's policy for granting access to its copyright-protection tool on Facebook and Instagram.
Anthropic poised to make its largest acquisition yet
Anthropic PBC is reportedly in talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Decart AI.
Tata Sons's $120B investment strategy at risk after Chandrasekaran's exit
The resignation of Natarajan Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons has raised questions over the conglomerate's $120 billion investment strategy.
India plans anti-theft feature for hallmarked gold jewelry
The Indian government is mulling a system to prevent the sale of stolen gold jewelry.
Paytm CEO, CFO get SEBI notice over 2023 loan disclosure
Paytm's senior management, including CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma and CFO Madhur Deora, have received a show cause notice from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Shiprocket IPO fully subscribed, GMP jumps to 35%
Shiprocket's initial public offering (IPO) has been fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, according to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Trump sued over paid early access to Truth Social posts
President Donald Trump has been sued over the controversial sale of early access to his posts on Truth Social.
India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity
India has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
American Airlines reshuffles senior management to close profit gap
American Airlines is undergoing a major senior management reshuffle in a bid to close the profit gap with its competitors, Delta and United.
Gates' daughter faces 20 years in prison over 'cookie stuffing'
Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has been accused of "cookie stuffing" at her start-up Phia.
SEBI plans easier rules for SME IPO listings
India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is considering major changes to its listing rules.
Gold prices surge to 2-month high as US inflation cools
Gold prices have surged to a two-month high, following signs of cooling consumer inflation in the United States.
Eternal shares jump on MSCI weight boost, $674mn inflows
Eternal Ltd, a leading player in the quick commerce and food delivery sector, is set to witness a massive inflow of capital. The development comes as a result of an increase in its weightage in the MSCI Standard Index.
US inflation cools to 3.4%: Is a rate cut coming?
US inflation has eased a bit, with consumer prices rising 3.4% year-on-year in July, slightly lower than the 3.5% increase recorded in June.
Musk-owned Cursor to set up India office by 2026-end
Cursor, an artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up that is being acquired by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI, plans to set up its first office in India by the end of this year.
How Tata Sons will choose next chairperson after N Chandrasekaran
N Chandrasekaran's resignation as the Chairman of Tata Sons has triggered a high-profile succession process in corporate India.
Foxconn's Q2 profit jumps 35% YoY to $1.8B
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has reported a whopping 35% surge in its second-quarter profit.
Bill Gates's daughter knew her start-up was 'cookie stuffing'
Phia, the shopping start-up co-founded by Bill Gates's daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is under fire for its controversial business practices.
China's answer to Boeing, Airbus makes first international flight today
China's state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is gearing up for a major milestone in commercial aviation.
Sensex down over 650 points today: What's the reason?
The Indian stock market has witnessed a major slump for the second consecutive session today.
Oracle set to lay off employees again this month: Report
Oracle is preparing for another round of layoffs this month, as part of its strategy to cut payroll costs.
Shiprocket IPO opens with 31% GMP: Should you subscribe?
Shiprocket, one of India's leading e-commerce enablement platform, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription today.
Ambanis remain India's richest business family
India's leading family businesses have surpassed Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product (GDP) in terms of valuation, according to the 2026 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list.
Tata shares down by 4% after Chandrasekaran resigns as chairman
Shares of Tata Group companies fell up to 4% today after N Chandrasekaran resigned as Chairman of Tata Sons.
N Chandrasekaran steps down as Tata Sons chairman
N Chandrasekaran has resigned as the chairman of Tata Sons, ending a nearly decade-long term.
Accenture asks staff to delay vacations amid sales push
Accenture has asked its employees to postpone their vacations and carry over unused leaves into the next financial year, a Bloomberg report said.
Oil prices near $90 as doubts over US-Iran deal grow
Oil prices witnessed a surge on Wednesday morning, amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Phuket-Delhi flight mishap: Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that experienced sudden altitude drop, injuring 17 people, has tested positive for marijuana, as per The Indian Express.
Will BRICS countries link their payment systems?
The BRICS group of nations is considering the integration of their fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
TCS, Google to set up Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have announced the establishment of a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City.
TSMC, Sony invest $4.7B to build next-gen smartphone cameras
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC and Japanese tech conglomerate Sony have announced a joint venture worth $4.69 billion.
Igor Babuschkin's River AI raises $1.1B to build personal agents
River AI, a full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) company founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has raised $1.1 billion in funding.
Vijay Singh quits Sir Ratan Tata Trust before term end
Vijay Singh, the Vice-Chairman of Tata Trusts, has resigned as a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) before the end of his current term on August 14.
Government summons Air India CEO over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has summoned Air India's outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Wilson, after the airline's Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude on August 4.
BSE replaces Wipro in Nifty 50: What changes for investors?
NSE has announced major changes to its indices as part of a semi-annual review.
Centre approves trials of ₹10, ₹20 polymer notes
The Indian government has approved a proposal to conduct field trials of one billion polymer banknotes each in the denominations of ₹10 and ₹20.
India is world's sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion
India has officially become the world's sixth-largest economy, with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $3.92 trillion in FY26.
L&T wants to make rare-earth magnets in India
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is planning to enter the rare-earth magnet manufacturing sector in India.
Vi shares jump 3% as Q1 loss shrinks 43%
Vodafone Idea's shares jumped by 3% on Tuesday after the company reported a narrower loss for the June quarter.