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India's GDP to grow at 7-7.2% in FY27, says EY
India's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to stay strong at 7-7.2% in the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), according to a recent report by Ernst & Young (EY).
NCLT might soon have dedicated benches for insolvency cases
A Parliamentary panel has recommended the establishment of dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Who will become next CEO of HDFC Bank?
HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, is considering Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha as a potential successor to current CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan.
Indian Bank to open 100 new branches, recruit 2,500 employees
Indian Bank plans to expand its operations by opening around 100 new branches in the current fiscal year, according to PTI.
India, Chile expedite efforts to finalize trade pact by year-end
India and Chile are stepping up efforts to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year.
Kalshi suffers legal setback as Nevada gets power to regulate
Kalshi, a popular prediction market platform, has suffered a major setback in its legal battle against the state of Nevada.
UPI dominates India's digital merchant payments market with 77.3% share
India's digital merchant payments market is witnessing a major shift.
Robert Downey Jr. wears $1.1M watch that has no hands
Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. made a grand appearance at Disney's Legends Awards Ceremony, but it wasn't just his presence that stole the show.
Country Delight wants to raise $200-300M via IPO in India
Country Delight, a leading subscription-based dairy and fresh-produce delivery platform, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in India.
BRICS summit causes luxury hotel room scarcity in Delhi
Delhi's luxury hotel market is witnessing a major spike in room rates and a shortage of availability ahead of the BRICS Summit.
India met fiscal deficit target for FY26: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the central government has successfully met its fiscal deficit targets for the financial year 2025-26.
SBI, subsidiary to divest up to 1% stake in NSE
The State Bank of India (SBI) and its subsidiary, SBI Capital Markets Ltd plan to sell up to a 1% stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Warren Buffett turns 96: Here are his top investing lessons
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, turns 96 today.
FPIs invest almost ₹30,920cr in Indian equities this August
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped ₹30,919 crore into Indian equities in August.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down ₹1.13L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India fell by ₹1.13 lakh crore last week.
You can't use American Express's Reward Multiplier program from October
American Express has announced the discontinuation of its Reward Multiplier program in India, effective September 30, 2026.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: India paid $22B extra for fuels
A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), has revealed that India was among top 20 countries with highest gross additional costs for fuel during the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Will Air India get new funding from Singapore Airlines?
Singapore's state-owned investment firm Temasek has backed Singapore Airlines's (SIA) long-term strategy in India.
US to acquire 35% stake in Venezuelan oil firm
The US government is planning to acquire a 35% passive stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, an energy company owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.
Why Anthropic has been sued by Sony Music, Warner Chappell
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, and several other music publishers have sued AI lab Anthropic and its co-founders Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann.
US Fed's Jackson Hole conference ends: What are the takeaways?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has come to a close.
HDFC Bank MD Sashidhar Jagdishan to retire in October
Sashidhar Jagdishan, the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank, has announced his decision not to seek reappointment. He will retire from his position on October 26, 2026.
Musk's Starlink gets 10-year license to operate in UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has awarded Elon Musk's Starlink a decade-long license to set up and run a public satellite communications network.
These financial institutions are opposing Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25cr repayment plan
Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and LIC Housing Finance are challenging an National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order approving Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment plan.
FSSAI proposes red warning labels for unhealthy food items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a new labeling system for unhealthy food products.
Why Modi government is easing radiation limits for 5G towers
The Indian government has decided to relax the electromagnetic field (EMF) limits for mobile networks, according to The Economic Times.
Modi government urged to regulate exports of cotton yarn
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports.
Tata Sons gets permission to hold AGM by December-end
Tata Sons has received a three-month extension from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by the end of December.
SEBI clears IPOs of Jio Platforms, 6 other firms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) plans of seven companies, including Reliance-backed Jio Platforms.
Why IndiGo has invested in Sarvam AI
IndiGo Ventures has invested in Sarvam AI, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company.
Airtel adds 27L subscribers in July, Jio follows closely
India's wireless market saw a growth of 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers in July 2026, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Stripe, Advent consortium drops $50B bid to acquire PayPal
A consortium of payment processing giant Stripe and buyout firm Advent has reportedly dropped its pursuit of acquiring fintech pioneer PayPal, according to Bloomberg.
Milk about to become costlier in Mumbai from September 1
Mumbai is set to witness a hike in wholesale milk prices, effective September 1.
Europe's gas reserves touch 13-year low: What's the reason?
Europe is facing a major energy crisis as its gas reserves hit a 13-year low.
India's forex reserves hit record high of $730B
India's foreign exchange reserves have hit a new high of $729.33 billion, a jump of $12.42 billion from the previous week, according to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Andreessen Horowitz launches $1.1B AI infrastructure fund focused on hardware
Leading venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure fund, the "Machine Age Fund."
CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading memory chip manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
White House teleprompter operator fined $172,000 over Kalshi insider bets
Gabriel Perez, a teleprompter operator at the White House, has been fined over $172,000 to settle an investigation by a federal regulator.
Lawyers awarded $147M in Google data privacy case
A US judge has awarded nearly $147 million in legal fees to the attorneys who represented plaintiffs in a data privacy trial against Google last year.
RBI to buyback government securities worth ₹30,000cr on September 3
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a buyback of government securities worth ₹30,000 crore on September 3.