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Indian companies can now revise IPO size till March 2027
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended its relaxation policy for revising the size of initial public offerings (IPOs) until March 31, 2027, as per Moneycontrol.
Dating app Bumble might be sold for $1B
Bumble, one of the world's most downloaded dating apps, is reportedly in advanced talks for a takeover deal valuing the company at $1 billion.
Zuckerberg reveals why he chose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed why he appointed CRED founder Kunal Shah as the head of WhatsApp.
Inside TVS family feud over billions in wealth and ownership
A succession dispute has erupted in the TVS family, one of India's oldest business dynasties.
IndiGo cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until October 17
In light of the ongoing conflict in Saudi Arabia, IndiGo has canceled all flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.
NTPC might export green ammonia to Japan, South Korea, Germany
India's top power producer, NTPC, is in talks with potential customers in Japan, South Korea, and Germany for the export of green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels.
Why Zoho won't offer pay hikes to employees this year
Zoho, the software giant founded by Sridhar Vembu, has announced that it will not be giving its usual annual pay hikes this year.
IMF flags 3 risks that could crash global financial markets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of "elevated" risks to the global financial system.
Paytm, Pine Labs, MobiKwik fall as UPI-MDR rollout is delayed
Paytm's stock price plummeted by as much as 6.5% after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced a delay in the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for select Person-to-Merchant (P2M) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
MDR on UPI payments in India deferred to after Diwali
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has postponed the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR), on select person-to-merchant (P2M) unified payments interface (UPI) transactions, to immediately after Diwali.
SpiceJet denied more time to pay ₹144.51cr to Kalanithi Maran
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea from SpiceJet, seeking more time to deposit ₹144.51 crore in its ongoing dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways.
You can soon use Visa cards for payments in China
Visa, the leading US credit card company, has received the green light from China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), to establish a bank card clearing business in the country.
Gold, silver prices rise today: Here we decode why
Gold and silver prices have opened higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today, despite the US dollar remaining firm.
Ex-OpenAI researcher wants to raise $15M for new AI start-up
Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat, a former OpenAI researcher, is in talks to raise around $15 million for his new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Empirical Machines, as per Moneycontrol.
IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7% for 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast for 2026 to 7%, up from the previous estimate of 6.4% made in July.
Character. AI files for bankruptcy in the US
Character.AI, a leading player in the generative AI space, has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Sensex gains over 650 points, Nifty crosses 22,550 mark
The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a strong recovery on Tuesday morning.
Oil hovers near $105 as Trump eases Russian fuel sanctions
Oil prices witnessed a slight dip on Tuesday, following a nearly $2 per barrel increase in the previous session.
Will Tata Sons be listed soon?
Tata Sons has begun preliminary discussions with several banks to explore a potential share listing, as per ET Now.
India's retail inflation surges to 5.54% in September
India's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, the first time it has crossed the 5% mark in the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series.
PepsiCo cannot label new bottles of Sting as 'energy drink'
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant immediate relief to PepsiCo in its dispute over the labeling of new Sting stocks as "energy drinks."
India to get preferential-access to markets worth $85T: Piyush Goyal
India will soon gain preferential access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced.
AI could help solve Asia's aging problem, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could help solve the problem of an aging population in Asia.
India facing a power crisis as coal supplies dwindle
India is facing a major power crisis due to dwindling coal supplies and extreme weather conditions.
I-T department uncovers over ₹25,000cr tax evasion by restaurants
The Income Tax (I-T) Department has uncovered massive tax evasion by thousands of restaurants in India. The suspected tax evasion amounts to over ₹25,000 crore.
Jio Platforms's IPO: Who are the shareholders
Jio Platforms, the digital services subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise around ₹37,700 crore ($3.8 billion to $4 billion).
TSMC set to post sixth straight quarter of record earnings
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, is set to announce its sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings.
Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France's highest civilian honor
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been named a Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour) by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Carlsberg's $700M IPO at risk as brewery ordered to shut
Carlsberg India's Alwar brewery has been ordered to shut down by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) after breaching pollution limits.
Indian rupee may recover to 94 against dollar soon
R. Govindan, Senior VP of Finance and Chief Risk Officer at Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has predicted that the Indian rupee will recover toward ₹94 against the US dollar in the near term.
TCS wants 80% of new employees to have AI skills
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to hire 80% of its new employees with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Indian government bond yields hit 3-year high: What's the reason?
The yield on India's benchmark 10-year government bond has hit a three-year high, reflecting a significant market shift.
₹45,000cr gone in 6 sessions: Why FIIs are fleeing India
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have offloaded Indian equities worth over ₹45,000 crore in just six trading sessions in October.
Zetwerk's ₹5,012cr IPO opens on October 15
Bengaluru-based manufacturing platform Zetwerk will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 15.
India's festive e-commerce sales fall 10% as electronics get costlier
India's festive season has started on a subdued note this year, with e-commerce sales witnessing a major decline.
Microsoft longtime VP retires to care for parents in India
Microsoft's Vice President of Engineering, Kesavan Shanmugam, has announced his retirement after a storied 23-year career with the tech giant. He worked on projects like Excel Copilot and agentic AI systems.
1,000 tons in 8-months: Why China is aggressively buying gold
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has been on a gold-buying spree for 23 consecutive months.
Amazon in talks to acquire AI start-up Decart for $7B
Amazon is said to be in talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Decart for $7 billion.
Oil prices fall as Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'
Oil prices witnessed a decline on Monday, owing to US President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine.
Reduce SLR to promote job-intensive manufacturing in India: Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, has called for a reduction in the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) to promote job-intensive manufacturing in India.