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10 Sep 2018
IndiaXiaomi Redmi 6 first sale in India today via Flipkart
Xiaomi Redmi 6, the recently launched successor to Redmi 5, will go on sale today for the first time in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Mi.com.
10 Sep 2018
Alibaba GroupAlibaba co-founder Jack Ma to step down in September 2019
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, one of the world's richest business executives, has announced that he will step down as the executive chairman of Alibaba in September 2019.
10 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Rupee sinks to new low of 72.18 against USD
The rupee today slumped to a fresh record low of 72.18 by falling 45 paise against the US dollar on strong demand for the US currency from importers.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaDeliveries for India-made Ather electric-scooter to begin from September 11
Months after launching its Ather 450 and Ather 340 electric scooters in India, Ather Energy has now announced the delivery dates of the former.
09 Sep 2018
Indian GovernmentPetrol, diesel prices hiked again. Here are revised fuel rates
Petrol and diesel prices set new records today as they continued their upward march on fall in rupee and surge in global crude oil rates.
09 Sep 2018
Alibaba GroupAlibaba's Jack Ma isn't retiring, will announce his succession plans
Refuting an NYT report which claimed Jack Ma would be retiring from Executive Chairmanship of Alibaba group on Monday, South China Morning Post, a newspaper owned by the company, reported on Sunday that he would instead unveil his succession plans.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaOnly 33% Indians save regularly for retirement, says HSBC report
Only a third in India are regularly saving for retirement while just 33% of working-age respondents globally put anything aside for their later life, a report revealed.
08 Sep 2018
IndiaAmounts you'll get back on exchanging Rs. 2000-note, and more
Handle your currency notes with utmost care, for exchanging torn notes may get you nothing or just half the value, according to new RBI guidelines.
08 Sep 2018
Reliance JioJio Celebrations Offer: Here's how to get 8GB free data
To commemorate its second anniversary, Reliance Jio has rolled out a Celebrations Offer to provide free daily data to all its active customers.
08 Sep 2018
India#FuelWoes: Petrol crosses Rs. 80/liter in Delhi, diesel Rs. 72.51/liter
Continuing the race upwards, fuel prices have seen a hike for the third consecutive day.
08 Sep 2018
XElon Musk smokes weed on live-show, Tesla's shares plunge
Tesla founder Elon Musk smoked marijuana, drank whiskey and wielded a sword, all on a live-show with comedian Joe Rogan, following which shares of the electric car company plummeted by 6%, on a single trading day, on Friday.
08 Sep 2018
Alibaba GroupEnd of era: China's richest man Jack Ma announces retirement
Jack Ma, who serves as Executive Director of Alibaba, a company he founded in 1999 has announced his retirement. The business magnate will retire on Monday, September 10, according to reports.
07 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelAirtel Payments Bank users can now withdraw cash without cards
On Thursday, Airtel announced that its Airtel Payments Bank customers would be allowed to withdraw cash from ATMs in India without using cards.
06 Sep 2018
India#BreakingGlassCeiling: India hires more female pilots than any other country
Indian society has always been tagged patriarchal and rightly so. But there is one section that's aiming to break that label: the aviation sector, where 12% of commercial pilots are women.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaRupee plunges to a new low of 72.12 against USD
The Indian rupee crashed below the 72-level against the US dollar for the first time ever on persistent global headwinds and concerns on the macroeconomic front.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaTRAI to make mobile number portability simpler and faster
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has drafted new norms which, if passed, will make mobile number portability a simpler, hassle-free, and fast process.
06 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelYou can now buy OPPO F9 Pro for Rs. 3,915
As part of an annual contract, Bharti Airtel is offering the OPPO F9 Pro for a down payment of Rs. 3,915.
06 Sep 2018
Reliance IndustriesJioPhone 2 flash sale today starting 12pm: All details here
Reliance's latest feature phone, the JioPhone 2, will go on sale for the third time today starting 12pm via Jio.com.
05 Sep 2018
Fortis HospitalFortis' co-founder Shivinder Singh sues elder brother, snaps business ties
Co-Founder of Fortis Healthcare, Shivinder Mohan Singh filed a lawsuit against his elder brother Malvinder Mohan Singh on Tuesday on grounds of "oppression and mismanagement" in their joint businesses: RHC Holding, Religare and Fortis.
05 Sep 2018
AmazonAmazon reaches $1 trillion mark, but that's just the start
On Tuesday night, Amazon's shares briefly touched $2050.50, taking the e-commerce giant's market capitalization to $1 trillion, and making it the second company after Apple to touch the mark.
04 Sep 2018
HuaweiHuawei announces 2-day smartphone sale on Amazon: Deals and offers
Huawei has announced a two-day "Huawei Smartphones Deals" sale on Amazon which will be held from September 4-5.
03 Sep 2018
TurkeyRupee sinks to lifetime low of 71.10 against USD
The Indian Rupee nosedived to a new lifetime low of 71.10, shedding 10 paise against the USD in late afternoon trade today, tracking weakening trend in emerging market currencies.
03 Sep 2018
OPPOOPPO F9 Pro available for Rs. 21,591 on Paytm Mall
OPPO's recently launched mid-range smartphone, the F9 Pro, can be effectively purchased for Rs. 21,591 via Paytm Mall.
03 Sep 2018
IndiaMahindra Marazzo launched in India: Details here
The all new Mahindra Marazzo was launched in India today at a starting price of Rs. 9.9 lakh, thereby intensifying the competition in India's multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) space.
03 Sep 2018
IndiaRupee's dramatic fall hits petrol, diesel prices hard
Petrol and diesel prices in the country touched their highest levels today mainly due to dramatic fall in the Rupee and a sharp rise in crude oil rates.
03 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelTaking on Airtel and Jio, BSNL revises its broadband plans
In a bid to take on Reliance's upcoming Jio GigaFiber and Bharti Airtel's existing V-Fiber service, BSNL has updated all its broadband plans.
03 Sep 2018
IndiaPetrol prices reach record high: Rs. 86.25/liter in Mumbai
Over the past few months, petrol and diesel prices have consistently soared and, on Monday, prices touched a new high.
02 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelNetflix, Amazon Prime free with Airtel, Vodafone: All details here
If you happen to enjoy Netflix and Amazon Prime services, this might interest you.
02 Sep 2018
IndiaYour SBI ATM-card will stop working: Here's how to replace
On August 14, the State Bank of India (SBI) had issued a notification to all its customers, asking them to change their old Magstripe Debit Cards to the more secure, EMV chip cards.
01 Sep 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 6 tips to lower your health insurance premiums
With medical inflation reaching an all-time high, falling sick, even once in a while, can take a toll not only on your physical health, but also on your financial well-being.
01 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiIndia Post Payments Bank launched: Details here
On Saturday, at an event in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in a bid to boost banking services in rural areas, and promote further financial inclusion.
01 Sep 2018
Qatar AirwaysAll about the upcoming 'world's longest' 20-hour flight
About a year ago, Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce had publicly challenged Airbus and Boeing to design a plane capable of making ultra-long distance flights.
01 Sep 2018
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola announces acquisition of Costa coffee for $5.1bn
No more caffeine cravings for Coca-Cola.
31 Aug 2018
Bharti Airtel4 best unlimited plans offered by telecom companies
In the last three years, the telecom industry has seen major changes such as inexpensive data and calls, free access to music and video streaming apps etc., all of which have collectively contributed to making India one of the largest consumers of mobile internet and telecom services.
31 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia's GDP grows at 15-quarter high of 8.2% in Q1
The Indian economy grew at a 15-quarter high of 8.2% in the April-June quarter of Financial Year 2018-19 on a good show by manufacturing and farm sectors, according to the government data released today.
31 Aug 2018
Reliance IndustriesJioPhone 2's third flash sale slated for September 6
Reliance's latest feature phone, the JioPhone 2, will go on sale for the third time on September 6 starting 12pm via Jio.com.
31 Aug 2018
iPhoneAndroid phones will have 85% global market share in 2018
According to market research firm IDC, Android mobile phones will command 85% of the global market share in 2018, with shipment volumes expected to grow at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%, and touch 1.41 billion devices in 2022.
31 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia's largest telecom operator born as Vodafone, Idea complete merger
Following the Department of Telecommunications' approval in July, the long-awaited merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular has finally been completed.
31 Aug 2018
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Rupee hits all-time low, breaches 71-mark for the first time
The rupee slumped to a fresh record low of 71 against the US dollar for the first time ever, amid persistent demand for the US currency and rising crude prices.
30 Aug 2018
IndiaGoogle's new app seeks to promote Indian language content
With its Next Billion Users initiative, it's more than apparent that Google has its eyes on India.