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23 Oct 2018
IndiaRoyal-Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 bookings open in India
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, set to launch in India next month, are now available for pre-orders.
22 Oct 2018
IndiaCBDT: From 2014-2018, number of Indian crorepatis rose by 60%
On Monday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released key tax statistics that indicate that the number of crorepatis in India are going up.
22 Oct 2018
XiaomiXiaomi's 'Diwali with Mi' Sale: Top offers and discounts
Xiaomi will host its 'Diwali with Mi' sale in India from October 23-25 on Mi.com.
22 Oct 2018
Donald TrumpChina's richest woman loses 66% of her fortune, courtesy trade-war
Zhou Qunfei, founder and CEO of consumer electronics suppliers Lens Technology, had become China's richest woman by supplying touchscreens for Apple and Tesla devices.
21 Oct 2018
FlipkartFlipkart Plus v/s Amazon Prime: Which one is better?
Flipkart has recently announced its loyalty program that comes with a host of added benefits and freebies.
21 Oct 2018
FlipkartFlipkart Festive Dhamaka Sale: Top deals on smartphones and electronics
Just days after hosting its Big Billion Days sale, Walmart-owned Flipkart has announced the Festive Dhamaka Days sale starting October 24.
21 Oct 2018
MumbaiFuel prices cut; petrol cheaper by 25p, diesel by 17p
Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes.
21 Oct 2018
BusinessGold prices up Rs. 220; silver higher by Rs. 200
Gold prices rose by Rs. 220 to Rs. 32,270 per 10 grams as upward trend continued unabated for the fourth straight week, backed by persistent buying by local jewelers to meet festive season demand coupled with positive global cues.
20 Oct 2018
IndiaIndia gets its first cryptocurrency ATM: Here's how it works
Since the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on the trading of cryptocurrencies in India earlier this year, Indians were left with no options to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.
19 Oct 2018
Russia NewsMoD: Jets manufactured by HAL cost more than foreign ones
A recent review of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed that jets manufactured by the state-run defense company cost more than the same jets produced abroad by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
19 Oct 2018
IndiaNetflix might lower subscription charges to get more Indian customers
Video-on-demand platform Netflix is planning to experiment with pricing models to boost its presence in India and might even consider lowering subscription plans to rope in more customers.
19 Oct 2018
NissanAll-new Nissan Kicks SUV unveiled in India; launches early 2019
Nissan has finally taken wraps off the Indian variant of the Kicks subcompact SUV.
18 Oct 2018
FacebookFacebook's major shareholders want Mark Zuckerberg out of Chairman's position
Major shareholders of Facebook believe the tech giant is better off without Mark Zuckerberg as the Chairman and moved a proposal on Wednesday regarding the same.
18 Oct 2018
IndiaRoyal-Enfield to launch Continental GT 650, Interceptor 650 in November
As the company's most-advanced motorcycles to date, Royal Enfield is all set to launch the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 in India next month.
17 Oct 2018
TeslaTesla secures 1,200-acre plot for first overseas Gigafactory
In a new development, Tesla has secured 1,200 acres of land (approximately 860,000 square meters) in Shanghai to set up its first overseas Gigafactory.
17 Oct 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Now, you can transfer money between mobile wallets, courtesy RBI
Keeping its 2017 promise, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Tuesday, issued final guidelines allowing the interoperability of prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) or mobile wallets.
17 Oct 2018
IndiaSamsung festive Sale: Top deals on Smart TVs and appliances
Samsung has kicked off its 'Upsize Now' festive sale in India.
17 Oct 2018
IndiaIndians are getting better at dodging tech support scams: Survey
A survey conducted by Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has revealed Indians are getting better at dodging scam calls or messages claiming to provide technical support and fooling people into paying money.
16 Oct 2018
India'Make in India' seems to have become 'Assemble in India'
Narendra Modi's ambitious election promise to transform India into a manufacturing hub through the flagship 'Make in India' program has yet to bear fruit.
16 Oct 2018
IndiaSony offers permanent price-cut on Xperia phones: Details here
Just as India gears up for Diwali sales, Sony has offered permanent price cuts on a bunch of phones in its Xperia line-up.
15 Oct 2018
IndiaSoon, we might see Google's dedicated shopping tab in India
Google could soon introduce a dedicated 'shopping tab' for India.
15 Oct 2018
Reliance JioVivo Carnival Sale: Here're the top deals on Vivo smartphones
Vivo India has started its Vivo Carnival Sale in India today.
15 Oct 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)WPI inflation rises to 5.13% in September, courtesy fuel-price hike
Inflation based on wholesale prices rose to a two-month high of 5.13% in September, mainly due to the hardening of food prices and the rise in fuel prices.
15 Oct 2018
India2018 Hyundai Santro's prices leaked ahead of October 23 launch
Hyundai has finally unveiled its all-new Santro hatchback in India and is now accepting online bookings for the car.
15 Oct 2018
Electric VehiclesTesla just made its 100,000th Model 3, reaching new milestone
Just a year after delivering merely 30 Model 3s, electric car-maker Tesla has reached the milestone of 100,000 cars.
14 Oct 2018
FlipkartFlipkart Sale last day: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart's annual Big Billion Days Sale is coming to an end today. During the sale, the e-commerce giant offered thousands of products on up to 90% discount.
14 Oct 2018
India#NewPolicy: Honest, consistent taxpayers might get preferential treatment
The government is reportedly working on a policy that seeks to provide preferential treatment in availing of public services and tax-related services to honest and consistent taxpayers.
14 Oct 2018
MumbaiFuel prices rise again, no sign of slowing down
It's been months since fuel prices started climbing, and even now, climbing fuel prices show no signs of slowing down.
13 Oct 2018
IndiaAmid slowing demand, car-makers are giving massive discounts
With spiralling fuel and insurance costs, and wealth destruction in stock market crashes, this festive season hasn't been a joyous one so far for car manufacturers.
13 Oct 2018
Kawasaki Versys 6502019 Kawasaki Versys 650 launched for Rs. 6.69 lakh
Kawasaki Motors India has launched the 2019 edition of its adventurer tourer Versys 650 in the country.
12 Oct 2018
Netflix#AirtelThanks: Airtel offers free Netflix, ZEE5 subscription to select customers
Airtel has kicked off its #AirtelThanks reward program offering exclusive benefits to loyal mobile customers.
12 Oct 2018
AsiaSensex recovers 600pts ahead of key macro-data, Nifty reclaims 10,400
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex staged a strong comeback by recovering over 600 points in opening trade today following fresh purchases made by domestic investors ahead of key macroeconomic data to be released later in the day, amid fall in global crude prices and rupee recovery.
11 Oct 2018
DNASoon, Indians will get a million Wi-Fi hotspots: Details here
In a bid to keep people connected, government is working with major telecom giants to establish a massive public Wi-Fi network.
11 Oct 2018
SensexGold climbs Rs. 130 per 10 gram on festive demand
Gold advanced by Rs. 130 to Rs. 31,980 per 10 gram today following the uptick in festive season demand from jewelers and retailers at the domestic spot market despite a weak global trend.
11 Oct 2018
Sachin BansalReportedly, Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal to invest $100mn in Ola
In what could mark the largest personal investment in the Indian internet space, Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal is reportedly in the process of finalizing a whopping $100mn (around Rs. 740cr) investment in ride-hailing start-up Ola Cabs.
11 Oct 2018
South Korea#MarketCrash: Investors lose Rs. 4 lakh crore in 5 minutes
On Thursday, a sharp plunge in domestic stocks wiped off a colossal Rs 4 lakh crore in investor wealth within a few minutes.
10 Oct 2018
FlipkartBuy Xiaomi Poco F1 for Rs. 5,799: Here's how
Flipkart's annual Big Billion Sale is now live with thousands of products available on discount.
10 Oct 2018
IndiaReport: India to become world's 11th wealthiest nation by 2022
According to a report by management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India is set to become the world's 11th wealthiest nation by 2022, in terms of personal wealth, ahead of prosperous countries like Switzerland, The Netherlands, Taiwan and Singapore.
09 Oct 2018
AmazonAmazon Sale: Best deals on Apple, Samsung, Huawei smartphones
Amazon's Great India Festival Sale is now live for Prime members while regular members will get access to the sale on October 10 at 12AM.
09 Oct 2018
FlipkartYou can bargain during Flipkart's Big Billion Sale: See how
Indians love to bargain and Flipkart knows it. Hence, it has partnered with Google to let us negotiate prices, rather smartly, during its upcoming Big Billion Days Sale.