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15 Sep 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu

Bitcoin has climbed 1.37% in the past 24 hours to trade at $26,620.79. Compared to last week, it is 1.15% up.

15 Sep 2023

Nifty

Sensex, Nifty touch new all-time driven by Bank Nifty

Amidst a backdrop of optimistic global cues, the benchmark equity indices have commenced the trading session on a positive note.

15 Sep 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors to launch EV-focused dealerships in India

Tata Motors is set to revolutionize India's electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of exclusive dealerships under the 'Tata.ev' brand and a big investment in battery models, per Bloomberg.

Former SBI chief Rajnish Kumar joins Mastercard India as Chairman

Former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), Rajnish Kumar, has been appointed as the Chairman of Mastercard India, according to an announcement made by Mastercard today.

14 Sep 2023

Oil India Limited

Oil India plans Rs. 25,000cr investment in renewable energy

State-run Oil India is planning to invest Rs. 25,000 crore in renewable energy to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2040, as per Chairman and Managing Director, Ranjit Rath.

14 Sep 2023

Stock Market

Sensex settles at 67,519 points, Nifty ends above 20,100

On Thursday, the stock market closed on a positive note.

14 Sep 2023

Stock Market

LVMH-owned 'world's oldest start-up' files for IPO in US 

German footwear brand Birkenstock has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.

14 Sep 2023

Tata

This stock earned Rekha Jhunjhunwala Rs. 1,390cr in 1 month 

Rekha Jhunjhunwala, wife of late ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has earned a staggering Rs. 1,390 crore in just one month from her investment in Titan Company Ltd, a Tata group company.

14 Sep 2023

Sensex

Nifty, Sensex reach all-time highs: What's driving the rally

The Indian stock market is on a roll as benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, continue to defy mixed global cues and surge to fresh record highs.

14 Sep 2023

Google

Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 2

During the second day of the antitrust case against Google, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) continued its push to challenge the company's dominance in the search engine market.

14 Sep 2023

Cryptocurrency

Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB

Bitcoin has risen 1.20% in the past 24 hours to trade at $26,237.84. It is 1.75% up compared to last week.

14 Sep 2023

SoftBank Group

SoftBank's Arm hits $54.5 billion valuation in 2023's biggest IPO

Chip designer Arm Holdings has achieved a $54.5 billion valuation in its initial public offering (IPO) in the US, making it the biggest IPO of 2023.

UPI transactions may increase 50% year-on-year going ahead: NCPI

Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions are anticipated to grow over 50% year-on-year (YoY), according to Praveena Rai, Chief Operating Officer of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

13 Sep 2023

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett surpasses Larry Page, becomes world's 6th richest person

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has overtaken Google co-founder Larry Page in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $123 billion.

13 Sep 2023

Tesla

Tesla to procure components worth $1.9bn from India: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has announced that Tesla is set to procure components worth $1.7-$1.9 billion from India.

13 Sep 2023

Fashion

After Zara, H&M to sell second-hand clothes: Here's why

Fast fashion giant H&M is set to debut its second-hand clothing and accessories collection, "PRE-LOVED," at its flagship store in London, United Kingdom on October 5.

13 Sep 2023

Reliance Retail

Reliance Retail eyes whopping $1.5bn investment from Gulf, Singapore funds

Reliance Retail, India's largest retailer led by the country's wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, is currently engaged in discussions with existing investors, including sovereign wealth funds from Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia, reported Reuters.

13 Sep 2023

China

China flags security concerns with iPhones amid reports of ban

China's foreign ministry has denied reports of a ban on international brand handsets, including Apple's iPhones, but acknowledged "security incidents related to Apple's phones," reported both Bloomberg and Reuters.

13 Sep 2023

Stock Market

Sensex climbs over 240 points, Nifty settles above 20,000 mark

On Wednesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend. The Sensex rose 0.37% to 67,466.99 points while the Nifty gained 0.38% to end at 20,070 points.

13 Sep 2023

Telegram

Telegram's self-custodial crypto wallet is now available

Telegram has teamed up with the TON Foundation to introduce TON Space, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet for its approximately 800 million users.

13 Sep 2023

Google

Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 1

The highly anticipated antitrust case against tech giant Google is officially underway in Washington, DC, with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the search engine market.

13 Sep 2023

India

New 20% TCS to affect international travelers starting next month

Starting October 1 this year, international travelers will face a tax collected at source (TCS) of 20% on transactions made abroad, as announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.

13 Sep 2023

BYJU'S

BYJU'S accused of hiding $533 million from lenders

In a startling turn of events, edtech giant BYJU'S has been accused by lenders of hiding a substantial sum of $533 million in a little-known hedge fund named Camshaft Capital Fund, per Bloomberg.

13 Sep 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Tether

Bitcoin has increased 0.38% in the past 24 hours to trade at $25,925.85. It is 0.61% up compared to last week.

12 Sep 2023

Inflation

August retail inflation drops to 6.83% on lower food costs

India's retail inflation rate in August dropped to 6.83%, down from 7.44% in July, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

NPS, EPFO data shows 5.2cr jobs created in 4 years

A recent State Bank of India (SBI) research report reveals that India has generated over 5.2 crore payrolls in the last four years, with a significant increase in women's participation.

12 Sep 2023

Inflation

Corporate bond fundraising hit a 10-month low in August

In August 2023, fundraising through corporate bonds fell to a 10-month low as yields on these instruments increased due to high inflation.

12 Sep 2023

Agriculture

Russian sellers stop offering discounted fertilizers to India

Russian companies have stopped offering discounted fertilizers, such as di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), to India due to tightening global supplies.

12 Sep 2023

Stock Market

Sensex gains over 90 points, Nifty settles above 19,990 mark

The stock market on Tuesday ended on a mixed note.

TCS shares hit a 52-week high: Know driving factors

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reached a 52-week high of Rs. 3,578 today. The stock is up 3% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), despite a range-bound S&P BSE Sensex.

12 Sep 2023

Disney+

Pratilipi and Disney Star collaborate for multi-series content deal

Disney Star has announced a partnership with Pratilipi, an Indian online self-publishing and audiobook portal, to develop multiple new fiction television shows adapted from stories available on Pratilipi.

12 Sep 2023

Zomato

Zomato to grow at 24% CAGR, says Bernstein Research

Indian food delivery giant Zomato has reached Consolidated Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) break-even three quarters earlier than expected.

12 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple's made-in-India iPhones to be sold on launch day

Apple's latest device, the iPhone 15, is set to launch globally today with a "Made in India" tag, marking a major shift from its China-centric manufacturing base, per Bloomberg.

12 Sep 2023

Adani Group

SEBI accused of hiding 2014 Adani manipulation alert by DRI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is facing accusations of hiding a 2014 Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) alert.

SoftBank-backed Arm's IPO already oversubscribed by 10 times

Arm Holdings's initial public offering (IPO) is already oversubscribed by 10 times, with bankers planning to stop taking orders earlier than expected.

12 Sep 2023

BYJU'S

BYJU'S eyes $1 billion from non-core asset sales

India's most-valued start-up, BYJU'S, is conducting a strategic review of its assets to put on sale non-core subsidiaries and refocus on core, profitable segments, per Moneycontrol.

12 Sep 2023

Binance USD

Binance to 'airdrop' $3mn in crypto for Morocco earthquake victims

Binance Charity has announced plans to airdrop up to $3 million in BNB (nearly Rs. 25 crore) to Binance users residing in areas affected by the recent earthquake in Morocco.

12 Sep 2023

Spotify

Spotify CEO says 30-second trick will not boost royalties

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has refuted claims that users can manipulate the platform's royalty payment structure by listening to a 30-second track on a loop.

12 Sep 2023

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu

Bitcoin has climbed 0.11% over the last 24 hours, trading at $25,796.68. It is 0.41% higher than the previous week.

12 Sep 2023

Elon Musk

Elon Musk has 'demon mode,' reveals biographer Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson, the biographer of Elon Musk, believes that the billionaire entrepreneur has multiple distinct "personalities" that show up in different situations.