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02 Sep 2024

Cryptocurrency

WazirX users unlikely to get full refund after $234M hack

WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange that fell victim to a $234 million hack in July, has revealed that its customers may not fully recover their funds.

Over 50% of IPO investors sell shares within week: SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has disclosed that more than half of the initial public offering (IPO) investors, sold their shares within a week of listing.

02 Sep 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari urges states to reduce GST on flex-fuel vehicles

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on flex fuel-based vehicles.

02 Sep 2024

Personal Finance

Leveraging rainy season savings for utility bills in India

The rainy season in India not only brings respite from the heat but also presents an opportunity for households to save on utility bills.

02 Sep 2024

Mutual Funds

Tips for navigating early retirement for Indian professionals

Achieving early retirement is a common aspiration among Indian professionals, yet it demands rigorous planning and discipline.

02 Sep 2024

Insurance

Navigating insurance claims rejection in India

When you file an insurance claim in India and face rejection, it can be quite disheartening.

02 Sep 2024

Japan

Meet Kongo Gumi, a Japanese company operational for 1,400 years

Kongo Gumi, a family-run construction firm in Japan, holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously operating company.

02 Sep 2024

Adani Group

Adani acquires major renewable energy transmission project for ₹4,091 crore

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), a part of Adani Group companies has successfully acquired the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the Khavda Phase IV Part-A transmission project.

02 Sep 2024

Congress Party

Congress alleges SEBI chief draws salary from ICICI, seeks resignation

The Indian National Congress has raised concerns over the financial dealings of Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

02 Sep 2024

Inflation

What changes for you when central banks cut interest rates

Central banks worldwide are preparing for a significant shift in fiscal policy, with plans to reduce interest rates this fall.

Attention! Last chance for free Aadhaar updates ends September 14

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced September 14 as the final date for free Aadhaar detail updates.

02 Sep 2024

Meta

Meesho taps Meta veteran Mohit Rajani to lead product division

Indian e-commerce start-up, Meesho, has appointed former Meta executive Mohit Rajani as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Why SEBI revoked registration of 39 stock brokers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revoked the registration of 39 stock brokers and seven commodity brokers for failing to meet necessary requirements.

SEBI intensifies crackdown as insider trading probes increase 106% YoY

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reported a significant increase in its investigations into insider trading and front running cases during FY24.

02 Sep 2024

India

India's manufacturing activity growth dips to 3-month low in August

India's manufacturing sector has experienced a slowdown in growth, hitting a three-month low of 57.5 in August due to significantly reduced demand.

Gala Engineering IPO fully subscribed within an hour, GMP soars

Gala Precision Engineering's initial public offering (IPO) has been fully subscribed within an hour of its launch today.

02 Sep 2024

Adani Group

Adani Wilmar likely to acquire 3 FMCG brands for $1B

Adani Wilmar, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division of the Adani Group, is planning to invest up to $1 billion in acquiring three brands, as per HT Mint.

Premier Energies IPO: Latest GMP suggests blockbuster listing on Tuesday

Premier Energies, a leading solar panel manufacturer, is set to make its stock market debut on Tuesday, September 3.

02 Sep 2024

Nifty

Nifty, Sensex hit record highs for fifth consecutive session

India's benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, have reached new heights for the fifth consecutive session today.

01 Sep 2024

GST

India's August GST collections grow 10% YoY to ₹1.75 trillion

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached ₹1.75 lakh crore in August 2024, reflecting a slight decrease compared to ₹1.82 lakh crore collected in July.

Stock market buzz: 6 IPOs, 10 listings next week

The upcoming week, starting from September 2, will witness the launch of six initial public offerings (IPOs) in India.

01 Sep 2024

Indian Government

NPS vs UPS: Which pension scheme is better for you?

The Indian government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to address the concerns of government employees seeking a guaranteed post-retirement income.

UPI transactions hit record high of 14.96 billion in August

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record with 14.96 billion transactions in August 2024, marking a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth of 41%, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

01 Sep 2024

Bajaj Finance

Bajaj Housing Finance's ₹6,560 crore IPO to open next week

Bajaj Housing Finance is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) between September 9 and September 11, as per the company's red herring prospectus (RHP).

01 Sep 2024

PVR Inox

PVR INOX to shut down 70 non-performing screens across India

PVR INOX, a leading multiplex operator in India, has announced its plan to shut down approximately 60-70 underperforming screens in the fiscal year 2025.

01 Sep 2024

China

India's trade deficit with China nears $42B in H1 2024

India has achieved a trade surplus with 151 nations, including the US and Netherlands, during the first half of this year.

SBI lowers FY25 forecast as Q1 growth falls below expectations

India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 has slowed down to 6.7%, the lowest in the last five quarters.

01 Sep 2024

Federal Bank

Krishnan Venkat Subramanian is the new CEO of Federal Bank

Federal Bank has announced the appointment of Krishnan Venkat Subramanian as its new Managing Director and CEO.

01 Sep 2024

LPG Cylinder

LPG price-hike, credit card rules: Key financial changes this September

As we step into September, several significant developments are set to impact personal finances.

15 bank holidays in September: Check state-wise list here

In September 2024, banks across various states in India will remain closed for a total of 15 days.

RBI Governor reveals reasons behind India's Q1 FY25 growth slowdown

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das, has addressed the first quarter growth figures for the current financial year.

31 Aug 2024

Japan

'Workaholic' Japan pushes 4-day workweek to counter labor shortages

Japan is actively promoting a four-day workweek to address labor shortages and low birth rates.

31 Aug 2024

AMD

Esteemed tech review site 'AnandTech' shuts down after 27 years

AnandTech, a prominent technology review website known for its detailed analysis of computer hardware since 1997, has announced its closure.

31 Aug 2024

Health & Wellness

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares guide to selecting right health insurance

Nithin Kamath, the founder of Zerodha Broking Ltd., has shared his insights on choosing the ideal health insurance plan.

31 Aug 2024

Women Safety

Wells Fargo worker dies at desk, goes unnoticed for days

A tragic incident has unfolded at a Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona, where an employee was found dead at her desk after four days.

31 Aug 2024

Brazil

Musk's X heads to court in lawsuit against Media Matters

Elon Musk's social media platform X is set to face Media Matters for America in a courtroom battle next year.

31 Aug 2024

Infosys

Infosys's pre-training changes leave 1,500 new hires in limbo

Infosys has initiated two rounds of pre-training for approximately 1,500 students from the April 2022 batch having offer letters.

31 Aug 2024

Reliance Industries

Jio Financial aims to disrupt home loan market

Jio Financial Limited (JFL), the financial services division of Reliance Industries Ltd., is preparing to launch its home loan products.

31 Aug 2024

China

Setback for China's economy as manufacturing shrinks again

China's manufacturing sector has experienced a contraction for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to official data released on Saturday.

31 Aug 2024

Google

Google Pay unveils new features to simplify transactions

Google Pay has announced a clutch of new features at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024.