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11 Sep 2024

Mumbai

Uber Black returns to offer premium rides in India

Uber has announced the relaunch of its premium service, Uber Black, in India.

11 Sep 2024

United Kingdom

UK: PwC to track employee locations amid stricter return-to-office policy

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world's leading consulting and accounting firms, has announced plans to track its employees' locations in the UK.

11 Sep 2024

Samsung Electronics

Samsung to layoff up to 30% workforce in some divisions

Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning a significant reduction of its global workforce across various sectors.

11 Sep 2024

Gautam Adani

PM Modi sets $500B target for electronics sector by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious plan to boost India's electronics sector to a staggering $500 billion and create six million jobs by the end of this decade.

11 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Optimus robots could help save Tesla over $500M annually

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, is making significant strides in its robotics division.

11 Sep 2024

Ministry of Finance

MTNL might be declared NPA due to loan default

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is facing a severe financial crisis after defaulting on its loan repayments.

11 Sep 2024

Wipro

Wipro's Thierry Delaporte was India's highest-paid CEO in FY24

Thierry Delaporte, the former CEO of Wipro, has emerged as the highest-paid executive among Nifty 50 companies in India for FY24.

11 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Ex-Sony boss says laid-off game developers should 'drive an Uber'

Chris Deering, the former President of Sony's Computer Entertainment division in Europe, has offered unconventional advice to game developers recently laid off by the company.

11 Sep 2024

Google

Google to pay $100/ton for capturing its CO2 emissions

Google has entered into a $10 million agreement with Holocene, a rising star in the CO2 removal industry.

11 Sep 2024

India

India's first green hydrogen valley to come up in Pune

Gensol Engineering Ltd has announced its successful bid, to create India's inaugural green hydrogen valley project in Pune.

11 Sep 2024

Larsen & Toubro

L&T enters semiconductor industry with $300 million fabless chip company

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is set to invest over $300 million in the establishment of a fabless chip company, as part of India's drive to develop a domestic semiconductor industry.

11 Sep 2024

Congress Party

Hindenburg calls out SEBI chief for silence on serious allegations

Hindenburg Research, a US-based short seller, has accused Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of not responding to allegations of conflict of interest.

11 Sep 2024

Samsung

Samsung India to lay off over 200 executives

Samsung Electronics is preparing to lay off more than 200 executives in India, according to the Economic Times.

InMobi secures $100M to fuel AI growth ahead of IPO

InMobi, a leading Indian adtech startup, has successfully secured $100 million in debt financing. The funding was provided by Mars Growth Capital, a collaboration between MUFG and Liquidity Group.

10 Sep 2024

Finance

Home decor brand Nestasia secures $8.35 million in funding

Nestasia, a leading home decor and lifestyle brand, has successfully raised $8.35 million in a recent funding round.

10 Sep 2024

Air India Express

Air India Express to remove business class seats next year

Air India Express, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is preparing to eliminate business class seats from its aircraft in 2025.

10 Sep 2024

Swiggy

Swiggy Instamart now delivers groceries in 42 Indian cities

Swiggy's quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart, has announced its expansion into 10 new Indian cities.

10 Sep 2024

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.'s journey: From rising star to Hollywood icon

Robert Downey Jr., synonymous with Hollywood success, has journeyed from early fame and personal challenges to becoming one of the industry's top stars.

10 Sep 2024

Dwayne Johnson

Revealing Dwayne Johnson's financial success

Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, is the world's highest-paid actor. His roles in Black Adam and Red Notice have bolstered his status.

10 Sep 2024

Finance

Deciphering gold investment strategies for Indian investors

Gold has always been a coveted asset in India, not just for its cultural significance but also as a reliable investment option.

10 Sep 2024

Personal Finance

Understanding the benefits of gold loans in India

In Indian households, gold is not just a cultural icon but also an economic asset. In financial need, it's more than an ornament, it's a lifeline.

10 Sep 2024

Finance

Navigating the perks of the Public Provident Fund (PPF) 

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme is a popular long-term investment option in India, offering tax benefits, security, and attractive interest rates.

10 Sep 2024

Indian Government

A guide to applying for the PM Kisan Scheme

The PM Kisan Scheme is a significant initiative by the Indian government, aimed at providing financial support to small and marginal farmers across the country.

10 Sep 2024

Google

Google's appeal against €2.4B antitrust fine dismissed by EU court

Google has failed to overturn a 2017 antitrust decision by the European Commission.

10 Sep 2024

Malaysia

Polio survivor who ran roadside stall becomes Malaysia's newest billionaire

Lee Thiam Wah, the 60-year-old polio survivor and founder of 99 Speed Mart, has become Malaysia's latest billionaire following his company's successful initial public offering (IPO).

10 Sep 2024

iPhone

Apple loses decade-long tax dispute in EU, owes €13 billion

Apple has suffered a significant setback in its long-standing tax dispute with the European Union (EU).

10 Sep 2024

Indian Government

SEBI chief accused of earning ₹3cr via her advisory firm

SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, is facing allegations from Congress leader Pawan Khera, in relation to her advisory firm, Agora Private Limited.

10 Sep 2024

Canada

China surprises with strong exports, imports reflect weak domestic demand

China, the world's second-largest economy, has witnessed a significant surge in its exports.

10 Sep 2024

Bengaluru

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan is now richer than Narayana Murthy

The Hurun India Rich List 2024 has revealed that Senapathy 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan, a co-founder and former CEO of Infosys, has surpassed fellow co-founder N Narayana Murthy in terms of wealth.

10 Sep 2024

Indian Air Force

Tata, Lockheed Martin to manufacture C-130J Super Hercules in India

Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have forged a new partnership aimed at bolstering India's defense and aerospace capabilities.

10 Sep 2024

GST

GST Council September meet: What got cheaper and costlier

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced significant reductions in taxes on various goods and services.

10 Sep 2024

Swiggy

Swiggy now plans to raise $600 million via its IPO

Swiggy is contemplating a significant increase in its initial public offering (IPO).

09 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Liminal Custody denies role in $230 million hack, blames WazirX

Liminal Custody, a digital asset custodian, has refuted allegations of its involvement in the $230 million cyberattack that took place on July 18, 2024.

09 Sep 2024

India

India to soon be among top 3 global markets: Amway

Amway, a leading direct-selling company, anticipates that India will rise to be one of its top three global markets within the next five years.

09 Sep 2024

GST

GST Council postpones decision on oil and gas contract taxation

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has postponed its decision regarding the taxation of oil and gas exploration contracts.

09 Sep 2024

IKEA

IKEA to open smaller stores in India, expand online presence

IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, is preparing for its second phase of growth in India.

09 Sep 2024

GST

GST Council postpones decision on health, life insurance premiums

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has deferred its decision, on potentially reducing the tax rate for health and life insurance premiums, as reported by ET NOW.

09 Sep 2024

BookMyShow

BookMyShow, IndiGo join forces to boost live event attendance

BookMyShow, India's leading entertainment platform, has joined forces with IndiGo, the nation's largest airline.

09 Sep 2024

India

Streamlining passport application process in India

Applying for a passport in India can often seem like a daunting task due to the paperwork and procedures involved.

09 Sep 2024

Retail Sector

French retailer Carrefour to re-enter Indian market after a decade

French retail giant Carrefour is set to make a comeback in the Indian market after a decade-long absence.