Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex dropping 318.76 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 81,501.36, as pressure on auto, IT, and PSU banking stocks outweighed gains in other sectors. The broader NSE Nifty also slipped, ending the session at 24,971.30, down 86.05 points, or 0.34%. Midcap and smallcap stocks displayed […]
Reliance Industries Ltd is set to finalize its merger with Disney’s India operations by the close of Q3 FY25, forming India’s largest media conglomerate, valued at over ₹70,000 crore ($8.5 billion), according to regulatory filings. With approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the National Company Law Tribunal, Reliance Industries confirmed in its […]
China has launched a cutting-edge underground laboratory in a bold bid to unravel the universe’s greatest mysteries. The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL), buried 2,400 meters beneath Sichuan province, is the world’s deepest underground research facility. Its depth shields sensitive experiments from cosmic rays, creating optimal conditions to explore elusive phenomena like dark matter and […]
Heavy rainfall on Wednesday flooded several areas of Bengaluru, prompting authorities to deploy tractors to assist residents in waterlogged neighborhoods. The weather office has predicted continuous rain throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) arranged two tractors to transport residents in the severely affected Yelahanka area, particularly at the Kendriya Vihar apartments, […]
In a quick response to Canada’s move, India expelled six Canadian diplomats on Monday, just hours after announcing the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other key officials from Canada. The move comes as relations between the two nations deteriorate, with India citing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ongoing “hostility” towards New Delhi. The Ministry […]
As expected, X owner and billionaire Elon Musk has contributed approximately $75 million to a pro-Donald Trump political group within just three months, according to federal disclosures made public on Tuesday. The contributions highlight Musk’s increasingly pivotal role in aiding Trump’s bid to reclaim the presidency in the upcoming November 5 election. The donations, funneled […]
Shapoor Mistry, chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, leads one of India’s most powerful business dynasties, managing a significant stake in Tata Sons while steering his family’s company through a critical period of transformation. The Mistry family holds an 18.4% stake in Tata Sons, valued at approximately ₹1.52 lakh crore ($130 billion), making them key […]
IBM has announced its acquisition of Bengaluru-based Prescinto, a leading provider of asset performance management (APM) software for the renewable energy sector. While the financial details were not disclosed, this strategic move aims to strengthen IBM’s Maximo Application Suite (MAS), a platform focused on asset lifecycle management. This acquisition will enhance IBM’s foothold in the […]
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is reportedly in discussions to acquire a stake in Dharma Productions, a prominent Bollywood film production house owned by Karan Johar. According to sources quoted by the Economic Times, this potential deal aims to bolster Reliance’s expanding media and entertainment portfolio, although the exact size of the stake under […]
Renowned Malayalam actress Mala Parvathy became the latest victim of an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime scam that has targeted several individuals. The scam involves fraudsters posing as police officers, accusing unsuspecting people of criminal activities in an attempt to extort money, from ordinary housewives to film stars to senior citizens and youngsters. The recorded call says […]
Indian equity markets began the week on a strong note, with key indices closing in the green on Monday, driven by robust buying in realty, banking, and IT stocks. The BSE Sensex surged 591.69 points, or 0.73%, to close at 81,973.05, while the NSE Nifty rose by 163.70 points, or 0.66%, ending at 25,127.95. Midcap […]
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The prestigious prize recognizes their significant contributions to understanding how institutions are formed and their impact on national prosperity. This year’s award […]
India’s real estate sector achieved an unprecedented milestone in the July-September quarter (Q3), with 25 deals valued at $1.3 billion, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat released on Monday. This marks the highest number of deals ever recorded in the sector and the second-highest total value since Q2 2023. The surge in deal […]
India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) climbed to 1.84% in September, driven primarily by rising prices of food articles and select manufacturing sectors, according to government data released on Monday. The inflation rate in September marked an increase from 1.31% in August and 2.04% in July. The month-over-month change in the WPI index was a modest […]
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the global financial sector could pose significant risks to financial stability if not properly managed, according to Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Speaking at an event in New Delhi on Monday, Das emphasized the need for banks […]
The Indian rupee hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on Monday, driven by persistent demand for the dollar and continued outflows from Indian equities. The rupee dropped to an all-time low of 84.0725 against the U.S. dollar, surpassing the previous low of 84.07 recorded last Friday. This downward trend is attributed to foreign […]
Notwithstanding last week’s erosion of Rs.1 lakh in market value, Indian stock markets are expected to navigate a crucial week ahead, with domestic and global economic indicators, especially Israeli-centric moves, taking center stage. Key drivers for market movements include India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for September, as well […]
The combined market capitalisation of seven out of the top 10 companies declined by Rs 1,22,107 crore over the past week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) leading the losses. Between October 7 and 11, Tata Group’s TCS saw its market cap drop by Rs 35,638 crore, settling at Rs 15,01,723 […]
In a shocking news, NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader from Maharashtra Baba Siidqui known for his annual Iftaar parties for celebrities in Mumbai was shot dead around midnight on Saturday. Currently, an MLC, Siddiqui was shot dead by three attackers in Mumbai around 9.30 pm at the office of his son, Zeeshan, who is the MLA […]
Private equity firm Odyssey is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Honeywell’s face mask unit, a potential deal valued at around $1.5 billion. This acquisition marks a strategic move by Odyssey to capitalize on the surging demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), driven by the global pandemic. The deal would be a significant milestone in […]