Mahindra teases sketches of BE 6e, XEV 9e
Automobile major Mahindra has unveiled teaser sketches of its upcoming Electric Origin SUVs named the BE 6e and XEV 9e.
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Ather Energy Limited unveils ‘Eight70 Warranty’ for the battery of its electric scooters
EV scooter manufacturer Ather Energy Limited has introduced ‘Eight70 Warranty’ for its Ather 450 series and Rizta scooters, in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance.
Bitcoin soars to all-time high, nearing the $100,000 milestone
New York/IBNS: Bitcoin extended its bullish run on Friday (Nov. 22), reaching a record high of $99,300, edging closer to the much-anticipated $100,000 mark.
Mukesh Ambani's Jio loses nearly 80 lakh subscribers in just 30 days; BSNL emerges as a gainer
Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, suffered a significant blow in September, losing an alarming 7.97 million subscribers, according to the latest report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Sensex surges over 1,000 points as Adani Group stocks stage strong rebound
Mumbai/IBNS: India’s stock market saw a robust recovery on Friday (Nov. 22), with benchmark indices rallying significantly during intraday trade.
Ola Electric likely to lay off 500 employees amid financial struggles: Report
Bengaluru/IBNS: Ola Electric, currently facing controversies, a government investigation, and rising losses, is reportedly preparing to lay off around 500 employees as part of a restructuring initiative, reports Inc42.
Kenya cancels Adani airport and energy deals following US bribery indictment: Report
Nairobi: Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the cancellation of multimillion-dollar airport and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, following US bribery and fraud indictments against the billionaire, according to the Associated Press.
Why is US probing Gautam Adani over allegations of bribery in India?
Mumbai: Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, along with seven others, has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for allegedly paying bribes amounting to Rs 2,029 crore ($265 million) to officials in India to secure solar power contracts across four states and one union territory.
Elon Musk's xAI raises $5 billion, doubling valuation to $50 billion
California/IBNS: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI has secured $5 billion in a fresh funding round, boosting its valuation to $50 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Byju Raveendran accused of trying to regain firm with hidden cash
Bengaluru/IBNS: Byju Raveendran, the founder of the bankrupt Indian edtech company Byju’s, allegedly attempted to use hidden loan funds to secretly buy back a US-based software company under the control of an American trustee, according to new court filings.
'Baseless': Adani Group denies US charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani
New Delhi/IBNS: The Adani Group has denied the charges of bribery and fraud brought against its chairman, billionaire Gautam Adani, by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bitcoin surges past $97,000 for the first time amid optimism over Trump’s crypto-friendly policies
New York/IBNS: Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $97,628 on Thursday (Nov. 21), fueled by expectations of a favourable regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump.
Adani Group stocks plunge up to 20% after Gautam Adani charged with bribery and fraud in the US
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Adani Group companies plummeted by up to 20 percent on Thursday (Nov. 21) following allegations against Gautam Adani and seven others in the United States for orchestrating a multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme.
Ford to cut 4,000 European jobs, cites weak EV demand and competition
Berlin: Ford announced plans to cut around 14% of its European workforce, equating to 4,000 jobs, citing weak electric vehicle (EV) demand, limited government support, and competition from subsidized Chinese automakers, media reports said.
Govt mulling proposal to impose temporary tax on Chinese steel imports, says JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal: Report
Bengaluru: The Indian government is reviewing a proposal to impose a temporary tax on Chinese steel imports, JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal said, according to a Reuters report.
Donald Trump may impose 40% tariff on Chinese imports next year
Washington DC: The United States may impose tariffs of nearly 40% on Chinese imports early next year, Reuters reported, citing the outcome of a poll of economists it conducted.
Adani Group to build Mumbai’s largest international convention centre
New Delhi: The Adani Group plans to invest around $2 billion to develop Mumbai’s largest international convention centre (ICC) near the international airport it operates, according to a report by Livemint.
India-UK FTA talks to resume early next year: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said discussions over relaunching the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK will commence in early 2025.
RBI alerts investors about 'deepfake videos' of Governor Shaktikanta Das circulating on social media
Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday (Nov. 19) issued a warning to investors regarding the circulation of deepfake videos featuring Governor Shaktikanta Das on social media.
Nokia secures 4G and 5G extension contract from Bharti Airtel for India operations
Mumbai/IBNS: Nokia has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension agreement with Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities, the telecom giant announced on Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Meta disagrees with CCI's Rs 213-crore penalty over WhatsApp policy, to file an appeal
New Delhi/IBNS: WhatsApp parent Meta plans to contest the Rs 213.14 crore fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for alleged anti-competitive practices tied to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update, according to media reports.
Bitcoin soars past $94,000, hits record all-time high
New York/IBNS: Bitcoin has surpassed the $94,000 mark for the first time, achieving a record all-time high, fueled by reports of potential crypto-friendly moves under US President-elect Donald Trump.
Tata Power and Druk Green Power sign MoU to develop 5,000 MW renewable energy in Bhutan
Thimphu: Tata Power Company Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to collaborate and develop at least 5,000 MW of clean energy generation capacity in Bhutan.
India's RE capacity to hit 250 GW by March 2026
New Delhi: India's renewable energy capacity is projected to reach 250 GW by March 2026, supported by a robust project pipeline exceeding 80 GW, according to a report by ICRA on Tuesday.
Nestle announces $2.8 billion cost-cutting plan, ramps up marketing to boost growth under new CEO
Nestle plans to ramp up marketing efforts, cut costs by at least $2.8 billion by 2027, and reorganize its premium drinks and water businesses into a separate global unit to accelerate growth under new CEO Laurent Freixe, Reuters reported.
Indian govt mulling minority stake sale in four state-owned banks: Report
New Delhi: The Indian government is mulling offloading a minority stake in four state-owned banks to meet the public shareholding rules mandated by the country's markets regulator SEBI, a government source told Reuters.
WB govt to unveil IT infrastructure boosting policies: Min Babul Supriyo
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Minister Babul Supriyo said the state government is hopeful of rolling out a slew of policies including that on GCC, semiconductor as well as drone to facilitate the development of IT infrastructure in Bengal.
Adani Infra to buy 30% stake in construction firm PSP Projects in Rs 6.85 billion deal
Adani Infra, a subsidiary of Gautam Adani's flagship Adani Enterprises, will buy a 30.07% stake in construction firm PSP Projects for Rs 6.85 billion ($81.2 million), Reuters reported, citing a company announcement by the latter.
PE firm TA Associates' strategic investment in Vee Healthtek
TA Associates, a global private equity firm, on Tuesday announced the completion of a strategic growth investment in Vee Healthtek, a prominent provider of technology-enabled solutions and services for healthcare organizations.
IHCL plans to double hotel rooms, revenue by 2030 with Rs 5,000 cr capex
Mumbai: Tata Group’s hospitality arm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has allocated capex of Rs 5,000 crore to increase its properties to over 700 by 2030, news agency PTI reported.