Canada courts Indian H-1B professionals after U.S. visa fee shock
Sep 28, 2025, at 12:38 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: In a strategic pivot to capture global tech talent, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that his government will soon unveil a “clear offering” aimed at foreign workers squeezed out by the new U.S. H-1B regime.
Trump greenlights $14bn TikTok deal, shifting app’s control from China to US
Sep 26, 2025, at 10:22 pm
President Donald Trump has advanced plans for American investors to acquire TikTok’s US operations from Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd., with officials pegging the deal at around $14 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
Tata Consumer to invest Rs 2,000 cr in food processing over 5 yrs
Sep 26, 2025, at 09:23 pm
Mumbai: FMCG major Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) said it plans to invest up to Rs 2,000 crore in the food processing sector over the next five years.
Nothing, Optiemus to make phones in India, add 1,800 jobs
Sep 26, 2025, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi: London-based technology company Nothing announced on Thursday that CMF, earlier a sub-brand, has entered into a joint venture with Optiemus Infracom, which will hold a 65 percent stake.
Sep 26, 2025, at 05:06 pm
A delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the United States from September 22 to 24 for talks with officials, businesses and investors on boosting bilateral trade and investment.
Trump slaps 100% tariffs on branded drugs, sparking concern for India’s pharma exports
Sep 26, 2025, at 04:57 pm
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled fresh tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical products, effective October 1, 2025 — a move that could deal a heavy blow to India’s pharma industry, one of the country’s most trade-reliant sectors with America.
Citigroup shifts 1,000 tech roles to India as Trump’s visa fee hike pressures Wall Street banks
Sep 25, 2025, at 11:11 pm
Mumbai: Citigroup has moved nearly 1,000 technology roles to its global support centres in India, Bloomberg reported, marking a significant shift in its ongoing restructuring of global tech operations.
Sep 25, 2025, at 10:57 pm
Amazon.com has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that accused the company of enrolling customers into Prime without consent and making cancellations deliberately difficult.
Tata Capital IPO set for Oct launch, to raise up to ₹17,500 cr
Sep 25, 2025, at 10:14 pm
Mumbai: Tata Capital’s much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) is likely to open in the first half of October, slightly later than the September deadline set by regulators.
Sep 25, 2025, at 12:36 pm
Noida/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave a fresh "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" push amid the tariff war with the United States and growing concerns over the hike in H-1B visa fees.
Edelweiss Financial launches ₹3,000 million NCD issue with yields up to 10.25%
Sep 24, 2025, at 10:12 pm
Mumbai: Edelweiss Financial Services Limited (EFSL) on Wednesday announced the launch of a public issue of secured, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to ₹3,000 million.
L&T, BEL join hands for India’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme
Sep 24, 2025, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have entered into a strategic partnership to support India’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) of the Indian Air Force.
Union cabinet approves ₹69,725 cr package to boost India’s shipbuilding and maritime infra
Sep 24, 2025, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday unveiled a landmark ₹69,725 crore package to strengthen India’s maritime sector, aiming to build indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and modernise the country’s shipping ecosystem.
Indian shrimp exporters turn to China amid Trump’s tariff hike: Report
Sep 24, 2025, at 07:45 pm
Delhi: Indian shrimp exporters are pivoting towards China after the United States slapped a steep 50% tariff on imports from India, Mint reported.
Adani’s fortune swells by $13 billion as SEBI clears key charges, closing in on Ambani
Sep 24, 2025, at 12:13 am
Mumbai: Gautam Adani’s net worth has surged by $13 billion over the past two trading sessions after India’s markets regulator dismissed parts of a long-running case against his conglomerate, fuelling investor optimism more than two years after US short-seller Hindenburg Research levelled damaging allegations.
Swiggy to raise ₹2,399 cr from Rapido stake sale to Prosus arm, WestBridge
Sep 23, 2025, at 11:26 pm
Mumbai: Bengaluru-based food delivery major Swiggy has approved a stake sale in ride-hailing startup Rapido, raising about ₹2,399 crore through transactions with MIH Investments One BV and WestBridge Capital, according to an exchange filing.
Sundar Pichai enters billionaire club with $1.1 bn net worth in 2025
Sep 23, 2025, at 10:17 pm
Pichai Sundararajan, better known as Sundar Pichai, the low-profile CEO of Google and its parent Alphabet, has officially joined the billionaire’s club.
Ashwini Vaishnaw shifts to Zoho office suite, backs Modi’s call for Swadeshi push
Sep 23, 2025, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that he is switching to Zoho, the Indian-built platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
S&P keeps India’s FY26 growth outlook at 6.5% despite US tariff strain
Sep 23, 2025, at 08:12 pm
Mumbai: S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday reaffirmed its forecast for India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5% in 2025-26 (FY26), citing robust domestic demand, higher investments, and tax reforms.
MDL signs MoU with Tamil Nadu to develop greenfield shipyard on east coast
Sep 23, 2025, at 05:57 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), one of India’s leading defence public sector shipyards, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamil Nadu’s investment promotion agency Guidance Tamil Nadu to explore the development of a greenfield shipyard on the country’s eastern coast.
Term Insurance Policy in 2025: Key Term Insurance Benefits You Must Know
Sep 23, 2025, at 01:47 pm
Financial planning in 2025 is increasingly centred on risk management and family protection. Among all the tools available, a term insurance policy stands out as one of the most reliable and affordable ways to secure loved ones against financial uncertainty. While investments and savings build wealth, insurance provides the foundation of protection. Understanding the key term insurance benefits is essential for anyone looking to strengthen their financial strategy this year.
GST 2.0 comes into force from today, what do you need to know about the new tax changes
Sep 22, 2025, at 09:16 am
The Indian government's GST 2.0 came into force from Monday, marking a major change in the tax rates across good and services.
This Navratri is savings festival: Highlights of PM Modi's GST reform, Make-In-India speech
Sep 21, 2025, at 05:53 pm
On the auspicious first day of Navratri, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation at 5 PM, sharing a message of profound reform and hope for the future. He began with greetings for the festival and highlighted the day's significance in the journey toward an "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).
Indian Railways slashes prices of Rail Neer packaged drinking water bottles following GST cuts
Sep 21, 2025, at 04:39 pm
Indian Railways on Saturday announced that prices of Rail Neer packaged drinking water have been reduced, days after the government announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.
Airbus to set up R&D Centre of Excellence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Sep 20, 2025, at 05:30 pm
Aerospace major Airbus is likely to set up a new R&D Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Gujarat.
Sep 20, 2025, at 05:06 pm
Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta advised Indians working in the US to return home amid the signing of the proclamation requiring companies seeking H-1B worker visas to pay a $100,000 yearly fee, creating a buzz across the world.
Era of IT, banks is now over, says Jefferies’ Christopher Wood
Sep 20, 2025, at 10:13 am
Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies and author of the influential Greed & Fear report, has cautioned that the Indian stock market is moving beyond the parameters of IT and banks that had driven the uptick.
Why A Smooth User Experience Is Non-Negotiable In The Best Indian Payment Gateway
Sep 19, 2025, at 10:37 pm
17% of shoppers abandon their carts due to a complicated checkout process, making it clear that a seamless payment journey is essential. Think of long loading times, confusing payment steps or failed transactions. These small hurdles can quickly frustrate customers and drive them away. In the digital economy, customers expect transactions to be fast, reliable and effortless, no matter if they’re shopping online or in-store.
HCL, OIL sign MoU for collaboration in exploration, development of critical and strategic minerals
Sep 19, 2025, at 06:01 pm
The Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, to co-operate and collaborate for exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals including Copper and associated minerals.
New GST reforms designed to benefit households, farmers and MSMEs: Sitharaman in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2025, at 04:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday outlined the "next-generation GST reforms", promising a simpler tax structure, faster compliance and wider relief for households and small businesses at a gathering in Kolkata.