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Capillary Technologies has submitted the red herring prospectus (RHP) for its initial public offering (IPO), which includes an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 92.29 lakh shares and a fresh issue of up to INR 345 Cr. Bidding for the IPO will begin on November 14 and end
In reaction to recent media accusations claiming a technological breach involving a former LG Energy Solution official, Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. has released an explanation. Declaring that the claimed pouch cell technology is neither a priority of its research nor a component of its business strategy, the corporation rejected the
According to its Executive Vice President and MD (South Asia), Arun Kumar Parameswaran, the US-based IT company Salesforce, which has seen a multi-fold increase in both business and investment, will keep investing and expanding in India because the nation has the proper talent pool. With its initial centre of excellence
The amalgamation plan, which combines Suzuki Motor Gujarat with its parent company, Maruti Suzuki India, the biggest automaker in the nation, has been authorised by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The joint petition filed by Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (transferor company) and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (transferee company)
According to a Moneycontrol report citing a formal complaint submitted to the Bengaluru City Cyber Crime Police on November 5, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd reportedly lost INR 2.16 crore in a cyber fraud in which hackers stole money by posing as a Group Pharmaceuticals executive. Mahesh Babu
According to reports, WhatsApp is getting ready to launch a new security feature that would provide extra defence for users who might be more vulnerable to hacking or targeted cyberattacks. The most recent WhatsApp beta for iOS on TestFlight has a new feature named "Strict account settings", which
As the nation steps up attempts to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reiterated the company's request on 7 November for the United States to increase eligibility for a Chips Act tax credit. Altman's statement comes after Chris Lehane,
In a $10 billion agreement, Pfizer Inc. has agreed to buy Metsera Inc., a weight-loss medication firm. This purchase comes after a heated bidding war with Novo Nordisk A/S, a rival pharmaceutical business. According to Bloomberg, this disclosure places Pfizer in a strong position to win the startup'
Google said during the 2025 Google I/O conference that their Gemini assistant will be coming to Android Auto. A 9to5Google story claims that the rollout has subtly started for a few beta users, which is the first indication that Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in automobiles. Users of
China's exports unexpectedly fell in October as purchasers waited to see how a tumultuous month in US-China trade relations would unfold and as foreign orders tapered off after months of front-loading to avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs. According to Customs statistics released on November 7, outbound
The food delivery service Swiggy, based in Bengaluru, said on November 7 that its board had authorised the funding of up to INR 10,000 crore through private or public offers, including qualified institutions placement (QIP) or other acceptable methods. Subject to regulatory and shareholder clearances, the business stated in
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, recently became even wealthier after Tesla shareholders accepted his over $1 trillion compensation package for the ensuing ten years. In Austin, Texas, Musk celebrated his big new pay cheque by shaking a leg with Optimus, the humanoid robot that works for his
Kingshuk Mitra has announced his departure from JioStar to start an independent business aimed at fusing creativity and technology. He was in charge of impact properties, agency partnerships, measurement, and branded content. Having held senior leadership positions at WPP, Disney, and JioStar during her more than 20-year career, Mitra has
According to various media reports, omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart has allowed independent developers and consumer apps to use its smartglass platform to create use cases tailored to India. The smartglass project is internally referred to as "B by Lenskart". In order to facilitate cross-category integration, Lenskart will make
According to Moneycontrol, Chandan Rungta, the CEO of Zepto's meat business, a quick commerce major, resigned less than a year into his position. Rungta, who started working for the company in December, resigned, Zepto said. Zepto's meat company has grown over the last few weeks in
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been up for sale by their parent company, Diageo, just six months after ending a 17-year wait for their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. In a filing to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 5 November, the UK-based spirits
In 2023, the corporation paid INR 417 crore to acquire a 3.53% share in RBL Bank as a treasury investment. M&M claims that it has gained 62.5% from the sale of its ownership in the bank. According to the exchange filing, the corporation is referring to
Physics Wallah Ltd., an education technology company supported by WestBridge, announced its IPO price range of INR 103–109 per share, propelling its founders, Alakh Pandey and Prateek Boob, into the billionaire ranks. The company's highest valuation is INR 31,170 crore. Pandey and Boob each own 105.
An appeal filed by Reliance Realty, a step-down corporation of insolvent Reliance Communications, seeking the recovery of assets and rent from Independent TV, a company involved in the DTH industry that is currently in liquidation, was dismissed by the appellate panel NCLAT. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law
On 4 November, WhatsApp released a companion app for the Apple Watch that lets users send, receive, and record voice conversations without using their iPhone. This new experience will allow users to keep on top of their talks without having to take out their iPhone, the business stated in a
Sora, an app from OpenAI that creates videos, is now accessible on Android. Users can download the app from the Google Play Store, which creates realistic videos from text prompts. Up until recently, only iPhone users could access it. With the release of Android, Sora is reaching additional nations, such
Bharti Airtel will now pursue its appeal with the government for a similar evaluation, one day after the Supreme Court ordered the government to reevaluate the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from Vodafone Idea for up to FY17. In an earnings call, Gopal Vittal, the managing director and vice chairman
According to a TechCrunch story, OpenAI has received a letter from the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), a Japanese trade association that represents publishers including Studio Ghibli, requesting that it cease utilising their intellectual content to train AI models without their consent. The letter is released at the same time
Oyo's parent company, PRISM (previously Oravel Stays), withdrew its intricate bonus share plan after investors questioned its peculiar eligibility requirements and structure. The strategy, which tied shareholder compensation to Oyo's IPO success and a time-bound election process, will now be replaced by a more straightforward bonus