ICEA Claims India's Electronic Exports to US will be 20% Less Expensive than China
The announcement, which was made over the weekend, is thought to be a significant boon to India's quickly expanding electronics manufacturing industry.
Following India's Request for Extradition, Mehul Choksi Detained in Belgium
Vijay Aggarwal, Choksi's attorney, informed reporters that the 65-year-old was taken into custody on April 12 and is presently imprisoned. He stated that they would resist India's request for extradition and submit an application against his arrest.
For INR 108 Cr, Zolo Sells Student Accommodation Business
According to regulatory papers, the startup's plan to sell its student housing vertical to Good Host Spaces was approved by the Zolo board on February 10.
Google Fires Hundreds of Employees from its Android, Pixel, and Chrome Groups
The action is a component of a continuous reorganisation that started last year when Google combined its Chrome and Android teams under the Pixel and Devices group.
Urban Company Slashes IPO Size by Over 80%, Gets Shareholder Approval for INR 528 Crore Offering
Urban Company has secured board approval to raise INR 528 crore (~$60 million) through a significantly downsized IPO, reducing its initial INR 3,000 crore target by over 80%. The company plans to file its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI soon.
TCS Freezes April Pay Hikes Due to Economic Concerns
TCS made a similar move five years ago during the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, when international business was significantly interrupted.
Following the RBI Repo Cut, Banks Begin to Lower Loan Rates
The RBI declared that it would keep excess liquidity in the system after the monetary policy committee unanimously decided to lower interest rates. Further, the committee also changed the policy stance to one that is more accommodating.
Google Docs' Gemini AI Integration Makes Podcast Creation a Breeze
Additionally, Docs now has a new "Help me refine" tool that Google claims functions similarly to a writing coach. With the help of this forthcoming feature, Google Docs will soon have the ability to generate audio.
BluSmart Postpones March Salaries Owing to Financial Difficulties
Cofounder Anmol Singh Jaggi promised in an email to the staff that all outstanding debts will be paid by the end of April. Jaggi stated in an email that there will be a little delay in processing salaries because of present cash flow issues.
Pine Labs Receives Final NCLT Approval to Reverse Flip to India
According to a corporate spokeswoman, the alignment supports the company's long-term goal of providing value to stakeholders, partners, and customers while also aiming to improve operational efficiency.
To beat Trump Tariffs, Apple Airlifts 600 Tonnes of iPhones from India
As per a media report, the move's specifics shed light on the American smartphone company's change of plan. Apple has taken this step to increase its stock of iPhones in the US.
Debt-Ridden Good Glamm Group Sold MissMalini for INR 6 Crore
According to various media reports, marketing firm Creativefuel has purchased the Mumbai-based MissMalini for INR 6 crore in what appears to be a distress sale.
In May, Microsoft Might Announce Further Layoffs as Part of its Restructuring
The change is in line with a similar initiative by Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, who has supported a more lean organisational structure throughout the business.
Nithin Kamath of Zerodha, Offers Investors Nuanced Guidance in Light of 'Debilitating' Circumstances
The head of the discount broking stated on the microblogging site "X" that there will only be four trading days in the next ten days due to the Indian stock market's scheduled closures for the forthcoming festivals.
New Aadhaar App Released: No Need for Physical Copies as it Comes With Face ID Authentication
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT, formally unveiled the app in the nation's capital. The minister emphasised the value of digital innovation and said the app was an attempt to make Aadhaar authentication quicker, simpler, and more secure.
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Dream11 Business and Revenue Model | How Dream11 Makes Money?
There was a general lack of vision regarding Dream11's potential when the platform first went live. Compared to just 2 million in 2016, Dream 11 now has over 100 million registered users. The consistent financing, sponsorship partnerships with cricketers, excellent marketing campaigns, and prize money are only a
This Year, Government will Introduce Incentive Programe for Critical Minerals
The plan aims to increase India's capacity to recycle lithium-ion batteries and is expected to run for four to five years. The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which has a total budget of INR 16,300 Cr, was approved by the Union Cabinet in January of this year.
As Trump Tariffs Take Effect, RBI Lower Repo Rate to 6%
The MPC reduced the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25% during its most recent meeting in February 2025, which was the first rate drop since 2020.
Jio Finance Offers Consumers Loan Against Securities
Jio Finance customers can now get loans up to INR 1 crore with interest rates as low as 9.99%, depending on their risk tolerance. On the National Stock Exchange, Jio Financial Services' shares surged by almost 6%, closing at INR 225.49 on April 8.
Byju's Lodges FIR Against Resolution Professional, EY Partner
Raveendran posted a thumping response on social media, writing, "I am not a flower; I am the fire that will shatter GLAS."
The AI-Powered Cursor AI Stops After 800 Lines
The incident occurred while a developer was utilising Cursor AI to work on a racing game project. The incident has reignited the discussion about AI's place in human work.
Sabeer Bhatia Challenges Country's GDP Calculation, Stating, 'In India, if I give you INR 1,000...'
Bhatia questioned India's existing GDP calculation method in a recent podcast. He advocated for a new model that takes productivity and effort into account rather than just financial transactions.
To Stop Data Leaks, Centre is Thinking About Storing AI Models Locally
S. Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), stated that the Centre is allegedly planning to ratify Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act guidelines by April.
Google Introduces AI-Powered Multimodal Search
Google is also launching a significant improvement as part of its wider rollout: multimodal search capabilities driven by Google Lens and a customised version of its AI model, Gemini.