The rise of Gen AI poses an existential threat to Google
California: For over twenty years, Google has been the dominant force in the online search market, building a $175 billion business that has become central to the internet experience.
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China expands access to its manufacturing, healthcare sectors to foreign investments
Beijing/IBNS: China is set to open its manufacturing sector completely to foreign investment and is expanding opportunities for foreign capital in its healthcare sector, as part of efforts to stimulate its economy, reports Bloomberg.
Nikkei leads declines in Asia; China's inflation falls short of forecast
Tokyo/Shanghai/IBNS: Asia-Pacific markets declined on Monday (Sept 9), with Japan’s Nikkei 225 experiencing the sharpest losses in the region, following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report released on Friday (Sept 6).
Hitachi Payment Services unveils India’s first android-based cash recycling machine
Kolkata: Hitachi Payment Services, India’s leading payments and commerce solutions provider, today announced the launch of India’s first Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine, that functions as a Digital Banking Unit, to provide one-stop services in a modern digital banking environment.
Bandhan Bank partners with Ashok Leyland for vehicle finance facilities
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Ashok Leyland, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers.
Russia rises gold purchases by 601% to evade sanctions
Moscow/IBNS: As Western sanctions continue to tighten around Russia, Moscow on Friday (Sept 6) announced that the country will increase its daily gold purchases to 8.2 billion rubles, which represents a 601 percent rise from previous occasions, to bypass financial restrictions and maintain trade with its partners.
Nasdaq ends down 2.6% as US stocks slip after jobs data
New York/IBNS: New York Stock Exchange's stocks ended decisively lower on Friday (Sept 6) following weaker than expected US jobs growth that pointed to a slowing economy.
Former Samsung executive arrested second time for leaking chip technology to China
Seoul: A South Korean executive, accused of stealing semiconductor technology developed by Samsung Electronics, has been detained again on freshallegations in connection with the theft of chip processing technology, Reuters reported.
India surpasses U.S. as the 2nd largest market for 5G smartphones
New Delhi: India has surpassed the US to become the second-largest market for 5G smartphones, an ET Telecom report said, citing a recent study by Counterpoint Research.
India overtakes US to become second-biggest 5G handset market, shows new research data
India overtook the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a recent research said.
Videocon loan fraud case: SC issues notices to former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband over CBI's plea against Bombay HC's bail order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India issued a notice on Friday to former ICICI Bank Managing Director and CEO Chanda Kochhar, and her husband, Deepak Kochhar, in response to a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a Bombay High Court order that had declared their arrest "illegal."
Adani Group assures Bangladesh of continued power supply from Godda plant; urges interim govt to expedite dues
New Delhi: The Adani Group has reassured Bangladesh of a continuous power supply, even though its outstanding receivables have exceeded $800 million, according to sources cited by Moneycontrol.
Parliamentary committee to investigate allegations against SEBI chief Madhabi Buch, likely to summon her: Report
New Delhi/IBNS: The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the parliamentary watchdog for government spending, will investigate allegations against Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch and it is likely to summon her later this month, Economic Times reported, citing people in the know.
Top Rankers Management Club hosts 24th National Management Summit
New Delhi/IBNS: Bringing together over 300 seasoned professionals from various sectors to turn it into a landmark gathering of industry leaders, the Top Rankers Management Club successfully hosted the 24th National Management Summit on Aug 30-31 in the national capital.
Reliance Industries board approves 1:1 bonus issue for shareholders
Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Thursday approved a 1:1 bonus issue, marking its first bonus offering since September 2017. Shareholders will receive one free share for each share held.
Singapore plans to make major investment in India in coming years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday said Singapore has already invested about $150 billion in India and is ready to invest five times that amount in the coming years.
Traders flee Maldives amid escalating default risk as foreign currency crisis deepens: Report
Male: The selloff of Maldives' Islamic bonds has worsened, with the dollar-denominated sukuk maturing in 2026 falling below 70 cents this week, a new record low, Bloomberg reported.
Air India starts construction of 35-acre MRO facility in Bengaluru with Rs 1,400 crore initial investment
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Air India Group on Wednesday (Sept 4) officially commenced the construction of a major Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, which is set to be built on a 35-acre site at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with an initial investment of Rs 1,400 crore.
Ethanol push turns India into top corn importer: Report
Mumbai/IBNS: India's push to make more ethanol made from corn has turned the country, which was Asia's top corn exporter, into a net importer for the first time in decades, squeezing local poultry producers and scrambling global supply chains, Reuters reported.
Big push for capex: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman eases norms for expenditure over Rs 500 cr
New Delhi: The finance ministry has eased rules for expenditures exceeding Rs 500 crore to speed up capital expenditure, which is set at Rs 11.11 lakh crore for the current fiscal year, News agency PTI reported.
Adani Enterprises establishes subsidiary to develop Nairobi airport in Kenya
Mumbai: Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, has established a subsidiary in Kenya as part of its strategy to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, media reports said.
Reliance Industries bags 10 GWh ACC EV battery project under PLI scheme
New Delhi: Reliance Industries has secured a 10 GWh battery storage project under an incentives program designed to promote EV battery production, the government said on Wednesday.
Adani Enterprises' first retail bond fully subscribed: Report
Mumbai: Adani Enterprises' first retail bond was fully subscribed at its launch on Wednesday, according to data from local Indian stock exchanges, marking a rare occurrence in the market, Reuters reported.
Adani Enterprises' first retail bond fully subscribed: Reuters
Mumbai: Adani Enterprises' first retail bond was fully subscribed at its launch on Wednesday, according to data from local Indian stock exchanges, marking a rare occurrence in the market, Reuters reported.
Volkswagen considers German plant closure for first time in 87-year history: Report
Berlin/IBNS: German automaker Volkswagen is weighing whether to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as the company moves to deepen cost cuts amid rising competition from China’s electric vehicle makers, reports CNN.
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Hacker behind $234-million WazirX crypto theft starts washing loot
Bengaluru/IBNS: The hacker behind India’s worst crypto hack has started laundering some of the $234 million stolen in the incident from the WazirX exchange, acting the same day the platform briefed on efforts to recover funds, reports Bloomberg.
JSW Steel secures MUFG funding for Australian coking coal mining company acquisition: Report
Mumbai: JSW Steel Ltd, led by Sajjan Jindal, has secured financing from Japan's MUFG Group for its acquisition of a coking coal mining company in Australia, Moneycontrol reported.
States fail to reach consensus on GST relief on health insurance premiums
New Delhi: States remain divided over a proposal to exempt health insurance premiums from Goods and Services Tax (GST), with the Fitment Committee—comprising revenue officials from both state and Union governments—struggling to agree on this contentious issue, media reports said.
Investors lose Rs 3 lakh crore as Sensex tumbles 550 pts amid weak global cues
Mumbai/IBNS: Following a fall in global markets amid resurfacing slowdown fears, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in the early hours of Wednesday (Sept 4) amid renewed concerns over a US economic slowdown and caution ahead of key data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while selling pressure was evident across all sectors, reports said.