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Sensex, Nifty extend losses for 2nd straight day as US-Iran war, crude oil surge rattle markets

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by the ongoing US-Iran conflict and rising crude oil prices, which kept investors cautious.

Samsung India layoffs begin: 80-100 executives asked to leave

Tech major Samsung India Electronics has started cutting jobs in batches as sales and margins come under pressure in its mainstay smartphone business, following a more than twofold increase in memory chip prices, The Economic Times reported.

TCS expands AI footprint with new 4,500-sq-ft creative engineering studio in London

Tata Consultancy Services, an IT services, consulting, and business solutions major, has launched the TCS Interactive Creative Engineering Studio in London.

DGFT launches new API facility to make certificate of origin applications faster

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has introduced an Open Application Programming Interface (API) facility for the issuance and verification of Certificates of Origin (CoO) through the Trade Connect e-Platform.

Coal India sees sharp recovery in production, power-sector supplies as rainfall eases

Coal India Limited (CIL) has witnessed a sharp improvement in coal production and supplies to the power sector as rainfall receded across its mining regions.

Adani Power Improves ESG Score to 66 in NSE Sustainability Assessment. What does it mean?

Adani Power Limited (APL), a thermal power generation company, on Monday said it has further improved its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, recording a score of 66 in the latest assessment by NSE Sustainability, up from 65 in FY26.

Bajaj Broking launches its ChatGPT plugin to help users with AI-powered portfolio insights. Why is it needed?

Bajaj Broking has launched its investment application plugin on ChatGPT, enabling investors to access live portfolio data directly within ChatGPT through a native, in-app connection, without requiring any developer setup.

TCS’ HyperVault to establish large-scale AI data center campus in Telangana: Know all details

HyperVault, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured 264 acres of land to develop a large-scale AI data center campus of up to 1GW capacity in Hyderabad.

Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited sign Strategic Alliance Agreement for 70-mm Rocket Systems

During the Belgian state visit to India, Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to explore collaboration on both the unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales’ 70-mm rocket systems, which are already in use by the Indian Armed Forces.

Axis Bank and Scapia launch co-branded credit card for India's new generation of travellers

Axis Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks, and Scapia, a travel-focused fintech company, have announced the launch of the Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card, aimed at India's growing community of digitally savvy travellers.

What is MillionR Special Edition? TVS Motor celebrates one million TVS iQube families. All you need to know

Building on the milestone of one million customers for TVS iQube, TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU and a globally reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, today introduced the TVS iQube MillionR special edition.

‘What was lacking was a government’: Sanjiv Goenka’s big praise for Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrating 100 years of the Indian Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Kolkata, the ICC launched its Centenary book “Never Taking No for an Answer: India’s Indomitable Private Enterprise,” published by Penguin Publishers.

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs: German auto giant unveils massive turnaround plan

German automaker Volkswagen Group has announced plans to cut approximately 50,000 jobs and reduce its vehicle model portfolio by around half as part of its Future Plan 2030, a major turnaround strategy aimed at improving competitiveness amid intensifying global competition and changing market conditions.

Who is Subhash Chandra Garg, ex-Finance Secretary challenging Modi govt's 7.8% GDP growth claim?

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has questioned the government's 7.8% real GDP growth estimate for the first quarter (Q1) of FY 2026-27, arguing that the latest numbers warrant closer scrutiny.

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in major restructuring; shuts operations in Nigeria, Uganda

Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to cut around 10 percent of its workforce as part of a major organisational restructuring, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees on Wednesday.

India to become the ‘data centre of the world’? Piyush Goyal reveals massive $200 billion opportunity

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described India as the “world’s best location” for setting up data centres, highlighting the country’s growing potential as a global hub for digital and AI infrastructure.

Indian equity indices extend losses for third straight session amid Middle East tensions, crude oil surge

Extending their losing streak for the third consecutive session, Indian equity indices ended lower on Wednesday, September 2, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in crude oil prices.

JioHotstar launches globally: Check out the countries where you can now avail the service

JioHotstar on Wednesday announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore marking the next chapter in its vision of Infinite Possibilities and its journey towards becoming a global entertainment platform.

Mahindra’s mega Nagpur plant takes shape: First 800 acres set for possession

Mumbai/IBNS: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is moving towards taking possession of the first package of approximately 800 acres for its largest integrated automobile and tractor manufacturing facility at Additional Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

India Post Payments Bank launches DakPay Sound Box for Merchants. All details here

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on Tuesday marks its 9th Foundation Day, reaffirming its commitment to expanding accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled financial services across the country.