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Azure Cloud Outage Strikes Just Before Microsoft Earnings Reveal

The global operations of Azure the cloud platform from Microsoft Corporation came under serious disruption as a configuration error triggered cascading failures across multiple regions. For several hours, major services such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Minecraft, Xbox Live and the AI assistant Copilot were unavailable o...

Apple Joins 4 Trillion Dollars Club on iPhone 17 Surge

Apple Inc. has crossed a historic threshold: its market capitalisation has now passed 4 trillion dollars for the first time ever. For a company that has dominated tech headlines for years, this milestone underscores not just size, but the momentum behind it. So what’s behind this surge? A few key drivers...

Amazon Shakes Corporate Ranks 14 000 Employees Laid Off

Amazon has announced its largest-ever set of corporate layoffs around 14,000 white-collar employees will see their roles eliminated, marking approximately 4 % of its global corporate workforce. What makes the cut all the sharper is the timing: the company reported quarterly profits to the tune of USD 18 billion...

Champagne Moments Cash Burn Lessons Zomatos Deepinder Goyal

The journey of Zomato under its founder CEO Deepinder Goyal is far from a smooth one. In an excerpt from Unseen: The Untold Story of Deepinder Goyal and the Making of Zomato, journalist Megha Vishwanath recounts the chaotic early years, where moments of high celebration the so called “champagne days&rdquo...

Intel Returns To Profit After Six Straight Quarterly Losses

After nearly two years of red ink, sleepless boardroom nights, and investor doubts, Intel Corporation has finally done it the American chipmaker has returned to profitability. The long-awaited rebound marks the end of a six-quarter losing streak that had many questioning whether the Silicon Valley pioneer could ever re...

Intel Returns To Profit After Six Straight Quarterly Losses

After nearly two years of red ink, sleepless boardroom nights, and investor doubts, Intel Corporation has finally done it the American chipmaker has returned to profitability. The long-awaited rebound marks the end of a six-quarter losing streak that had many questioning whether the Silicon Valley pioneer could ever re...

U.S. Signal Triggers Massive Surge in Indian Stock Market

Indian stock markets witnessed a powerful rally today, with textile and shrimp sector stocks soaring up to 20%. The trigger came from a positive trade signal from the United States, sparking optimism of a potential India-U.S. trade deal. If finalized, the deal could boost Indian exports, especially textiles and marine...

RBI Steps In to Stop the Rupees Fall

RBI on the Indian Rupee Over the past few months, the rupee has depreciated significantly against the U.S. dollar, touching record lows multiple times. This decline could have had negative effects on the economy, so the RBI intervened to stabilize the situation. What Did the RBI Do? To keep the rupee stable and prev...

Apple Seeks India To Modernize 1961 Tax Law

Apple is reportedly pressing the Indian government to tweak a law dating back to 1961 a change it says is vital if it hopes to ramp up its manufacturing footprint in India. At issue is whether Apple, by owning expensive specialized machinery used by its contract manufacturers in India, should be taxed under the country...

Inside TCS Layoff Strategy No Target Just Evaluation

In a recent Q2 earnings call, Sudeep Kunnumal, HR chief of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), took center stage to allay growing concerns about potential layoffs at India’s biggest IT services firm. He emphasized that TCS is not chasing arbitrary job cut targets; rather, the company will “evaluate eve...

Indias Edible Oil Industry Seeks Long Term Tariff Stability

India’s edible oil industry is sounding a warning: frequent swings in import duties are eroding investor confidence, driving unpredictable price swings, and undermining efforts toward food security. A new joint study by JNU’s Centre for Economic Studies, VeK Policy Advisory & Research, and Assocham argu...

SEBI Overhauls Broker Penalties to Foster Fairer Market Practices

In a significant move, SEBI, which is Securities and Exchange Board of India, have decided to rationalize penalties imposed on brokers by exchanges for regulatory violations. This decision seek to streamline the penalty framework, ensuring fines is more proportionate to the nature and severity of the infractions commit...

Will SBI Private Sector MD Shift Change Banking

In a move that could reshape India’s banking leadership, the government has for the first time allowed a Managing Director (MD) post at State Bank of India (SBI) to be filled by a candidate from the private sector. But can this bold shift deliver real change or will institutional inertia blunt its impact ...

LG India IPO Surpasses Parent Companies Market Valuation

In a remarkable business milestone, LG India is making waves with its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is set to raise nearly Rs 15,000 crore. The offering is being closely watched by investors, as LG India market capitalization is already surpassing that of its South Korean parent company, LG Electronics....

When Big Profits Dont Please The Paradox of Indian Oils Surge

In recent quarters, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has posted record profits, riding on high fuel prices, favorable refining margins, and government subsidies or pricing levers. Yet paradoxically, many investors are not cheering. Why The story is more complex than just impressive earnings. On surface, the headli...

Senate Demands TCS Explain H 1B Hiring Amid Layoffs

In a striking move, U.S. Senators Charles Grassley and Richard Durbin have formally challenged Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over its hiring and layoff practices in America particularly in relation to the H1B visa program. Their open letter, dated September 24, 2025, is addressed to TCS CEO Krithi Kri...

Storytelling Makes Crypto Relatable Says Rachel Conlan

In the evolving world of cryptocurrency, numbers and code often dominate discussions but Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, is pushing a different narrative: one grounded in people and their stories. In her recent conversation, Conlan explains how “Humans of Binance” is not just a marketing ...

Mahindra Launches Upgraded Thar After 3 Lakh Sales

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd, one of India’s leading automobile makers, has announce a major upgrade to its best selling Thar SUV, marking big milestone for the brand after achieving 3 lakh units sales in just five years. The Thar, which become a flagship product for Mahindra, counts for nearly one fifth of company&...

Bharat Mata on Currency Sparks Political Debate Nationwide

In a historic turn, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a Rs100 commemorative coin and a postal stamp on October 1, marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). For the first time, the image of Bharat Mata is embossed on Indian currency a move that grabbed national attention. The coin depi...

Indias Economy Resilient Despite US Tariff Pressures

In a tough global backdrop with escalating trade tension, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman project confidence that India’s economy are resilient enough to absorb external shock. The pressure come especially after United States threaten tariff up to 50 percent on Indian import, a move many fear co...

Market Momentum Today Nifty Sensex Follows Global Cues

The Indian stock markets began September 30, 2025 with mild optimism, as both major indices opened in the green. The Nifty50 rose to around 24,659.60 (up ~25 points, or +0.10 %), while the BSE Sensex climbed approximately 88 points to reach 80,452.63. This positive start comes after a bearish trend of se...

Rapido Eyes 500 Million Dollars Fundraise Swiggy Exits 11.8 Percent Stake

Bengaluru-based ride-hailing startup Rapido is close to sealing a major funding round of around 500–550 million Dollars (roughly Rs 4,500–5,000 crore) through a mix of primary and secondary deals.In a striking move, Swiggy which held an 11.8 percent equity stake in Rapido is pulling out completely. ...

GST 2.0 Simplified Tax Structure and Its Impact on Indian Economy

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has undergone a significant overhaul with introduction of GST 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025. This reform aims to simplify the tax structure, enhance compliance and to stimulate economic growth. The new system consolidate the previous four-tier GST structure into two...

Vijayapura SBI Heist Robbers Abandon Rs 41L Cash and 6.5kg Gold in Maharashtra

In a significant development in the Vijayapura SBI heist case, Karnataka police has recovered a portion of the stolen valuables. The robbers, who had fled to Maharashtra following the heist, abandonded part of their loot after a confrontation with villagers in Hulajanti village, Solapur district. The recovered items in...

What Happens When Auto Dealers Face GST Changes Without Cess Credits Transfer

A wave of concern has strike auto dealers all across India after recent GST changes. The compensation cess has been abolished, but many dealers still can’t adjust for cess already paid. Under the new GST regime, which was announced earlier this month and effective from September 22, 2025, several GST slabs are ra...

Elon Musk Replies Bible Verse After Pope Leo Criticises His Trillion Dollar Pay Package

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has fire back at Pope Leo XIV after criticism about his proposed 1 trillion compensation package. Pope Leo say that such extreme wealth concentration could be ethically question, especially when so many workers earn much less. Musk reply by quoting a Bible verse, making the debate more about va...

Masked robbers tie up SBI staff in Karnataka bank, escape with Rs 20+ crore loot

In a shocking incident in Chadchan town, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, three masked men stormed into a State Bank of India branch around 6.30 pm, tied up staff, and fled with over Rs 20 crore in cash and gold. The gang, armed with country-made pistols and knives, fooled the manager by pretending they wanted to open a...

Big Change in Train Booking from October 1, Aadhaar Now Mandatory for General Tickets

Train Ticket Booking Rules 2025: The Railway Ministry has announced that from October 1, e-Aadhaar verification will be mandatory to book general tickets through the IRCTC website and app. During the first 15 minutes of reservation opening, only users with Aadhaar-linked accounts will be able to book tickets. Train Ti...

Ex-Axis Mutual Fund Manager Pays ₹85.8 Lakh to Settle Case; SEBI Closes Investigation

In a recent development, SEBI has officially close its investigation into former Axis Mutual Fund manager Deepak Agrawal after he pay ₹85.8 lakh and surrender more than 43,000 units. The regulatory probe centre on allegation that Agrawal had engage in misconduct including sharing stock tips, passing along trading inf...

ITR Filing Deadline Extended to September 16 as Portal Issues Disrupt Filers

In what many taxpayers sees as a welcome relief, the Indian government has extend the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 to 16 September 2025. Though 15 September was plan as the last date, over 7.3 crore returns had already been filed by then a record high. What prompted this ext...

Gold Prices Today: Delhi Sees Slight Rise Amid Global Market Fluctuations

Gold prices in Delhi have experienced a slight uptick today, with 24K gold priced at ₹11,130 per gram, 22K at ₹10,205, and 18K at ₹8,352. This change comes as investors anticipate the upcoming policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve, which could influence global market trends. The gold market is closely monitor...

Gold Price: Gold Surges to New Heights, Hits All-Time High, Check Latest Rate of September 12, 2025

Gold Price Today: After the U.S. adopted a more lenient monetary policy and released fresh inflation data, gold prices have witnessed a sharp rise. The unemployment rate in the U.S. has climbed to a four-week high, indicating a weakening labor market. In such conditions, gold has touched record levels. On MCX, gold ros...

How Peyush Bansal’s Tech Vision Prepared Lenskart for Its Ambitious IPO and Global Expansion

Peyush Bansal, co-founder of Lenskart, didn’t just build an eyewear brand he quietly engineered a tech-driven ecosystem to make the company IPO-ready. Long before Lenskart became a name on investor maps, Bansal bet heavily on backend systems, supply-chain tech, offline store expansions, and integrating both digit...

Mahindra’s Early Price Drop: Anand Mahindra Says ‘Action, Not Just Promises’

On September 6, Mahindra & Mahindra made headlines by rolling out price cuts on several of its SUV models up to ₹1.6 lakh in savings. The move wasn’t just smart business; it was a statement. Anand Mahindra, the Group Chairman, took to social media to commend the action, boldly stating: “Action. Not ju...

Gold Prices Surge: 22-Carat Crosses ₹1 Lakh, Check 24-Carat Rates

On September 6, 2025, gold prices in India have reached record levels. Today, 22-carat gold is selling close to ₹1 lakh for 10 grams, while 24-carat gold has crossed ₹1.08 lakh for the same quantity. The government has not made any changes to the 3% GST applicable on gold and silver. Investors are now closely watc...

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