Ex-Japan PM Yukio Hatoyama commends global efforts for world peace at historic Hyderabad assembly
New Delhi, Dec 27 - In a historic and visionary message addressed to Dr Tony Nader, esteemed Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, Dr Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan (2009-2010), enthusiastically commended the upcoming 10,000 for World Peace
Correction in broader markets inevitable, say analysts
New Delhi, Dec 27 - The resilience of the market even in the holiday season, which is normally devoid of much action, is an indication of its underlying bullishness, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
Amazon Prime Video to stream ads during movies, TV shows from Jan 29
San Francisco, Dec 27 - Amazon Prime Video will show advertisements during movies and TV shows from January 29, as it aims to expand its ad business and increase revenue from entertainment.
Hackers stole nearly $2 bn in cryptocurrencies in 2023
New Delhi, Dec 27 - Hackers stole around $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2023, a substantial decrease from an all-time record of around $3.8 billion in 2022.
Apple appeals ban on Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 in US
San Francisco, Dec 26 - Apple on Tuesday filed an appeal to the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) decision to ban sales of Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models in the US.
Axis Bank files insolvency petition against Zee Learn
New Delhi, Dec 26 - Zee Learn said on Tuesday that a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has been filed by Axis Bank Ltd to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the company, before the National
IndiGo to start Mumbai-Ayodhya flight from Jan 15
New Delhi, Dec 26 - IndiGo on Tuesday announced direct connectivity between Mumbai and Ayodhya, effective January 15.
Large Indian firms 2.3X more likely than startups to have responsible AI practices
New Delhi, Dec 26 - Large enterprises (with annual revenue of more than Rs 250 crore) are 2.3 times more likely than startups and 1.5 times more likely than small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to report matured Responsible AI (RAI) practices in India,
ACs, panel TVs witness rise in volumes, phone volume sales down 2%: Report
New Delhi, Dec 26 - The year saw stupendous growth in the consumer durables sector in India, with a 9 per cent surge in value for smartphones and a marginal 2 per cent decline in volume, a report showed on Tuesday.
Mini Ratna TCIL pays dividend to Centre
New Delhi, Dec 26 - Mini Ratna public sector company Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) has paid a dividend of Rs 14.20 crore to the central government for the financial year 2022-23, the ministry of communications said on Tuesday.
PLI schemes have brought in Rs 95,000 cr investments: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 26 - The central government’s production linked incentive (PLI) schemes has led to investments of over Rs 95,000 crore till September, resulting in the production of goods worth Rs 7.80 lakh crore, according to a Commerce Industry statement released on
From mirrorless lens to AI video analytics: Decoding the growth of India’s imaging industry
New Delhi, Dec 26 - The imaging industry has revolutionized the way the world around us is captured and documented. Visual storytelling has never been more convenient owing to developments in technology such as mirrorless lenses, high-resolution sensors, and advanced image processors that
FDI flows jump to 21-month high in Oct
Mumbai, Dec 26 - The net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flowing into India reached a 21-month high in October reflecting the strengthening fundamentals of the economy, according to data compiled by the RBI.
PSU stock indices outperform in trade
New Delhi, Dec 26 - PSU stocks are the top gainers in trade on Tuesday notching up gains of up to 11 per cent.
BharatPe logs 182% growth in revenue in FY23, EBITDA loss cut by Rs 158 cr
New Delhi, Dec 26 - Fintech major BharatPe on Tuesday said it has recorded 182 per cent growth in revenue in FY23 while EBITDA loss reduced by Rs 158 crore.
Over 4.25 lakh tech employees lose jobs in last 2 yrs, 24 workers per hour
New Delhi, Dec 26 - As generative AI threatens millions of jobs, tech companies globally are now sacking employees even in the holiday season (they had spared workers in 2021 and 2022 festive seasons amid the global meltdown and started layoffs only in
SCOPE launches $45 mn VC fund for fintech, gaming startups
New Delhi, Dec 26 - SCOPE, the invite-only startup networking platform, on Tuesday launched a venture capital fund worth $45 million, focused on fintech and gaming sectors.
itel forays into open-earbuds category, launches Roar 75 with Titanium Body for Gen-Z at Rs 1,099
New Delhi, Dec 26 - itel Mobile India has announced its entry into the open-earbuds category by launching 'ROAR 75' with Titanium Body at Rs 1,099.
Bulls are likely to wait for the New Year for further action
New Delhi, Dec 26 - The global rally in December led by the US market has lifted most markets significantly, and India was fortunate to have the lift from the state election results too, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial
SoftBank likely sells $310 mn worth shares in IPO-bound FirstCry
New Delhi, Dec 26 - Japanese investment giant SoftBank has likely sold its stock worth $310 million in a second round sale in mother and child care e-commerce platform FirstCry, which is likely to file a draft paper for IPO this week.