NEWS
India’s wholesale price inflation higher at (-) 0.52% in October
14 Nov 2023
India’s wholesale price inflation based on the wholesale price index (WPI) for October 2023 stood at (-) 0.52 per cent in October 2023 against (-) 0.26 per cent registered in September 2023
India’s consumer price inflation down at 4.87% in October
14 Nov 2023
The annual rate of inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) in India declined to 4.87 per cent in October 2023 from 5.02 per cent in September. The CPI inflation rate was at 7.56 per cent in September 2022.
Greek government sells 20% stake in National Bank
13 Nov 2023
The Greek government on Tuesday announced the sale of a 20 per cent stake in National Bank of Greece (NBG).
Moody's issues 'negative' outlook for US credit amidst high interest rates
11 Nov 2023
Moody's Investors Service, a leading credit rating agency, revised its outlook on the United States government's debt from "stable" to "negative."
Alphabet’s Google explores significant investment in chatbot startup Character.AI
11 Nov 2023
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is reportedly in advanced discussions to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into Character.AI, a burgeoning AI chatbot startup.
Byju's faces a $1.2 billion loan default fallout as lenders assume control of key units
10 Nov 2023
In a significant development for Byju's, once considered one of India's premier tech startups, lenders have formally declared a default on a $1.2 billion loan as they take control of a vital unit of the education technology provider
Apple settles with U.S. government for $25 million in immigration hiring dispute
10 Nov 2023
In a groundbreaking settlement, technology giant Apple Inc. will pay $25 million to resolve allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that the company engaged in discriminatory hiring practices favoring immigrant workers over U.S. citizens and green card holders for specific job positions.
A major ransomware attack targets China's largest lender, ICBC
10 Nov 2023
In a major cybersecurity incident, the U.S. arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) fell victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting trade in the U.S. Treasury on Thursday, 9 November 2023.
Dabur Chairman Mohit Burman assures continuity in board structure following Religare acquisition
10 Nov 2023
In the wake of the Burman family office's acquisition of a majority stake in Religare Enterprises (REL), Dabur India Chairman Mohit Burman clarified in a video call on Thursday, 9 November 2023, that there are no plans to alter the existing board of the financial services company.
Meta strikes a deal with Tencent to launch a low-cost VR headset in China
10 Nov 2023
In an effort to re-enter the Chinese market, Meta Platforms has reportedly reached a preliminary deal with Tencent Holdings to introduce a new, budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset in China
Government plans overhaul of SEZ Act, proposes reduction in tax incentives, and increased integration
09 Nov 2023
The government seems poised to refrain from introducing fresh direct tax incentives for businesses in special economic zones (SEZs).
Vedanta engages in discussions to secure up to $2.5 billion for repayment to international bondholders
09 Nov 2023
Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a prominent diversified mining company headquartered in London, is in the final stages of devising a plan to raise up to $2.5 billion (approximately Rs 20,800 crore) to meet impending debt repayment deadlines.
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