Month: September 2026

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Govt mulls BIS exemption for high-tech companies setting up plants in India

The government is considering a new regulation to exempt companies in high-tech sectors from mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for equipment and components…

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wore the company’s smartglasses at an event in June in Long Beach, Calif.
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Can Evan Spiegel Sell the World on $2,195 Smart Glasses?

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel bet big on developing new smartglasses and was ready to show them to the world. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wore the…

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IPO-bound Simple Energy eyes large fundraise to enhance production capacity, supply chain
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IPO-bound Simple Energy eyes large fundraise to enhance production capacity, supply chain

IPO-bound electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy is in “works” with a large fundraise to secure funds as it looks more capital for enhancing production capacity…

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Indian banks raise over $136 bn via RBI forex swap, FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflows

India’s banking system attracted $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows through the Reserve Bank of India’s special dollar-rupee swap facility by August 31, with foreign…

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Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbers

The government on Wednesday rejected the claim that it revised down last year’s current-price GDP from ₹86 lakh crore to ₹80 lakh crore to make…

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Global markets fall as US-Iran strikes push oil prices and bond yields higher. (Pexel)
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Global stock markets fall as US-Iran strikes push oil to $95, bond yields surge, Fed rate hike bets rise

Global stock markets fell on Wednesday as fresh US airstrikes on Iran pushed oil prices to a five-week high. Investors grew worried that the conflict…

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Gold prices remain have come down across major Indian cities (REUTERS)
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Gold prices today: Check 22K, 24K rates in Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai

Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline across major Indian cities over the past week. In Delhi, 24-carat gold has dropped from ₹1,63,242 per 10…

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View: Leveraging monetary policy for India’s youth

The encouraging results of the GDP growth in the first quarter have brought all-round cheer and have reinforced the market sentiments. Government’s persistent and targeted…

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Apple Inc. had disclosed in April that Cook will step down as CEO and take over as executive chairman of the company's board. (File Photo/AFP)
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How much will Apple pay new CEO John Ternus, executive chairman Tim Cook – A breakdown of their salaries

In a landmark leadership transition at Apple Inc., John Ternus officially took charge as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday, concluding Tim Cook’s 15-year-long tenure. Following…

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Japanese Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+

New Delhi: Japanese Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+, citing the country’s solid economic growth, effectiveness of its…

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