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Paytm Payments Services gets RBI nod for offline and cross-border payment aggregation
The expanded authorisation enables Paytm Payments Services Ltd to provide end-to-end payment aggregation services across multiple payment use cases. Shares of One 97 Communications Ltd ended at ₹1,264.00, down by ₹17.40, or1.36%, on the BSE.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind Making ‘U-Turn’, Shedding Light on Space Weather
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured solar wind reversing toward the sun, revealing how magnetic fields recycle coronal material. This process, seen during a close flyby, helps refine models of space weather and may allow scientists to better predict solar storms that can impact satellites, communications, and power systems across the solar system.
Top Stories | RBI boost for INR, Anil Agarwal on Vedanta roadmap, SEBI board meet decisions and more
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SEBI reviews decades’ old MF, brokerage regulations
ESA Reveals City-Size ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Crater on Mars Containing Signs of Ancient Water
ESA has captured a city-sized butterfly-shaped crater on Mars with smooth wings likely formed by melted underground ice. Studying this rare structure helps scientists understand asteroid impacts, Mars’ surface ice, and the planet’s ancient watery past while offering insight into how unusual crater formations develop on the Red Planet.
The Holy Grail of Eris OTT Release: Know When and Where to Watch it Online
The Holy Grail of Eris is an upcoming animated Japanese novel series that will soon be released on the OTT platform.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets fell for a third straight session as mixed US data, Fed rate uncertainty and lack of progress on a US-India trade deal weighed on sentiment, keeping Nifty below key averages and reinforcing a short-term bearish bias despite selective sectoral support
Coursera to buy Udemy, creating a $2.5B learning platform for AI-era skills
Coursera’s deal to buy Udemy creates a $2.5 billion online learning platform, combining university credentials with instructor-led courses as demand grows for AI-related workplace skills.
[Update] Bhavish Aggarwal Sells Ola Electric Shares Worth INR 234 Cr
[Update] December 17, 21:06 IST Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal today sold 4.19 Cr shares, or nearly 1% of his…
Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector
During the debate in Rajya Sabha, the Opposition demanded the Bill should be sent to a select committee of Parliament given the far-reaching impact it has on the insurance sector
Attero bets ₹150 crore on India’s e-waste boom as rare earth push and tighter EPR norms reshape recycling
Attero’s latest capacity expansion will take its e-waste recycling footprint closer to its three-year target, even as stricter EPR enforcement and a new rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme reshape India’s critical minerals supply chain and push more waste into formal recycling channels.
Market Trading Guide: Buy NALCO and Canara Bank on Thursday for up to 7% upside
Nifty extended losses for a third session, remaining below the 21 EMA with weak breadth and bearish momentum indicators. Analysts warn of further downside if support breaks, while recommending NALCO and Canara Bank as technically strong buy candidates
Rupee rebounds sharply as RBI intervention snaps five-day losing streak
The rupee snapped a five-day slide to post its strongest one-day gain in two months, rising 65 paise to 90.38 per dollar, amid suspected RBI intervention, heavy dollar selling by public banks, thin trading volumes and reassurance from strong forex reserves
OnePlus Pad Go 2 Launched in India With 10,050mAh Battery, 12.1-Inch Display and 5G Connectivity: Price, Features
OnePlus Pad Go 2 has been launched in India in two colour options with a 10,050mAh battery. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset and features a 12.1-inch LCD panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It has a single 8-megapixel rear camera sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
OnePlus 15R Launched in India With 7,400mAh Battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC: Price, Specifications
OnePlus 15R has been launched in India and the handset will be available in the country via Amazon, OnePlus India online store, and other offline retail channels in three colourways. The new smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s new octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. The phone is equipped with a 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 80W wired fast charging, too. The new OnePlus 15R sports a 6.83-inch display, which delivers up to 165Hz refresh.
Akzo Nobel bulk deal: Goldman Sachs buys Rs 106 cr shares as promoter offloads Rs 1,296 cr stake
Goldman Sachs bought Akzo Nobel India shares worth Rs 106 crore via a bulk deal after promoter Imperial Chemical Industries sold a large stake, triggering a sharp stock fall despite strong quarterly profit growth and subdued operating performance indicators
Why Branding Remains a Key Challenge for India’s Greenfield GCCs
Headquarters often places strong emphasis on branding for greenfield GCCs, but timing is critical. The post Why Branding Remains a Key Challenge for India’s Greenfield GCCs appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Top 10 youngest self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025
From Ritesh Agarwal of PRISM (formerly OYO) to Zepto's Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, check the top ten youngest self-made entrepreneurs of India according to the IDFC FIRST Private Bank and Hurun India list.
NVIDIA picks CloudThat as First Education Services Partner in India
CloudThat’s NVIDIA-certified trainers will offer learners access to GPU labs, curated environments, pre-built models, and AI tools. The post NVIDIA picks CloudThat as First Education Services Partner in India appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Cyient subsidiary to acquire 65% stake in Kinetic Technologies for $93 million
Kinetic Technologies, incorporated in 2006, specialises in analog and mixed-signal design, delivering high-performance ICs for efficient power delivery and signal conditioning across global markets. Shares of Cyient Ltd ended at ₹1,136, down by ₹13.80, or 1.20%, on the BSE today, December 17.
US markets today: Wall Street holds steady near record highs; oil rebounds after Venezuela tanker move
US stocks traded mostly steady as oil prices rebounded following President Trump's order to block sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. Energy stocks led gains, with US crude climbing. Asian and European markets also saw gains, supported by technology stocks and rising crude prices.
MobiKwik appoints Navdeep Singh Suri as chairperson
MobiKwik Systems Ltd appoints Navdeep Singh Suri as chairperson, succeeding Upasana Taku, to boost governance. Suri brings diplomatic expertise and board experience to the role. Shares of MobiKwik ended 1.82% lower at ₹231.50 on the BSE today, December 17.
Jio Financial Services Appoints Venkata Peri As Group COO
Fintech major Jio Financial Services (JFS) has appointed Venkata Narasimham Peri as its group chief operating officer. The board approved…