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Amazon mulls $50 billion investment in OpenAI, report says. What’s in it for both.
Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, as part of an overall fund-raising round to raise up to $100 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Budget 2026: Over 100 press meets, reels & more — BJP rolls out nationwide 'Outreach Campaign'
The BJP is launching a nationwide outreach campaign from February 1-15 to explain the Union Budget 2026, utilizing both traditional and digital outreach. Ministers and leaders will address press conferences at nearly 150 locations. Meanwhile, MDMK leader Vaiko has accused the BJP government of discriminating against Tamil Nadu and attempting to impose Hindi, vowing strong resistance.
Q3 earnings: Dixon hit by mobile slowdown, Syrma turns cash flow positive
India's top EMS companies saw diverging fortunes as mobile pressure weighed on Dixon and exports boosted Syrma's earnings.
Paytm braces for near-term Ebitda impact as digital payment infra incentive lapses
The PIDF incentive, which contributed ₹216 crore over the nine months ended December 2025, expired in December and will not recur. Paytm will also have to shield tax on other income from the coming financial year, analysts said.
CRED posts 16% jump in FY25 revenue, narrowing losses on broader product adoption
CRED said engagement on its platform increased during the year, with monthly transacting users rising 14.5% to 12.6 million.
Rest or avoidance? How to differentiate between the two
Rest can heal, but avoidance delays growth. Learn how to tell the difference between healthy rest and avoiding emotions you need to face.
Who is Kevin Warsh? Secret White House meeting with Trump that made him lead Fed Chair race
Kevin Warsh is the top choice to become the next Federal Reserve Chair. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision soon. This potential change is creating market buzz and debate about the Fed's future. Warsh's views on monetary policy and economic strategy are key. His nomination could signal a shift in US economic direction.
Musk meets Musk: SpaceX explores mergers with Tesla or xAI; $50 billion IPO in focus
SpaceX is considering major mergers with Tesla or its AI venture xAI. Elon Musk is exploring ways to combine his companies. These potential deals could involve significant financing. SpaceX is also preparing for a public listing, which could be the largest IPO ever. The company aims to fund ambitious projects like Starship's flight rate and a Moon base.
Economic Survey calls for phasing out cross-subsidised rail and power tariffs to cut logistics costs, boost competitiveness
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted that high railway freight rates, driven by cross-subsidies, are distorting competition and increasing commodity prices. It recommended eliminating these subsidies within five years to rationalize rates, improve revenue, and encourage a shift from road to rail transport.
In Kanpur district, a small mushroom unit runs on controlled temperatures and trial
Anubhav Shukla lives in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, where he runs a small, climate-controlled unit growing button mushrooms.
In Kaushambi, a small electronics repair shop builds steady local demand
Pradyuman Kumar, a resident of Barwari village in Kaushambi district, runs a computer and electronics repair shop in Manjhanpur that he set up
Why Economic Survey draws on Yama’s message in Katha Upanishad on delayed gratification
The Economic Survey clearly underscores the critical role that manufacturing and exports will continue to play in driving India’s growth, especially at a time when the global economy is increasingly fragmented and marked by heightened tensions.
Apple Posts Double-Digit Growth In India In Q1
India, which is the second largest smartphone market and fourth largest PC market in the world, provides a “huge opportunity”…
DoT Reviewing Amazon’s Satcom Application, Yotta Rejected
Update | 19:00 IST A day after MoS for communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said that the telecom department rejected the…
Economic survey flags digital addiction as a quiet threat to growth
The Economic Survey 2025–26 places excessive digital consumption alongside obesity and non-communicable diseases as a structural threat to human-capital formation.
IPO-Bound Turtlemint’s Loss Widens 26% To INR 125 Cr In H1 FY26
IPO-bound insurtech startup Turtlemint’s consolidated net loss widened over 26% to INR 125.1 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 98.9…
Jaro Education posts strong Q3 FY26 growth, signals rising demand for new-age skills
The edtech firm reported a strong year-on-year growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by rising demand among working professionals and enterprises for industry-aligned, outcome-led upskilling.
Dell Technologies and NxtGen partner to build India’s largest AI factory
Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA will provide scalable, secure infrastructure for NxtGen’s AI platform, enabling national-scale AI development. The partnership will accelerate India’s AI mission and support large-scale generative, agentic, and physical AI while expanding NxtGen’s AI services nationwide.
Zijin Mining seeks $1.5 billion from convertible bonds as gold surges
Zijin Mining plans to use proceeds to fund capex related to the construction of the La Arena gold mine project in Peru.
Apple India looks beyond iPhone for growth as market starts maturing
After six years of sustained double-digit growth in iPhone sales, analysts said Apple is now reaping the benefits of a large base of existing customers who are now looking at other products of its ecosystem.
Tesla to discontinue vehicle variants, infuses $2B in Musk’s AI venture
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle business reported a 11% decline in quarterly revenue year-on-year as competition from EV-makers, including BYD, strengthened in key markets.
Canada back in play: Indian Oil to double down on assets as ties improve
India's largest refiner is looking to step up exploration and invest more in its Canadian subsidiary as New Delhi and Ottawa revive ties.
Exclusive: Zupee Lays Off Around 200 Employees
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee is laying off around 200 employees, almost 40% of its workforce, sources told Inc42. The…