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Flipkart appoints Jane Duke as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer ahead of IPO
Duke will report to Chris Cyrenne, the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Walmart International, and will work closely with Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.
Oppo A6c With 6,500mAh Battery, Snapdragon 685 SoC Launched: Price, Features
Oppo has launched the Oppo A6c in China as a budget smartphone focused on a large display and long battery life. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 685 chipset, and a 6,500mAh battery. The phone runs Android 15-based ColorOS 15 and includes expandable storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, IP64-rated protection, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Supreme Court to rule on Tiger Global’s 2018 deal with Walmart: Here’s the timeline of the case
Tiger Global and Indian tax authorities are embroiled in a court battle over its 2018 equity sale in Indian e-commerce business Flipkart to Walmart for 144.4 billion rupees ($1.6 billion).
Reliance earnings preview: Investors want firm timelines for Jio's IPO, completion of new projects
Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, is poised to unlock shareholder value as all key businesses generate free cash flow for the first time. Investors are eager for updates on the Jio IPO and the progress of new ventures amid projected profit growth for Q3 earnings.
Why Shiprocket is the Shopify of India’s ecommerce ecosystem
Discover how Shiprocket became the backbone of Indian ecommerce by solving execution challenges like shipping, COD, returns, and scale. Amrita Ghosh When Shopify launched in the US, American merchants already had access to couriers, digital payments, and reliable infrastructure. What they lacke
Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Seems to Have Leaked in Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 6's release date seems to have leaked inside Forza Horizon 5. A pre-order ad inside the game points to May 19 as the general release date for Forza Horizon 6. The image also says that users who pre-order the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6 will get up to four-day early access.
SRF, Welspun Living among 12 midcap picks by Systematix Research with upside potential of up to 53%
Systematix Research expects healthy YoY momentum in the Indian speciality chemicals sector in Q3FY26, driven by volume growth and capex commercialisation. While margins face pressure in some segments, the brokerage has updated ratings and targets for midcap stocks across chemicals and textiles, with upside potential of up to 53%.
Ericsson layoffs: Telecom equipment giant to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden in push to cut costs
Telecoms equipment group Ericsson plans to lay off some 1,600 employees in Sweden, the company said on Thursday.
RIL Q3 Preview: Strong O2C, Jio to aid revenue growth; retail growth seen lagging
Reliance Industries is expected to report steady Q3 growth, driven by strong oil-to-chemicals margins and robust Jio performance, while retail and upstream oil & gas segments remain under pressure. Brokerages project mid-single digit revenue and profit growth, with digital and O2C earnings offsetting softer performance in other segments.
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026: Best Deals on iQOO 15, Vivo X300 Pro 5G, and Other iQOO, Vivo Phones
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 will kick off on Friday. A day ahead of the sale event, the US-based e-commerce giant has revealed that various iQOO and Vivo phones, including the recently launched flagships Vivo X300 Pro, Vivo X300, and iQOO 15, will be available for purchase in the country at discounted prices during the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026. The e-commerce platform will also offer an instant discount of 10 percent on SBI credit cards, apart from easy EMI options.
New headache for Indian H-1B holders! Many stuck due to visa stamping delays - risk of job loss, salary cuts causes worry
Prolonged visa stamping delays have left many H-1B holders stranded in India, putting them at risk of job losses, pay cuts and potential Indian tax liabilities as interview appointments are pushed back by months.
Suriya 46 OTT Release: Know When, Where to Watch This Tamil Family Drama
Suriya 46 is a Venky Alturi directorial film that is set to land on the digital screens soon. Netflix has announced its release in multiple languages. The film explores a mature yet unusual romance between a 45-year old man and a 20-year old woman.
Inside India’s $126 Bn AI Opportunity And The Moats That Will Create Category Leaders
Until early 2025, India’s journey with AI was a study in patience and strategic positioning. The Indian economy played a…
Metal stocks surge up to 18% in 2026: Top 6 gainers powering the rally. How many in your portfolio?
Metal stocks have gained up to 18% in 2026, lifting the Nifty Metal index to joint-best performer status. Rising silver prices, tight copper supply, policy support and capex momentum have driven gains in NALCO, Vedanta, Tata Steel and others.
OpenAI-Murati Talent War: Three Founding Members Exit as Indian Techie Steps in as Thinking Machines CTO
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab appears to be going through a rough patch. The startup, which is yet to launch its first product or prototype, lost one of the co-founders to Meta last October. Now, on Wednesday, Murati announced that the company has parted ways with Co-Founder Barrett Zoph, who served as the Chief Technology Officer. Soon after, it was revealed that not only Zoph, but also two other founding members, including another co-founder, had also left the startup.
Jio Plaforms Q3 preview: Monetization in focus as 5G buildout eases, Arpu gains steady
Analysts expect modest revenue growth, steady subscriber additions and incremental Arpu improvement in a consolidation quarter ahead of a potential 2026 listing
Xerox, Velcro, Band-Aid: When a Brand Becomes the Product
In everyday conversation, people often say they will “xerox” a document, fasten something with “velcro,” or apply a “band-aid” to a cut.
Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains soon! Indian railways announces routes — check list and features
Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains are set to expand long-distance rail connectivity, linking West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. These non-air-conditioned trains offer affordable travel with modern amenities, aiming to boost commerce and tourism across the country.
BHEL begins supply of traction transformers for Vande Bharat sleeper trains
BHEL said that the development strengthens its strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment, with an operational speed of up to 160 kmph and a design speed of 180 kmph.
Infosys shares may jump up to 10% tomorrow if ADR is an indicator. Target prices go up to Rs 2,076
Infosys is poised for strong buying after raising its FY26 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 3-3.5%, signaling improved demand despite a challenging IT sector. The company's ADRs surged 10% overnight following the upgrade, with several brokerages reiterating 'Buy' ratings and increasing target prices.
Budget 2026: What real estate developers are expecting as tier-II cities take centre stage
Ahead of Budget 2026, India’s real estate sector is shifting focus to Tier-II cities and premium housing. Developers expect infrastructure-led growth, policy support, and tax incentives to boost demand, affordability, and investment. Tier-II hubs like Sonipat are emerging as key growth centres, while luxury segments seek fiscal maturity and ESG-aligned incentives.
How a Hapur man built a medical store starting with bicycle deliveries
For Premchan Saini, the idea of running his own medical store did not arrive overnight. It grew slowly, shaped by years of work, uncertainty
Inside the small factory in Basti powering its paper dona economy
In Basti district, Virendra Kumar Mishra runs a small manufacturing unit linked to a product most people barely notice: disposable paper
Tesla offers Model Y on discount in India amid few takers
Tesla registered only 227 cars in India for all of 2025 highlighting the gap between early demand signals and actual sales.