Business

August 6, 2024 11:57 AM

Sensex, Nifty rebound, tracking Asian peers

India's benchmark indices surged on Tuesday, recovering from the sharp downturn witnessed the previous day. The Nifty 50 jumped 290.60 points, or 1.21%, to 24,189.85, while the BSE Sensex rallied 949.21 points, or 1.21%, to 79,708.61. Among the sectoral indices, bank, auto, financial services, FMC...

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

Japanese stocks soar as wider markets bounce from brutal selloff

Japanese stocks jumped at the open on Tuesday, underpinning a recovery across battered Asian share markets and even triggering circuit breakers in some, after central bank officials said all the right things to soothe investor nerves. The Nikkei soared more than 8% to above 34,000 in the opening mi...

August 5, 2024 4:37 PM

Sensex, Nifty close in red amid global market turmoil

Indian indices experienced a sharp decline on Monday, mirroring widespread global trends. The Sensex plunged by 2,222.55 points, closing at 78,759.40, while the Nifty fell by 662.10 points, ending the day at 24,055.60. Only five Nifty companies advanced, while 45 declined, underscoring the market's ...

September 16, 2024 4:32 PM

IndiGo launches business class service for first time in 18 years

IndiGo, India's leading low-cost carrier, has announced a significant expansion of its services on its 18th anniversary. For the first time since its inception, the airline will introduce business class seats, marking a notable shift from its traditional no-frills model. CEO Pieter Elbers revealed ...

August 5, 2024 2:55 PM

Sensex declines on Monday: a review of the five largest drops

India's benchmark stock index, opened with a sharp decline on Monday. This isn't the first time the index has experienced such drops, often triggered by major global and domestic economic events. Here, we take a look at the five biggest intraday falls in the history of the Sensex. 1. June 4, 2024: ...

September 16, 2024 4:33 PM

India to host first BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8

India is preparing to host the first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8, marking a significant step towards fostering greater regional collaboration in the Bay of Bengal region. The Ministry of External Affairs, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII),...

August 3, 2024 12:58 PM

Meta in talks to use voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina for A.I.

Meta is in discussions with actors such as Awkwafina and Judi Dench, as well as influencers, for the right to use their voices in its MetaAI digital assistant product. The social media giant is also in talks with comedian Keegan-Michael Key, among other celebrities, and Hollywood's top talent agenc...