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Elon Musk's Starlink reportedly sought approval for a Gen 2 constellation that delivers the latest technologies, including direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.

Price-sensitive buyers are struggling with higher smartphone prices amid a market shift driven by chip shortages, leading to declines for major Chinese brands. Financing options will be crucial in maintaining consumer demand during the festive season as global supply challenges persist.

A retired income tax officer was defrauded of 51 lakh by fraudsters impersonating police from Lucknow, who claimed he was under investigation for money laundering. Here's what happened.

Bollywood stars are ditching formulaic vehicles for experimental films by niche filmmakers, betting on fresh narratives, rooted storytelling and distinctive creative voices as box-office returns from conventional star-led films falter.

The Mumbai ITAT deleted a 25 lakh tax addition imposed on a flat buyer over an alleged cash payment, saying the taxpayer was not given the statements relied upon by the tax department or an opportunity to cross-examine the builders partners.

Starting August 26, eligible women in Delhi will receive pension letters under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, which offers 2,500 monthly assistance. Here's when the aid will be credited.

A Delhi taxpayer faced denial of Section 54 exemption after constructing a new house before selling his old property for 53 lakh. ITAT Delhi quashed the reassessment after ruling that the Income Tax Departments Section 148 notice was issued after the permissible limitation period.

The income tax return filing deadline for ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-7 is 31 August. Missing this deadline incurs penalties, but options such as belated returns are available until 31 December 2026. Here's who gets more time to file.

The day Tata Sons failed to hold its AGM, the curtain rose on Noel Tatas real problems. N. Chandrasekaran leaves behind a more powerful Tata Sons, and a clutch of unfinished mega bets.

Indias legacy apparel companies are stepping up efforts to win over Gen Z, a consumer shaped by fast-changing trends, social media and affordability. The challenge is to bring in the agility with new plays and also keeping the established customer base intact.

India now has six real estate investment trustsfive in office and one in retailbacked by global asset managers such as Blackstone and Brookfield, and leading office developers.

Consumer durables makers and retailers expect a strong Diwali season, but higher prices are testing demand even as premiumization, financing and discounts vie to keep shoppers spending.

Corporate India's June-quarter earnings surged on a low base, strong volume and credit growth, and a global commodity upcycle. But smaller companies lagged as weak pricing power and margin pressure weighed on profits.

Railways is moving beyond station-to-station parcels with door-to-door delivery, private logistics partners and potentially scheduled parcel trains to target e-commerce, MSME and other cargo now moving by road.

Concerned about national security, the government is holding up security approvals and spectrum allocation.

LGENERGYSOLUTION-BATTERIES/STORAGE (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-LG Energy, once fixed on EV batteries, jumps to Plan B

Este Lauder Cos. posted quarterly results that beat estimates and ended a run of three straight declines in annual revenue, a sign the beauty conglomerates turnaround efforts are gaining momentum.

Navi Finserv plans to explore segments such as merchant financing and loans against mutual funds, says MD and CEO Abhishek Dwivedi.

The CCPA said the phrase Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad has a specific religious meaning for devotees, referring to food offered to and blessed by the deity at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Moderna shares surged as much as 156% to about $161 on Wednesday after the company and Merck reported positive results from the first late-stage trial of an mRNA-based cancer therapy.

CtrlS, an Indian data centre firm, secured 250 crore from Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga to expand its infrastructure amid rising demand for AI and cloud services. 

Navi said the new funds will be used to fuel its next phase of growth as the fintech prepares to file fresh documents for IPO

Marvell shares surged 12% after Google secured the right to buy up to $12.2 billion in shares under an expanded AI chip deal.

The department of consumer affairs has been examining complaints registered through the National Consumer Helpline alleging defects in the smartphones including lines appearing on the screen.

Anthropic PBC is planning to boost its revolving credit facility above $10 billion ahead of its IPO, drawing interest from banks. This follows discussions on $15 billion debt financing for a Texas data center project backed by Google, as the AI race intensifies.

SEBI has simplified mutual fund registration by moving to a single application while retaining detailed checks on sponsors. Heres what the new framework means for investors evaluating a newly launched AMC and its funds.

High earners often feel financially stretched. Investment adviser Abhijit Kumar suggests a five-step financial audit to track spending and savings. 

An IIM professor explains why trying to pick individual winning stocks is a losing game, and why discipline and diversification are the real keys to long-term wealth.

The emergence of finfluencers has democratised stock market advice but poses risks, with many unregistered content creators giving potentially misleading information. Here's when you can seek legal recourse.

The PLI ACC scheme is among 14 such programmes started by the Union government to build indigenous manufacturing capacity in key sectors. It has a 18,100 crore outlay to be disbursed as incentives.

A 46-paise shortfall on a credit-card bill has raised questions over how banks calculate interest and late-payment charges. Heres what RBI rules say about unpaid balances, interest-free periods and late fees.

Siguler Guff has raised a $500 million fund to deepen investments in Indias mid-market, founder- and family-owned businesses. It will target consumer, healthcare, financial services and tech, with recent bets including La Renon, Trimex Foods, Rajasthan Royals and Valliance.ai.

In business cycle funds, the real work for investors isn't picking the category but picking the manager they trust to deliver on that category.

India's medical tourism sector drew over five lakh foreign patients in 2025 alone, and the government projects the market will nearly double to $16.2 billion by 2030. From new AYUSH visas to planned Regional Medical Hubs, here's an explainer on how the sector is being built up.

Meta is facing scrutiny over an alleged coverup of research showing teens addiction to its platforms, amid a lawsuit from 29 US states. It is alleged that Meta engaged parent influencers to promote its teen safety tools and claimed it was prioritizing child safety.

Connected TVs are gaining popularity beyond the metros, with one in three users located outside urban areas. The growing viewership in smaller towns emphasizes opportunities for regional content and brands, transforming CTV into a mass-reach.

Experts attribute the rise of AI tools for the cautious hiring, as the technology's wide adoption is hurting the business of tech services providers.

A Delhi ITAT ruling has come to the aid of a property dealer after it deleted a 54 lakh tax addition, finding that the cash deposited in his bank account belonged to property buyers. 

Selling agricultural land impacts tax obligations, depending on location. Rural land is exempt from capital gains tax, while urban land incurs tax. All FAQs answered here.

Why humans overestimate downside and underestimate potential upside.

Foreign carmakers are taking a contrasting approach to homegrown carmakers, which have been pushing SUVs.

Investcorp on Tuesday said it has invested 500 crore in 20Cube 3PL Solutions, its latest bet on India's logistics sector, and aims to build the company as a platform for organic expansion and acquisitions within the sector.

A rapid offline retreat, retail body complaints, and falling market share speculation about the Chinese brand's future in India amid an effective 26% price increase since last December.

India Inc. faces a talent allocation problem as students flock to glamorous roles like equity research, investment banking and consulting, while risk, sales, compliance and operations remain understaffed. 

Meta Platforms Inc. has deceived the public for years by targeting children on Facebook and Instagram with technology designed to turn them into compulsive users and drive up advertising revenue, a lawyer at the California attorney generals office told a jury.

VELAURA-AI-FUNDING:Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round

The Tata Sons AGM was expected to consider Chandrasekarans reappointment as a director, along with Tata Sons financial statements for 2025-26 and a dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026

Shares of Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance promoted by Gehlaut, fell more than 5% to a near three-month low of 145 on the NSE following the Supreme Courts order, before paring losses to close 2.2% lower at 150.23.

The contract, which runs from July 13, 2026 to July 12, 2031, covers specialist low-code development, configuration, DevOps and live service management. Based on the full contract value, the deal is worth about $97 million a year.

Disney argues that the FCC is targeting ABC because of programming and editorial decisions that President Donald Trump and his administration dislike.