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Gold, code and the rupee: Inside the quiet war over how the world will pay

Published on Aug 2, 2026 05:02 IST

The image of first US president George Washington on a dollar bill is seen in a photo illustration.

Why it's tough to go digging for oil in ocean & why India has bet ₹84k cr on it

Samudra Manthan budgets <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43,200 crore for 60 offshore oil wells and offers government support for drilling costs.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 06:39 IST

The restaurant business is changing beyond recognition

Toast’s chief marketing officer, Kelly Esten, says the firm wants to take its number-crunching further, and use artificial intelligence not just in the storerooms and kitchen, but in the dining area, too.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 16:48 IST

Private equity is coming for the Indian Premier League

Ahmedabad: Fireworks light up the sky over the Narendra Modi Stadium after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final cricket match, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, early Monday, June 1, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_01_2026_000093B)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 15:41 IST

Planning to buy a home? Let your down payment grow while you pick the right one

When your goal has a date, your investment should too.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 16:13 IST

Tesla Weighs Sale of China Business to Pave Way for Potential SpaceX Merger

A Model 3 on display at a Tesla store in Shanghai.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 11:34 IST

Tim Cook signs off with Apple’s best ever June quarter as India drives momentum

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address in Cupertino, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 04:44 IST

Jersey Mike’s stock falls 2% after NYSE debut despite $1 billion IPO

Jersey Mike’s stock fell about 2% after its NYSE debut despite raising $1 billion in its IPO (Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 18:44 IST

Situational Awareness unwinds hedge fund with up to $24B after AI bets fail

Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness unwound its hedge fund with up to $24B after leveraged AI and software bets turned into steep losses. (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 16:36 IST

Why Nvidia, Nebius, Amazon and AI stocks are soaring after Azure growth

Nvidia, Nebius, Amazon and AI stocks rallied after Microsoft Azure posted strong growth, boosting confidence in AI demand and cloud spending. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Published on Jul 30, 2026 15:35 IST

US core inflation at 3.3% keeps September Fed rate hike in focus

US core inflation eased to 3.3% in June, but it remains above the Fed's target, keeping a September rate hike firmly in focus for investors. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 14:32 IST

Selling stakes in the beautiful game. What could go wrong?

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws - FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland - November 20, 2025 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the draw

Published on Jul 30, 2026 13:36 IST

Intercontinental Exchange to buy MarketAxess in $6B deal, expands bond trading

ICE will buy MarketAxess in a $5.7B-$6B deal. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein))

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 13:24 IST

The Rise of Million-Dollar Companies With Just One Employee

Ben Broca runs his company as a one-man band—with lots of help from AI—from his living room in Sausalito, Calif.

Published on Jul 30, 2026 12:53 IST

Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month: Here's how

Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month with Apple Upgrade. Learn monthly prices, eligibility, Klarna partnership and how the lease works. (Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 12:33 IST

Microsoft spends $41 billion on AI as Azure revenue jumps 43%, beats estimates

Microsoft's $41 billion AI investment boosts Azure growth, beats earnings estimates and lifts investor confidence as cloud demand continues to rise. (Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 11:59 IST

Mercedes recalls over 310,000 US vehicles as weak China sales hit forecast

Mercedes recalls 310,667 US vehicles over a door lock issue as weak China sales, falling demand and intense competition force the carmaker to cut its forecast. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 10:31 IST

Tech Tonic | Big AI keeps making the same mistake about Chinese AI companies

China foresaw an AI era much earlier than anyone else. They just didn’t make a lot of noise about it. (OpenRouter)

Published on Jul 30, 2026 10:00 IST

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ushers a spectacular era for foldables

Rival phone makers will spend years trying to match Samsung’s benchmark with a different form factor foldable. (Vishal Mathur/ HT Photo)

Published on Jul 30, 2026 03:47 IST

Google Pay’s smart AI pivot, music subscriptions, and LG’s absurdity

Google Pay India Ask Google Pay SBI credit card

Published on Jul 30, 2026 02:30 IST

Can Micron stock reach $1,300? Wall Street analysts weigh in

Micron stock plunged after the AI chip selloff, but Wall Street remains bullish on its long-term outlook. Here's whether shares can reach $1,300. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 18:33 IST

Fed rate decision: Why Kevin Warsh has markets guessing

Fed interest rate decision is uncertain as Kevin Warsh keeps markets guessing. (REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 16:14 IST

Retirement doesn’t mean your money stops working

Retirement marks a shift in income sources rather than a cessation. A well-structured bond strategy can ensure a steady cash flow during this phase of life.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 15:54 IST

Why Grant Thornton's $5B CBIZ deal is a big move in US accounting

Grant Thornton is buying CBIZ in a $5 billion deal to become the fifth-largest US accounting firm.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 15:06 IST

Could the Most Radical Plane Design Since the Concorde Take On Boeing?

The aircraft that JetZero wants to do it with is no less radical than its ambition. It looks more like a manta ray than the tube-with-wings blueprint that has been the default for over 70 years.

Published on Jul 29, 2026 14:00 IST

Why leverage made the AI chip sell-off much worse

Why leverage turned the AI chip sell-off into a market rout as leveraged ETFs, margin calls and forced selling magnified losses for investors worldwide. (Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 12:02 IST

Your Money: Afraid you’ll miss the tax deadline? Don’t be.

With the introduction of the new tax regime, the focus of investment planning has shifted from tax saving to wealth creation.

Published on Jul 29, 2026 11:52 IST

Why Wall Street is growing skeptical of big tech's AI spending before earnings

Wall Street questions Big Tech's AI spending as Microsoft and Meta face investor scrutiny over soaring capex, cash flow pressure and AI returns. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 11:03 IST

Business value of IPL soars to ₹1.97 lakh crores: Report

RCB team celebrates their IPL 2026 win in Ahmedabad.

Published on Jul 29, 2026 10:06 IST

Exclusive | Bringing Gemini AI to a world of money: Google Pay’s Sharath Bulusu

Google Pay app adds AI with ‘Ask Google Pay’ and new co-branded credit cards with SBI Card. (Official photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 09:45 IST

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