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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha

Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets

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As the world's leading energy trading houses gear up for their annual industry gathering in London this week, they confront a significant challenge: what to do with their huge cash reserves.

Energy trading houses grapple with cash surplus ahead of London meet

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has made a request to the Indian government to consider reducing import duties on its cars for a period of approximately two years.

Vinfast seeks import duty reduction in India to boost EV adoption

United Airlines has joined American Airlines and JetBlue Airways in hiking checked baggage fees for North American travellers, reflecting the broader trend among major US carriers.

US airlines increase checked baggage fees amid rising costs: Report

In China, the property sector continues to struggle. The decline in China's new home prices slowed in January. Some of the biggest cities saw some stability in prices. But the nationwide downward trend persisted, despite Beijing's efforts to revive demand. Watch to more!

China's struggling property market | How the market fared in January?

Forthcoming week Global markets are poised for a moment of reflection as they await crucial economic data releases primarily from the United States. Now the focus will be on the unveiling of the Q4 GDP figures, initial jobless claims data, personal consumption expenditure the PCE data and consumer confidence numbers for February. These indicators especially GDP and jobless claims are anticipated to sway US bond yields shaping Market sentiment worldwide. Watch to know more!

What's the outlook for stocks this week?

The per capita monthly household expenditure in India more than doubled over the last decade, according to a report released late Saturday (Feb 24) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

India: Monthly household consumer spending more than doubled in last decade, shows govt data

Bereft of funds, the Finance Ministry wants Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) to initially spend the Rs 3,200 crores ($390mn) required for drilling wells to find oil and natural gas in the high seas.

Exclusive: FinMin asks ONGC, OIL to fund India’s hydrocarbon hunt; promises to reimburse losses

Japan's Nikkei index surged to remarkable heights on Friday, inching closer to its all-time peak last seen during the country's economic bubble in the 1980s, signalling renewed investor confidence and buoyancy in the market.

Nikkei surges to near all-time high, driven by market optimism and corporate gains

In a move signalling a major restructuring within the media industry, Vice Media, the once-burgeoning multimedia company, has announced plans to lay off several hundred employees and cease publication on its Vice.

Vice Media announces layoffs, halts publication amid financial struggles

Nvidia hit $2 trillion in market value for the first time on Friday, riding on an insatiable demand for its chips that made the Silicon Valley firm the pioneer of the generative artificial intelligence boom.

Nvidia hits $2 trillion valuation as AI frenzy grips Wall Street

Reddit, the social media giant, has disclosed its intention to go public in the United States stock market, while revealing a narrowed net loss of $90.8 million and a revenue growth of approximately 21 per cent in 2023.

Reddit's IPO filing reveals narrowed losses, steady growth amid high anticipation

In a historic feat, chip maker Nvidia's market capitalisation surged by $277 billion in a single day. The surge, propelled by Nvidia's quarterly report surpassing analysts' expectations, reignited optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI).

Nvidia's surge adds $277 billion in market value, spurring record stock rally

An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to decide the fate of Byju Raveendran, the CEO and founder of Byju's, India's leading ed-tech giant, will convene today. The meeting, organised by a consortium of shareholders including global tech investor Prosus, is poised to deliberate on Raveendran's removal amid a backdrop of profound financial distress and legal entanglements that have engulfed the company over the past year.

Byju's investors forge ahead with CEO ouster plan amid legal hurdles and financial turmoil

Investment banking firm, Jefferies, predicts that India is set to become the third-largest economy globally by 2027, overtaking both Japan and Germany. With India's GDP projected to reach $5 trillion in the next four years and nearly $10 trillion by 2030, the country's economic ascent is predicted to be strong.

India poised to surpass Japan and Germany, become third-largest economy by 2027: Jefferies

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Byju's investors forge ahead with CEO ousting amid legal hurdles and financial turmoil The meeting, organised by a consortium of shareholders including global tech investor Prosus, is poised to deliberate on Raveendran's removal amid a backdrop of profound financial distress and legal entanglements that have engulfed the company over the past year.

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In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States is set to impose sanctions on more than 500 targets on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the conflict.

US to impose sanctions on over 500 targets on anniversary of Ukraine war

Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has embarked on a strategic move to expand its low-priced brand Lefties in response to the growing presence of the Chinese-founded rival Shein.

Inditex to expand 'Lefties' to counter competition from Shein

There aren't many brands that come to one’s mind when we think of a chocolate biscuit with a vanilla filling had along with a glass of milk apart from Oreos. Its iconic twist, lick-and-dunk tagline and classic blue packaging have established its place in innumerable childhood recollections globally.

Flashback Friday: ‘Twist, Lick, Dunk’ - unveiling the sweet story of the Oreo biscuit

Toyota has initiated a recall of approximately 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States due to a transmission issue that could lead to unintended vehicle movement while the gear is kept on neutral.

Toyota issues recall for 280,000 vehicles over transmission flaw: Report

In a financial twist, India has become the unexpected star in HSBC's profit galaxy, surpassing China and securing its position as the third-largest profitable region for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp Ltd (HSBC) in 2023.

India surpasses China, emerges as HSBC's third-largest profit hub in 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) startups Rivian and Lucid have adjusted their production forecasts for 2024, citing challenges in the market landscape and persistent borrowing costs hindering consumer adoption of battery-powered cars.

EV startups Rivian and Lucid adjust 2024 production forecasts amid market challenges

Amid a relentless surge in natural gas output, US gas producers find themselves grappling with plummeting prices and mounting losses. Despite efforts to curtail production, including the closure of wells and project cancellations, the market continues to be flooded with supply.

US natural gas producers struggle amid record supplies and plummeting prices

At a technology conference in San Jose, California, Intel announced its ambitious plans to regain dominance in the semiconductor industry by surpassing its main competitor, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC).

Intel unveils ambitious plans to overtake TSMC with advanced chip manufacturing technologies

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment is actively considering an investment in London's Heathrow Airport, Reuters reported citing sources familiar with the matter. The sovereign wealth fund is contemplating this move after being approached by Ardian, a buyout firm based in Paris.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment explores stake in London's Heathrow Airport

India’s Reserve Bank (RBI) has ramped up scrutiny of fintech companies, signalling an end to lenient regulation of this pivotal industry. Following regular inspections in the past year, it was revealed that several fintech firms exhibited leniency in areas such as customer due diligence, prompting the RBI to take decisive action.

India’s central bank intensifies oversight of fintech sector through rigorous inspections

Russia has successfully fulfilled its commitment to provide humanitarian aid in the form of 200,000 metric tonnes of free grain to six African countries, as previously announced by President Vladimir Putin in July.

Russia delivers on grain promise: 200,000 tonnes shipped to six African nations