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The Indian Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has urged the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) to issue a look-out circular (LOC) against Byju Raveendran, the founder and CEO of the embattled edtech giant Byju's, as reported by the Economic Times.

ED seeks look out circular against Byju's founder amid ongoing investigation: Report

Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (Feb 21) said that it exported $20 million worth of tea to Iran to partially pay its $251 million oil debt. The first instalment of the tea-for-oil deal was sent years after it was agreed upon in 2021.

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka partially repays Iranian oil debt with $20 million worth of tea

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Intel unveils ambitious plans to overtake TSMC with advanced chip manufacturing technologies 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).

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In a peek into the Federal Reserve's recent discussions, the minutes of the January meeting have unveiled a predominant concern among policymakers about the potential risks associated with cutting interest rates too soon.

Federal Reserve treads cautiously on rate cuts amid economic uncertainty

BAE Systems, the British weapons manufacturer on Wednesday (February 21) reported a massive 17 per cent jump in annual net profit. The massive increase has come in the wake of Britain's increased defence spending as war in Ukraine drags on.

UK: BAE reports jump in profits as Ukraine war drags on

The world has witnessed a staggering surge in global debt, reaching an unprecedented high of $313 trillion in 2023, as reported by the Institute of International Finance (IIF), a financial services trade group.

Global debt skyrockets to unprecedented $313 tn, emerging markets facing new challenges

Major US-based crypto firm Circle has announced its decision to discontinue support for its USDC (US Dollar Coin) token on the Tron blockchain network. The move, according to Circle, is part of its ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity and safety of USDC, one of the leading stablecoins in the market.

Circle ceases USDC support on Tron Blockchain amid regulatory concerns

The Conference Board announced on Tuesday that it was abandoning long-standing prediction of an imminent recession in the United States. Despite the downturn in its Leading Economic Index (LEI), which suggests a stagnation in economic output in the upcoming months, the organisation noted positive signals indicating economic resilience Reuters cited Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior manager of business cycle indicators at the Conference Board, who said, "While the declining LEI continues to signal headwinds to economic activity, for the first time in the past two years, six out of its 10 components were positive contributors over the past six-month period.

Conference board retracts US recession prediction; economy set to grow despite index decline

In a promising start to the US retailers' reporting season, Walmart reported strong fourth-quarter results, brought on by increased spending by price-conscious consumers seeking a respite from inflationary pressures.

Walmart soars on strong earnings and Vizio acquisition: Report

In a significant move impacting millions of users, Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform has been coordinating an essential transition by shifting its nodal account to Axis Bank.

Paytm shifts nodal account to Axis Bank. What it means for customers

Commercial casinos in the United States hit a jackpot in the year 2023 as they raked in USD 66.5 billion from gamblers marking best year ever for the industry. The figures were released by the national trade association of commercial casinos on Tuesday (Feb 20).

US casinos hit big with all-time high earning record

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its February bulletin, painting a picture of stabilising inflation and promising economic prospects for India in 2024.

India's inflation prospects stabilise, economy poised for growth: RBI Bulletin

India is the third-largest digitalised country in the world, just behind the United States and China, says a new report by a Delhi-based think tank. The 'State of India's Digital Economy 2024' report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations shows that the state of digitalisation is better than economically-advanced countries.

Reading the fineprint: India is the third-largest digitalised country, says report

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Guyana's efforts to capitalise on its energy bounty, a significant project aimed at reducing electricity costs through a gas-to-power initiative will be delayed until 2025.

Guyana delays $1.9 billion gas-to-power project until 2025 due to delays and challenges

China has implemented its most significant reduction in the benchmark mortgage rate in history, in an effort to rejuvenate the struggling property market and stimulate economic growth.

China implements record mortgage rate cut to revitalise property market

In new development for the US stock market, Amazon is poised to join the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial Average, stepping into the shoes of Walgreens Boots Alliance, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Amazon to enter Dow Jones Industrial average, replacing Walgreens

Occidental Petroleum, a major player in the energy sector, is reportedly exploring the sale of Western Midstream Partners, a natural gas-focused pipeline operator valued at close to $20 billion, including debt.

Occidental Petroleum considers $20 billion sale of western midstream amid debt concerns

In a setback to Tesla's plans for expansion, citizens of Gruenheide have voted against a motion that would have allowed the razing of trees to make space for the enlargement of its German plant.

Tesla faces setback as German citizens reject expansion plans

The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into TikTok, the popular short video app owned by ByteDance, over potential breaches of online content regulations designed to safeguard children and ensure transparent advertising practices.

EU launches formal probe into TikTok over alleged content breaches

With discontent persisting among India's farming community, farmers' unions have rejected the Indian government's proposal for five-year contracts guaranteeing minimum support prices (MSPs).

Indian farmers reject government's offer of five-year minimum support price contracts

In a significant move set to reshape the financial landscape, Capital One, backed by Warren Buffett, has announced plans to acquire Discover Financial Services in a landmark all-stock transaction valued at $35.

Capital One to acquire Discover Financial in $35.3 billion all-stock deal, creating payment giant

Amid regulatory challenges and uncertainties, Paytm's CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, reaffirmed the continuity of the company's QR code and Soundbox services beyond March 15, providing reassurance to users amidst ongoing concerns.

Paytm assures users: QR Code, Soundbox to remain operational amid regulatory scrutiny

Walmart announced Tuesday it will buy smart television maker Vizio for $2.3 billion, boosting the retail giant's advertising venture as growth slows in its legacy business from the pandemic boom.

Walmart says it will buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion

Chinese banks have announced a significant reduction in a key reference lending rate for mortgages, marking the most substantial cut on record and signalling intensified support for the struggling property sector.

Chinese banks slash mortgage reference rate amid property sector concerns

Amidst financial turbulence, Byju's, the prominent ed-tech firm, finds itself embroiled in investor discontent, with calls for the ouster of CEO Raveendran and restructuring of its board.

Byju's faces investor discontent with calls for ouster of CEO Byju Raveendran