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Indian streaming giant Disney+ Hotstar reached an unprecedented milestone on November 15 drawing a staggering 53 million concurrent viewers during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand.

Disney+ Hotstar smashes streaming records with 53 mn views during India-New Zealand match 

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi (PRS Oberoi), the esteemed Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group and a stalwart in the Indian hospitality sector, passed away at the age of 94 this Tuesday.

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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Disney+ Hotstar smashes streaming records with 53 mn views during India-New Zealand match Indian streaming giant Disney+ Hotstar reached an unprecedented milestone on November 15 drawing a staggering 53 million concurrent viewers during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand.

Wion Business Wrap | Disney + Hotstar's record, RBI's warning & more

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has abandoned plans for the spinoff of its extensive cloud computing business, dealing a significant setback to the company's recent overhaul strategy aimed at streamlining operations and revitalising its position as a market leader.

Alibaba cancels cloud computing spinoff amid US-China chip war 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its November bulletin released on Thursday, cautioned that while there has been a welcome relief in retail inflation over the past two months, India is "not out of the woods yet".

RBI bulletin highlights inflation challenge despite boost in consumption

The real estate industry is embracing the cutting-edge capabilities of Generative AI (Gen AI), marking a pivotal moment for an industry known for its cautious adoption of technological innovations.

Bricks, Clicks, and Gen AI: Real estate's digital renaissance unveiled

India reported an all-time high merchandise trade deficit for October, reaching $31.46 billion, surpassing economists' predictions of $20.50 billion. The deficit was attributed in part to a substantial surge in gold imports during the festive season, a trend that significantly impacted the trade balance.

India faces unprecedented trade deficit in October, driven by soaring gold imports 

China's industrial output and retail sales growth beat expectations in October. However, there are significant weaknesses, with the property sector preventing a full-blown revival.

China's output and sales growth beat estimates in October | World Business Watch

Amid the festive season, the country's trade deficit has hit an all-time high, reaching a staggering $31.46 billion in October.

India's trade imbalance widens in October | World Business Watch

High inflation, weakening Rouble and western sanctions have not prevented Russia's economy from growing for a second consecutive quarter this year. Russia's federal statistics agency stated that the economy expanded by 5.5% year-on-year between July and September, after contracting in the same period last year.

Russian economy grows despite sanctions | World Business Watch

The European Central Bank has issued a stark warning as eurozone banks face a tech crisis. The ECB's survey reveals a 360% surge in losses in 2022, signalling a critical need for immediate action.

Euro banks face cyber meltdown

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged countries to make a more proactive push to develop central bank digital currencies or CBDCs. Georgieva made her remarks as the IMF published the first instalment of a "Virtual handbook" on CBDCs, which has been created to help countries with the design and set-up process and ensure that the new technologies are globally interoperable.

IMF's thumbs up to digital currencies

India, the US, and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific economic framework for prosperity signed a groundbreaking supply chain resilience agreement in San Francisco. The agreement is aimed at mitigating economic disruptions caused by supply chain shocks, and includes benefits like the potential shift of production centers in critical sectors.

Nations forge historic supply chain resilience pact

Billionaire Elon Musk has denied a report that his rocket company SpaceX was discussing an initial public offering for its satellite internet business, Starlink, as soon as 2024. Musk called the Bloomberg report "false". The news report stated that SpaceX had been moving Starlink's assets to a wholly owned unit that would ultimately be spun off.

Elon Musk denies Starlink IPO report | World Business Watch

In a major environmental triumph, the European Union has not only met but surpassed its climate goals. A 5.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions has been recorded in the second quarter of 2023.

EU sees 5.3% plunge in Q2 greenhouse gas emissions

Tech mogul Elon Musk dismissed recent speculations about SpaceX contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) for its satellite internet division, Starlink, by 2024.

Elon Musk denies speculations surrounding Starlink’s IPO in 2024

The European Union (EU) has witnessed a substantial decrease of over 5 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions during the second quarter of 2023, according to data from Eurostat released on Wednesday.

EU reports significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions during second quarter 

Pakistan has achieved a crucial milestone in its economic recovery journey, securing initial approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of the next loan tranche from a $3 billion bailout program.

Pakistan clinches initial IMF approval, eyes $700 million boost for fiscal stability 

Asserting India's role in stabilising global oil and gas markets through its strategic purchase policies amid the Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that the purchase policies of India managed "global inflation".

'I am waiting for thank you': S Jaishankar lauds India's purchase policies that managed 'global inflation'

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Pakistan clinches initial IMF approval, eyes $700 million boost for fiscal stability With the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) preliminary clearance for the disbursement of the next loan tranche from a $3 billion bailout programme, Pakistan has reached a significant turning point in its economic recovery journey.

Wion Business Wrap | EU's greenhouse gas emissions, Starlink's IPO & more

The European Central Bank (ECB) has exposed a looming cybersecurity crisis within Euro zone banks, shedding light on a surge in financial losses and critical vulnerabilities.

Euro Zone Banks caught in cyber crossfire: ECB survey unveils tech turmoil

In the intricate realm of financial audits, the Department of Defence (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2023 faced a complex landscape. The audit of the Department's consolidated financial statements resulted in a disclaimer of opinion, reflecting a mixed bag of outcomes for its various components.

Navigating Complexity: Pentagon's Fiscal Audit reveals varied outcomes amid strategic advances

As the holiday season approaches, global toy makers brace for challenging times as shoppers in Europe and the United States prioritise essential goods over discretionary items, impacting the anticipated surge in holiday toy sales.

Economic struggles dampen holiday cheer for toy makers 

Cisco Systems, a technology giant, has revised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on Wednesday, signalling a slowdown in demand for its networking equipment.

Cisco lowers annual forecasts as demand slows

Nvidia Corp., the world's most valuable chipmaker, is on the verge of completing a 10-day winning streak, marking its longest run of advances since the record-setting performance in December 2016.

Nvidia's Spectacular Surge: $200bn added in 10-day winning streak matching 2016 record 

China is contemplating injecting at least 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion) into its urban village renovation and affordable housing programs, in a bid to revive its struggling property market, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

China unveils $137bn plan to revitalise property market amid economic challenges 