WhatsApp's users have historically accepted the platform because it remains simple, private and largely free from the advertising clutter seen on other social networks. Any attempt to aggressively introduce commerce, financial products or advertising risks changing that perception
The telecom-to-digital platform has filed its DRHP for what could become India's biggest IPO, with the entire issue structured as a fresh issue and most proceeds earmarked for debt repayment
A series of overseas bond issuances by major lenders, led by HDFC Bank's $750 million fundraise, is drawing attention to a broader trend: accelerating credit demand across India's retail and corporate sectors and the banking industry's need for fresh capital to support growth
The transaction comes shortly after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced measures allowing banks and state-owned companies raising overseas debt to benefit from a subsidised hedging facility, reducing the cost of managing currency risk
The ban followed days of private exchanges in which the government rebuked Telegram for not proactively removing accounts offering purported leaked exam papers
SpaceX’s blockbuster market debut and continued stock rally push Musk’s fortune to new historic highs
The temporary restriction follows concerns over fake paper leak claims, misinformation and fraud targeting NEET re-examination candidates
The US-Iran peace accord has triggered global reactions, with Israel strongly opposing the deal over security concerns and regional implications
Fuel, power, manufactured goods and food prices drove WPI inflation higher after a revision of the base year to 2022-23
Easing geopolitical tensions, a stronger rupee and a sharp decline in crude oil prices lift domestic equities as investors cheer signs of stability in West Asia
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