Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment in Perplexity at a $30B+ valuation, signaling a fundamental shift from AI model scaling to search, agentic interfaces, and web commerce.

Sensex, Nifty Start Higher: 8 Things Investors Should Watch This Week

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday after two weeks of losses. Here is what could move Indian markets this week, along with stocks & sectors to watch, top gainers & losers, upcoming IPOs & dividends, & the latest gold & silver price trends.

Tata Motors Price Hike 2026: Cars & SUVs to Cost Up to ₹25,000 More

Tata Motors is raising car and SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1. Here is what changes, which vehicles are covered and why prices are rising again.

Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter in a transaction reportedly worth more than $8 billion. The deal reveals a much bigger strategy around AI models, agentic commerce, payments and fraud prevention.

Indian Rupee Near ₹95.60/$: Why It Is Falling and What RBI Is Doing

Dollar demand, crude oil and RBI's FCNR(B) swap decision are shaping the rupee. Here's what changed, who is affected and what comes next.

Shiprocket Becomes a $1 Billion Company on Listing Day: What Investors Are Betting On

Shiprocket made a strong market debut on August 19, listing at a 35% premium to its ₹97 IPO price and crossing the $1 billion valuation mark. We examine its ₹1,617 crore IPO, FY26 financials, growth strategy & the risks investors are pricing in.

After Green Bonds, India Is Getting Blue Bonds: Who is Racing for the First Issue?

India could see its first blue-bond issuance by September 2026, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation and Vadodara Municipal Corporation preparing separate offerings. Here is all you need to know.

KKR BookMyShow Deal: Is India’s ₹14,500-Crore Live Events Battle About to Explode?

KKR’s investment in BookMyShow comes as India’s live entertainment market enters a new competitive phase, with District and Flipkart challenging the ticketing incumbent. Here’s what the deal means.

IFGL Refractories Names Ashok Kumar Kedia, Frank Mitchell as Co-Presidents of US Arm Mono Ceramics

The appointments, effective August 16, follow Mukesh Harshadrai Rawal’s move out of the US subsidiary’s top role as IFGL reshapes leadership across its American and Indian operations.

Former NTPC Executive Kundan Kumar Mishra Takes Charge as MMTC Finance Director

Former NTPC executive Kundan Kumar Mishra has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of state-owned MMTC Limited, bringing more than 28 years of experience across finance, business development, strategic planning and corporate operations.

Who is Aasif Malbari? Godrej Consumer’s New CEO Takes Charge After Sudhir Sitapati Exit

Godrej Consumer Products Limited has elevated Global CFO Aasif Malbari to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term, effective August 12, 2026.

Airtel Business and ITI Limited Join Forces: Who Could Benefit from the Deal?

Airtel Business and ITI Limited will jointly offer connectivity, cloud, private 5G, IoT, AI and cybersecurity services to enterprises and government bodies, though the companies have not disclosed the deal value or rollout schedule.

Shveta Arya Joins Mahindra as Group Strategy Chief

Former Cummins India Managing Director Shveta Arya will lead Mahindra’s Group Strategy Office from September 15. Her appointment comes as the group expands its automotive, farm, finance, technology and services businesses.

Will UPI Payments Become Chargeable? What Users Should Know Before Worrying

UPI users are not being charged for sending money or making payments today. But a change passed by the Lok Sabha gives the Centre more control over which digital payment methods must remain free. Here is what the law says.

Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam as MD & CEO: Why Tata is Betting on the Ethiopian Airlines Playbook?

Former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam will lead the next phase of Air India’s transformation as the airline works on safety, financial performance, fleet modernisation and its international network.

Bharti Airtel Q1 FY27 Net Profit Rises 35.5% to ₹8,057 Crore; Revenue Jumps 18.4%

The telecom major’s consolidated revenue reached ₹58,539 crore, supported by strong growth in India and Africa, rising mobile ARPU, record postpaid additions and rapid expansion of its Homes business.

Zero Brokerage Isn’t Really "FREE": What Your Demat Account Really Costs in 2026?

Zero AMC does not necessarily mean zero cost. News4Bharat compares the brokerage, annual maintenance charges, DP fees, taxes and less-visible costs charged by India’s leading stockbrokers.

New Stock Market Timings Explained: What Happens at 3:15 PM, 3:35 PM and 3:40 PM?

From August 3, India's stock market follows a new closing schedule. Here's what every investor and trader should know.

Zepto IPO Deferred: Public Market Investors Priced the Quick Commerce Story at a Third of Its Private Valuation

Zepto has postponed its IPO and is instead raising around ₹1,000 crore through a pre-IPO funding round at an estimated $4.5 billion valuation.

World Public Summit India Signals India’s Emerging Role as a Global Bridge

The World Public Summit held in New Delhi from March 23–26, 2026, brings together global leaders to discuss cooperation, cultural diplomacy, and shared values. The event highlights India’s growing role as a bridge in an evolving multipolar world

Infosys to Acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, Boosts Healthcare Digital Capabilities

Optimum Healthcare IT is recognised for helping healthcare providers carry out large-scale digital transformation. With this acquisition, Infosys aims to deepen its collaboration with hospitals and healthcare systems, delivering better outcomes

Parliament Passes Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 | Key Changes Explained

Parliament passes Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026. Major changes proposed—here’s what it means for the community.

Jewar International Airport: Decoding the Economic Multiplier Effect on India's NCR

What makes Jewar different from other airport projects is the sheer density of concurrent economic activity it is catalyzing. The Yamuna Expressway corridor — already a significant industrial spine — is being transformed into something ambitious

How the India–Middle East–Europe IMEC Corridor Could Transform Global Trade

IMEC is not a single project. It is a framework agreement between India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Israel, Italy, France, Germany, and the EU.