Recykal secures USD 22 Mn in a fundraise led by Morgan Stanley India
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Recykal, a B2B waste management and recycling marketplace head-quartered in Hyderabad, has reportedly raised USD 22 million in funding from Morgan Stanley India. According to the co...


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Power Gummies secures USD 6 million in 9Unicorns-led Series A funding
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Nutraceutical startup Power Gummies has reportedly raised USD 6 million during a Series A funding which was led by 9Unicorns. The round also saw participation from other investors such as NB Ventures, Sharpp Ventu...


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Sony to steer into the electric vehicle space with a new mobility unit
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Sony will establish a subsidiary, ‘Sony Mobility Inc.’ that will primarily focus on its EV business. The company unveiled a new electri...


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Apple becomes world's first company to reach USD 3 trillion valuation
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Apple Inc. recently became the first company to have a stock market value of USD 3 trillion, boosted by investor confidence that the iPhone manufacturer will continue to release best-selling products while foraying int...


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India inoculates 3.8 million teens over fears of third COVID-19 wave
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

India has reportedly vaccinated over 3.8 million teens aged between 15-18 years as of 3rd January in an effort to boost its inoculation drive to protect the large young population before the onslaught of a p...


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Bharat Biotech seeks DCGI approval to study Covaxin booster efficacy
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Bharat Biotech has reportedly applied to India's medicine authority for authorization to undertake clinical studies assessing the efficacy of the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin. The indigenous vaccine orga...


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Amazon to double down on Fresh brand to get ahead of rival Instacart
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

With the rapid expansion of its Fresh brand, Amazon has now shifted to first-party grocery sales after losing to Instacart in the aggregator game. Sources confirmed that the retail behemoth has inaugurated its ninth Am...


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Bizongo secures USD 110 Mn in Series D funding led by Tiger Global
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Bizongo, a B2B platform for custom-built goods has reportedly raised USD 110 million in its latest Series D funding round. The round was led by NYC-based Tiger Global Management LLC and took the company’s valuati...


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Reddit confidentially submits draft to SEC for a likely public listing
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The number of shares for sale and the price range for Reddit’s IPO have not been determined yet.   Following a funding round in August, ...


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Apple on track to become the world’s first USD 3 trillion company
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Tech giant Apple Inc. has once again become the world’s most valuable company as it is just a hair's breadth away from a market capitalization of USD 3 trillion. On Monday...


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FDA approves AstraZeneca treatment for cases reacting badly to vaccines
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The U.S. FDA has reportedly issued an emergency use authorization of synthetic AstraZeneca antibodies for the prevention of Covid-19 infections in people who have had a severe reaction to vaccines. This is the first ti...


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Samsung Electronics to unify its mobile, consumer electronics units
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Samsung Electronics announced it will merge its mobile and consumer electronics divisions businesses. The South Korean multinational electronics corporation has also elected co-CEOs this year, with the goal of simplify...


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Thermo Fisher claims its tests can detect Omicron variant accurately
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which has forced some countries to once again seal off their borders, is being seen as a catalyst to prolonging the pandemic. The accurate detection of the variant i...


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Canada limits 5G around airports over aircraft interference concerns
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Much to the surprise of the telecom industry, the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada has reportedly decided to limit some 5G services that could possibly interfere with radio a...


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U.S. planning to invest billions to expand COVID-19 vaccine production
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The United States is reportedly planning to make substantial investments to improve its COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing capacity. The country intends to produce at least a billion doses by the second half of 2022. ...


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McDonald’s beats Q3 expectations as higher U.S. prices drove sales
  Author: Akshay Kedari

McDonald's Corporation reported increased quarterly comparable sales owing to higher U.S. prices and celebrity-themed meals, however, the business struggled to maintain restaurants running at full capacity due to s...


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Renault production may decline further over global chip shortage crisis
  Author: Akshay Kedari

For a while now, automobile manufacturers have started cutting production owing to the global chip shortage crisis. One such automaker, Renault, which expects to publish its Q3 sales soon, also announced of producing a...


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Universal Music Group leaps to USD 55 billion in stock market debut
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Universal Music Group's stock market debut marked Europe the largest listing this year, with shares surging over a third as investors wager on the potential of music streaming in the long run. ...


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Google fined USD 177 Mn by South Korea over anti-competitive practices
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The fine is considered to be the ninth-biggest by the regulator to date. It was announced when South Korea’s Telecommunications Business Act,...


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Samsung Biologics to participate in 2050 carbon-neutral initiative
  Author: Akshay Kedari

South Korean biotechnology firm Samsung Biologics recently revealed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the ‘Frontier 1.5D initiative’ to devise a climate risk management model. The c...


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SoftBank, Deutsche Telekom partner to expand portfolio, scale business
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp. recently announced a strategic alliance and an equity share swap deal with Deutsche Telekom AG (DT). As part of the partnership, SoftBank's more...


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BMW places battery order worth USD 23.8 billion amid rising EV demand
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The automaker is planning to use these batteries in its upcoming EVs. BMW had previously signed various battery cell contracts worth USD 14.2 billi...


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Fintech startup Skeps secures USD 9.5 million in a Series A funding
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

PoS fintech firm Skeps has recently raised USD 9.5 million in a Series A investment round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The round also saw the participation of existing investor Accel. ...


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Maruti Suzuki hit by chip shortage, vehicle production tumbles by 60%
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

India’s leading automaker Maruti Suzuki recently stated that a chip shortage would cause a 60% drop in vehicle production in September. The company had predicted a partial production impact in August, but the cut...


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Koo records 10 million users amid Twitter’s tussles over new IT policy
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Indian microblogging app Koo recently recorded 10 million users, further narrowing the gap with its American rival Twitter Inc. following the latter’s repeated clashes with the Indian government in the past few m...


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White House to work with tech & finance leaders to tackle cyber threats
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The White House will reportedly conduct an event that will call together some of the largest U.S. tech firms for a discussion about cybersecurity issues after a slew of high-profile hacking incidents disrupted the smoo...


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Walmart launches new last-mile delivery service for other retailers
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Walmart is upping its delivery services by debuting a B2B delivery service in the U.S. for other merchants as they clamber to secure deliveries before the holiday shopping season. &...


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OneWeb launches 34 satellites, total in-orbit constellation reaches 288
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The liftoff took place on 21 August at 11:13 BST. The satellites will belong to OneWeb’s 648 low earth orbit (LEO) satellite...


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Marriott to expand its Turkey portfolio with 10 additional properties
  Author: Akshay Kedari

World’s largest hotel chain Marriott International Inc. is reportedly planning to proliferate its portfolio in Turkey by opening additional 10 properties by 2022-end, encompassing 43 properties with over 7,000 ke...


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Renault-Nissan asked to pay higher wages for workers at Chennai unit
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Nissan Motor Co. has reportedly been ordered to pay additional wages to its workers by an Indian arbitrator despite the company’s objections that higher payouts could make its business ‘unviable in the long...


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Aldi to raise wages and hire 20,000 U.S workers ahead of holiday season
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Amidst the somber news of job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery Chain Aldi announced that it will hire over 20,000 new workers and raise its hourly wage rate in the U.S. as it prepares for the busy holiday s...


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Singtel overturn Q1 loss with improvement in Optus, Airtel performance
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Singtel, Singapore's leading telecom operator, recorded an improvement in its performance during the first quarter in comparison to the previous year. Net profit for Q1 2021 was around USD 328 million compared to a...


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Poly Network attackers return nearly half of the $600 Mn stolen funds
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Hackers who had stolen over USD 600 million in one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency heists have returned nearly half of the funds. The cybercriminals found and exploited a vulnerability in Poly Network, which is dece...


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Italian antitrust authority to probe into McDonald's franchise terms
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

AGCM, Italy's antitrust authority, will investigate the terms and conditions of McDonald's agreements with franchise operators after multiple complaints. AGCM’s action...


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Nissan, Envision partner to build USD 460 Mn car-battery plant in Japan
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Nissan Motor Co. is introducing plans for one more car battery factory stating that the increasing demand for electric vehicles will justify the additional investment. Envision AESC...


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Prudential, Citi, HSBC plan for closure of Asia’s coal-powered plants
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Financial firms including BlackRock Real Assets, British insurance company Prudential, and banking institutions HSBC and Citi have reportedly been planning to accelerate the closure of their coal-fired power plants in ...


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CDC updates guidelines, calls for vaccinated people to mask up
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines suggesting that people who are vaccinated against Covid-19 wear masks in public as well as indoor areas where the rate of the disease is high. The CD...


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iPhone’s hot streak could be hampered by global chip shortage crisis
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Apple Inc. recently stated that the global chip shortage that has affected the sales of Macs and iPads, will now hit iPhone production and the expected revenue growth is likely to decelerate. This has resulted in lower...


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EV maker Rivian bags USD 2.5 Bn in a funding round led by Amazon, Ford
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

American electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive LLC reportedly secured USD 2.5 billion in a funding round led by Amazon.com Inc, T. Rowe Price, D1 Capital Partners, and Ford Motor Co. ...


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Volvo Cars might take full control of its Chinese stake ahead of IPO
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Swedish luxury automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars Corporation reportedly signed an agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group to buy out from their decade-long joint ventures to gain complete ownership of its faciliti...


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Amazon to stop on-site COVID-19 testing in U.S. warehouses this month
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Amazon is reportedly planning to discontinue on-site Coronavirus testing for its warehouse employees in the United States. The retail giant confirmed slowing down the testing by 30th July and will only resume after rec...


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Ford partners with Oreo to develop special packaging for owner’s manual
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Ford Motor Company and American sandwich cookie Oreo have teamed up to create special Oreo Thins packages featuring the Ford Maverick pickup truck owner’s manual. The two companies have termed this scheme the &ld...


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Coca-Cola India to de-emphasize sugary drinks in sports sponsorships
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Coca-Cola India Ltd. is reportedly planning to fade out its flagship ‘Coca-Cola’ brand from sports associations and is looking to pitch other products from its portfolio in the country. ...


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Europe's new climate policy seeks to reduce emissions within a decade
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The European Union is reportedly looking to forge ahead with climate policy action among the worlds largest greenhouse gas emitters, with a slew of plans to drastically reduce the emission rates by 2030. ...


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Foxconn in talks to develop an electric vehicle plant in Wisconsin
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Taiwanese conglomerate Foxconn Technology Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to build an electric vehicle plant in order to expand income streams. ...


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Lotus announces its last petrol sportscar as it shifts focus towards EV
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

British sports car company Lotus recently introduced its last petrol car, affirming its goal of becoming all-electric by the end of the decade and a bigger automaker. Lotus and its ...


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General Motors revamps China design studio for EV, smart cars push
  Author: Akshay Kedari

General Motors recently announced the expansion of its design studio in China to focus mainly on developing electric and connected cars and will drop designing petrol vehicles further. ...


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Wall Street banks amass USD 650 million in fees during U.S. IPO surge
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Wall Street banks have reportedly witnessed the busiest week in 17 years with several companies such as Krispy Kreme Inc. and China-based Didi Chuxing Technology Co. managing to raise hefty sums during their initial pu...


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Zoom to add multi-language translation feature with Kites acquisition
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Zoom recently announced that it intends to acquire a German startup Kites, that has created a real-time machine translation (MT) platform. Zoom's technical team will be joined by the startup’s team of 12 rese...


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Microsoft xCloud gaming service now available on PC and iOS devices
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Tech giant, Microsoft Corp. has finally made its xCloud service available on PCs as well as on iOS devices such as iPhones, Macs, iPads, and macOS computers. For those unaware, Micr...


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Hodlnaut partners with Fireblocks to reinforce digital assets security
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Singapore-based crypto borrowing and lending platform Hodlnaut recently revealed its partnership with Fireblocks, a leading enterprise-grade platform that provides safe and secure storage, provisioning, and moving of d...


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Google might face antitrust lawsuit over Play Store operations in U.S.
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

According to reliable sources, tech giant Google is likely to face a lawsuit for violating antitrust regulations for its mobile app store from a group of U.S. state attorneys general. The potential lawsuit comes after ...


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MG Motors India announces relaunch of contactless at-home car services
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Apart from the Indian government, companies from different verticals have taken measures to not only adapt to the new normal but also to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the country. One such company, MG Motors Ind...


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Facebook to update its policies on how it handles satirical content
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Facebook will clarify what qualifies as satire during its assessment. The development comes after the Oversight Board overruled Facebook’s d...


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Uberall bags USD 115 million in funding; to acquire MomentFeed Inc.
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Berlin-based startup Uberall has reportedly raised USD 115 million in a funding round led by Bregal Milestone, with participation from United Internet, Level Equity, and Uberall management. Simultaneously, the company ...


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Netflix confirms producing fictionalized version of Spotify’s ascension
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Over-the-top content streaming & production giant Netflix Inc. is reportedly working on an untitled series that tells the story of one of the most successful music streaming companies, Spotify Ltd. ...


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Edtech Byju’s is now India’s highest-valued startup at USD 16.5 billion
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Byju’s, the largest education technology company, has emerged as India’s highest-valued startup after a USD 340 million funding round involving investors such as UBS Group, Blackstone, and Zoom founder Eric...


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LiDAR maker Hesai Photonics secures USD 300 million in Series D funding
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Hesai Photonics Technology Co. Ltd., a leading Shanghai-based LiDAR company, has reportedly secured USD 300 million in a Series D funding round which was led by GL Ventures LLC, Xiaomi Corporation, Hillhouse Capital Gr...


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Tesla terminates production of its Model S Plaid + variant indefinitely
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

CEO Elon Musk justified Model S Plaid as good enough against its successor. The Model S Plaid + was touted to be Tesla’s flagship vehicle, wi...


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Uber witnesses a decrease in wait times as drivers return to work
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Ride costs increased by 40% in April amid driver shortage. Hourly driver earnings surged by 85% with some U.S. drivers earning more than USD 40 per...


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Delhivery bags USD 277 million in latest funding round led by Fidelity
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

India’s largest independent e-commerce logistics startup Delhivery has reportedly raised USD 277 million during its new funding round. As per reliable sources, the round was led by Fidelity, an investment firm he...


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Hyundai to rival Daimler, Volvo by launching fuel cell trucks in Europe
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Company will reportedly ship all-new models of fuel-cell trucks to Europe by the fourth quarter of 2021 to test the feasibility of commercial hydrogen-powered transport. ...


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Zip reaches Europe and the Middle East with Twisto, Spotii acquisition
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Australian financial technology company, Zip Co. Ltd., recently announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in European BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) provider Twisto Payments and leading UAE-based BNPL prov...


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Kia’s all-electric crossover EV6 to hit the U.S. roads early next year
  Author: Akshay Kedari

South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia is reportedly planning to launch an all-electric crossover, the EV6, in the U.S. market by early 2022. The launch will set the ball rolling ...


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Japan sets aside USD 3.4 billion from green fund to boost hydrogen R&D
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The Japanese government has reportedly allocated USD 3.4 billion from its green innovation fund to accelerate the research and development of hydrogen and promote its use for the next decade. ...


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Eyewear retailer Lenskart bags USD 95 million from global investor KKR
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Global investment company KKR has reportedly entered into a definitive agreement with Indian optical prescription eyewear retail chain Lenskart to invest USD 95 million in the firm’s latest funding round, through...


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Flipkart planning for a USD 1 billion fundraising before going public
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Walmart-owned Flipkart is reportedly looking to raise at least USD 1 billion at USD 30 billion valuation before going ahead with its IPO plans in the upcoming months. This time, the Indian e-commerce giant is looking t...


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Maruti Suzuki India prolongs maintenance shutdown over COVID-19 fears
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has reportedly extended its maintenance shutdown from May 9th to May 16th amidst rising COVID-19 cases across the country. However, it is difficult to ascertain whether the intention behind ...


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Amazon sets tougher rules for its delivery service partners’ employees
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Amazon is known for closely managing its staff and contractors, and it also seeks to control the employees of the companies in which it works. Reportedly, the company has updated its policies for Amazon’s deliver...


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Tiger Global looking to raise USD 10 billion to create new venture fund
  Author: Akshay Kedari

American investment firm Tiger Global is reportedly looking to create a capital fund for startups by securing USD 10 billion from investors. So far, the company has participated in over 100 investment rounds since the ...


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BMW, Ford lead Solid Power’s USD 130 million Series B funding round
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Solid Power Inc., a leading U.S-based producer of solid-state batteries has reportedly secured USD 130 million in the Series B funding round led by renowned car makers namely Ford Motor Company and BMW Group. ...


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McAfee and Fujitsu join hands to provide secure computing experience
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

McAfee LiveSafe will protect Fujitsu consumer PCs against cyber threats and viruses. McAfee Labs had reported that around 648 cyber threats per mi...


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Alchemy secures USD 80 million during Series B funding, eyes expansion
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Alchemy Insights Inc., a leading blockchain development platform, has reportedly bagged USD 80 million during a Series B funding round which was led by Coatue and Addition, the two New York-based venture capital firms,...


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Urban Company secures USD 190 million in funding round led by Prosus
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Urban Company, an Indian gig marketplace that provides home maintenance services, has secured USD 190 million in a funding round which was led by Prosus N.V. Other participants in the fundraising included companies suc...


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Facebook and Gucci to take legal action against an online counterfeiter
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Social media giant Facebook and luxury fashion brand Gucci have reportedly filed a joint lawsuit against an individual who purportedly used multiple social media platforms to sell fake products of the Italian fashion c...


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Marriott launches talent fast-track initiative Tahseen in Saudi Arabia
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Tahseen is known to offer candidates with relevant training and experience for 12 months. It is the third time the hotel chain has launched this pr...


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Remote hiring startup Deel secures USD 156 million in Series C funding
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Deel, a company that specializes in offering recruitment, payroll, and compliance tools, has reportedly secured USD 156 million during a Series C funding round which was led by YC Continuity Fund. The California-based ...


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Indian cyber agency urges Facebook users to change privacy settings
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

After the recent Facebook data leak, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Indias cybersecurity agency, has released an advisory to Facebook users in the country to help them tighten security around th...


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Australia and New Zealand reopen travel corridor, face lopsided demand
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Australia and New Zealand have recently lifted intercountry travel restrictions, removing quarantine and testing requirements during air travel. The travel industry in these two nations is now witnessing a one-sided ai...


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Nissan plots revival plans in China with new hybrid and electric models
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Nissan Motor Co., a Japanese multinational automaker, is reportedly planning to launch its ‘must-succeed’ car model while revealing its green-car strategy at the Shanghai auto show in China. ...


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Televisa and Univision announce merger; launch a Spanish media company
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The collaboration is aimed at expanding the video streaming portfolio in Spanish-speaking markets. Television Univision has raised USD 1 billion in...


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FBI to remove backdoors from hacked Microsoft Exchange email servers
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Following the recent cyber-attack in the US, a court in Houston has reportedly authorized a new FBI operation to copy and eliminate backdoors from large number of Microsoft Exchange email servers across the country. Du...


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France might ban short domestic flights to reduce its carbon footprint
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

French lawmakers recently came to a unanimous decision to ban domestic flights for distances that can be covered by train in over two-and-a-half- hours. The country aims to impose these restrictions in an effort to red...


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Klevu launches Discovery Suite to boost online retail conversion rates
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Klevu Oy, a leading provider of AI-based search technologies for online retailers, has reportedly launched a comprehensive solution called Discovery Suite that can allow brands to capture shoppers’ intent in orde...


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Kavak secures USD 485 million in funding, eyes Latin America expansion
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Kavak, a Mexico-based used-car platform, has reportedly reached a valuation of USD 4 billion after securing USD 485 million during a new funding round. This makes it the fastest-growing as well as the most valued compa...


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Snapchat exploring options to bypass Apple’s upcoming privacy policies
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Reportedly, American camera and social media company Snap Inc. is exploring different methods to circumvent Apple’s upcoming privacy regulations which will prohibit apps from collecting iPhone user information....


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LinkedIn confirms launch of a social audio platform to rival Clubhouse
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

LinkedIn, the popular employment-oriented online service, has confirmed that it is testing a social audio experience in its app which could offer users with better connectivity in their networks. ...


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Jeep planning to establish EV charging networks near off-road routes
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Jeep, the American multinational automobile manufacturer, is reportedly planning to develop EV charging networks near or at off-road routes across several locations in the U.S, in a bid to look beyond conventional road...


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Facebook’s WhatsApp faces CCI investigation for its new privacy policy
  Author: Akshay Kedari

WhatsApp Messenger, the Facebook-owned messaging platform, is reportedly under investigation from CCI (Competition Commission of India) for its new service terms and privacy policy, which have allegedly resulted in ant...


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Top U.S. airlines urge government to reopen international borders
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Major airline and travel organizations in the United States have reportedly urged the government to devise a strategy to recommence international travel this summer, considering that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and su...


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Canadian Pacific Railway to acquire Kansas City Southern for USD 25 Bn
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has reportedly agreed to buy Kansas City Southern for USD 25 billion, to establish a 20,000-mile rail network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, in hopes of benefitting from an uptr...


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SaNOtize’s NONS Phase 2 study proves efficacy in COVID-19 treatment
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Vancouver-headquartered biotechnology organization, SaNOtize Research & Development Corp has announced the results of its Phase 2 trials of Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray, abbreviated as NONS, for the treatment of patien...


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Tata’s BigBasket stake to cause fierce e-grocery competition in India
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Tata Sons, the principal investment holding company and promoter of Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Group, has reportedly agreed to acquire a major stake in India’s largest online grocer BigBasket, for mor...


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Beyond Meat’s product offerings now available at Walmart stores
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Beyond Meat, Inc., a pioneer in plant-based meat, recently announced the expansion of its product offerings at Walmart. Sources close to the matter stated that this move is a part of a broader initiative to make plant-...


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Arizona bill adds new antitrust challenges for Google and Apple
  Author: Akshay Kedari

Reportedly, a contentious Arizona bill addressing the fees that tech firms such as Google and Apple charge application developers is posing fresh antitrust issues for the beleaguered tech giants. ...


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Nestle India exploring options to directly sell products to consumers
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Nestle India Ltd. is reportedly exploring their options of trying their hands at direct selling since consumers are largely turning towards the internet to purchase products ranging from staples to medicines amidst the...


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Razorpay: New funding en route, meteoric rise in market value expected
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

Indian startup Razorpay is reportedly in discussions with Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC Pvt. Ltd. and other existing investors to raise around USD 200 million in a funding round that would allow the fintech...


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Google Pay under CCI investigation over antitrust claims in India
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reportedly begun an investigation to inspect if the renowned online payment system Google Pay has misused its dominance in the digital marketplace in the country. ...


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Apple planning to unveil the long-awaited AirTags, iPad Pro this March
  Author: Nikita Chaurasia

AirTags will allow iPhone users to locate their lost belongings. iPadPro will boast a mini LED display as well as a 5G networking technology....


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Pandemic forces Heineken to recoup profits by cutting 8000 jobs
  Author: Akshay Kedari

The Dutch brewing company, Heineken N.V., has recently revealed its plans to cut around 8000 jobs in an attempt to restore its operating margins after it witnessed a sharp decline in its profit trajectory amid the COVI...


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