Alphabet Sees Robust Q1 Ad Growth, Warns of De Minimis Rule Impact

Alphabet Sees Robust Q1 Ad Growth, Warns of De Minimis Rule Impact

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reported a stellar first quarter in 2025, with advertising revenue driving significant growth. The company announced total revenue of $90.2 billion, a 12% increase from the previous year, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations of $89.12 billion. The robust performance, fueled by Google Search advertising and bolstered by Alphabet’s advancements … Read more

Google Mandates Office Return for Some Remote Workers: 3 Days a Week or Risk Termination

Google Mandates Office Return for Some Remote Workers: 3 Days a Week or Risk Termination

In a significant shift from its pandemic-era flexibility, Google has issued an ultimatum to some of its remote employees: return to the office for at least three days a week or face potential job loss. The directive, detailed in internal documents obtained by CNBC, targets employees in divisions such as Google Technical Services and People … Read more

Norway’s $1.7 Trillion Wealth Fund Hit with $40 Billion Loss as Tech Stocks Tumble

Norway’s $1.7 Trillion Wealth Fund Hit with $40 Billion Loss as Tech Stocks Tumble

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest with $1.7 trillion in assets, reported a staggering $40 billion loss in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in technology stocks. The fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), faced its biggest quarterly loss in 18 months, highlighting the volatility of global markets. … Read more

India Imposes 12% Duty on Steel Imports to Protect Domestic Industry

India Imposes 12% Duty on Steel Imports to Protect Domestic Industry

In a bold move to shield its steel industry, India has imposed a 12% provisional safeguard duty on certain steel imports, effective April 21, 2025. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Finance, aims to curb the influx of low-cost steel from countries like China, South Korea, and Japan, which has been flooding the Indian … Read more

The Reasons Behind Tesla’s 71% Profit Plunge in Q1 2025

The Reasons Behind Tesla's 71% Profit Plunge in Q1 2025

Tesla, the world’s most valuable electric vehicle manufacturer, reported a staggering 71% drop in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, signaling a turbulent start to the year for the EV giant. The company’s net income fell to $409 million, down from $1.4 billion in the same period last year, marking its worst quarterly … Read more

Black Monday: Sensex Dives 2,226 Pts in Trade War Panic

Black Monday: Sensex Dives 2,226 Pts in Trade War Panic

Mumbai, April 7, 2025 – Indian stock markets nosedived into chaos today, earning the grim moniker “Black Monday,” as the Sensex plummeted 2,226 points to close at 73,137.90—a 2.95% drop—while the Nifty shed 742.85 points, or 3.24%, to end at 22,161.60. Intraday losses were even steeper, with the Sensex dipping below 70,500 and the Nifty … Read more

Apple Loses $250 Billion in Market Value as Tariffs Tank Tech Stocks

Apple Loses $250 Billion in Market Value as Tariffs Tank Tech Stocks

The tech industry was rocked this week as Apple saw its market value plunge by a staggering $250 billion. The sell-off followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on imports, which sent shockwaves through global markets, hitting technology stocks particularly hard. Apple’s Heavy Losses Apple’s shares dropped by 8.5% on April 3, 2025, … Read more

Klarna Seeks $15 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO, Marking Fintech’s Big Comeback

Klarna Seeks $15 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO, Marking Fintech's Big Comeback

In a bold move signaling confidence in its financial health, Swedish fintech giant Klarna has filed for its highly anticipated U.S. initial public offering (IPO). This strategic decision marks a pivotal moment for both Klarna and the broader fintech industry, as the company seeks to raise at least $1 billion and achieve a valuation potentially … Read more

The Tesla Effect: How One Company Changed the Automotive World

Revolutionizing the Future: The Comprehensive Story of Tesla

Introduction to Tesla Tesla, Inc., formerly known as Tesla Motors, is an American multinational corporation that has revolutionized the automotive and clean energy industries. Founded in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the company is named after Nikola Tesla, a renowned inventor and electrical engineer. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Tesla is known for … Read more

The Rising Threat of AI-Powered Cyberattacks: How to Protect Your Business

The Rising Threat of AI-Powered Cyberattacks

In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed a significant shift in the nature of cyber threats. AI-powered cyberattacks have emerged as a formidable force, leveraging machine learning algorithms to exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks. These sophisticated attacks can mimic legitimate traffic, making them challenging to detect using traditional security measures. As AI continues … Read more

Amazon Affiliate: The Easiest Way to Make Money Online

Amazon Affiliate: The Easiest Way to Make Money Online

Amazon’s Affiliate Marketing Program, also known as Amazon Associates, is a titan in the affiliate marketing world. It offers a straightforward way to monetize your online presence by promoting products from the world’s largest online retailer. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this program, exploring how to join, the procedures involved, and everything you need … Read more

Affiliate Marketing: How to Make Money Online in 2025

Affiliate Marketing: How to Make Money Online in 2025

Affiliate marketing has emerged as a powerhouse in the digital marketing landscape, offering a flexible and potentially lucrative avenue for earning online. It’s a performance-based marketing strategy where businesses reward affiliates for each customer brought in through their promotional efforts. Let’s dissect this concept, exploring its intricacies with clear examples.   The Core Components: At … Read more

Trump Unveils $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Investors; What It Means for Indian Nationals

Trump Unveils $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa for Investors

US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative known as the “gold card” visa, which offers a path to US citizenship for a $5 million investment. This move replaces the existing EB-5 visa program and has sparked concerns among Indian nationals awaiting green cards. What is the ‘Gold Card’ Visa? The “Trump Gold … Read more

Chhaava Soars at the Box Office: Vicky Kaushal’s Historical Epic Crosses ₹225 Crore in Just One Week!

Chhaava Movie

The historical action film Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has emerged as a significant box office success since its release on February 14, 2025. The film, which is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has captivated audiences and is making headlines for its impressive box office performance. … Read more

ITC Hotels Removed from Sensex, BSE Indices After Demerger

ITC SENSEX NIFTY

ITC Hotels, the recently demerged hotel arm of ITC Ltd., has been removed from the S&P BSE Sensex and other BSE indices, effective February 5, 2025. This move follows the company’s listing as an independent entity on January 29, 2025, and a period of temporary inclusion designed to facilitate portfolio adjustments by passive investment funds. … Read more

Tariff War: A Looming Threat to Global Economic Stability

tariff war

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global economy, the United States has escalated its tariff war, imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Economists warn that these measures could have far-reaching implications for trade dynamics, economic growth, employment, and inflation across multiple … Read more

New Tax Slabs Unveiled: Major Relief for Middle Class with No Tax on Incomes Up to ₹12 Lakh

new tax slab

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the new income tax slabs in the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant shift aimed at providing relief to taxpayers across various income brackets. Here’s a detailed report on the new tax slabs, their implications for common people, and their broader economic … Read more

Union Budget 2025-26: Focus on Middle Class Growth, Agriculture, MSMEs, and Innovation

Budget Highlights

In a highly anticipated presentation, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget for 2025-26, focusing on transformative measures to drive India’s economic growth and competitiveness. The Budget, which emphasized inclusivity and development, sets the stage for India’s journey towards becoming a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by prioritizing sectors … Read more

BEL Soars with 47% Profit Jump in Q3, Order Book Swells to ₹71,100 Crore

BEL Q3 Results

Bengaluru, India – January 30, 2025 – Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading defense electronics company, announced a stellar performance in its third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3 FY25), reporting a 47.3% year-on-year surge in net profit, reaching ₹1316 crore. The company also revealed a robust order book of ₹71,100 crore as of … Read more

Coal India Q3 Results: Profit Falls 17%

Coal India Q3 Results: Profit Falls 17%

Key Highlights of Coal India Q3 Results Coal India’s net profit declined by 17% to ₹8,505.57 crore in Q3 FY25 compared to ₹10,253.48 crore in the same period last fiscal.  Revenue fell 1.03% to ₹35,779.78 crore in the third quarter of FY25 from ₹36,153.97 crore in the same period last year.  Coal Production increased by … Read more