A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Norwest invests over Rs 300 cr growth equity in SILA’s realty development businessNorwest has made a noteworthy investment of over Rs 300 crore in SILA Properties, valuing the company at Rs 1,000 crore. This strategic fun...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter before its rise. Why he later said, ‘love the service, hate the stock’Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter in 2006 and later built a major stake before its IPO. Years later, he said, “Love the service, hate...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion in Jan-Sep; deal count falls 41%: TracxnFunding in the first nine months of 2025 stood at USD 1.9 billion. The number of rounds dropped to 153 from 260 a year ago, the data intell...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
IHC, First Abu Dhabi eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoterEarly investors GIC & IFC jointly hold 30% in Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), keen to exit. PE funds tapped too to gauge strategic inter...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
SoftBank invested $20 million in Alibaba in 2000. 14 years later, that tiny stake was worth more than $50 billion after its blockbuster IPOIn 2000, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son invested $20 million in Alibaba, the Chinese online marketplace founded by Jack Ma. The company had littl...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
The ET Startup Awards 2026 specialHappy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top founders, investors, and policymake...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Nvidia in talks to invest further in Reflection AI or buy it: FTTalks are at an early stage and a deal could take several forms, including a so-called acqui-hire arrangement where Nvidia would hire staff...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or deepen its investment, FT reportsNvidia is in talks to deepen its investment in startup Reflection AI or acquire it, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
What happens to the apprenticeship model when AI does the easy work?As AI takes over routine assignments, companies face a question that productivity figures cannot answer: how will young professionals devel...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Govt asks banks to develop a sector-wide quantum transition along with an AI resilience frameworkAccording to the industry, major concerns in this segment include 'harvest now, decrypt later' threats, where cyber adversaries stockpile e...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Horoscope Today, October 8, 2026: Cancer Trusts Intuition, Leo Strengthens Personal Bonds and Virgo Finds a Calmer Way ForwardToday’s planetary transits feature Thursday's auspicious Jupiterian alignment as Jupiter (Guru) continues its Neechbhanga Raja Yoga alongsi...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
DFM Foods sale: EQT, Emami, Balaji Wafers join ITC, TPG for Crax maker buy-outEQT Partners, Emami and Balaji Wafers have joined ITC, TPG and ChrysCapital in the race to acquire Crax maker DFM Foods, as Advent Internat...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Horoscope Today, October 7, 2026: Cancer Finds Emotional Strength, Leo Steps Into the Spotlight and Virgo Gains Clarity in Important ConversationsToday’s planetary transits feature a key shift as the Moon enters Leo (2nd house for Cancer, 1st for Leo, 12th for Virgo) to join Ketu, whi...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
ETSA 2026: Consumer brands poised for bigger exits as strategic acquisitions pick up: Sauce’s Manu ChandraChandra has been selected for the Midas Touch honour for best investor at The ET Startup Awards 2026, with the jury recognising his track r...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as new CFOPinterest announced the appointment of James Dibbo as its new chief financial officer effective October 26. Dibbo previously led financial ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Ankur Warikoo reveals why he bought his first house at 40, not 25. ‘Life had settled’At 40, Ankur Warikoo looked back on his journey to homeownership, realizing that by then, he had established a clear vision for his family'...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.04 PM IST