Billion-dollar IPO coming! LG Electronics India may raise Rs 11,500 crore; valuation seen around $9 billion

LG Electronics India is reportedly preparing to launch its initial public offering in the week beginning October 6 to raise around Rs 11500 crore ($1.3 billion), a significant cut from its earlier expected valuation of $15 billion, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the matter.The South Korean electronics giant secured regulatory approval for its updated…

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Silver rate today: Silver hits record Rs 1.40 lakh per kg in Delhi; gold slips on weak retail demand

Silver prices surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.40 lakh per kilogram in Delhi on Thursday, while gold slipped by Rs 630 per 10 grams amid subdued buying by retailers, marking a historic divergence in precious metal trends.Following strong international trends, silver in futures trade scaled record highs. The December contract rose Rs 3,528…

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Starbucks layoffs: Coffee giant to close US and Canada stores, cut 900 jobs in turnaround push

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and shutting some stores in the US and Canada as part of a broader turnaround strategy, the company announced on Thursday, AP reported. Employees whose roles are being eliminated will be informed early Friday, while the closures will be rolled out in the coming days.The Seattle-based coffee…

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Digital payments security: RBI mandates two-factor authentication; new norms kick in from April 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled changes to strengthen the security of digital transactions, making two-factor authentication mandatory across the country’s payment ecosystem. The new framework, issued under the Reserve Bank of India (Authentication Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions) Directions, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026.“All payment system providers and…

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India next stop for Airbus: Board holds strategy session in Delhi for first-ever time; meeting with IndiGo, and Air India on agenda

The board of Europe’s largest aerospace company, Airbus, is meeting in Delhi this week for the first time for their annual off-site strategy session.Such sessions are usually held in Europe or in countries with a large Airbus manufacturing base. In 2018, the board met in China, home to its A320 family aircraft assembly line.The meeting…

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IPO rush in India’s pharma sector: Sector eyes Rs 12,000 crore fundraising; 15 companies ready to enter market

India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is preparing for a significant wave of fundraising, with companies expected to raise Rs 12,000-13,000 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next six to nine months.According to ET, around 15 firms are likely to enter the primary market shortly. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has…

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Tax audit deadline: What is the last date to submit income tax audit report for AY 2025-26 & who needs to file it? Explained

Tax audit deadline 2025: September 30, 2025, remains the cut-off date for eligible taxpayers, including specific individuals, to file their income tax audit reports. For clarity, tax audits can only be conducted by a chartered accountant utilising income tax forms 3CA, 3CD, and 3CB. Taxpayers must submit their Income Tax Audit report via the e-filing…

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Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike impact: Germany, UK, Canada roll out red carpet for India’s tech talent; pitch ‘predictable’ rules

The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: MCX Gold, MCX Silver to remain bullish? Here’s the outlook

MCX Gold is currently exhibiting a strong and sustained uptrend, supported by clear technical evidence on the charts. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their strong bullish momentum, and silver too will maintain its stealth trend, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients…

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