Companies News Today Live Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from the corporate world through our company news coverage. This section provides a detailed look at significant events affecting industries and markets globally, including mergers, acquisitions, financial reports, and strategic shifts in leadership and operations. Whether you’re an investor, a business professional, or simply interested in the dynamics of various industries, our reports offer a deep dive into the developments that shape the economic landscape. From startups to established giants, we bring you the news that matters to help you make informed decisions in a rapidly changing business environment.
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05 Feb 2025, 08:36:43 PM IST
Company News Today Live: Policy intervention must for carbon credit trading: Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha
- Tata Power has not participated in the nascent International Renewable Energy Certificates market, which is considered an alternative to carbon credits, citing a lack of buyers.
05 Feb 2025, 07:56:31 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: Workday layoffs: Human capital management firm to slash 8.5% of workforce amid AI surge
- Workday will cut 1,750 jobs, about 8.5% of its workforce, to invest in AI and adapt to the economic climate. The company anticipates $230-$270 million in charges due to this plan, while its shares rose over 4% in premarket trading.
05 Feb 2025, 07:36:42 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: Cashfree to expand cross-border payments after $53 mn funding
- Cashfree secured $53 million in funding led by South Korea’s Krafton, increasing its valuation to $700 million.
05 Feb 2025, 07:32:26 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: NSE Clearing fails to meet Sebi-mandated liquidity norms, flags BSE unpaid dues of over ₹312 crore
- NSE Clearing fails to meet liquidity norms; report ₹176.65-cr shortfall amid pending dues from BSE
05 Feb 2025, 07:29:07 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: Metropolis Healthcare to push regional growth with micro market focus: CEO Chemmenkotil
- These micro-marketing strategies could contribute an additional 2% revenue growth in the next quarter.
05 Feb 2025, 06:53:34 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: WazirX $230million hack: Creditors given two ways to recover stolen crypto — ‘extended delays till 2030 or…’
- In July 2024, WazirX suffered a cyberattack, losing $230 million in digital assets, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. A restructuring scheme aims to redistribute liabilities through token issuance, with user recovery expected by April 2025 if approved by creditors and the Singapore Court.
05 Feb 2025, 06:16:15 PM IST
Company News Today Live: Ex-pilots file insolvency plea against SpiceJet over ₹3 crore in unpaid dues
- Two former pilots have moved the NCLT, seeking insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet over unpaid dues. The tribunal, however, hinted that the plea may be a pressure tactic.Â
05 Feb 2025, 05:45:00 PM IST
Top Company Leader Today Live: Snap promotes APAC head Ajit Mohan as CBO to grow ad business
- Before joining Snap two years ago, Ajit Mohan was vice president and managing director of Meta for nearly four years and prior to that, CEO of Star India’s video streaming services platform Hotstar.
05 Feb 2025, 04:34:36 PM IST
Company News Today Live: Ananya Birla ventures into beauty industry, ropes in Janhvi Kapoor as brand face
- Ananya Birla’s new beauty venture aims to launch a range of products by 2025 to tap India’s growing BPC market. With rising demand for local brands, Birla’s initiative will focus on authenticity and innovation, featuring Janhvi Kapoor as the brand face.
05 Feb 2025, 04:07:55 PM IST
Top Company Leader Today Live: Mukesh Ambani announces fresh investment of ₹50,000 crore in West Bengal by 2030
- Speaking at the 8th Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025, Ambani said the investment would generate one lakh jobs in the state.
05 Feb 2025, 04:07:40 PM IST
Company Business News Today Live: Vijay Mallya says banks recovered debt ‘multiple times’ in Kingfisher Airlines loan default, approaches Karnataka HC
- Vijay Mallya filed a petition at the Karnataka High Court for loan recovery accounts, claiming ₹6,200 crore was owed, while ₹14,000 crore has already been recovered by banks.
05 Feb 2025, 12:32:46 PM IST
Company News Today Live: Byju’s insolvency: Suspended directors challenge NCLT ruling reinstating lenders, cite prejudice
- Byju’s suspended directors have moved the NCLAT against a ruling that reinstates lenders while leaving a key ₹158 crore BCCI settlement in limbo. The outcome could determine whether founder Raveendran regains control of the embattled edtech giant.
05 Feb 2025, 12:28:45 PM IST
Top Company Leader Today Live: Deepinder Goyal shares update on Zomato Chief of Staff hiring: ‘18 people joined in high impact…’
- Deepinder Goyal shares update on Zomato Chief of Staff hiring: ‘18 people joined in high impact…’
05 Feb 2025, 11:15:09 AM IST
Company News Today Live: Tech layoffs 2025: Turmoil as ADM trims 700 jobs, Salesforce slashes 1,000 after Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon axe
- In 2025, major tech firms like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon continue to lay off employees. Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) plans to cut 700 jobs to save $500-750 million, while Salesforce will lay off over 1,000 staff as it shifts focus to AI solutions amid economic challenges.
05 Feb 2025, 10:30:37 AM IST
Start-ups Today Live: Wingify’s Paras Chopra eyes India’s new tech subsidy to bootstrap his new AI venture
- After selling an 80% stake in Wingify for $200 million, founder Paras Chopra is looking to build a foundational AI model. But for that, he is hoping to gain access to a new government subsidy program that goes live this week.Â
05 Feb 2025, 09:00:18 AM IST
Company News Today Live: Weddings get more expensive: Average spends rise 28% in the last two years to ₹32-35 lakh says report
- Average wedding expenses in 2024 rose 14% to ₹32-35 lakh, driven by demand for personalized celebrations. Weddings now feature larger guest lists and more weekday ceremonies. Emerging destinations like Nainital and Dehradun are gaining popularity, while November remains the top wedding month.
05 Feb 2025, 09:00:18 AM IST
Start-ups Today Live: The startups that are learning to hustle afresh at the Maha Kumbh Mela
- From catering to a diverse and new set of consumers to experimenting with pricing and packaging, several startups have made their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela for cues that could shape their future.
05 Feb 2025, 08:00:56 AM IST
Company Results Today Live: Q3 Results today: Swiggy, Info Edge, Reliance Power, Zydus Life, among others to announce earnings; check full list here
- Over a hundred companies, including Swiggy and Reliance Power, will announce quarterly earnings. The Indian stock market reached a one-month high with Nifty 50 above 23,700 and Sensex up 1.81%. Swiggy reported a net loss of ₹625.5 crore for the July-September quarter.