OPINION | Zero-knowledge proofs redefine financial compliance and data privacy
Zero-knowledge proofs enable firms to prove regulatory compliance without exposing sensitive data, aligning privacy with oversight while reshaping AML, KYC, and cross-border financial supervision
BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: India’s luxury car market splits as entry boom meets top-end push
BMW is pushing deeper into the aspirational luxury segment to widen its buyer funnel, while Mercedes-Benz is prioritising premiumisation and staying away from discount-led volume growth
Bai Hirabai Trust to move for alteration of restrictive clauses on trustee eligibility, says Tata Trusts
Mehli Mistry had alleged that Srinivasan and Singh did not meet the criteria laid out in the trust deed, including requirements related to practising the Parsi Zoroastrian faith and residency in Mumbai
Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026
A major driver behind the latest cuts is restructuring linked to AI, as firms redirect spending toward automation, infrastructure and efficiency, even as they trim traditional business units.
Disney debuts giant screen brand for cinemas to rival Imax
Close to 5,500 screens globally — about three times the number of Imax Corp. venues — would meet the standards for the new label
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
The Facebook and Instagram owner will lay off about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, in that initial round, one of the sources said
Haier bets on Rs 7,400-crore plant, targets Rs 22,000-crore topline by 2028
The company will spend Rs 3,900 crore in the first phase and another Rs 3,500 crore in the second phase of its third plant, with phase one expected to be operational by 2029, India president NS Satish tells Moneycontrol
Brookfield India REIT QIP upsized to Rs 2,600 crore
This is the second fund raise by the firm in recent months. In December, it had raised Rs 3,500 crore, also via the QIP route.
Weekly Tactical Pick – Why this mid-sized private bank offers great value
Valuation is the real draw for this bank, which is trading below its FY28 book value
Suzlon’s execution should keep pace with rising demand
Execution and project installations did not keep pace with market expectations in recent quarters
OpenAI takes on Google with new AI model aimed at drug discovery
The model will be available initially as a research preview to some of the company’s business customers, OpenAI said
Netflix earnings forecast misses, Reed Hastings steps down
In the current quarter Netflix forecast earnings per share of 78 cents, less than the 84 cents predicted by Wall Street
Netflix earnings put focus back on basics as M&A overhang clears
The streaming giant’s shares have gained about 28% since late February, when Netflix abandoned its pursuit of Warner Bros
Anthropic releases AI model with weaker cyber skills than Mythos
Anthropic was most recently valued at $380 billion. The company is now fielding offers from investors for a new round of funding that could value it at about $800 billion or higher.
Oil producers, shipowners in standoff over who takes Hormuz risk
It’s a reminder that, seven weeks into Middle East conflict, shipping goods through the world’s most important energy chokepoint remains intolerably risky for most operators.
TCS Nashik case accused Raza Memon, Shafi Shaikh’s police custody extended till April 18; phones under SIT scanner
Shaikh was allegedly assaulted by inmates during Nashik jail custody, sources told Moneycontrol.
Renault targets seven models in India by 2030, CEO says
The automaker expects electric vehicles to account for about half of its sales in India by 2030 and plans to introduce cars across hybrid, electric and compressed natural gas powertrains.
OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit
Sam Altman said punitive damages are also unavailable for conduct he allegedly committed as a child. He renewed his request to dismiss Annie Altman's lawsuit altogether.
YEIDA says investment sentiment strong despite Noida unrest
Officials say the Yamuna Expressway region continues to attract strong investor interest despite temporary disruptions elsewhere in the NCR
Maruti Suzuki loses grip on India’s car market, share sinks to a 13-year low in FY26
Having once commanded about half of India’s car market, the company's share has declined by nearly 12 percentage points since FY20
BBC set to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as broadcaster trims costs
Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies announced the necessary downsizing during a call on Wednesday with employees and a subsequent memo.
Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency
Snap said advances in artificial intelligence are helping it streamline operations and operate with smaller teams, with AI generating more than 65% of new code as it assigns critical work to focused teams and AI agents.
Avi Polymers enters agritech space, launches AI-powered platform
The AI-powered platform ‘KrishiBuddy’ offers satellite-based crop monitoring, a profit calculator using live mandi prices, and pest and disease alerts to support better farm decisions, the company said in a statement
Atomberg founders reshuffle roles: Sibabrata Das named CEO, Manoj Meena becomes Chairman & MD
The transition marks a shift in focus at the company, with Das taking charge of the consumer appliances business while Meena moves to lead its technology arm, Atomberg Innovation, as the firm looks to scale its motors, drives and cooling solutions beyond core product categories
Can chassis deal restore Bosch’s margins to historical levels?
A strategic chassis acquisition and portfolio shift towards safety and EV technologies set the stage for gradual margin recovery
