Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO
Nuclear startup X-energy raised $1 billion in its initial public offering yesterday, selling 44.3 million shares for $23 each, a hefty premium above the $16 to $19 per share it was seeking. Initially, the company had hoped to raise around $800 million. The stock is expected to begin trading on Friday on the Nasdaq Exchange […]
Atal Pension Yojana at 90 mn subscribers: Scheme benefits, risks explained | Personal Finance
The Atal Pension Yojana has more than 90 million subscribers and is a pillar of India’s grassroots retirement framework, particularly for those outside formal employment, said the government on Wednesday. Backed by a government guarantee and designed for long-term income security, the scheme focuses less on market-linked returns and more on predictable […]
Pace Digitek partners with NEC XON, South Africa | Capital Market News
To facilitate market entry into select African markets Pace Digitek together with its subsidiary Lineage Power (LPPL) has announced an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnership with NEC XON Systems Proprietary, South Africa. Under this partnership, NEC XON will market, distribute and deploy the Company’s product portfolio, including grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and related […]
Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework | Markets News
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) 1 min read Last Updated : Apr 24 2026 | 8:31 PM IST At present, unpaid securities are required to be transferred to a separate client account or pledged in favour of brokers, with strict timelines for either release to clients upon payment or liquidation in […]
Regulations should minimise non-compliance, boost activity: Irdai chief | Insurance News
Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) Chairman Ajay Seth said on Friday that the objective function of regulations should be to minimise non-compliance with rules and regulations while maximising the facilitation of economic activities. Speaking at the release of the ‘Report on Regulatory Governance’ by Jindal Law School, Seth said […]
India’s forex reserves up $2.36 billion, led by foreign currency assets | Markets News
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 24 2026 | 7:09 PM IST India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.36 billion to $703 billion during the week ended April 17 on the back of a rise in foreign currency assets, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India showed. Foreign currency […]
Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
Yet another government spyware maker has been caught after its customers used fake Android apps to install its surveillance software on targets, according to a new report. On Thursday, Osservatorio Nessuno, an Italian digital rights organization that researches spyware, published a report on a new malware it calls Morpheus. The spyware, which masquerades as a […]
Daily spends to global travel: Pick a credit card that fits your needs | Personal Finance
Selecting a credit card is less about gaining access to credit and more about extracting value from daily expenses. In a crowded market, consumers must match cards to their specific usage patterns rather than chasing generic “premium” features. Premium cards Top cards such as AURUM or ELITE focus on lifestyle privileges […]
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court showdown will dish the dirt
Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI, and then flounced off in a huff when he wasn’t anointed CEO, leaving Sam Altman as the last power-hungry man standing. Now, Musk is back with a lawsuit, and a trial is scheduled to start in Oakland, California, on April 27th. Theoretically, it’s a legal case about whether OpenAI defrauded Musk. […]
A new Republican privacy bill could be ‘worse than no standard at all’
Congress is once again attempting to pass a national data privacy law. But while it would introduce new protections in some states, it would weaken privacy rights in others — and it’s missing several elements that privacy advocates deem necessary. The SECURE Data Act is the product of a Republican data privacy working group led […]