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Akshita Singh
Akshita Singh
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita Singh
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; CFO Kress to take over as interim chief
Nvidia CFO Colette Kress will take over as interim CEO as the company begins its search for a permanent successor.
 "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; CFO Kress to take over as interim chief")
Godrej Capital raises ₹2,500 crore from Temasek at ₹28,000 crore valuation
Godrej Industries Group will retain approximately 80 per cent ownership in Godrej Capital following Temasek's ₹2,500 crore investment
 "Godrej Capital raises ₹2,500 crore from Temasek at ₹28,000 crore valuation")
PepsiCo to cut over 1,000 jobs amid sluggish sales in North American market
PepsiCo is reportedly planning to cut about 1,000 jobs in North America as it grapples with sluggish beverage sales, weaker demand for higher-priced snacks and rising input costs
 "PepsiCo to cut over 1,000 jobs amid sluggish sales in North American market")
US visa curbs: Will Indian IT firms shift more technology work offshore?
US visa restrictions and the PERM suspension are adding pressure on Indian IT firms to rethink workforce strategies, potentially accelerating the shift towards offshore technology delivery
 "US visa curbs: Will Indian IT firms shift more technology work offshore?")
Grap III invoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI continues to remain 'very poor'
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick layer of smog on Friday. The city's average AQI stood at 389 at 8 am, compared with 367 on Thursday
 "Grap III invoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI continues to remain 'very poor'")
Tech Mahindra to acquire more shares in Pininfarina, raise stake to 92.59%
Tech Mahindra's subsidiary currently holds 82.57 per cent of Pininfarina. Upon successful completion of the proposed transaction, its shareholding will increase to 92.59 per cent.
 "Tech Mahindra to acquire more shares in Pininfarina, raise stake to 92.59%")
X tells Delhi High Court IFF, SFLC takedown notices were sent by impostor
After X clarified that the notices were issued by an impostor and assured the court that the accounts would not be taken down, the Delhi High Court disposed of the petitions
 "X tells Delhi High Court IFF, SFLC takedown notices were sent by impostor")
Is Anthropic's mega IPO at risk over its $1.5 trillion valuation?
According to reports, some investors are seeking a lower valuation before committing to the offering, while others have raised concerns about whether the company can proceed with its planned listing
 "Is Anthropic's mega IPO at risk over its $1.5 trillion valuation?")
Did demonetisation widen India's tax base? A 10-year data review
India's taxpayer base more than doubled and direct-tax collections more than tripled in a decade. But how much of this growth can be attributed to demonetisation? Here's a look at the 10-year data
 "Did demonetisation widen India's tax base? A 10-year data review")
Tata Motors' iRA apps vulnerable to data theft, user impersonation: CERT-In
Cert-In's risk assessment identifies the possibility of unauthorised access to sensitive information, user impersonation and unauthorised modification of application data
 "Tata Motors' iRA apps vulnerable to data theft, user impersonation: CERT-In")
AI, data and cybersecurity drive 3 in 10 GCC tech hiring demand: Report
Quess Corp's Q2 FY27 report finds rising demand for specialised AI, data and cybersecurity skills despite a 3.5 per cent decline in overall GCC tech hiring, with Tier-2 cities gaining ground
 "AI, data and cybersecurity drive 3 in 10 GCC tech hiring demand: Report")
Rajesh Power bags ₹1,628.74-crore order from DGVCL for underground cables
Under the project, Rajesh Power will convert existing 11/22 kV high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) overhead electricity distribution networks into underground cable systems
 "Rajesh Power bags ₹1,628.74-crore order from DGVCL for underground cables")
Grap Stage II restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 325
The CAQM has directed all implementing agencies to continue enforcing measures under both Stage I and Stage II of Grap across the NCR
 "Grap Stage II restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 325")
Supreme Court allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR for fixed hours on Nov 7-8
The court has also barred fireworks within 300 metres of specified healthcare facilities, old-age homes and notified silence zones, while the complete ban will return from November 9
 "Supreme Court allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR for fixed hours on Nov 7-8")
Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier
Market investors have long called LTCG tax a 'major policy mistake' and urged the government to scrap the levy to attract foreign capital into India
 "Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier")
Is the AI investment boom losing steam? What is driving the sell-off
Global AI investment boom faces growing scrutiny as technology stocks slide and investors question whether heavy spending on AI infrastructure will deliver expected returns
 "Is the AI investment boom losing steam? What is driving the sell-off")
Drug, not cosmetic: CDSCO pulls FatX's registration over misleading claims
The regulator found that the product was being promoted online as a treatment for dissolving fat cells and reducing their size
 "Drug, not cosmetic: CDSCO pulls FatX's registration over misleading claims")
Binance says 90% of assets stolen in record hack have been replenished
The cryptocurrency exchange said the replenishment included funds from its own corporate treasury
 "Binance says 90% of assets stolen in record hack have been replenished")
'No personal enmity with CEC, want ECI to work impartially,' says Kharge
The Congress president was speaking at a 'mock impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar conducted in New Delhi by Opposition parties
 "'No personal enmity with CEC, want ECI to work impartially,' says Kharge")
Less-educated women drove India's female workforce growth: Icrier
A new Icrier report found that women with lower levels of education drove female workforce growth, while household responsibilities and wage gaps continued to shape women's employment across sectors
 "Less-educated women drove India's female workforce growth: Icrier")