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Cloudflare shares jump after forecast raise on higher AI-driven spending

The earnings follow Amazon.com's strongest ​cloud growth in more than four years. Amazon company noted that it won't have enough capacity to meet all demand this year.

Cloudflare shares jump after forecast raise on higher AI-driven spending
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Ola Electric Q1 results: Loss narrows to ₹336 crore on higher EV sales

The results come as demand for electric two-wheelers remains strong in India, with analysts expecting the segment to continue gaining share of the broader two-wheeler market

Ola Electric Q1 results: Loss narrows to ₹336 crore on higher EV sales
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 5:51 PM IST

Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil

Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since US and Israel attacked it on Feb 28 in major escalation of years of regional tumult

Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

India's July consumer inflation likely edged higher on food prices: Poll

Uneven rainfall across the ​country this year has hampered agricultural output, driving food costs higher

India's July consumer inflation likely edged higher on food prices: Poll
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Govt set to exceed key fundraising goal on state-firm stake sales

The long-delayed sale of the government's stake in IDBI Bank is also likely to conclude this fiscal year, potentially adding $2.5 billion to state coffers

Govt set to exceed key fundraising goal on state-firm stake sales
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model

Alibaba plans to ask major commercial users of its upcoming Qwen open-source AI model to share revenue, mirroring rival Moonshot's licensing strategy as Chinese firms refine their monetisation models

Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Oil prices rise 1% on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

Brent crude futures ‌rose 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel by 0010 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84

Oil prices rise 1% on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

'It will end pretty soon': Trump signals Iran conflict nearing end

When asked about the status ‌of munitions ​stockpiles, Trump said the ‌country had an almost unlimited supply of ‌certain weapons but acknowledged inventories of others ​were limited

'It will end pretty soon': Trump signals Iran conflict nearing end
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

SoftBank Group posts lower drop of 18% in Q1 profit, gain on Intel stake

SoftBank's Q1 profit beat estimates, driven by gains on Intel and ByteDance investments, as investors tracked its growing AI bets and OpenAI exposure

SoftBank Group posts lower drop of 18% in Q1 profit, gain on Intel stake
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

Google's $15 billion India data centre project faces environmental concerns

The tech giant's planned Andhra Pradesh data centre hub is facing legal challenges and protests over concerns about water resources and its proximity to a wildlife sanctuary

Google's $15 billion India data centre project faces environmental concerns
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Iran threatens Gulf states of retaliation if US launches new strikes

Iran warned Gulf states of retaliation if US strikes resume, as Israel-Lebanon clashes flared and shipping firms rejected a proposed Hormuz transit arrangement

Iran threatens Gulf states of retaliation if US launches new strikes
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Warner Bros' misses revenue targets on soft ad sales, weak box-office

Warner Bros Discovery missed Q2 revenue estimates as weak box office and the loss of NBA broadcasts hit studio and advertising sales despite optimism over its Paramount deal

Warner Bros' misses revenue targets on soft ad sales, weak box-office
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Congo bans copper and cobalt concentrates exports, official order says

DRC has banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates to boost domestic processing, a move that pushed London copper prices to a six-month high

Congo bans copper and cobalt concentrates exports, official order says
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Britannia Q1 profit rises 14% to ₹591 cr as West Asia war pushes up costs

Britannia Industries posts 14% profit growth in Q1, but higher fuel and shipping costs linked to West Asia tensions weigh on margins and earnings

Britannia Q1 profit rises 14% to ₹591 cr as West Asia war pushes up costs
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Microsoft opens its largest India data centre hub as AI race heats up

Microsoft launched its largest India data center in Hyderabad, with Adani Group and HDFC Bank among early customers, as it expands AI infrastructure

Microsoft opens its largest India data centre hub as AI race heats up
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Trent Q1FY27 result: Profit rises 22% as Westside, Zudio drive expansion

Tata Group's Trent has been on an expansion spree in recent quarters, ending June with 1,312 stores, including about 300 Westside and over 980 Zudio across 330 cities

Trent Q1FY27 result: Profit rises 22% as Westside, Zudio drive expansion
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Swiggy targets ₹10,000 cr core earnings by FY31 on Instamart growth

The food delivery platform expects strong expansion in Instamart and aims to nearly quadruple consolidated gross order value by fiscal 2031

Swiggy targets ₹10,000 cr core earnings by FY31 on Instamart growth
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

HPCL buys 2 million bbl West African oil for September via tender

The state-run refiner has purchased Nigerian Forcados and Bonga crude for its Vizag refinery, according to trade sources

HPCL buys 2 million bbl West African oil for September via tender
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Medicover to sell India hospital business to KKR for $1.39 billion

The Swedish healthcare provider will sell its India hospital operations to KKR-managed funds as it sharpens its focus on key European markets

Medicover to sell India hospital business to KKR for $1.39 billion
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Rupee steadies as lower oil prices, inflows boost carry trade appeal

Cooling crude prices and over $40 billion in recent inflows have eased depreciation concerns, improving the Indian currency's attractiveness for carry trades

Rupee steadies as lower oil prices, inflows boost carry trade appeal
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:22 AM IST