Market Close: Nifty
The Nifty 50 index concluded its trading day at 23,190.65, marking an increase of 283.06. This suggests a positive trend in the market, indicating investor
confidence and potential gains in the stock market. This closing figure provides a snapshot of the overall market sentiment and performance on that particular day.
Most Viewed News
The most-read business news features a diverse range of stories. One highlighted a man who skipped work for six years and was caught just before receiving an award. Another key story covered Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's concerns about Indian-Americans shifting towards finance. Other notable stories included the close relationship between Shoaib Malik and his son Izhaan, a humorous incident involving a tech-savvy maid, and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's advice to banks regarding KYC document requests.
Top Stories Covered
In the realm of top stories, one article discussed Donald Trump's inauguration day, highlighting the events and expectations. Another piece covered a study finding an extra Y chromosome in humans and its implications. Additional stories included the potential of the diabetes drug Metformin as an anti-aging treatment, the controversy surrounding adulterated ghee in Tirupati Laddus, and the risks associated with excessive sitting in a desk job.
Personal Tech Highlights
The personal technology section offered updates on various tech-related topics. Some of the trending news included Amazon's Alexa app revamp, the launch of Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus, Spotify's expansion with video features for podcasts, and the OnePlus Nord launch. Other stories covered privacy concerns, new Google integrations for OnePlus Nord, reviews of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, the HP 14s er0003TU, and iOS 14.
Emerging Enterprise News
Emerging enterprise news covered diverse startup and business developments. Some notable stories included the Covid-19 situation not killing the zeal of Flipkart and Amazon's staff priming for big sale days. FreshToHome was in talks for $130 million in funding, and banks were offering cracking deals on e-commerce due to the Covid-19 impact. Other pieces reported on WeKan's plans to incubate and fund 20 Indian startups, Pepper Content's funding led by Lightspeed India, and online brands seeing growth on their own channels.
More Trending News
Additional updates covered the Avataar.me's $7 million funding from Sequoia India, investors' cautious approach towards startups with Chinese capital, GIC and Sequoia's involvement in Razorpay's $100 million round, and Tata Group's evaluation of M&A opportunities. Further news included policies for e-gifting options for the upcoming festive season, Flipkart and Walmart's additional investment in Ninjacart, Meru Cabs' new office commute service, and SoftBank's participation in blank check ventures.
