Upgrad Acquisition Of Unacademy: Upgrad signs term sheet to acquire Unacademy in all-stock deal

BENGALURU: Edtech firm Upgrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction, founders of the two companies said in separate posts on X on Saturday, marking a significant consolidation move in India’s education technology sector.“We at Upgrad have signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal,” Upgrad…

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International Energy Agency: IEA’s record 400 million-barrel oil release may offer only limited relief if Hormuz stays shut: S&P Global Energy

The International Energy Agency’s decision to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks, the largest reserves drawdown in its history, is likely to provide only limited relief if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to an analysis by S&P Global Energy, as global markets continue to reel from the supply shock triggered by…

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India Crude Oil Supply: ‘Good stocks in hand’: India well placed on crude, fuel despite Middle East war, says Piyush Goyal

File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India is well placed to handle any disruption in crude oil and fuel supplies despite the worsening Middle East crisis, asserting that there has been “absolutely no disturbance” in petrol, diesel or aviation fuel availability, while also indicating that the government will…

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FPI profile: Foreign investors pull out Rs 52,704 crore in a fortnight as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers in Indian equities in March, pulling out Rs 52,704 crore (around USD 5.73 billion) from the cash market in the first fortnight of the month. The withdrawals come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the weakening of the rupee and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude…

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Dubai air travel disruptions: Air India cancels, IndiGo reschedules flights after UAE restricts operations

Air India cancelled several flights scheduled for Sunday, to the United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, as the evolving West Asia crisis has led to operational restrictions and schedule changes across the region.In a statement posted on X, Air India said UAE airport authorities had instructed airlines to reduce operations. “In view of the latest instructions…

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UAE savings strategies 2026 explained: Best apps, tools, budget rules and smart money hacks to beat rising cost of living in emirates

UAE’s Best Savings Tools in 2026: Apps, Budget Rules and Smart Money Hacks Explained As the cost of living rises across the Gulf, many residents in the UAE are searching for smarter ways to save money without sacrificing their lifestyle. From digital budgeting apps to automated savings tools and simple financial rules, a new wave…

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Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war

What is force majeure and why have some Gulf countries invoked it during the Iran vs US-Israel war? As the Middle East conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel intensifies, a legal term rarely discussed outside corporate boardrooms has suddenly become headline news and that is force majeure. Several Gulf energy producers, including Qatar,…

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