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- Times of Indiaseen 12 Aug, 09:17headline rewritten
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran steps down, will complete current termTata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran resigns, will complete current term - Times of Indiaseen 15 Aug, 02:42description edited
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Oracle is preparing another round of layoffs this month, with cuts reaching double-digit percentages on some teams and managers already asked to name affected employees. The company wants payroll reduced before its second quarter starts on September 1. Oracle has already shed 21,000 jobs in a year, down to 141,000 staff, as it funds a debt-heavy AI data centre buildout that burned $23.7 billion in cash last fiscal year.Oracle is preparing for another round of significant job cuts this month. These workforce reductions are driven by the company's ongoing AI integration efforts. The company aims to reduce payroll before its second fiscal quarter begins. Oracle previously eliminated 21,000 jobs in the last fiscal year. This move follows substantial infrastructure spending and debt financing.
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Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India08:45first to report
ITR refund status: A refund arises when the income tax that you have paid exceeds your final tax liability. This can be due to excess TDS, TCS, advance tax, self-assessment tax, deductions, exemptions, or treaty-based relief claimed in the return.
- Times of India15:59
New stock market closing system: Brokerages found themselves responding to a surge of client queries, while retail investors turned to social media after noticing that the official closing prices appeared to differ from where stocks had traded during the day.
- Times of India17:52
Retail investors turned into net sellers of SpaceX shares as of August 7, marking the end of a buying frenzy. This change coincided with a stock price recovery, indicating that individuals may be taking profits. The shares have struggled post-IPO, dropping beneath the initial offering price. Investors who were hopeful at the launch might now be looking to reduce their losses, even amidst a slight recovery in recent days.
Tue, 11 August 2026
5 reports- Times of India02:37
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, JSW Energy, and DLF - Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has identified these as the top stocks
- Times of India06:14
Gold prices may not be that much sensitive to higher oil prices as has been the case in the last few months unless oil surges sharply higher. However, as the Middle East situation remains volatile, gains in gold could be limited unless oil falls. Buying the dips is preferred over chasing the rally.
- Times of India06:30
- Times of India11:36
Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra stressed human accountability for AI decisions. Banks must ensure technology supports human judgment, not replaces it entirely. Meaningful human oversight is crucial from the AI design stage. Cyber security and model bias present significant risks for lenders. Banks must maintain an inventory of AI models and governance policies.
- Times of India23:18
Wed, 12 August 2026
12 reports- Times of India02:46
Stock market recommendations: JSW Energy, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), and IRCTC have been recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares as the top stocks to buy today on August 12, 2026:
- Times of India04:01
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down an employee who asked whether AI productivity gains could revive Meta Days, the scrapped holiday perk, calling the question "very dumb" at a July townhall. He said the extra hours should go into building products, then told the staffer to ask their parents about it as a career strategy. Meta cut 8,000 jobs in May.
- Times of India05:46edited after publishing
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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran steps down, will complete current term - Times of India05:51
Chandrasekaran's resignation marks an unexpected end to a tenure of nearly 10 years during which he reshaped India's largest business group, expanding its presence across sectors including airlines, semiconductors, electronics, batteries and digital businesses.
- Times of India06:15
- Times of India07:31
The 63-year-old Chandrasekaran, who has been associated with the Tata Group for four decades, informed the Tata Sons board on Wednesday that he would not seek another term after his tenure expires on February 20, 2027.
- Times of India09:35edited after publishing
Oracle is preparing for another round of significant job cuts this month. These workforce reductions are driven by the company's ongoing AI integration efforts. The company aims to reduce payroll before its second fiscal quarter begins. Oracle previously eliminated 21,000 jobs in the last fiscal year. This move follows substantial infrastructure spending and debt financing.
- Times of India09:57
Popularly known as Chandra in corporate circles, he became the first non-Parsi chairman in the Tata Group's 150-year history and was personally chosen for the role by the late Ratan Tata. The Tata Group expanded significantly under his leadership. According to company figures, aggregate revenue increased from Rs 7.89 lakh crore in FY20 to Rs 16.24 lakh crore in FY26.
- Times of India10:53
Based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), provisional food inflation stood at 5.52% year-on-year in July 2026. Rural food inflation was estimated at 5.79%, whereas the corresponding rate for urban India was 5.05%.
- Times of India13:54
Speaking at a town hall meeting held at Bombay House in the afternoon, Chandrasekaran reportedly said he had been "touched with the love and affection" shown to him by employees throughout his career and looked back on his 40-year journey with the Tata Group.
- Times of India15:58
- Times of India16:11
The battle for influence within the Tata Group after the death of former chairman Ratan Tata in 2024 has led to the exit of several senior leaders who were closely associated with him, altering the leadership dynamics at India's largest business conglomerate.
Thu, 13 August 2026
4 reports- Times of India02:32
Top stock market recommendations: Indian Bank, DLF, and Polycab India - Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President - Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management has picked these three stocks.
- Times of India06:04
Gold had begun the week on a positive mark, breaking above the trendline resistance while the weekly trend keeps the door open for further gains. The 149,000 mark is the backbone of the bullish setup.
- Times of India07:05
The rollout of E20 petrol has sparked dissatisfaction among motorists, with hundreds claiming the fuel has lowered vehicle mileage, increased wear and tear and even prompted at least one legal challenge.
- Times of India07:33
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) has begun the process of appointing a successor to N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons, a day after he announced that he would not seek another term when his current tenure concludes on February 20, 2027.