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Elon Musk's xAI raises $5 billion, doubling valuation to $50 billion

Nov 21, 2024, at 10:34 pm

California/IBNS: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI has secured $5 billion in a fresh funding round, boosting its valuation to $50 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (Nov. 20). 

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance urges TRAI to reassess Starlink, Kuiper impact ahead of satellite spectrum allocation: Report

Nov 16, 2024, at 05:49 am

New Delhi: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has urged India’s telecom regulator TRAI to reassess the potential impact of Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper before allocating satellite spectrum, citing concerns over local players being disadvantaged, Reuters reported.

Elon Musk's Starlink in the process of complying with security requirements: Telecom Min Jyotiraditya Scindia

Nov 12, 2024, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Elon Musk's Starlink is making progress with its license application in India, with Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirming on Tuesday (Nov. 12) that the Elon Musk-led company is working to fulfill government-mandated security requirements.

Elon Musk's Starlink agrees to data security rules, satcom license application back on track: Report

Nov 11, 2024, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Starlink’s application for an India license is advancing after the satellite broadband provider, led by Elon Musk, agreed to meet India's data localization and security requirements, Moneycontrol reported, citing its sources, on Monday (Nov. 11).

Elon Musk’s net worth surges by $26.5 bn following Trump’s 2024 election victory, Musk hails 'clear message' from American voters

Nov 07, 2024, at 07:34 pm

Texas/IBNS: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), saw his net worth soar by $26.5 billion following Donald Trump’s return to the White House in the 2024 US presidential election.

US court allows Twitter's ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, other dismissed execs to sue Elon Musk for severance

Nov 02, 2024, at 07:52 pm

California/IBNS: A US District Court judge in California has ruled that former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, may proceed with a lawsuit against Elon Musk for severance pay, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. 2).

'Much appreciated', says Elon Musk after telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirms no satcomm spectrum auction

Oct 16, 2024, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Starlink CEO Elon Musk recently stated that Starlink "will do our best to serve the people of India."

Tesla misses Q3 delivery expectations amid stiff competition in China and Europe: Report

Oct 03, 2024, at 04:25 am

Tesla delivered fewer vehicles than analysts had anticipated in the third quarter, facing pressure from strong competition in China and Europe, which dampened demand for its aging models, Reuters reported.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg enters the elite $200 billion club, becomes world's fourth-richest person

Sep 30, 2024, at 09:48 pm

California/IBNS: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially entered the elite $200 billion net worth club, marking a major achievement in his financial trajectory.

Elon Musk may become the world's first trillionaire, followed by Gautam Adani, says report

Sep 10, 2024, at 07:22 pm

London/IBNS: Elon Musk, with a net worth of about $237 billion as of September 9, 2024, on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, is on course to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report by Informa Connect Academy.

Tim Cook explains Apple's decision to choose China for manufacturing in viral video; Elon Musk agrees

Sep 09, 2024, at 09:45 pm

California/IBNS: In a recently viral throwback interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook clarified common misconceptions about the company's decision to manufacture in China, providing insight into the true reasons behind Apple's reliance on the country.

'Not India’s loss': Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal on Tesla's withdrawal from India

Jul 05, 2024, at 11:35 pm

Bengaluru: Tesla's decision to forgo investment in the Indian market represents a significant missed opportunity for the US-based company, not for India, according to Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs.

Elon Musk's salary exceeds Tata Motor's FY24 total revenue: Report

Jun 19, 2024, at 04:49 am

Mumbai: Elon Musk's $56 billion remuneration package exceeds Tata Motors' total revenue for the 2023-24 financial year, which amounted to $52.44 billion (Rs 4.38 lakh crore), reported the Economic Times.

Entrepreneur Elon Musk posts 'Thank You' note for Indian-origin techie Ashok Elluswamy behind success of Tesla's AI team

Jun 09, 2024, at 07:30 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Sunday expressed gratitude to Indian-origin techie Ashok Elluswamy, appointed as the first member of the Tesla autopilot team.

Tesla investor sues Elon Musk for alleged $7.5 billion insider trading

Jun 01, 2024, at 11:34 pm

Delaware/IBNS: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has landed in yet another controversy as he has been named in a shareholder lawsuit for allegedly being involved in $7.5 billion insider trades at the electric car manufacturer, reports said.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's xAI raises USD 6 billion to develop artificial intelligence

May 29, 2024, at 03:04 pm

Entrepreneur Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has raised USD 6 billion in series B funding, a development that might pose a possible challenge to Sam Altman's Open AI.

Tesla continues to cut jobs in China as part of its global workforce reduction: Report

May 10, 2024, at 05:22 am

Beijing: Tesla has increased job cuts in China as billionaire Elon Musk struggles to recover lost market share in the world’s biggest auto market, reported Bloomberg.

After postponing visit to India, Tesla CEO Elon Musk heads to China

Apr 28, 2024, at 06:52 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on a surprise visit to China, the second-largest market for the electric vehicle titan, media reports said.

Elon Musk postpones upcoming visit to India: Reports

Apr 20, 2024, at 03:51 pm

Tesla chief Elon Musk has postponed his scheduled visit to India, media reports said on Saturday.

Musk's Visit to India Can Be a Game-Changer for the Tech Landscape

Apr 18, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Elon Musk's upcoming visit to India on April 21-22 for Tesla and Starlink operations, and meeting with PM Narendra Modi, could turn out to be an important moment for India's tech sector.

Centre notifies liberalised norms for FDI in space sector

Apr 18, 2024, at 04:34 am

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday notified changes to the foreign direct investment regulations in the space sector, aiming to attract international investors into satellite manufacturing and satellite launch vehicle sectors.

Elon Musk likely to announce $2-$3 billion investment for Tesla factory in India

Apr 18, 2024, at 02:36 am

New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to announce an investment of $2-$3 billion in India, primarily aimed at establishing a new factory, during his upcoming visit to New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reuters reported, citing sources.

Tesla signs strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semi-conductor chips ahead of Elon Musk's visit to India

Apr 15, 2024, at 10:56 pm

Elon Musk-owned American brand Tesla has signed a strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semiconductor chips for its worldwide operations, media reports said.

Tesla may join hands with Reliance to manufacture EVs in India: Report

Apr 11, 2024, at 02:31 am

New Delhi: Tesla is exploring the possibility of forming a partnership with Reliance to set up its operations in India, media reports said.

Tesla Chief Elon Musk to meet PM Modi in Apr; to announce plans for EV manufacturing in India

Apr 11, 2024, at 02:03 am

New Delhi: Tesla's top boss Elon Musk will visit India this month to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to announce plans to invest and open a new EV manufacturing plant in India, media reported.

Tesla to send team from US to pick up potential manufacturing sites in India: Report

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:49 am

New Delhi: Electronic car-maker Tesla plans to send a team from the United States to India by late April to assess potential locations for a proposed electric car plant worth $2 billion to $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Govt's talks with Elon Musk's Tesla to gain momentum after general elections: Report

Feb 21, 2024, at 03:35 am

New Delhi: Discussions between the Indian Government and Tesla in connection with Tesla's entry into the electric vehicles (EV) sector in India are expected to slow down due to the upcoming general elections, a media report said.

India and Tesla inching closer to a 'Make In India' deal: Report

Nov 22, 2023, at 07:35 am

New Delhi: India is nearing a deal closure with Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. to enable the American automaker to export its electric vehicles to the country starting next year and establish a manufacturing facility within two years, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the developments.

Billionaire Elon Musk says X Corp filing lawsuit against entities that suspended advertising on platform

Nov 18, 2023, at 11:36 pm

US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Saturday that his social network X, formerly known as Twitter, would file a "thermonuclear" lawsuit against all organisations that had suspended advertising on the platform amid a backlash over the businessman's comments on social media.

Piyush Goyal meets Tesla officials at carmaker's Fremont factory in US

Nov 15, 2023, at 05:17 am

San Francisco: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited the Tesla Factory Unit in Fremont, United States and interacted with the senior executives of the Tesla group, a government statement said.