Facebook's user base continues to grow, making it a valuable source of data for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans to create powerful artificial intelligence. However, this data may come at a cost for users' privacy and could face criticism for potential bias and toxicity. Facebook's history of mishandling fake news and harmful content raises concerns.

Nestle India is expected to report strong revenue and net profit growth in Q4FY24, with a 14.5% rise in net profit and 9.7% increase in revenue. The company's EBITDA margin is also expected to improve due to better pricing and mix. However, competition from regional and local players has affected the growth of Nestle's instant noodles market. The FMCG industry has seen lower volume growth in Oct.

ExxonMobil Corp, Chevron Corp and Shell Plc all did in the fourth quarter what they’d promised: Start new oil and gas projects; cut costs; reward shareholders. Together, the Big Three returned more than $80 billion to shareholders last year, up from $78 billion in 2022 despite lower oil and gas prices, lower refining margins and fewer trading opportunities.

The Gumla administration is now holding deputy commissioner's court in remote villages to address issues related to the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act. This move was prompted by concerns that tribals were not comfortable speaking up in the district headquarters. The DC is going directly to these villages to ensure that tribal land is not being transferred to non-tribals under pressure.

India's state-run banks are expected to produce $2 billion in dividends for the government in the next fiscal year, thanks to measures taken by Prime Minister Modi to strengthen the sector. This is an 8.7% increase from the current fiscal year, with net profits of over $12 billion and improved asset quality. The government is also expecting significant dividends from the central bank.

The Nifty50 index closed with 0.7% gains on February 6, led by IT and Oil & Gas stocks. The index started above 21,800 and climbed to 21,950 before some profit booking erased some of the gains. Technical analysts expect the up move to continue towards 22,000-22,130 as long as the recent swing lows of 21,730 are not breached.

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd will invest $4 billion over the next three years to double oil production, its chairman Anil Agarwal said on Tuesday as he pushed ahead with an aggressive oil and gas expansion programme. Vedanta, which more than a decade back acquired Scottish explorer Cairn Energy's (now Capricorn Energy) India assets, is targeting 300,000 barrels per day.

India's Paytm is facing challenges as regulatory crackdowns have led to merchants refusing to use the app for digital payments. To address this, the company is mobilizing its sales team to reassure merchants and encouraging them to use partner banks. However, with bigger rivals like Walmart and Google entering the market, Paytm's dominance may be at risk.

Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) stocks closed between 5-7 percent higher on February 6 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Indian Oil Corporation of India (IOCL) shares closed 6.27 percent higher on the NSE. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) shares closed 5.23 percent up on the NSE, while While Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) closed 6.12 percent higher on the NSE.

SBI has received approval to acquire 100% stake in SBICAP Ventures from SBI Capital Markets for Rs 708 crore. The venture is engaged in asset and investment management with an AUM of Rs 33,055 crore. This acquisition aims to improve governance and has approvals from RBI and SEBI. It is expected to be completed by February 2024.

Tata Group companies have collectively crossed a market cap of Rs 30 lakh crore, making it the first Indian conglomerate to do so. This growth is driven by strong performances from companies like TCS, Tata Motors, and Tata Power, while Tejas Network, Tata Elxsi, and Tata Chemicals saw a dip. TCS's success can be attributed to its recent deal wins and expansion plans.

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has floated model guidelines for such housing projects with an objective to ensure housing projects for retired and senior citizens are built keeping in mind their basic requirements. This is the first time any real estate regulatory authority in India has promulgated provisions for retirement housing projects.

The Indian market shrugged off weak  global cues to close high on February 6. The 30-pack Sensex ended 454.67 points, or 0.63 percent, higher at 72,186.09, and the Nifty was up 157.70 points, or 0.72 percent, at 21,929.40. About 2,026 shares advanced, 1,307 declined and 58 were unchanged. Tata Chemicals | CMP Rs 990 | Shares of Tata Chemicals rose 1.1 percent despite a disappointing third quarter

On Tuesday, Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex closed with gains of 0.72% and 0.63%, respectively. However, Nifty Bank saw a loss of 0.29%. Oil & gas and IT stocks were the top losers, while midcap and smallcap indices showed positive movement. BPCL, HDFC Life Insurance, HCL Technologies, TCS, and Maruti Suzuki were among the top gainers.

LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ravi Kumar Jha as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Jha has worked for over 30 years with LIC and has handled diverse positions. He was serving as executive of corporate strategy till December 2023 at the company. The 57-year-old Jha holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Ranchi University.