Meta Sued for Exploiting Young Users on Instagram & Facebook
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a federal trial as 29 states sue, alleging intentional design of Facebook & Instagram to exploit children for advertising revenue and violate privacy laws.
NHPC’s ₹18,700 Cr J&K Hydro Project: Power Ministry Explores Debt
India’s Power Ministry is exploring a ₹18,700 crore subordinated debt for NHPC’s 1,856 MW Sawalkote hydro project in Jammu & Kashmir, boosting national hydropower goals.
TPG Sells Aster DM Healthcare Stake for ₹4,780 Crore
TPG Inc. to divest 7.2% stake in Aster DM Healthcare for ₹4,780 crore via block deal, priced at a discount. Aster DM reports Q1 profit decline.
Milky Mist IPO Surges 30% on Debut, Hits Rs 181.50
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares soared 30% on their NSE debut, closing at Rs 181.50. The IPO was oversubscribed 56 times, valuing the company at nearly Rs 14,000 crore.
Velaura AI Hits Unicorn Status with $110M Series A Funding
Velaura AI, a chip design startup, secures $110 million in Series A funding, surpassing $1 billion valuation to revolutionize AI data centers with low-power chips.
CRCL Stock Drops 3.46% Amidst Growing Indian Investor Interest
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock declined 3.46% to $72.01 on August 19, 2026, despite increasing interest from Indian investors. Explore CRCL’s performance and financials.
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Sammaan Capital Promoters
Supreme Court mandates CBI investigation into six ED allegations against former Sammaan Capital promoters for financial irregularities and fund siphoning.
Jeff Bezos Backs Consortium Buying 38% Stake in Liverpool FC
Jeff Bezos-backed consortium led by Amit Bhatia acquires 38% stake in Liverpool FC from FSG, valuing the club up to £6 billion. Learn more about the deal.
Walplast Invests in Vura Bau Chemie, Eyes Building Materials Growth
Walplast strategically invests in Vura Bau Chemie LLP, expanding its building materials portfolio to capitalize on India’s booming construction market, projected to reach $100B by 2030.
AjnaLens & Plutomen: AR for India’s Industrial Workers
AjnaLens and Plutomen partner to bring AR remote assistance to India’s industrial frontline, empowering workers and reducing downtime.
CG Power Hit by Cyber Event, Q1 Profit Misses; Shares Dip
CG Power reports a suspected cyber event impacting IT systems, with core operations unaffected. Q1 profit and revenue miss estimates, causing a 0.50% share drop on the BSE.
Authum Invests ₹101.63 Cr in ISARC via Rights Issue
Authum Investment and Infrastructure Ltd injects ₹101.63 crore into its subsidiary, India SME Asset Reconstruction Company (ISARC), through a strategic rights issue to bolster its capital.
India Income Tax Probes Suspicious Foreign Remittances
India’s Income Tax Dept. launches pan-India drive against suspicious foreign remittances, uncovering shell entities and Form 15CB misuse. Learn more.
India Exposition Mart Files IPO DRHP: Details Inside
India Exposition Mart files DRHP for IPO with Sebi. The offering includes a fresh issue and an OFS, with funds earmarked for infrastructure upgrades.
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Indiabulls Financial Irregularities
India’s Supreme Court mandates CBI to independently investigate Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd for alleged financial irregularities, overriding prior EOW findings.
Godrej Launches ₹2,000 Cr Fund for India’s Private Credit Market
Godrej Industries Group enters India’s $12 billion private credit market with a ₹2,000 crore alternative investment fund, targeting mid-market companies.
Stock Recommendations: Hold Mazagon Dock, HAL; Sell Tata Motors PV
Market analysts suggest holding Mazagon Dock & HAL, while advising a ‘Sell on Dips’ for Tata Motors PV. Discover insights on Biocon, Info Edge, & Suzlon.
India’s Pressure Forces Meta to Enhance Content Moderation
Meta revises its content moderation strategy, particularly for CSAM, following strong directives from the Indian government emphasizing legal compliance and cultural sensitivity.
Amazon India Seller Services Posts First Operating Profit in FY26
Amazon Seller Services India achieves first operating profit of Rs 172 crore in FY26, driven by robust revenue growth and strategic fee reductions, signaling a significant financial turnaround.
Milky Mist IPO Surges 30% on Debut; More IPOs Advance
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares debut with a 30% jump, closing well above issue price. India Exposition Mart files for IPO, Augmont Enterprises sets price band.
Invesco Launches India Pharma & Healthcare Fund NFO
Invesco Mutual Fund introduces its new open-ended equity scheme, the Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund. NFO open until Sept 1, 2026.
Bollywood Stars Face ₹10 Lakh Fine for Pan Masala Ads
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff face a ₹10 lakh fine over Vimal Elaichi ads, suspected as surrogate promotions for banned pan masala.
Gaja Capital Raises Rs 165 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
Gaja Alternative Asset Management secures Rs 165 crore from 20 anchor investors at Rs 160/share, signaling strong demand before its IPO. Mutual funds and life insurers lead the anchor book.
India Boosts PNG Connections: New Household Incentives from 2026
India’s government introduces a new incentive scheme from Sept 1, 2026, to boost domestic Piped Natural Gas connections, making clean fuel more accessible.
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Indiabulls Financial Allegations
Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate all six financial irregularity allegations against Indiabulls entities, now Sammaan Capital. Court seeks fresh status reports.
DSP Finance Acquires Volt Money for Digital Lending Scale
DSP Finance acquires Volt Money, enhancing digital lending against mutual funds with 5-minute disbursal. Expands loan book to ₹4,000 crore.
India Demands X Compliance on Takedown Orders Amid Transparency Push
India’s IT Ministry insists X must comply with domestic laws, even as Elon Musk pushes for transparency on government content takedown requests.
Skoda Auto Revives Diesel in India: Superb, Octavia RS Return
Skoda Auto re-enters India’s diesel market after 5 years with Superb, Slavia, and Octavia RS, signaling a significant strategic shift and renewed commitment.
India’s Govt Incentivizes Cheaper Gas for PNG Expansion
India’s government introduces incentives for cheaper domestic gas, boosting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections and City Gas Distribution (CGD) expansion from September 2026.
Chip Stocks Tumble: SanDisk, Intel, SK Hynix Fall on Yield Fears
Major chipmakers SanDisk, Intel, and SK Hynix saw shares drop up to 8% amid rising US Treasury yields and growing sector caution. Learn more about the market impact.