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Upstart Tweaks UMI Reporting: What it Means for Default Risk and Investors

Upstart’s UMI Reporting Change: Impact on Default Risk & Investors

Upstart refines UMI reporting, revealing a 2% rise in default risk. Learn how this impacts loan pricing and investor sentiment in the AI lending market.

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Merger: Impact on Your Wallet

Malabar Gold & Diamonds gets CCI nod for a 51-company merger, enhancing market dominance and expansion plans across India. Learn what it means for consumers.

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Flipkart Food Sales Jump 50% Driven by Gen Z Health Trends

Flipkart’s food business soars 50% YoY, fueled by Gen Z’s demand for healthy products and e-commerce growth in smaller Indian cities.

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TotalPay Gets SAMA Approval for Saudi Arabia Digital Payments

Indian fintech TotalPay receives Saudi Central Bank approval, becoming the first Indian firm to offer e-commerce payment services in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing digital economy, aligning with Vision 2030.

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India’s Tech & Consumer Surge: L&T, Tilaknagar Industries Shine

L&T Vyoma partners Fortanix for secure AI in India, while Tilaknagar Industries achieves record sales. Discover India’s booming tech and consumer markets.

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Natco Pharma’s Africa Bet & PVP Ventures’ Healthcare Play

Natco Pharma invests Rs 1,400 crore in its South African unit for global expansion, while PVP Ventures boosts its stake in 7 Med India to 41.23%, signaling strategic moves in pharma and healthcare.

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Indonesia’s Rare Earths Strategy: Value Chain Framework

Midwest Energy partners with Indonesia’s PERMINAS to build an integrated rare earth value chain, a strategic move for global critical minerals supply.

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China Dominates Fintech Patents, Reshaping Global Innovation

China leads the world in fintech patent filings, surpassing the US. This signals a major shift in global financial technology innovation and intellectual property power.

A man in India refuels his older model car with E20 ethanol-blended petrol, looking at a receipt.

E20 Fuel Row: Kejriwal Questions Auto Firms on Mileage & Damage

Arvind Kejriwal challenges 29 auto companies on E20 fuel’s impact on older vehicles, demanding clarity on mileage and potential damage compensation for owners.

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Smartworks Expands Pune Footprint, Lakshmi Electrical Eyes EV Market

Smartworks invests Rs 25 crore to boost coworking space in Pune by July 2026, while Lakshmi Electrical forms a new subsidiary for EV charging solutions.

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ECLGS 5.0 Guarantees Hit ₹1.55 Lakh Crore, Boosting MSME Credit

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 has extended ₹1.55 lakh crore in guarantees, significantly boosting MSME access to crucial credit. This supports economic resilience.

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Indian Firms Power Up: EV Push, Critical Minerals, & Market Moves

Indian companies are making strategic moves, from EV charging ventures and critical mineral deals to international expansion and dividend declarations, signaling dynamic market growth.

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Tata Capital Raises ₹2750 Cr, Leapfrog Secures Oman Order

Tata Capital raises ₹2750 Cr via NCDs. Leapfrog Engineering wins ₹67.44 Cr Oman order. Emerald Finance launches early-wage program. Key business and finance updates.

China Dominates Global Fintech Patents, Reshaping Future Finance

China Leads Global Fintech Patents, Reshaping Finance

China’s fintech patent filings surge, dominating global innovation and signaling a significant shift in the future of financial technology.

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Indian Firms Inox, Marksans, Midwest Fuel Global Expansion

Inox India, Marksans Pharma, and Midwest are expanding globally with new orders and strategic acquisitions, signaling strong growth in diverse sectors.

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India’s Gold Loan Boom: A New Era in Credit

Discover why India’s gold loans are surging by nearly 70%, driven by NBFCs and a structural shift in the retail credit landscape. Explore the reasons behind this rapid growth.

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Indian Companies Expand Globally: Pharma, Rare Earths, Rail

Indian companies Marksans Pharma, Midwest, and Jayant Infratech are expanding internationally in pharma, rare earths, and rail infrastructure, showcasing global growth.

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Indian Companies Use Dark Patterns: Sebi Intervention Expected

A study reveals 95% of Indian listed companies use dark patterns. Sebi intervention is looming to protect consumers from manipulative online tactics.

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Indian Firms INOX, Advait Energy Win Big Orders; Epigral Expands

INOX India and Advait Energy secure major contracts over Rs 990 crore. Epigral launches new chemical manufacturing subsidiary, signaling growth in India’s industrial and energy sectors.

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AI Disrupts Software Industry: In-House Solutions Rise

AI is revolutionizing the software industry, enabling businesses to build custom solutions internally and challenging traditional enterprise software models.

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SMU Launches Asia Capital Markets Initiative

Singapore Management University launches SCMI to research Asia’s capital market shift from IPOs to private financing, analyzing law and finance dynamics.

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Indian Stocks Soar: M&A, IPOs Outshine Asian Market Dip

Discover why Indian equities are thriving with strong M&A and IPOs, defying the broader Asian market downturn driven by geopolitical tensions and tech corrections.

Indian Air Travel Surges 11% in May, Air India Group Gains Traction

Indian Air Travel Soars 11% in May; Air India Group Gains Market Share

India’s domestic air passenger traffic surged 11% in May 2026, reaching 1.53 crore. Air India Group increased its market share, signaling strong demand and a dynamic aviation sector.

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Digital Sovereignty & Fintech: Emerging Economies’ Strategy

Emerging economies like Sri Lanka & Mauritius are building sovereign cloud & fintech ecosystems for financial inclusion & economic resilience. Learn their strategic shift.

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India’s FDI Surge: Manufacturing Pivot Fuels Growth

India’s FDI jumps 44% to $39B in 2025, driven by policy shifts towards advanced manufacturing. UNCTAD report highlights economic diversification.

FIIs Pull ₹39,785 Cr from F&O — What it Means for Market Mood

FIIs Exit F&O: ₹39,785 Cr Withdrawal Impacts Indian Market Sentiment

Foreign investors withdrew ₹39,785 Cr from India’s F&O segment on July 7, signaling cautious market sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

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Innovision Lands NHAI Contract; Varvee Global Eyes Green Energy

Innovision secures a Rs 9.23 crore NHAI contract for toll collection. Varvee Global pivots to renewable energy, launching Varvee Energy for diverse green sector operations.

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China Dominates Fintech Patents: A Decade of Innovation

China leads global fintech patent filings (38% share, 2016-2025), showcasing a decade of structural innovation and strategic advancement in financial technology.

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Innovision, Jayant Infratech Land Key Infrastructure Contracts

Innovision secured a Rs 9.23 crore NHAI order for user fee collection. Jayant Infratech won a Railway Overhead Electrification contract, signaling positive infrastructure sector momentum.

Maruti Suzuki Faces Rs 9 Cr Customs Demand, Plans Challenge

Maruti Suzuki Challenges Rs 9 Cr Customs Duty Demand

Maruti Suzuki India faces a Rs 9 crore customs duty demand from Maharashtra authorities. The auto giant plans to challenge the order, stating minimal business impact.

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