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Global Wealth Surges 10.8%, AI Poised to Reshape Finance

Global Wealth Soars 10.8%, AI Set to Revolutionize Finance

Global personal wealth surged 10.8% in 2025, creating nearly a million new millionaires. Discover how AI is poised to reshape wealth management and the financial landscape.

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Indian Firms Secure Major Deals, Smartworks Expands to Singapore

Indian companies Rites, Smartworks, South West Pinnacle, and Atishay secure significant deals and acquisitions, highlighting strong sector growth and investor confidence.

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M-DAQ Expands Vietnam Payments Network with METech Integration

M-DAQ Global strengthens its ASEAN payments network by expanding into Vietnam through integration with METech, enabling direct VND cross-border collections and payouts.

Payment Fragmentation Imposes 'Friction Tax' on Global Gig Workers

Gig Workers Face ‘Friction Tax’ from Payment Fragmentation

A Thunes & Juniper Research study highlights how fragmented cross-border payments create a ‘friction tax’ for global gig workers, impacting income and opportunities.

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India-EU FTA Nears Conclusion: A Trade Game-Changer

India-EU Free Trade Agreement’s legal scrubbing nearing completion. This pivotal phase signals a major shift in global trade dynamics and enhanced market integration.

Fincantieri's EUR 600M Subsea Tech Play: A Deep Dive into Growth

Fincantieri’s €600M Subsea Tech Acquisition: Growth Strategy

Fincantieri invests €600M in four subsea tech firms, expanding into high-growth marine survey, drone, and communication sectors for defense and commercial markets.

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India CSR Form CSR-1: Mandatory Registration & Fund Flow Changes

India’s CSR landscape tightens with mandatory Form CSR-1 registration for implementing agencies since April 2021. Learn about the impact on fund flow and transparency.

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Malaysia’s MediAsas: Affordable Healthcare Access for All Ages

Malaysia’s MediAsas pilot expands affordable private medical insurance to individuals up to 85, aiming for a nationwide rollout by January 2027. A structural shift in healthcare access.

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India FTA Progress & Smartworks Expansion Boost Global Markets

Global markets rally on FII inflows and Smartworks’ Singapore expansion. India eyes FTA finalization, signaling strong investor confidence and economic optimism.

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CleanMax Adds 530 MW to India’s Green Grid

CleanMax achieves record 530 MW renewable energy commissioning in Q1 FY27, expanding its portfolio to 4.2 GW and underscoring strong corporate demand for green power in India.

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Navi’s ₹3,000 Cr IPO: India’s Fintech Growth Phase

Navi, backed by Sachin Bansal, eyes a ₹3,000 Cr IPO by March 2027, signaling a new era of sustainable growth and investor confidence in India’s digital finance sector.

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Mexican Fintech Aviva Secures $18M Series A for Financial Inclusion

Mexican fintech Aviva raises $18M Series A led by Valor Capital to expand microloans and financial access for underserved communities in Mexico’s informal economy.

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India’s CAFE Norms: New Revenue for Green Auto Companies

India’s CAFE norms now allow credit trading, creating a new revenue stream for efficient automakers and simplifying compliance for the auto industry.

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Klarna’s Banking Charter Bid: Testing the FinTech Model

Klarna’s pursuit of a banking charter challenges the FinTech model, testing the viability of asset-light, partnership-driven banking vs. full regulatory compliance.

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Karnataka’s Strategic Play: Aligning with Hong Kong in Core Tech Sectors

Karnataka is pursuing strategic collaborations with Hong Kong across pivotal sectors like ESDM, semiconductors, fintech, and biotechnology to bolster its technological and economic partnerships.

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Argentina’s AI Corp Bill: Autonomy vs. Human Oversight

Argentina’s ‘non-human corporations’ bill requires human oversight, underscoring the need for accountability in AI governance and business.

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CA Freshers Earn Big: ITC Offers ₹24.7 Lakhs in ICAI Drive

ICAI’s campus drive sees 92 companies offer CAs minimum ₹9 Lakhs CTC. ITC leads with a staggering ₹24.7 Lakhs package, showcasing high demand for talent.

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Lupin Makes TIME’s Top Sustainable Companies List

Pharma giant Lupin debuts on TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies list, underscoring its strong ESG performance and commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

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Global Markets React to Earnings, Fed, Currency Shifts

Asian markets mixed as investors await earnings, Fed signals, and currency shifts. Explore market reactions and sector-specific impacts.

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Interbank Call Rates Rise Due to Reporting Cycle Demand

Interbank call rates climbed to 5.05% from 4.85% as demand surged at the start of the new reporting cycle, reflecting structural liquidity needs in the banking sector.

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FIIs Invest ₹1,355 Cr in Indian Equities, Markets Stabilize

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) injected ₹1,355.33 crore into Indian equities on July 3, 2026, bolstering benchmarks amid profit booking and showing continued market confidence.

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EY MENA Launches Egypt Tech Hub, Creating 1000+ Jobs

EY MENA establishes a new tech outsourcing hub in Egypt, creating over 1,000 jobs in consulting and advanced tech services, boosting the region’s digital economy.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Deposits Rise, Ameenji Rubber Wins Railway Contract

Kotak Mahindra Bank reports strong Q1FY27 deposit growth of 11.70%, while Ameenji Rubber secures a Rs 3.44 crore railway supply order from South Central Railway.

HDFC Bank Deposits Jump 13% in June 2026 Quarter: Investor Impact

HDFC Bank Deposits Soar 13% in Q1 FY27

HDFC Bank reports a strong 13.3% YoY growth in average deposits to Rs 30,114 billion for Q1 FY27, signaling robust funding and lending capacity.

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Enviro Infra & Jyoti Land Major Contracts: Market Impact

Enviro Infra Engineers wins ₹256.92 Cr Varanasi sewage project. Jyoti Limited secures ₹9.52 Cr in new orders, boosting its stock. Key infrastructure wins.

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India’s Auto Boom vs. Export Credit Slump: Economic Divergence

India’s economy shows a stark contrast: auto retail sales soar 21.83% in June, while export credit faces a nearly 14% contraction. Explore the divergence.

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Sensex Surges 574 Points: India’s Middle Class Fuels Portfolio Growth

India’s Sensex jumps 574 points, driven by the growing middle class and positive economic outlook. Discover how this impacts your investment portfolio.

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India’s Green Energy & Lux Industries Manufacturing Boom

SJVN launches India’s largest solar project, boosting green energy. Lux Industries approves Rs 600 crore expansion, fueling manufacturing growth.

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India’s Economic Surge: Solar, Hospitality & Banking Boom

Discover how Vikram Solar, Vikram Kamats Hospitality, and Bank of Maharashtra’s expansions and Q1FY27 growth are fueling India’s robust economic momentum and creating new opportunities.

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Indian Firms Lead in Green Energy, AI, Infra Projects

Indian companies are securing major contracts in renewable energy, AI, and infrastructure, showcasing robust growth and innovation in key sectors.

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