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Victoria’s Secret Launches ‘Very Sexy’ Collection in Delhi
Victoria’s Secret unveils its ‘Very Sexy Collection’ in Delhi with a ‘Rome After Dark’ event at Ambience Mall, featuring Triptii Dimri. Experience luxury retail’s evolution.

Pitaara’s ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ Festival Connects Dubai’s South Asians
Indore’s Pitaara Company brings ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ festival to Dubai, offering 12 cultural shows like Dastaangoi, Bhajan, Ghazal, and Qawwali to South Asian expats.

NJ Sues Meta: Addictive Youth Features on Instagram & Facebook
New Jersey AG sues Meta, alleging Instagram & Facebook use addictive features to exploit children and teens, misleading parents about platform safety.

India’s Manufacturing Shift: Incentives Over Penalties
India moves from ‘Production-Linked Punishment’ to ‘Production-Linked Incentives’ for manufacturers, fostering trust and economic growth under PM Modi.

Fujifilm Invests in AI Chip Materials to Counter Legacy Decline
Fujifilm boosts semiconductor material production in Japan with a ¥7 billion investment to meet AI demand, aiming to offset declining office equipment sales.

India’s ₹62,500 Cr Mobile PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Brands
India launches a ₹62,500 crore Mobile Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to foster indigenous mobile brands and boost domestic manufacturing, aiming for homegrown designs.

LG India Boosts Exports: ₹5000 Cr Sri City Hub for Global Growth
LG Electronics India invests ₹5,000 crore in its Sri City factory, aiming to transform it into a global manufacturing hub and significantly expand exports to over 22 countries by 2026.

South Korea’s Future Fund: Youth & AI Investment
South Korea launches a new Future Response Fund, using semiconductor tax windfalls to invest in youth support and AI development.

ED Freezes Accounts in Rs 58 Cr Gaming Fraud Probe
India’s Enforcement Directorate freezes over 100 bank accounts and seizes assets in a Rs 58 crore money-laundering probe linked to online gaming fraud.

Axis Bank Lists $300M Senior Notes on India INX & NSE IX
Axis Bank secures final listing approvals for its $300M senior notes on India INX and NSE IX, enhancing its $5B GMTN programme with a 5.179% coupon.

BRICS Jaipur Declaration Boosts Tourism Cooperation
BRICS Tourism Ministers adopted the Jaipur Declaration, enhancing cooperation in AI, sustainable tourism, and seamless travel across member states.

SEBI Chief: Focus Mutual Funds on Investor Outcomes, Not AUM
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advocates for mutual funds to prioritize investor returns over Assets Under Management (AUM), emphasizing long-term domestic capital stability.

Walmart Q3 Growth Hit by Flipkart Sales Shift
Walmart faces over 100 bps Q3 FY27 growth headwind as Flipkart’s ‘Big Billion Days’ timing shifts, impacting Q3 but boosting Q4.

Madhur Knit Crafts IPO Opens Aug 24: Rs 53.28 Cr Target
Madhur Knit Crafts’ IPO launches August 24, aiming to raise Rs 53.28 crore. Priced at Rs 95-100, it will list on NSE Emerge. Funds to boost working capital & manufacturing.

Odisha Approves ₹2,780 Cr Projects, Creating 14,000+ Jobs
Odisha’s State Level Single Window Clearance Authority approves 14 investment proposals worth ₹2,780.1 Cr, set to generate over 14,104 jobs across 10 districts.

India Boosts Rupee Internationalisation with Trade Policy Reforms
India’s Foreign Trade Policy is amended to allow rupee-settled exports to receive benefits, a strategic move to enhance the global use of the Indian Rupee.

Apple & Google Boost India Manufacturing: iPads, Macs, Pixels
Apple and Google are significantly expanding electronics manufacturing in India, including iPads, Macs, and Pixel devices, solidifying India’s role as a global production hub.

Upstox IPO: $350M Target Amidst 20M User Milestone
Indian fintech Upstox eyes $350-400M IPO, targeting public markets as its user base surges past 20 million. Learn about their growth and investor backing.

Ownly Secures 10% Bengaluru Food Market Share
Rapido-backed Ownly achieves 10% market share in Bengaluru’s food delivery sector with 50,000 daily orders, leveraging a zero-commission model.

Hybrid SIFs Beat Nifty 500 With 4.8% Returns
Discover how Hybrid Long-Short SIFs delivered 4.8% returns in six months, significantly outperforming the Nifty 500’s modest 0.1% gain amid a muted market.

iPhone Spyware Alert: Verify Apple’s Mercenary Threat Notification
Apple warns of mercenary spyware attacks with critical threat notifications to iPhone users in 110+ countries. Learn how to verify and protect yourself.

Quant Infrastructure Fund: Varied Rolling Returns Analysis
Explore the Quant Infrastructure Fund’s performance: top quartile 10-year & 1-year rolling returns, but mixed 5-year consistency. Understand rolling return metrics.

Mysuru Hosts Aviation Meet: UDAN, FTO Reforms Discussed
Mysuru hosts Civil Aviation Ministry’s Parliamentary Committee meeting to discuss UDAN’s next phase, FTO reforms, and IGRUA’s transformation for enhanced regional connectivity and pilot training.

Rubio Targets Cuba’s Mining, Metals, Construction with New Sanctions
Senator Marco Rubio imposes new US sanctions on Cuba’s mining, metals, and construction sectors, escalating pressure amid accusations of anti-American activities.

AMFI Enhances Investor Literacy Amidst Active IPO Market
AMFI launches new financial literacy programs targeting women and first-time investors, coinciding with a busy IPO market featuring Gaja Alternative Asset Management and Atomberg Technologies.

Robotic Dog Deployed for Wildlife Monitoring in Tirumala
TTD deploys an AI-powered robotic dog with thermal cameras for real-time wildlife monitoring along Tirumala’s Alipiri-Tirumala footpath, enhancing devotee safety.

India Tax Amnesty: Declare Foreign Accounts by Dec 31, 2026
India offers a one-time tax amnesty (FAST-DS 2026) until Dec 31, 2026, for taxpayers to declare dormant foreign bank accounts and assets, avoiding Black Money Act penalties.

8.7 Crore Indians Out of Education, Work: NITI Aayog Report
NITI Aayog report reveals 8.7 crore Indians are neither studying nor working, with 88% engaged in domestic duties. Highlights challenges in education, training, and job access.

Avino Silver & Gold (ASM) Stock Dips Amid Strong Analyst Outlook
Avino Silver & Gold (ASM) shares fell 1.25% to $7.50 on Aug 21, 2026, despite strong historical returns and a 28.64% analyst upside. Explore the latest ASM stock performance.

Amfi Boosts Mutual Fund Access for New Investors
Amfi launches new investor education programs to increase mutual fund penetration among first-time investors and women, focusing on ethical distributor training.