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India’s CTV Growth: Small Towns Drive Boom, New Ad Metrics Emerge
India’s Connected TV market explodes, fueled by small towns and rural areas. Viewership triples, presenting new measurement challenges for advertisers.

Puma India’s Premium Pivot: New MD Ramprasad Sridharan’s Strategy
Puma India, under new MD Ramprasad Sridharan, shifts to a premium strategy, focusing on core sports and closing unprofitable stores to enhance customer value.

CBI Books Gensol, BluSmart Founders for ₹672 Cr Fund Diversion
CBI files case against Gensol Engineering & BluSmart EV founders for alleged ₹672 crore fund diversion from IREDA. Investigation into misappropriated EV procurement funds.

US Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks as Yields Surge
The US Treasury is doubling long-dated debt buybacks starting Sept 9, responding to multi-year high yields on 10-30 year bonds.

Mid-Budget Films Triumph at Box Office, Beat Streaming
Mid-budget films like ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘DC’ are defying streaming trends with strong box office performance, proving theatrical appeal remains.

Titagarh Rail Systems Approved for Indian Railways Traction Motors
Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. achieves Approved Vendor status from Indian Railways for 3-phase traction motors, boosting its market presence with a 1,200 annual motor capacity.

Nitin Gosar’s North Star Strategy: 24% Compounding Success
Discover Nitin Gosar’s ‘North Star strategy’ at Bank of India Mutual Fund, driving a flagship fund to a remarkable 24% compounding return, outperforming its benchmark.

India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable: Boosting Economic Ties
Indian ministers, including FM Nirmala Sitharaman & Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, meet in Singapore to deepen economic cooperation and boost trade at the 4th Ministerial Roundtable.

SMBC Invests in Yes Bank, Becomes Largest Shareholder
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) now holds a 24.9% stake in Yes Bank, becoming its largest shareholder and enhancing its market position and governance.

Niti Aayog’s Skill Reforms for India’s Future Workforce
Niti Aayog proposes major skilling reforms in India, focusing on outcome-linked financing, school integration, and PPPs to build a future-ready workforce.

KOZYNAP Expands: Custom Mattresses Across India & Globally
KOZYNAP is expanding its retail and online presence in India and internationally, offering personalized sleep solutions for ultimate comfort.

Ukraine Strikes Ufa Refinery, Fuel Shortages Worsen
Ukraine’s overnight strike on the Ufa refinery in Russia sparks a fire, intensifying pressure on domestic fuel supplies and leading to rationing.

BluSmart Founders Face CBI Probe Over Rs 672 Cr IREDA Loss
CBI registers case against BluSmart founders and Gensol Engineering for alleged Rs 672 crore loss to IREDA due to fund diversion and forged documents.

Unitree IPO Soars 460% in Shanghai Amidst US Bans
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree debuts on Shanghai exchange, shares surge 460% to $50B valuation despite US import bans. A major win for China’s robotics sector.

HEG Demerger Approved: 1:1 Share Swap for Shareholders
HEG Ltd receives NCLT approval for its demerger, enabling a 1:1 share swap for existing shareholders. Two new entities to focus on graphite electrodes and advanced materials.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Oversubscribed 63x, Eyes 25% Listing Gain
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s IPO oversubscribed 62.97x, attracting Rs 79,447 Cr. Strong investor demand suggests a potential 25% listing pop.

India’s $1.5 Trillion Wealth Transfer: Market Institutionalization
India braces for a massive $1.3-$1.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer in the next decade, driving family offices towards formal structures and diversification.

Bitcoin Surges to $69.5K on Trump Crypto Meeting Hopes
Bitcoin jumps 8% to $69,500, its largest surge since March, fueled by US regulatory optimism ahead of President Trump’s crypto executive meeting.

India Fintech Funding Surge: Navi Raises $100M, Bluehill.VC Closes Fund
Navi secures $100M from Prosus NV ahead of IPO, while Bluehill.VC launches a INR 400 crore frontier-tech fund, highlighting India’s booming startup ecosystem.

India Eyes $100B Gems & Jewellery Exports by 2040
India aims to reach $100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040, a significant leap from current projections, boosting economy and employment.

Alibaba Shares Soar 34% on AI Investment Boom
Alibaba’s stock jumps 34% this quarter, fueled by aggressive AI investments in generative models, cloud, and chips, signaling a strong comeback.

India’s AI Startup Boom: 80% Focus on AI Solutions
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals nearly 80% of new Indian startups are developing AI solutions, refuting claims of India lagging in the global AI race.

Aditya Khemani’s Invesco Smallcap Fund Outperforms by 10%
Discover how Aditya Khemani’s disciplined strategy led the Invesco India Smallcap fund to nearly 10% outperformance amid market volatility. Learn about his risk management and stock-picking approach.

NSE IPO Gets Sebi Nod: India’s Domestic Savings Power Markets
Sebi approves the NSE IPO, underscoring the crucial role of India’s surging domestic savings in strengthening and stabilizing capital markets.

High-Yield Dividend Stocks: A Safe Haven in Market Volatility
Discover how high-dividend-yield stocks offer a stable income and defensive buffer for investors navigating current market uncertainty. Explore top sectors.

SEBI & AMFI Simplify Mutual Fund Inheritance for Heirs in India
SEBI and AMFI introduce new directives to streamline mutual fund inheritance for heirs in India, easing the process of claiming assets after an investor’s demise.

SEBI Bans 6 Entities from Selling Dhenu Buildcon Infra Shares
SEBI prohibits six entities from selling Dhenu Buildcon Infra shares and restricts two others due to alleged financial statement manipulation and circular transactions.

Tata, NIBE Bag ₹1,577 Cr Indian Army Drone Deal
Indian Army inks ₹1,577 Cr deal with Tata Advanced Systems & NIBE for 840 long-range loitering munitions, enhancing precision-strike capabilities.

India’s AI Future: SAP Sees ‘Autonomous Enterprise’ Potential
SAP’s APAC President Verena Siow emphasizes India’s AI leadership potential, envisioning an ‘autonomous enterprise economy’ driven by innovation and skilled talent.

CreditAccess Grameen Announces Analyst & Investor Meetings for August 21
CreditAccess Grameen confirms August 21 for its analyst and investor meetings, offering market participants key updates on performance and strategy.