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Peak XV Partners Raises $1.3B for India Startups
Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia India, secures $1.3 billion for its India & APAC funds, signaling strong confidence in India’s booming startup ecosystem.
FPIs Invest ₹16,621 Cr in Indian Equities: August Inflow
Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities in early August, extending July’s strong rebound and signaling sustained foreign confidence.
India Needs Stronger Shipping Amid Red Sea Crisis: GTRI
GTRI urges India to boost shipping, finance, and naval protection due to the persistent Red Sea crisis impacting trade routes for over 1,000 days.
Rat in Blinkit Freezer: Food Safety Alarms Sounded
A live rat discovered in a Blinkit ice cream freezer has triggered widespread food safety concerns and intensified FDA inspections across India’s quick commerce sector.
Geopolitics & Fed Minutes: D-Street’s Market Movers
D-Street navigates caution this week, influenced by US Fed minutes, US-Iran conflict, and crude oil prices impacting market direction.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day India Box Office Crosses ₹450 Cr
Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieves a major milestone, soaring past ₹450 crore net in India with a 160.3% surge on its 17th day.
KFC Mangaluru Outlet Sealed Over Foul Chicken Complaint
A KFC outlet in Mangaluru, India, was sealed by food safety officials following a customer complaint about foul-smelling chicken. Inspection revealed old stock and led to lab testing.
Icodex Shareholders Approve IPO Fund Use Changes
Icodex Publishing Solutions shareholders greenlight modifications to IPO proceeds utilization terms and ratify fund deviations via postal ballot.
Milky Mist IPO: Dairy Giant Eyes $1.13B Valuation
Temasek-backed Milky Mist launches India’s largest dairy IPO at $213M, targeting a $1.13B valuation amid debt reduction and growth strategies.
India IPO Market Buzz: 8 New Issues, 12 Debuts Next Week
India’s primary market gears up for a significant week with 8 new IPOs and 12 company debuts, aiming to raise over ₹5,499 crore. Discover key listings.
RPLI Eligibility Expanded to All Bank Account Holders in India
Department of Posts expands Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) eligibility to all operative scheduled bank savings account holders in India. Financial protection now more accessible.
EPS-95 Pension: Your Annual Life Certificate Guide
Ensure uninterrupted EPS-95 pension payments. Learn why and how to submit your annual Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) to avoid payment disruptions.
Modi: MSMEs Must Leverage India’s Growing FTAs for Global Reach
PM Modi urges Indian MSMEs to capitalize on the nation’s expanding Free Trade Agreement network to boost exports and global market access for products like textiles and medicines.
Goldman Sachs: AI Investment to Hit $1 Trillion by 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts a massive $1 trillion AI investment by 2026, representing 1.4% of global GDP by 2028. The US leads the surge.
PM Modi: MSMEs Should Use FTAs for Global Market Access
PM Modi encourages Indian MSMEs to leverage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for enhanced global market access and export growth. Explore the opportunities.
Declare Foreign Assets: New Indian Govt Scheme Opens Aug 16, 2026
India’s new voluntary disclosure scheme allows taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign income & assets starting August 16, 2026. Learn eligibility & details.
Maharashtra’s Clean Energy Goals: Execution Hurdles
Maharashtra aims for 100 GW clean energy but faces execution challenges in converting investment pledges to operational assets due to financing, land, and regulatory issues.
Unitech CMD Vacancy Halts Projects, Homebuyers Suffer
Unitech Ltd. homebuyers face prolonged distress as a vacant CMD post and funding crisis stall projects for over 15 years. Urgent action needed for completion.
Indian Bank Raises $400M via ECB, RBI Swap
Indian Bank secures $400M via External Commercial Borrowings, leveraging RBI’s swap window for expansion. Plans for further fundraising to reach $1B.
India’s Top Firms Lose ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap
Top Indian companies experienced a ₹1 lakh crore market cap loss last week amid bearish market trends. TCS saw the biggest decline. Learn more.
Adil Rustomjee’s ‘Lakshmi’: 200 Years of India’s Stock Market History
Explore two centuries of India’s stock market evolution with Adil Rustomjee’s ‘Lakshmi’. Humanizing finance and challenging historical oversights.
India Sets LPG Production Targets to Cut Imports
India mandates maximum LPG production targets for refineries to build domestic supply buffer and reduce reliance on imports, enhancing energy security.
Physicswallah, Amara Raja: Top Smallcaps See MF Selling
Mutual funds offloaded shares of Physicswallah, Amara Raja Enterprises, and other smallcaps in July. Discover which stocks faced significant selling pressure.
Anthropic Watermarks Claude AI Text for EU AI Act Compliance
Anthropic now embeds invisible watermarks in Claude’s AI-generated text, ensuring compliance with the EU’s AI Act and enabling content identification.
India’s Health Insurance Overhaul: Tackling Rising Costs
India plans major health insurance reforms to control soaring medical costs and improve transparency for policyholders. Learn about proposed changes.
FPIs Invest ₹16,621 Cr in Indian Equities: August Inflow Continues
Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities in early August, extending July’s buying trend and signaling a positive shift in market sentiment.
Amber to Make Oppo, OnePlus, Realme Phones in India by 2027
Amber Enterprises India to manufacture Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme smartphones by March 2027, targeting 8 million units annually. A major shift in India’s electronics production.
Indian Mutual Funds Boost Cash Reserves to ₹1.90 Lakh Crore
Indian mutual funds increased cash holdings to ₹1.90 lakh crore in July, recovering from a 19-month low. PPFAS Mutual Fund leads with significant allocation.
ORIX Eyes India’s Vehicle Leasing Boom: Fleet to Reach 1.5 Lakh
Japanese giant ORIX Corporation plans a major fleet expansion in India, targeting 1.5 lakh vehicles to capitalize on the booming vehicle leasing market.
Indian Stocks Dip: Crude Oil Surge & Geopolitical Fears
Indian equity markets fell nearly 1% last week as rising crude oil prices and US-Iran tensions impacted NIFTY50 and SENSEX. FIIs returned as net buyers.