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UP Fintech Lawsuit: Misleading Info Amid China Crackdown
UP Fintech faces a class action lawsuit by The Rosen Law Firm for alleged misleading information after a 25% stock drop due to China’s regulatory crackdown on cross-border brokers.
IPO Update: Horizon Reclaim Lists at +46.60%, Liotech Industries Sees -19.94% Loss on BSE | 07 Jul 2026, 10:01 AM IST
No new IPOs are active on NSE and BSE today. Horizon Reclaim (India) Ltd. posted a strong +46.60% listing gain.
Smartworks Acquires Workstudio Spaces, Expands Singapore Presence
Smartworks Coworking Spaces boosts its Singapore footprint by acquiring Workstudio Spaces, enhancing its managed office portfolio and market share in Asia.
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.
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.
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.
Stellant Securities Q1 Revenue Soars 408%, Betala Global Doubles Profit
Stellant Securities reports a massive 408% Q1 revenue jump to Rs. 117.91M. Betala Global Securities doubles profit, indicating varied but strong growth in the financial sector.
Criteo Buyout Offer: Vista & Quinti Eye Adtech Giant
Adtech firm Criteo receives unsolicited buyout offer from Vista Equity Partners & Quinti Capital, valuing the company over 50% above recent share prices.
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.
Thought Machine Revenue Surpasses $100M, Fintech Growth Accelerates
Fintech innovator Thought Machine’s revenue soared past $100M in 2025, marking a 57% YoY increase and signaling a major shift towards modern core banking solutions.
Noida Fire: Industrial Infrastructure Risks Exposed
A major fire in Noida, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, underscores the persistent operational and infrastructure risks faced by industrial companies.
Smartworks Acquires WorkStudio for S$2.47M, Doubles Singapore Presence
Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd acquires WorkStudio Spaces Pte. Ltd for S$2.47M, doubling its flex space footprint in Singapore to four centers and approximately 76,000 sq. ft.
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.
FD Rates 2026: Shriram Finance vs Bajaj Finance
Compare Shriram Finance’s 7.60% FD rates for 2026 against Bajaj Finance’s top safety. Decide between higher returns and maximum security for your investments.
Fintech Scion (OTC:FINR) Forward P/E Data Missing on TradingView
Fintech Scion Limited (OTC:FINR) lacks forward P/E data on TradingView, hindering investor analysis and raising transparency concerns for this microcap stock.
CDSL Dividend: July 17 Record Date for FY26 Payouts
CDSL sets July 17, 2026, as the record date for its FY26 dividend. Shareholders must own stock by this date to qualify. AGM on July 30, 2026, for approval.
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.
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.
Stoa Raises $2.4M for Savings with Instant Brand Perks
UK fintech Stoa secures $2.4M pre-seed funding to revolutionize savings by offering instant brand perks instead of traditional interest rates.
Drilling Sector M&A & Tech Surge: What Investors Need to Know
Explore the drilling and oilfield services sector’s transformation with major M&A deals and tech integration, including Eldorado, ADNOC, Expro, and Weatherford.
FinTech Funding Hits $4.52B Globally in June 2026
Global FinTechs raised $4.52B in June 2026, excluding India. Corporate spend & digital payments lead, showing investor confidence in financial tech innovation.
Upstart Q2 2026 Earnings: AI Lending Performance Under Review
Upstart Holdings (UPST) reports Q2 2026 earnings on Aug 4, 2026. Investors await insights into its AI lending platform’s performance and its impact on the fintech sector.
Worth Peripherals Appoints RS Mantri & Associates as Secretarial Auditor
Worth Peripherals Limited appoints M/s RS Mantri & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for FY2025-26, ensuring robust compliance and transparency for investors.
Tether Insider Sells Stake Amid EU Regulatory Pressure
Tether’s former CIO is selling a stake, offering a rare look into the stablecoin issuer’s private ownership amid increasing European regulatory scrutiny and USDt delistings.
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.
NCLT Approves J. B. Chemicals & Torrent Pharma Merger
NCLT Ahmedabad sanctions the merger of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals with Torrent Pharmaceuticals, finalizing regulatory approval for a major Indian pharma consolidation.
The Evolving CIO: Strategic Business Catalyst
Modern CIOs must lead strategically, focusing on business, people, and processes to drive enterprise value, moving beyond traditional tech roles.
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.
Mamata Machinery: New CEO, Rs 0.5 Dividend for FY26
Mamata Machinery announces Rajashekar Venkat as new CEO and a Rs 0.5 dividend per share for FY26, signaling strategic changes and shareholder rewards.
PhonePe CEO Exits, Insurance-Payments Merger Amid IPO Delay
PhonePe’s insurance CEO resigns to start a new venture as the fintech giant merges insurance and payments, facing executive departures and a postponed IPO.