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Zepto Eyes Rs 11,000 Cr IPO in July: Quick Commerce Giant Lists Soon
Zepto gears up for a massive Rs 11,000 crore IPO in July, following SEBI approval. The quick commerce leader is set to list alongside Zomato and Swiggy.

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Cost Up to Rs 30,000 More From June 2026
Maruti Suzuki has announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across its vehicle range starting June 2026, driven by rising input costs and inflation.

Scapia Raises $63M to Boost Travel Fintech
Travel fintech startup Scapia secures $63 million led by General Catalyst to enhance its product suite, expand its customer base, and accelerate AI-first development.

India Real Estate: ₹50 Lakh Crore Capital Needed for Growth
India’s real estate sector needs ₹50 lakh crore capital in the next decade, driven by demand in data centers, logistics, and industrial segments.

Ola Electric Stock Dips 5.7% Despite Reduced Q4 Loss
Ola Electric shares fell 5.7% to ₹34.8 despite a 43% reduction in Q4 FY26 net loss, as brokerages maintain bearish outlooks.

IndiQube Revenue Soars to ₹1,469 Cr in FY26 with 37% Growth
IndiQube Spaces Limited reports a remarkable 37% YoY revenue growth, reaching ₹1,469 crore in FY26, driven by strategic capacity expansion and high occupancy.

Mutual Fund Facts: From Compliance to Investor Playbooks
Mutual fund factsheets are evolving beyond compliance. Discover how they’re becoming dynamic investor playbooks for informed, digital-first decision-making.

General Catalyst Invests $63M in India’s Scapia
General Catalyst leads $63M funding for Scapia, an Indian startup merging travel booking with financial services, signaling strong growth in India’s fintech and travel payments sector.

Dhurandhar RAW & Undekha Streams on JioHotstar, Sequel Out June 4
Watch the uncensored ‘Dhurandhar RAW & Undekha’ on JioHotstar from May 22. The sequel, ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge,’ arrives digitally on June 4. Available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

NVIDIA’s AI Boom: Billions of Agents & Record Q1 Earnings
NVIDIA’s Q1 fiscal results soar with $58.3B net income and $81.6B revenue, driven by AI infrastructure demand and Jensen Huang’s prediction of billions of agentic AI.

EPFO UPI Withdrawals: Faster PF Fund Access Coming Soon
EPFO is set to launch UPI withdrawals, allowing millions of members to access their PF funds faster by transferring money directly to their bank accounts.

PetroChina Taps Deep Coal Basins for New Gas Frontier
PetroChina launches a multi-billion dollar project to extract natural gas from deep coal basins, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce import reliance by 2035.

JSW Motors Bags $826M from SBI for EV Manufacturing
JSW Motors secures ₹80 billion ($826M) from State Bank of India to build a new EV plant and launch India’s first homegrown new energy passenger vehicle brand.

Imperagen Raises £5M for Quantum-AI Enzyme Engineering
Biotech startup Imperagen secures £5 million seed funding led by PXN Ventures, pioneering enzyme engineering with quantum physics and AI.

Adani Power Acquires Jaiprakash Power Assets for Rs 4,193 Cr
Adani Power expands thermal capacity by acquiring Jaiprakash Power Ventures’ assets for over Rs 4,193 crore, a key step in Jaiprakash Associates’ resolution plan.

SpaceX IPO: $1.75T Valuation Raises Investor Concerns
SpaceX’s potential $1.75 trillion IPO valuation sparks investor caution due to governance concerns, despite strong projected revenues from Starlink and other ventures.

Adani Ports Acquires Kanpur Fertilizers Stake for Rs 1,500 Cr
Adani Ports expands North India logistics with Rs 1,500 Cr stake in Kanpur Fertilizers, leveraging strategic land for a new logistics park.

India’s EV Push: Energy Shocks Accelerate Electrification
Global energy shocks, like Strait of Hormuz disruptions, are pushing India’s EV adoption from climate goal to energy independence imperative.

China Expands Oil Reserves Amid Global Depletion
Despite lower imports and refinery runs, China continues to build crude oil reserves in April, bucking global trends of depleting stocks. This inventory build may last for years.

India’s Dowry Death Crisis & Ola Electric’s Financial Update
India faces a severe dowry death crisis with 5,737 deaths in 2024. Simultaneously, Ola Electric narrows quarterly losses, reflecting a dual national challenge.

2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises on Inflation
New inflation data suggests a higher Social Security COLA for 2027. Projections are increasing, impacting retiree benefits and purchasing power.

Fed’s Fintech Account Plan: Innovation Meets Risk Management
The Federal Reserve proposes a new fintech account to boost financial innovation while ensuring stability and managing risks in the U.S. payment system.

Iran Declares Controlled Zone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran establishes a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring prior authorization for all vessel transits. Impacts global shipping and oil flows.

Jeff Bezos Proposes 0% Tax for Bottom Half of Earners
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos suggests a radical US tax overhaul: the bottom 50% of earners should pay 0% federal income tax, highlighting income and tax contribution disparities.

PM Modi’s Melody Gift Boosts Parle Sales Amid Viral Meme
A viral video of PM Modi gifting Melody toffees to Italy’s PM Meloni causes a sales surge for Parle, fueled by ‘Melodi’ meme culture.

India’s National Medical Device Registry Launched for Safety
India launches a national registry for implantable medical devices to boost patient safety, ensure accountability, and streamline recalls. A significant step for healthcare.

Clouted Raises $7M Seed Funding for Viral Video Creation
Clouted secures $7M seed funding led by Slow Ventures to simplify viral short video creation, empowering creators and businesses with innovative tools.

Gold Loans Skyrocket 50% to ₹19 Lakh Cr in FY26
Gold loans surged 50% to ₹19 lakh crore in FY26, outpacing other retail advances. Discover the drivers behind this record growth in India’s fastest-growing loan category.

Andhra Pradesh Shipbuilding Cluster: ₹30,000 Cr Investment Approved
India approves a massive ₹30,000 crore shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh, boosting fleet size and maritime infrastructure. A game-changer for the sector.

Indian FMCG: Consumers Shop Less, Spend More
Indian FMCG consumers are changing habits: shopping less frequently but increasing basket size per visit. Discover the strategic shift towards planned buying.