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India’s Urban Population Hits 84% by 2025: NIUA Report
NIUA report reveals India’s urban population reached 84% by 2025, far exceeding official estimates. Highlights need for strategic urban planning & tech integration.

SEBI MF-PMS Framework: Easier Access to Professional Investment
SEBI’s new Mutual Fund-only PMS framework lowers investment minimums to Rs 25 lakh, making professional portfolio management more accessible for mass-affluent investors in India.

Shadowfax Soars, Pine Labs Dips: India’s Tech Week Market Update
Shadowfax surges 13.51% in Q1 FY27 with strong results, while Pine Labs faces headwinds despite revenue growth. Mixed week for Indian new-age tech stocks.

India’s Social Stock Exchange: New Rules Boost Philanthropy
India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE), regulated by SEBI, revolutionizes philanthropy by enabling non-profits to raise capital through innovative financial instruments.

India’s Social Stock Exchange: Formalizing Philanthropy
India launches the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) on BSE & NSE, enabling non-profits to raise capital transparently and formalizing charitable giving.

Poco M8 Power: 8000mAh Battery Smartphone Launching August 4
Poco M8 Power launches in India on August 4 with a massive 8,000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and 45W fast charging. Get ready for extended usage!

E20 Petrol Shielded Consumers from Crude Oil Price Hikes
India’s E20 ethanol blending program shielded consumers from soaring crude prices, saving ~Rs 30/litre and preventing petrol from reaching Rs 125/litre.

India Passenger Vehicle Sales Soar 33% in July: Maruti Suzuki Leads
India’s passenger vehicle market surged 33% in July, driven by SUVs and EVs. Maruti Suzuki reported a 43.4% domestic sales jump.

Pristyn Care Revenue Surges 28% to ₹632 Cr, Eyes IPO
Healthtech unicorn Pristyn Care reports a 28% revenue jump to ₹632 Cr in FY24, strategically shifting to owned hospitals and targeting an FY28 IPO.

Indian Startup Funding Drops 67% to $662M in July 2026
Indian startup funding plummeted 67% in July 2026, reaching $662M from 85 deals. AI sector leads, but large-ticket funding remains scarce.

Honda Motorcycle India Sales Up 5% in July, Exports Surge 35%
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India saw a 5% sales increase in July 2026, reaching 5.42 lakh units. Exports jumped 35%, driving overall growth.

India’s Healthcare & Pharma Sectors: 10-15% Growth by FY27
India’s healthcare and pharma sectors are projected for 10-15% growth by FY27, driven by tech adoption and specialized care, boosting hospital and pharma segments.

Indian Startups Raise $82.2M Amid 50% Funding Drop
Indian startups secured $82.2M across 17 deals from July 27-Aug 1, a 50% weekly funding decrease. Key deals include Apna Mart and Sid’s Farm.

India’s Agritech: Digital Farming Transforms Aspirational Blocks
India’s AgriStack initiative is revolutionizing agriculture in Aspirational Blocks, empowering farmers with digital tools for improved efficiency and income.

Compare Investment Portfolios: freefincal’s New Tool
freefincal updates its portfolio back-testing tool for easy side-by-side comparison of two hypothetical investment portfolios. Analyze SIP, lump sum XIRRs, and rolling returns.

Amazon Boosts AI Infrastructure Spending to $220B
Amazon dramatically increases AI infrastructure investment to $220B by 2026 due to rising memory costs and high customer demand for AI compute capacity.

India’s Retail Investing Boom: Warning of ‘Leverage Trap’
India’s booming retail stock market participation faces a ‘leverage trap’ risk. Investors using borrowed funds risk amplified losses, despite SEBI regulations. Learn more.

SEBI GARUDA: Faster AIF Launches for Indian Markets
SEBI’s new GARUDA mechanism streamlines Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) launches, enabling quicker market access for specialized financial products in India.

India’s AI Boom: Data Center Infrastructure Suppliers Surge
Indian manufacturers are capitalizing on the AI boom, supplying critical data center infrastructure like fiber optics, power, and cooling. Sterlite Technologies sees massive growth.

Nithin Kamath & Zerodha: Revolutionizing Indian Investments
Discover how Nithin Kamath and Zerodha transformed India’s investment sector with a discount brokerage model, making trading accessible and affordable since 2010.

Cash vs. UPI: How Quitting Digital Payments Boosted Spending Awareness
Discover how one Delhi creator’s experiment with cash payments over UPI led to greater spending awareness and improved budgeting. Learn the impact of physical money.

IBM & Sarvam Partner for India’s Sovereign AI Growth
IBM and Sarvam join forces to boost sovereign AI adoption in India, empowering government and regulated enterprises with enhanced data control and local AI capabilities.

Lemonn Sees 800% Revenue Growth Amid Retail Investing Boom
Lemonn, a stockbroking platform, reports over 800% year-on-year revenue growth in May 2026, fueled by a massive surge in retail investor activity and order volumes in India.

Zepto Delays IPO, Seeks Private Funding Amid Valuation Concerns
Quick commerce firm Zepto postpones IPO for two quarters, opting for private funding due to domestic mutual fund valuation concerns. Focus shifts to reducing cash burn.

Infosys Poised for AI Leadership: Salil Parekh’s Vision
Outgoing Infosys CEO Salil Parekh expresses confidence in the company’s strong position for AI services leadership, achieved during his tenure that saw revenue reach $20 billion.

India Q1 Earnings: Maruti Sales Soar, ITC Profit Dips
India’s Q1 earnings season shows mixed results: Maruti Suzuki’s sales surge while ITC faces profit decline. Explore varied corporate performances.

Qualcomm Extends BMW Chip Deal for a Decade
Qualcomm secures a decade-long deal to supply BMW with advanced chips for digital cockpits and driver-assistance systems, reinforcing its automotive tech leadership.

India’s AI Boom Fuels Data Center Growth & Sify IPO
India’s booming AI sector drives massive data center investment, attracting PE capital and paving the way for Sify Infinit Spaces’ upcoming IPO. Learn about the market surge.

Bajaj Finserv Q1 Profit Soars 12.31% Amidst Market Expansion
Bajaj Finserv reports a strong Q1FY27 with a 12.31% rise in net profit to Rs 3,132.35 crore, alongside strategic expansions by other Indian firms.

Uno Minda Stake Hike; Leela, ESAF Q1 Profits Surge
Uno Minda boosts stake in Minda Onkyo India. Leela Palaces Hotels and ESAF SFB report significant Q1 profit growth, while Taj GVK Hotels sees a decline. Market updates.