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Phineas Fisher: Decade of Cyberattacks on Surveillance & Fintech
Explore Phineas Fisher’s decade-long reign as an uncaught hacktivist, targeting surveillance firms and fintech, including the Hacking Team collapse.

ED Attaches Gameskraft Assets Worth ₹1,906 Cr Over ‘Addictive’ Gaming
Enforcement Directorate attaches ₹1,906 crore of Gameskraft assets under PMLA, citing an ‘addictive’ gaming environment and ‘repeated wagering’, following India’s online gaming ban.

India’s Luxury Car Market: EVs Hit 49.1% Share
Electrified vehicles now dominate India’s luxury car market, capturing 49.1% of sales for cars over ₹30 lakh. Discover the shift towards EVs and hybrids.

DSP Mutual Fund: Understand Multi-Asset Funds
DSP Mutual Fund launches a digital campaign to demystify Multi-Asset Allocation Funds, helping investors align expectations with portfolio strategy.

Smartphone Price Hikes: Apple, Samsung, Google Costs Rising
Apple, Samsung, and Google smartphones are getting more expensive. Discover why chip shortages, AI investments, and rising component costs are driving up prices.

Retired Man Loses ₹3.91 Crore in Fake Stock Scam
A 67-year-old retired man in Bhopal was defrauded of ₹3.91 crore by a sophisticated fake stock and IPO investment scam using a fraudulent app and forged documents.

SEBI Overhauls PMS Rules: Broader Investments, Easier Entry
SEBI proposes significant changes to Portfolio Managers Regulations 2020, expanding investment options and easing entry for PMS in India’s evolving capital markets.

Indian IT AI Hype Falters: Growth Stalls, Investor Trust Wanes
Indian IT firms’ AI revenue forecasts miss targets, causing muted growth and eroding investor confidence. Sector faces challenges in securing tech budgets.

India Emerges as Global Manufacturing & Operations Hub
Global firms are significantly increasing investments in India, solidifying its position as a key manufacturing and operations hub for worldwide demand, driven by strong economic confidence.

Indian Stocks: Havells Gains, Lodha Rises, Ather Volatile
Explore the latest Indian stock market movements: Havells India gains 3.3%, Lodha Developers trends upward, and Ather Energy navigates post-listing volatility.

SEBI Overhauls PMS Rules: Lower Investment, More Access
SEBI proposes major PMS regulation changes in India, aiming to lower investment minimums and net worth requirements, enhancing accessibility for investors.

Isuzu India Seals 5-Year Port Deal for West Asia Exports
Isuzu Motors India inks a 5-year deal with Kamarajar Port for reduced wharfage rates, boosting price competitiveness for D-Max and S-Cab exports to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan.

OnePlus N6X: 7,000mAh Battery Budget Phone Launches July 31
OnePlus N6X arrives in India July 31 with a massive 7,000mAh battery, offering budget shoppers extended usage and a design inspired by the Nord 5 series.

Indian Railways Hydrogen Train Hits 1,200 Km Milestone
India’s first hydrogen train achieves over 1,200 km on Jind-Sonipat route, replacing diesel and marking a significant step towards zero-emission transport.

Indian Startup Funding Drops 26%, Mega Deals Dominate
Indian startups raised $209.1M last week, a 26% dip. Investors favored fewer, larger deals, with mega rounds driving most of the capital.

Prudent Corporate Advisory Q1 Profit Soars 44% to ₹75 Crore
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services reports a stellar Q1 with net profit jumping 44% to ₹75 crore, fueled by strong financial product distribution and SIP growth.

PhonePe FY26 Revenue Up 11.5%, Net Loss Widens, IPO Delayed
PhonePe’s FY26 revenue grew 11.5% to ₹7,920 crore, but net loss widened to ₹2,792 crore due to one-off charges. IPO plans are deferred.

India’s CKYC 2.0: Common Customer ID Launching August
India launches CKYC 2.0 in August, introducing a common customer ID for banks and insurers to simplify financial product access and enhance fraud prevention.

Indian Truckers’ Profits Squeezed by Rising Costs
Small Indian truckers face shrinking profits due to soaring operational costs and stagnant freight rates, impacting domestic supply chains. Learn more.

India’s CKYC 2.0: Unified KYC for Banks & Insurers by Aug 2026
India launches Central KYC 2.0 in August 2026 for banks & insurers, streamlining customer identification and expanding financial product access nationwide.

ED Attaches ₹1,906 Cr in Gameskraft Money Laundering Probe
India’s ED provisionally attaches Rs 1,906 crore in assets from Gameskraft and RummyTime as part of a money laundering investigation linked to online rummy platforms.

Delhi HC Dismisses ANI Copyright Plea Against OpenAI
Delhi High Court rejects ANI’s copyright plea against OpenAI, ruling AI training data use isn’t infringement without substantial similarity in outputs.

Indian Startups Raise $209M in July Week 4 Amid Funding Dip
Indian startups secured $209.1M across 14 deals in July’s fourth week, a 26% decrease. Zetwerk and Veriqus led funding rounds despite the slowdown.

Maruti Brezza Turbo Boosterjet Launched: Price, Specs, Features
Maruti Suzuki introduces the new Brezza Turbo Boosterjet with a powerful engine, Smart Hybrid tech, and impressive mileage. Starting at ₹7,39,900.

iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike Expected This September
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to see significant price increases in the US and India this September, alongside major hardware upgrades.

India’s Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System Unveiled
India demonstrates its indigenous Bhargavastra counter-drone system to Army, Navy, and Air Force brass, enhancing defense against modern aerial threats.

Tech Giants’ AI Spending Fuels Credit Risk Concerns
Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta’s massive AI investments are raising debt levels and credit risk concerns among analysts, shifting focus to long-term profitability.

India’s SSE Allows 10% CSR Funds for NPOs
India’s Social Stock Exchange now permits companies to allocate up to 10% of CSR funds via listed instruments, boosting NPO funding and transparency.

India’s AI Demands Fuel Global Contextual Innovation
Discover how India’s vast scale and diversity are pushing global AI development, demanding and driving innovation in contextual understanding and nuanced AI capabilities.

SEBI Reforms PMS: Global Investing & Derivatives
SEBI proposes major PMS reforms, allowing global investments in foreign equities, debt, and mutual funds, plus revised derivative rules. Learn more.