June 2026 was a brutal month for the world's most valuable technology companies. Between June 1 and June 27, the combined market capitalisation of Big Tech fell by approximately $2.3…
Persistent Systems is making its most ambitious acquisition to date with its proposed purchase of German digital engineering firm Nagarro, signalling a major shift in the Indian IT company's global...
India's ambitions to become a global manufacturing powerhouse have received a major boost after Adani Group and Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) signed an agreement to develop one...
Digital lending platform Fibe is preparing for its stock market debut with a clear message for investors—it is no longer just a personal loan company. Formerly known as EarlySalary, the fintech has...
For many homeowners, a home loan EMI is the single biggest monthly expense. At the same time, long-term investors often build sizeable mutual fund portfolios that generate healthy returns over time....
After a challenging few years marked by a failed merger, corporate governance disputes and slowing business growth, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is making a decisive push to reposition...
The IT sector has been the darling of Indian markets for decades. But the party might be over – at least for now. Nomura, the international brokerage, just released a sobering note on Indian IT...
Artificial intelligence has already transformed the technology sector, but the next wave of wealth creation may come from a very different part of the economy. While companies like Nvidia have...
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For decades, India has aspired to become the world's manufacturing hub. As global companies diversify supply chains beyond China, that opportunity has never been greater. Yet industry leaders warn...
A decade ago, asking an Indian shopper about Korean skincare or Samyang noodles would likely have drawn a blank stare. Today, ask the same question to anyone under 25, and you're likely to get a...
When someone buys car insurance in India, the natural assumption is that most of that premium pays for actual coverage. For a meaningful chunk of policies sold today, that assumption is wrong. On a...
India's renewable energy story is entering a new chapter. After years of solar power dominating clean-energy investments, wind energy is making a strong comeback. Industry estimates suggest India...
Picture India in the early days of 4G. Vodafone, Airtel, and Aircel were locked in a slow, predictable competition for customers when a new player walked in and simply gave away mobile connectivity....
For most of the last decade, the defining feature of an Indian startup's annual report was the loss column. Growth was the only number anyone cared about. Profit was a problem for some distant future...
If you've ever switched on a streetlight, charged your phone, or watched your electricity bill go up after a new power plant got built nearby, there's a good chance some of that money trail led back...
When Atanu Chakraborty walked away from his role as part-time chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank on March 18, 2026, he didn't go quietly. His resignation letter cited "certain happenings...
For decades, ITC's identity was closely tied to cigarettes. Today, the company wants to be known for something entirely different. ITC is accelerating its transformation into a diversified consumer...
Less than four years after launching operations, Akasa Air is preparing for its next phase of expansion. The airline plans to increase capacity by around 30% in FY27 as it adds aircraft, expands...
Meta is reportedly preparing to make one of its largest investments in India's startup ecosystem, backing fintech unicorn CRED in a transaction that could value the Bengaluru-based company at a...
India's creator economy may be inching closer to a new milestone. BRND.ME, a startup operating at the intersection of influencer marketing, creator commerce and brand partnerships, has converted...
For years, home loan insurance was one of the most overlooked products in India's financial ecosystem. Most borrowers viewed it as an optional add-on offered by banks and lenders during the home-loan...
Gold has once again become one of the most talked-about asset classes among Indian investors. With geopolitical tensions, central-bank buying, inflation concerns and market volatility supporting...
For salaried employees, retirement planning often happens quietly in the background. Provident Fund deductions, gratuity, corporate insurance, NPS contributions and predictable monthly income...
There is a small, oddly revealing test of how deeply payment apps have embedded themselves into daily life in China: walk into a coffee shop, a restaurant, or up to a street vendor without WeChat Pay...
When SpaceX completed its acquisition of Cursor maker Anysphere in a deal valued at roughly $60 billion, the immediate reaction focused on the size of the transaction. But the real significance lies...
For months, India’s AI conversation has largely revolved around models, startups and software platforms. But beneath the surface, a far bigger race is quietly unfolding: who will build the physical...
AI-curated summaries
In June 2026, the combined market capitalization of the world's most valuable technology companies, including Big Tech, fell by approximately $2.3 trillion. This decline was largely driven by concerns over the returns on investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta experiencing significant losses. The sell-off reflects growing anxiety about the timeline between AI investment and AI-driven revenue.
Indian IT company Persistent Systems is acquiring German digital engineering firm Nagarro in a move to accelerate its international expansion and deepen its engineering expertise. The proposed acquisition would generate around $2.9 billion in annual revenue, placing Persistent in a stronger competitive position within India's IT services industry. The deal is expected to expand Persistent's presence in Europe and strengthen its position in the fast-growing digital transformation and artificial intelligence services market.
Adani Group and Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) have signed a 50:50 joint venture to invest $11.5 billion in a greenfield aluminium complex in Odisha, India's largest integrated aluminium project. The complex will include an alumina refinery, aluminium smelter, downstream manufacturing park, and a 4,000 MW captive power plant. The project is expected to increase India's aluminium production capacity by nearly 50% and reinforce Odisha's position as India's aluminium hub.
Fibe, a digital lending platform operated by Social Worth Technologies, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, marking its entry into India's IPO pipeline. The proposed issue includes a fresh issue of ₹750 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 4.01 crore equity shares by existing shareholders, potentially valuing the company at over $1 billion. Fibe has delivered strong growth over the last three financial years, with revenue more than doubling and net profit increasing by 126% in the latest fiscal year.
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) from a mutual fund has been proposed as a potential alternative to paying home loan EMIs directly from salary. However, an analysis based on 15 years of historical market data suggests that this strategy may not be as straightforward as it appears, due to the risk of market volatility and sequence-of-returns risk. The analysis indicates that relying entirely on an equity mutual fund SWP to finance a home loan carries meaningful risks and may not be a reliable source of income for fixed monthly obligations.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has made significant developments to reposition itself for the future, including securing government approval for a ₹418 crore foreign direct investment and launching a ₹2,300 crore fundraise. The company has also acquired exclusive broadcast rights for Germany's premier football league, the Bundesliga, to strengthen its sports content portfolio. These moves aim to strengthen Zee's financial position, expand its sports content, and accelerate its digital transformation.
