Zoho Corporation, India’s largest bootstrapped SaaS company, is making a bold bet on data sovereignty and an ad-free business model to scale its operations globally. As government ministers and policymakers increasingly rally behind local tech champions, Zoho is positioning itself as the ethical alternative to ad-driven platforms, with a focus on privacy, localization, and long-term…
India is on track to emerge as the next global petrochemicals powerhouse, backed by a massive $37 billion capital expenditure push over the next five years, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. The investment wave, led by both public and private sector giants, is expected to transform India’s refining and downstream landscape, positioning the country…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26, citing resilient domestic consumption, robust infrastructure spending, and continued policy support as key drivers. The forecast, released in ADB’s latest Asian Development Outlook, positions India as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, despite global headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties. The multilateral…
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers in Indian equities for most of September 2025, triggering volatility across benchmark indices. However, Nilesh Shetty, Portfolio Manager at Quantum Advisors, believes the worst may be behind us. In a recent market note, Shetty said that FII selling is likely to ease in the coming weeks, and…
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), a global integrated logistics provider and part of the TVS Mobility Group, has reported robust growth in its North American operations, clocking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% over the past three years. The company now aims to scale its regional revenue to $500 million by FY27,…
Gold and silver prices have surged to historic highs in October 2025, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic factors, geopolitical uncertainty, and central bank policy shifts. On October 1, gold touched $3,950 per ounce (~₹1,22,000 on MCX), while silver soared to $47 per ounce (~₹1,43,000), marking their best annual gains since 1979. With investors flocking…
A staggering 95% of companies experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) have failed to generate meaningful returns on their investments, according to a joint study by BetterUp Labs and Stanford Social Media Lab. The research, published in the Harvard Business Review, identifies a new culprit behind the widespread disappointment: “Workslop”—a term coined to describe low-quality, AI-generated…
Tata Motors’ long-awaited demerger officially came into effect on October 1, 2025, separating its commercial vehicles (CV) and passenger vehicles (PV) businesses into two distinct entities. The move, approved by shareholders and regulatory bodies earlier this year, is aimed at unlocking value, improving operational focus, and aligning each business with its strategic priorities. However, global…
LG Electronics India Limited is set to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) next week, marking one of the largest consumer electronics listings in Indian market history. The ₹11,607.01 crore issue will open for subscription on October 7, 2025, and close on October 9, 2025. With a strong brand legacy, robust financials, and…
Shriram Finance Ltd., one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for a potential $2.6-billion investment. According to multiple reports, the deal would involve MUFG acquiring a 20% stake through a preferential allotment, marking one of the largest foreign direct investments in India’s…
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed protectionist trade policies, Gurmeet Chadha, Managing Partner and CIO at Complete Circle, has issued a stark warning about the sustainability of US stock valuations—particularly in the tech sector. In a widely discussed post on X (formerly Twitter), Chadha cautioned investors about a “big bubble” forming in US equities, citing…
In a dramatic turn of events, Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the US-based semiconductor manufacturer, witnessed an unprecedented 1,100% surge in its share price following the announcement of a court-approved Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring plan. The company’s stock, which had been trading at $1.17 on September 26, soared to $14.97 by September 29, 2025, triggering multiple…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a stark warning that the United States risks falling behind China in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy, citing Beijing’s aggressive push toward applied AI across consumer, industrial, and robotics sectors. Speaking on the All-In Podcast alongside venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya and David Sacks, Schmidt emphasized…
Smartworks, India’s largest managed workspace platform, has launched a new initiative called SmartVantage aimed at accelerating the growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across the country. The program, unveiled on September 29, 2025, is designed to offer customized real estate solutions, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and strategic support to multinational corporations setting up or scaling their GCC…
Elevate Campuses Pvt Ltd, a fast-growing education infrastructure and student housing platform backed by global investment firm Hillhouse Capital, has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise ₹2,550 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The move marks a significant milestone in India’s evolving edu-tech and real estate convergence space, as the…
In a major regulatory crackdown, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Man Industries (India) Ltd and several of its top officials from accessing the securities market for a period of two years. The action follows a detailed investigation into alleged financial misstatements and non-disclosure of material information that misled investors and…
Premier Energies, one of India’s leading solar power solutions providers, has secured fresh solar electrification orders worth $19.95 million (approximately ₹166 crore), marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy across domestic and international markets. The orders, confirmed on September 29, 2025, include turnkey solar EPC contracts, off-grid rural electrification projects, and module supply agreements…
Global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for the financial year 2025–26, citing strong domestic demand and resilient macro fundamentals, even as global trade tensions and tariff pressures loom. In its latest economic outlook released on September 29, 2025, Moody’s said that while recent tariff actions by the United…
In a landmark move that could redefine India’s capital market landscape, fintech firm XED Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to launch the country’s first IPO from GIFT City, Gujarat. The offering, expected to open in November 2025, marks a historic shift in how…
India’s manufacturing sector is not weak—it’s quietly powering a transformation across strategic industries, from mobile phones and defense equipment to pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. That’s the message investment banker Sarthak Ahuja delivered in a viral LinkedIn post that’s now sparking national debate and reshaping perceptions of India’s industrial capabilities. “A lot of people think India…
Tata Capital, the financial services arm of the Tata Group, has officially trimmed its post-money equity valuation to approximately $15.7 billion (₹1.39 lakh crore) ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), scheduled to open between October 6 and October 8, 2025. The move, described by insiders as a “goodwill gesture,” is intended to…
Zoho Corporation founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu has firmly dismissed growing calls to take the company public, citing the corrosive impact of quarterly earnings pressure on long-term innovation. The statement comes amid a surge in popularity of Zoho’s privacy-first messaging app Arattai, which recently crossed 50 million downloads, sparking renewed investor interest and speculation about…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited global debate over the future of work, warning that artificial intelligence could replace up to 40% of existing jobs by the end of this decade. Speaking after receiving the Axel Springer Award in Berlin, Altman emphasized that AI’s rapid evolution—especially with models like GPT-5—could soon automate a significant portion…
Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, Jeevansathi, and 99acres, has been named India’s most successful venture investor in 2025, following a landmark year of exits, portfolio growth, and startup value creation. The recognition comes from a composite ranking by leading financial analysts and startup intelligence platforms, which evaluated investor performance across return…
Lucy Guo, the 30-year-old tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Scale AI, has officially joined the Forbes Billionaires List with a staggering net worth of $1.25 billion (approximately ₹1.15 lakh crore), making her the youngest self-made billionaire of 2025. Her rise to the top is a story of bold decisions, relentless innovation, and a refusal to…
In a landmark announcement that has stunned the global business and philanthropic communities, Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison has pledged to donate 95% of his personal wealth to charitable causes. With a net worth estimated at over $160 billion, Ellison is currently the world’s second-richest person, and his commitment ranks among the largest individual…
Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd, the maker of the popular White & Blue whisky, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO comprising a ₹258 crore fresh issue. The move marks a strategic milestone for the Delhi-based liquor company as it…
India is poised to announce a $125 per tonne anti-dumping duty on imports of metallurgical coke (met coke) as early as October 2025, in a move aimed at shielding domestic manufacturers from aggressive undercutting by foreign suppliers. The decision, currently under final review by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), follows months of lobbying…
India’s long-pending trade deal with the United States may finally be back on track, following Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s strategic two-day visit to Washington DC and New York. The high-level delegation, which concluded its meetings on September 26, 2025, held intensive discussions with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo,…
In a bold and unapologetic statement that’s reverberating across the global tech ecosystem, Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu has publicly challenged Microsoft’s dominance in enterprise software, claiming that Zoho offers a “better experience” for users who value simplicity, integration, and affordability. The remarks were made during a keynote session at the Zoho Inspire 2025 event…
Jain Resource Recycling Ltd’s ₹1,250 crore initial public offering (IPO) has witnessed robust investor interest, with the issue subscribed nearly 4 times by the final day of bidding on September 26, 2025. The strong response across retail, institutional, and non-institutional categories underscores market confidence in the company’s growth potential and its positioning in the metal…
Welspun Corp Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of large-diameter pipes and line pipe solutions, has announced a significant boost to its global order book, which now stands close to ₹18,000 crore. The surge follows a fresh order from a key client in the Middle East for high-grade carbon steel pipes used in energy infrastructure…
Six months after a ₹2,500 crore accounting hole surfaced at IndusInd Bank, the scandal continues to shake investor confidence and raise uncomfortable questions about corporate governance, regulatory oversight, and internal accountability. What began as “discrepancies” in the bank’s derivative portfolio has now snowballed into a full-blown investigation, with Mumbai Police launching a formal probe and…
In a major boost to India’s energy infrastructure, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sanctioned a ₹12,640 crore term loan for a large-scale thermal power project in Chhattisgarh. The funding, approved on September 26, 2025, is aimed at supporting the construction and commissioning of a 1,600 MW coal-based power plant that will supply electricity…
Glottis BioPharma Ltd is set to launch its ₹307 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 29, 2025, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech firm. The IPO will remain open for subscription until October 3, with a price band expected to be announced shortly. Ahead of the public offering, Glottis has…
India’s richest boardroom rivalry is heading straight to your living room. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Bharti Enterprises are gearing up for a fresh face-off—not in telecom towers or data centers, but in the rapidly expanding domain of smart homes, broadband infrastructure, and energy-tech solutions. With both conglomerates doubling down on last-mile…
Tata Motors has initiated a significant top-level management overhaul as it prepares for its much-anticipated demerger, aimed at separating its electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) businesses into distinct entities. The move, announced on September 26, 2025, is part of the company’s long-term strategy to unlock value, sharpen operational focus, and align leadership…
Parijat Industries, a leading agrochemical manufacturer based in India, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO worth ₹160 crore). The move marks a strategic milestone for the company as it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity, strengthen its…
India’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) IPO ecosystem is emerging as a powerful mid-market exit engine for venture capital and private equity investors, according to Aeravti Ventures, a leading growth-stage investment firm. Speaking at the India Startup Capital Forum 2025, Aeravti’s Managing Partner Radhika Mehta said that SME listings are no longer just a liquidity…
India’s auto component industry is poised to become a $100 billion powerhouse by 2030, provided it embraces electrification, innovation, and global integration, according to Sona Comstar CEO Vivek Vikram Singh. Speaking at the India Mobility Summit 2025, Singh laid out a bold vision for the sector, emphasizing the need for scale, sustainability, and strategic exports…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has called on India to actively gear up for ethanol exports, citing the country’s growing production capacity and the global shift towards biofuels. Speaking at a national energy summit in New Delhi on September 24, 2025, Gadkari emphasized that India’s ethanol economy is now robust enough…
India is preparing to renegotiate its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Japan, aiming to unlock greater market access for agricultural exports—particularly rice—and streamline investment flows between the two economies. The move comes amid growing calls from Indian exporters and trade bodies to address asymmetries in tariff structures and non-tariff barriers that have limited India’s…
Tata Motors’ board-approved demerger plan has triggered a wave of investor interest and market speculation, with analysts projecting long-term value unlocking but cautioning against short-term price swings. The demerger, announced on September 24, 2025, will split the company into two distinct entities—one focused on passenger vehicles (PV), including electric vehicles (EVs), and the other on…
Praruh Technologies Ltd has officially opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on September 24, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the emerging tech firm in India’s SME segment. The IPO, which aims to raise ₹23.50 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares, is scheduled to close on September 26, 2025. The company…
Vedanta Group CEO Sunil Duggal has endorsed the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) proposed 100 GW thermal capacity expansion, calling it a “strategic enabler” for India’s ambitious target of deploying 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Speaking at the India Energy Forum 2025, Duggal emphasized that thermal power will play a crucial balancing role in…
Indian equities may be undervalued, but they won’t rebound meaningfully without a set of macro and policy triggers, according to HSBC’s Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari. Speaking at a recent investor forum, Bhandari highlighted that while valuations have corrected and earnings remain resilient, the market is waiting for a catalyst to reignite momentum—especially in the…
Gautam Adani is once again within striking distance of becoming Asia’s richest person, after a staggering $13 billion surge in his net worth over just two trading sessions. The rally was triggered by a regulatory breakthrough that lifted investor sentiment across Adani Group stocks, marking a dramatic turnaround more than two years after the Hindenburg…
Shares of a mid-cap infrastructure company hit the 5% upper circuit on Tuesday after the firm announced a fresh ₹29 crore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order. The development triggered a wave of investor interest, pushing the stock to a new 52-week high and reinforcing confidence in the company’s execution capabilities and order book visibility….
India’s private defence manufacturing sector is poised for a historic leap, with Crisil projecting the cumulative order book to surge to ₹55,000 crore by FY26—driven by policy reforms, indigenous procurement mandates, and rising global interest in Indian-made platforms. The report marks a significant endorsement of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, which has increasingly shifted defence…
Ganesh Consumer Products Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) has garnered a modest subscription of 18% by the end of Day 2, with retail investors leading the charge at 31% subscription in their allocated portion. The ₹240 crore issue opened on September 22 and will close on September 25, aiming to raise capital for expansion, brand…
