In a world dominated by tech titans and innovation moguls, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has once again captured global attention—not for a product launch or a corporate acquisition, but for a mindset revelation that briefly made him the richest person on Earth, surpassing even Elon Musk. In a resurfaced interview, Ellison attributed his meteoric rise…
India’s defence sector is poised for a significant upswing, and global investment bank Goldman Sachs has taken notice. In a recent report, the firm turned bullish on India’s defence manufacturing landscape, citing the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) approval of ₹790 billion worth of new procurement projects. Among the top beneficiaries, Goldman Sachs has identified Bharat…
In a bold move that blends entrepreneurship with scientific inquiry, Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has announced a $25 million fund to expand his health-focused initiative, ‘Continue Research’. The fund, entirely self-financed by Goyal, aims to support researchers and early-stage startups exploring fundamental questions around human biology, ageing, and longevity. The announcement, made on October 24,…
In a major boost to India’s eyewear retail sector, billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani, founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), has invested ₹90 crore in Lenskart Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The investment, part of a pre-IPO funding round, underscores growing investor confidence in Lenskart’s business model, market reach, and…
In a transformative move for Odisha’s industrial landscape, Vedanta Group has announced an additional investment of ₹1 lakh crore in the state, aimed at developing downstream industries, aluminium parks, and a ferro-alloys plant. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on October…
India’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield is expected to soften to the range of 6.15–6.20% within the next three months, driven by a dovish Reserve Bank of India (RBI), easing fiscal concerns, and potential trade tailwinds, according to Sandeep Yadav, Head of Fixed Income at DSP Mutual Fund. In an interview with Financial Express, Yadav…
In a landmark move to reshape the professional services landscape, the Indian government has launched a strategic initiative to build its own version of the “Big Four” audit and consultancy firms. The plan aims to empower large domestic accounting firms to compete with global giants—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—by encouraging mergers, easing regulatory constraints, and…
India has emerged as the leading developing economy in offering duty-free market access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs), outpacing both China and the European Union, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO has credited India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) scheme for significantly boosting exports from the world’s poorest nations,…
India’s eight core infrastructure sectors posted a 3% year-on-year growth in September 2025, up from 2.4% in September 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. While the pace marks a slowdown from August’s revised 6.5%, the improvement over last year reflects resilience in key segments like steel, cement, electricity, and…
In a major Diwali-season boost for gold investors, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the early redemption price for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series-VII, offering a staggering 153% return over five years. Investors who subscribed to this tranche in October 2020 at ₹5,051 per gram can now redeem their holdings at…
