A fiery shareholder rant at the annual general meeting (AGM) of microcap firm GKB Ophthalmics Ltd has sparked widespread debate across India’s investor community, drawing a sharp response from ace investor Vijay Kedia. The incident, which unfolded during a virtual AGM, saw a retail investor launch a scathing attack on the company’s management, accusing them…
Parag Agrawal’s journey from the helm of Twitter to the frontier of artificial intelligence is one of Silicon Valley’s most compelling comeback stories. Once fired by Elon Musk in a dramatic boardroom shake-up, Agrawal has re-emerged as the founder and CEO of Parallel Web Systems—a Palo Alto-based AI startup that’s quietly outperforming industry giants like…
India’s sweeping ban on real-money gaming (RMG) has triggered an unexpected wave of entrepreneurial activity, according to Snapdeal cofounder and Titan Capital partner Kunal Bahl. In a post that quickly gained traction across social media, Bahl described the aftermath of the Online Gaming Bill 2025 as a “Cambrian explosion” of startup formation, with displaced talent…
As Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) gears up for its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, August 29, 2025, anticipation is mounting across Dalal Street and among its 44 lakh shareholders. The spotlight is firmly on Chairman Mukesh Ambani, with speculation swirling around a possible announcement of the long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Reliance…
India’s petroleum product exports declined 16% year-on-year to $12.3 billion in the first four months of FY26 (April–July), down from $14.7 billion in the same period last year, according to data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). The drop comes despite stable export volumes, indicating a sharp fall in global prices and…
Ahmedabad-based parenteral products manufacturer Amanta Healthcare is set to make its debut on Dalal Street with a fresh-issue Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 1, 2025. The company has revised its offer size downward, opting for a more calibrated capital raise while maintaining its original expansion objectives. The IPO will be open for subscription until…
India’s outbound investments surged by 67.74% in FY2024–25, reaching a record $41.6 billion, up from $24.8 billion in the previous fiscal year, according to EY’s latest report titled “India Abroad: Navigating the Global Landscape for Overseas Investment – 2025”. The sharp rise reflects a strategic pivot by Indian companies toward diversification, sustainability, and global competitiveness,…
Veteran investor Shankar Sharma has ignited a fierce debate in India’s financial circles by calling the Indian derivatives market a “complete scam,” citing ultra-high trading costs and systemic inefficiencies that disproportionately hurt retail traders. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sharma backed options trader Ananda Sarkar’s decision to move capital to the US markets,…
In a bold move to elevate India’s maritime capabilities, the Central government is preparing to launch a ₹70,000-crore financial package aimed at boosting shipbuilding, ship repair, and port infrastructure across the country. The initiative, which is expected to receive Union Cabinet approval by mid-September 2025, is part of a long-term strategy to position India among…
In the early 1980s, a seismic tremor shook India’s corporate corridors—not from within, but from thousands of miles away in London. UK-based industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, chairman of Caparo Group, launched one of India’s first hostile takeover attempts, targeting Escorts Ltd and DCM Ltd. His aggressive bid to gain control of these family-run firms exposed…
