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Japan’s Megabanks Deepen Push into India’s Financial Services Sector

  • August 3, 2026
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According to Sundeep Sikka, MD and CEO of Nippon Life India Asset Management, Japanese capital is expected to expand its influence beyond manufacturing and into India’s financial services and other service sectors as economic connections between the two nations strengthen. According to him, long-term Japanese investors are finding fresh chances in India due to the […]

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India, Canada Eye 2026 Deadline for CEPA Free Trade Deal

  • August 3, 2026
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The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada is expected to be finalised by the end of 2026, according to the Central Government of India. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that there have been three rounds of negotiations thus […]

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Zepto Pauses IPO, to Raise Rs 1,000 Cr at $4.5 Bn Valuation

  • August 1, 2026
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According to media sources, Zepto, a platform for quick commerce, has temporarily halted its initial public offering (IPO) and is instead attempting to collect more than Rs 1,000 crore through a pre-IPO placement. For the investment, the firm is aiming for a valuation of about $4–$4.5 billion. Disputes over the company’s value allegedly put a […]

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IBM, Sarvam Join Forces to Advance India’s Sovereign AI Ecosystem

  • August 1, 2026
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AI startup Sarvam and IBM have announced their partnership to promote the growth and implementation of AI technologies in India that are owned by the country. In this partnership, IBM and Sarvam will test out new technologies and solutions with the goal of meeting the needs of various Indian government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses subject […]

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Z Gets Shareholder Approval for Promoter Fundraise, ESOP 2026

  • August 1, 2026
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The resolution to preferentially issue fully convertible warrants to an entity within the promoter group has been approved by the necessary shareholders of Zed Entertainment Enterprises (Z), a content and technology company. The shareholders of ‘Z’ and its affiliates have also authorised the resolutions to establish the ‘Truly Yours’ Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) during […]

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Birla: India’s Luxury Market Set to Hit $90 Billion by 2030

  • August 1, 2026
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According to Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, the luxury retail sector in India is experiencing a turning point due to factors such as greater disposable income, more exposure to the outside world, changing customer goals, and an increase in the desire for high-end experiences. According to Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail’s […]

Corporate News

Starbucks Lifts FY26 Guidance a Second Time on Turnaround Momentum

  • July 30, 2026
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In response to better-than-expected performance for the third quarter, Starbucks has increased its sales and profit projections for fiscal 2026 for the second time this year, suggesting that its turnaround plan is starting to work. The biggest coffee company in the world surprised analysts with a 7.9% increase in worldwide comparable store sales for the […]

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India Accelerates SAF, CORSIA Push Ahead of Mandatory 2027 Deadline

  • July 30, 2026
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On Wednesday, India’s Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu reviewed the country’s readiness with key stakeholders in regards to the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), signalling that India is intensifying its preparations for the transition. Topics covered in the meeting included preparations for the global aviation carbon reduction framework’s mandatory phase. The discussion went […]