Geopolitics
Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked
BBC News – World · Europe
SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.
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Startups
Shiprocket cuts IPO size, lowers valuation expectations as it readies for Rs 1,618-Cr public issue
Your Story · India
The Gurugram-based ecommerce enablement platform has reduced the size of its initial public offering by 31% from Rs 2,342 crore ahead of its market debut on Au…
Geopolitics
Chinese fund managers’ pursuit of AI plays backfires as hot tech stocks wobble
South China Morning Post – World · China
A shift to technology stocks by China’s most seasoned fund managers has backfired, with the unwinding of AI plays taking a toll on the performances of their pr…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong stock regulator flags more companies for share concentration
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has put a spotlight on highly concentrated shareholding this year, a move interpreted by market analysts as a warning about sh…
Geopolitics
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 6 - check list
Times of India – World · India
Top stock market recommendations: Ambuja Cements, Asahi India Glass, and Pfizer - these stocks have been identified as the top buy calls for August 6, 2026 by …
Startups
PB Fintech net profit up 92% in Q1 of FY27
Your Story · India
PB Fintech is parent company of PolicyBazaar PB Fintech reported healthy growth in the insurance premium business and credit segment PB Fintech, the parent c…
Tech & Startups
Robinhood to list a fund that lets anyone back Y Combinator startups
TechCrunch · US
Robinhood's latest financial instrument intends to let any retail investor feel like they, too, can make money by backing Y Combinator startups.
Geopolitics
As gold, stock markets lose lustre - why your humble fixed deposit is forever
Times of India – World · India
Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. But, if you are looking at fresh i…
Startups
Insuretech startup InRisk Labs raises $27M in Series A
Your Story · India
InRisk Labs will use this funding round to deepen its insurance capabilities across multiple segments.
Startups
SAIF Partners, Elevation Capital sells 2.3% stake in Paytm for Rs 2,038 Cr
Your Story · India
A total of 1,49,00,000 shares representing a 2.33% stake of One 97 Communications were offloaded by both entities.
Startups
VC funding in July rises 29% YoY but declines sharply from June
Your Story · India
Venture capital funding into Indian startups remained relatively modest in July 2026 as the absence of large-value deals is dampening the momentum.
Startups
Fintech platform GetVantage raises Rs 63 Cr in Series A1 round
Your Story · India
The B2B fintech firm for MSMEs will use the funding to scale its technology platform.
Geopolitics
South Korea tightens grip on high-risk ETFs as investor losses mount
South China Morning Post – World · China
South Korea’s financial authorities are weighing tighter curbs on high-risk leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as part of broader efforts to stabilise the …
Geopolitics
Global institutional investors eager to trade Chinese bond futures in Hong Kong, HKEX says
South China Morning Post – World · China
International asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies have shown strong interest in offshore China government bond futures, which are set to star…
Startups
Battery Smart may file IPO papers in Sep-Oct; eyes 70-80% annual growth
Your Story · India
According to the people familiar with the development, Battery Smart is targeting annual growth of 70-80% over the next three to five years, driven by deeper …
Geopolitics
Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s leader has met the head of mainland China’s securities regulator to discuss deepening links between the two financial markets ahead of the launch o…
Geopolitics
New stock market timings from August 3: What has changed?
Times of India – World · India
Starting August 3, Sebi will implement a new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks. This session will determine the official closing price after regular t…
Geopolitics
Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner
Times of India – World · India
India's largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains o…
Geopolitics
RBI deposit rules: Differential rates, daily disclosures changes explained
Times of India – World · India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised rules for bulk deposits, effective October 2026. Banks can now offer differential interest rates based on liquidity risk …
Geopolitics
FPIs return to India: Rs 20,200 cr injected into equities after months of selling
Times of India – World · India
Foreign portfolio investors returned to Indian equities in July after four months of outflows. They invested twenty thousand two hundred crore rupees in stocks…
Geopolitics
Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
The Guardian – World · Europe
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakersEven for the rollercoaster world of AI, last week was parti…
Geopolitics
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review
The Guardian – World · Europe
Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Friday …
Geopolitics
Zepto to delay IPO by 2-3 quarters, CEO tells staff
Times of India – World · India
Zepto will delay its public listing by two to three quarters. The quick commerce startup faced tepid investor response on its valuation. Domestic investors o…
Tech & Startups
VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why
TechCrunch · US
New research from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School mapped out how Silicon Valley founders commit fraud — and the role investors …
Startups
IIRM Holdings to raise ₹150 crore from Carpediem Capital, Sanshi Fund
Your Story · India
IIRM Holdings has raised Rs 1,500 million from Carpediem Capital and Sanshi Fund I to fund expansion, acquisitions and business growth.
Geopolitics
How sell-off at flashy AI-focused US hedge fund is a wake-up call for Chinese investors
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese tech investors are hearing warning bells after volatility in US tech stocks forced a fast-rising Wall Street hedge fund to clear its stock portfolio at…
Geopolitics
Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
South China Morning Post – World · China
After soaring 466 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Monday, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the most valuable company on mainland China’s st…
Tech & Startups
AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic shares
TechCrunch · US
The former OpenAI researcher’s fund was forced to unwind public equities after leveraged public bets plummeted. But he still has cards to play.
Geopolitics
From ayurveda to finance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4.5Kcr insurance entry
Times of India – World · India
Patanjali Ayurved is set to enter financial services after IRDAI approved its nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition of Magma General Insurance.
Startups
Sebi issues operational framework to accelerate launch of AIF schemes
Your Story · India
Sebi has operationalised the GARUDA green channel to speed up the launch of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes through a simplified filing process. The …
Startups
Aham Housing Finance raises Rs 100 Cr from The Sanmar Group
Your Story · India
Aham Housing Finance will use the funds to expand its business across markets and on technology.
Geopolitics
Samsung Q2 results: Tech giant posts record high $62 billion profit on AI chip boom
Times of India – World · India
Samsung Electronics achieved its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, fueled by strong AI chip demand. Rival SK Hynix also reported record revenue, reflec…
Geopolitics
Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off
South China Morning Post – World · China
Zhongji Innolight suffered a rocky start in its highly anticipated Hong Kong stock market debut on Thursday, as the Chinese firm felt the impact of a global do…
Geopolitics
E20 may harm rubber parts of vehicles manufactured between 2005-16: Nitin Gadkari
Times of India – World · India
Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha about E20 fuel impacts. Studies found no major performance impact on overall vehicle operations. BS-…
Geopolitics
Why is Zhongji unveiling US$1.2 billion in buy-backs before its Hong Kong debut?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Zhongji Innolight’s buy-back plan – worth as much as 8 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion) in the run-up to its offshore listing in Hong Kong – may give global inves…
Geopolitics
Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
The Guardian – World · Europe
Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershoot investors’ expectationsBusiness live – latest updatesShares in companies linked to AI have …
Geopolitics
How did memory chipmaker CXMT become China’s most valuable stock? | Explained
The Hindu – World · India
ChangXin Memory Technologies’ explosive market debut has drawn intense scrutiny in Washington; investors are betting that China can successfully build a domest…
Geopolitics
Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money where users can send cash to one another
South China Morning Post – World · China
Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another. The servic…
Geopolitics
South Korean stock market at three-month low as AI sell-off intensifies
The Guardian – World · Europe
Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks h…
Tech & Startups
PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
TechCrunch · US
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value …
Tech & Startups
Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the US
TechCrunch · US
Users get an X Visa debit card, which they can immediately add to Apple Pay and use to make instant peer-to-peer transfers within the app without fees or limit…
Startups
Two fund managers who handled Rs 1.35 lakh crore for others just built a company for India's rich
Your Story · India
Veriqus raised Rs 387 crore to build an integrated wealth platform for India's HNIs, family offices and emerging wealthy families.
Geopolitics
What is X Money? Elon Musk’s new app offers payments, banking and 6% yield
Indian Express – World · India
- **X launches ‘X Money’** as a financial service for Premium users, integrating payments, banking, and social media into one app. - **Features include** ins…
Geopolitics
CATL-backed smart driving tech firm to kick off Hong Kong IPO this week: sources
South China Morning Post – World · China
NASN Intelligent Tech, a mainland Chinese smart driving motion control technologies company, is seeking to kick off its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong K…
Geopolitics
Rs 100 crore+ income club sees most entries in 4 years
Times of India – World · India
Government data shows 576 individuals disclosed over Rs 100 crore income in FY2024-25. This number includes 161 new high-income earners added during the past …
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