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Geopolitics

'Extra payout' to Maharashtra PSU: HDFC board slaps Rs 1 lakh fines on MD, CFO

Times of India – World · India

HDFC Bank's board penalized top executives over deposit arrangements with MSRDC. The internal review found business overreach but no personal gain or mala fide…

Startups

Why sustainable growth is becoming fintech's strongest competitive advantage

Your Story · India

Over the last few years, fintechs have been riding the wave of India’s digital transformation through key interventions such as digital lending, small payment …

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for July 27, 2026 week - check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Federal Bank, and TVS Motors - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended these two stocks as the top stock pi…

Geopolitics

CXMT shares rise 472% as DRAM maker becomes largest China-listed firm by total market cap

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading …

Geopolitics

India fuels Bitchat's global rise despite takedown order

Times of India – World · India

Bitchat, an internet-free messaging app, is gaining popularity in India. The app saw significant download increases in the week ending July 24. India account…

Geopolitics

UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%

The Guardian – World · Europe

Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer f…

Geopolitics

Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures

South China Morning Post – World · China

On the surface, China’s cutting-edge tech sector – from the algorithmic breakthroughs of DeepSeek and Zhipu AI to the hardware of Unitree Robotics and ChangXin…

Geopolitics

Ensure convenience for honest taxpayers, go after evaders: FM

Times of India – World · India

Lists Out Priorities For I-T Dept, Stresses On Reducing Litigation

Tech & Startups

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between

TechCrunch · US

Money has evolved into far more than the cash in your wallet or your bank account. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we’re devoting an entire stage to that progr…

Geopolitics

ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt at tighter spread

The Hindu – World · India

The bank set the ​coupon at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, sharply ⁠lower the initial guidance of 130 basis points, for its first dollar debt sale in n…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup July 18-24] VC inflow into Indian startups plummets

Your Story · India

The clear absence of large deals resulted in sharp decline in venture capital funding into Indian startups this week.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens gates to more IPOs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Stock exchange operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will allow all listing applications to remain confidential and will reduce market-capitalisatio…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow

South China Morning Post – World · China

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 51 per cent in the first quarter to another record high, driven by affluent customers from mainland China and overseas b…

Geopolitics

Wall Street funds back China’s WuXi AppTec as weight-loss drug orders soar

South China Morning Post – World · China

US global asset managers, including BlackRock, have expanded stakes in mainland Chinese pharmaceutical contractor WuXi AppTec over the past two months, betting…

Geopolitics

Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s securities watchdog has pledged to channel more medium- and long-term capital into the country’s stock markets and fortify financial defences against e…

Geopolitics

HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to Allianz

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion), with the deal expected to be…

Startups

Banking tech company BusinessNext raises $40M from ServiceNow

Your Story · India

The investment by ServiceNow into BusinessNext will see both companies together building a technology platform that will increase the levels of autonomy for th…

Startups

Apple's real profit machine isn't the iPhone. It's the toll booth

Your Story · India

Apple’s iPhone opens the door, but Services, App Store fees and search deals power its highest margins and face legal threats now.

Startups

A founder's guide to crypto tax: Managing digital assets without compliance risk

Your Story · India

A forgotten crypto trade can turn into an expensive tax notice. India's crypto tax rules are simple on paper but often misunderstood, especially around TDS, lo…

Tech & Startups

ServiceNow bets $40 million on Indian banking software specialist to expand its financial services push

TechCrunch · US

ServiceNow's investment gives BusinessNext a strategic partner to expand its AI-powered banking software globally.

Geopolitics

Improving liquidity helping robust growth in credit: RBI

Times of India – World · India

India's economy shows resilience amid global uncertainties and fragile geopolitics. Liquidity conditions have improved, supporting robust credit growth across…

Geopolitics

China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills over

South China Morning Post – World · China

A leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts t…

Geopolitics

SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivoting

South China Morning Post – World · China

A sharp pullback in US space-technology giant SpaceX and renewed valuation pressure on Wall Street’s tech heavyweights are unlikely to trigger a major sell-off…

Geopolitics

HKEX to allow confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups, sources say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) would proceed with its listing reform to allow confidential filings and a lower market capitalisation requirement, as p…

Startups

Steptrade Capital raises Rs 100 Cr in first close of Fund II

Your Story · India

The fund II of Steptrade Capital will invest in companies at the pre-IPO stage who are present in the segment of emerging tech themes.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s compe…

Geopolitics

Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP Paribas

South China Morning Post – World · China

BNP Paribas, France’s largest lender and the second-largest in Europe, has found that an increasing number of wealthy European clients are seeking to establish…

Geopolitics

Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company. Here’s how

Indian Express – World · India

- Apple overtakes Nvidia as most valuable company ($4.88T vs. $4.86T), driven by investor confidence in its long-term AI strategy over Nvidia’s growth. - App…

Geopolitics

Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Geopolitics

No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Banks and building societies have started relaxing affordability rules and becoming more creative with productsFor many first-time buyers, getting their foot o…

Entrepreneurship

DraftKings Is Turning Sports Betting Into Wall Street Trading—and Regulators Just Cleared the Path

Inc. · Global

As sportsbooks and trading platforms battle for dominance in the explosive, multibillion-dollar prediction market, DraftKings is moving to bring user accounts …

Startups

Angel One Q1 profit doubles to Rs 231 Cr

Your Story · India

Angel One's total income rose 25.4% to Rs 1,434 crore during the April-June quarter of FY27 from Rs 1,143 crore a year ago.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s US$47 million investment in Indonesian start-up revealed as fraud

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Retirement Fund Incorporated’s (KWAP) US$47.7 million investment in Indonesian agritech start-up eFishery was the victim of an orchestrated fraud, Malaysia…

Geopolitics

Are banks closed today for Rath Yatra and Harela? Check state-wise list

Times of India – World · India

Bank branches will be closed in Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Manipur on July 16. These closures are for Ratha Yatra and the Harela festival celebrations. Customers…

Geopolitics

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy rating’, citing Beijing’s policy support, AI stock boost

South China Morning Post – World · China

Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs has cast a vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s financial future by reaffirming its “buy rating” on Hong Kong Exchanges …

Geopolitics

SpaceX stock falls below IPO price: What happened to Elon Musk’s $1.77 trillion company?

Indian Express – World · India

- SpaceX shares fell 2% to $132.62, below their $135 IPO price, marking a 41% drop from the initial high. - The decline reflects profit-taking, valuation rea…

Geopolitics

SpaceX shares fall below IPO price for first time, wiping out post-listing gains

Times of India – World · India

SpaceX shares have fallen below their initial public offering price for the first time. This decline reflects a broader shift in market sentiment and investor …

Tech & Startups

Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B

TechCrunch · US

If completed, the acquisition would unite two of the biggest names in digital payments.

Startups

Ather Energy secures Rs 1,200 Cr from Hero MotoCorp, IJF, and founders

Your Story · India

Ather Energy has approved the preferential fundraise from Hero MotoCorp, the India-Japan Fund and its founders to support manufacturing expansion, product deve…

Startups

Groww's net profit soars 94% in first quarter of FY27

Your Story · India

The investment platform noted that its strong performance was supported by focus on product quality, user experience and trust, resulting in better user retent…

Geopolitics

Inside CEO Arvind Krishna’s letter that preceded IBM’s worst one-day stock fall since 1987

Indian Express – World · India

- IBM stock dropped 25% after CEO Krishna admitted failure to adapt to AI-driven spending shifts, causing a 7% infrastructure revenue decline. - Customers re…

Startups

This startup wants CFOs to treat cloud bills as innovation funds

Your Story · India

CloudLens AI analyses your AWS bill in 2 minutes, no infra access needed, and turns wasted cloud spend into your next AI project budget.

Startups

ideaForge raises Rs 500 Cr via QIP

Your Story · India

The drone technology company plans to use the proceeds to fund its next phase of growth and strengthen its working capital.

Geopolitics

Filings show Trump invested in stocks and bonds after crypto earnings topped $1. 4bn

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Focus on economic insights to help…

Startups

IPO readiness starts long before listing, says Tarun Singh of Highbrow Securities

Your Story · India

At MSME Sparks 2026, Tarun Singh, Founder of Highbrow Securities, explained why governance, consolidation, and a clear business narrative matter more than reve…

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