Geopolitics
Volatile ride for stocks, bullion sees big bets
Times of India – World · India
Year of records: Foreign investors sell Rs 1.8L Cr Equities | IPOs raise Rs 2L Cr
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Startups
SIP investing made smarter: How to use a SIP calculator to build long-term wealth
Your Story · India
From compounding to goal-based planning, here’s how disciplined investing and the right tools can turn small monthly amounts into a sizeable corpus. Building …
Geopolitics
Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; here's what it means
Times of India – World · India
The Lok Sabha has approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move lauded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for revitalizing Ind…
Geopolitics
UK savers told to act now before Easter Sunday cash Isa deadline
The Guardian – World · Europe
Interest rates as high as 4.45% and a steep cut in next year’s allowance fuel forecast of last-minute rushCost of living: how to prepare for the ‘awful April’ …
Geopolitics
Foreign brokerages cut India Inc’s earnings, index targets
Times of India – World · India
Foreign broking major Goldman Sachs has cut the Nifty target to 25,900 points from 29,300 points earlier while Citigroup has revised down their target for the …
Geopolitics
KPMG UK puts nearly 600 audit jobs at risk as cost pressure deepens
Times of India – World · India
KPMG UK is cutting nearly 600 roles in its audit division and around 120 in advisory, citing tougher market conditions and unusually low staff turnover. The pr…
Geopolitics
Finance chief says Hong Kong remains stable as oil prices surge amid Mideast turmoil
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities are closely monitoring the war in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran and the resulting volatility in global oil pric…
Geopolitics
Vulnerable need quick relief amid West Asia conflict: Finance ministry report
Times of India – World · India
The report said the impact of the conflict on India will be felt through four channels: (a) supply disruptions to oil, gas and fertilisers and more importantly…
Startups
Rentomojo files IPO papers to raise Rs 150 crore
Your Story · India
Rentomojo is a furniture rental platform The IPO of Rentomojo will be combination of fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale Rentomojo Ltd, an online ren…
Tech & Startups
Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO
TechCrunch · US
Wall Street giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are extending a 12-month, unsecured loan to the Japanese conglomerate.
Startups
[Weekly funding roundup March 21-27] VC inflow continues to remain high
Your Story · India
Venture capital funding into Indian startups held steady at a higher level in the last week of March and this is a welcome sign for the ecosystem.
Geopolitics
Tong Ren Tang healthcare unit pulls Hong Kong IPO scheduled for Monday
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Investment, a provider of healthcare services based on traditional Chinese medicine, postponed its Hong Kong initial public of…
Startups
Plum Insurance raises Rs 193 Cr in Series B round led by Peak XV Partners
Your Story · India
The insurtech startup will use the capital for hiring, technology upgrades, enterprise-grade security, AI-driven claims operations, and deeper integrations wit…
Geopolitics
Stock market holiday on March 26: Will NSE, BSE remain shut for trading on Ram Navmi?
Times of India – World · India
Investors can note that Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 26 for Ram Navmi, as per the exchange's official calendar. This early pause in the trading…
Geopolitics
Pinduoduo operator PDD’s profit slides as Chinese firm cites higher reinvestment
South China Morning Post – World · China
PDD Holdings, the Chinese e-commerce group behind Pinduoduo and global budget marketplace Temu, on Wednesday reported an 11 per cent drop in quarterly profit a…
Geopolitics
Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart reported strong annual growth in revenue and net profit for 2025, but not enough to alleviate investor fears that the company remains…
Geopolitics
ITC, Tata Power & more: Top stocks to watch for today
Times of India – World · India
Analysts are bullish on Fractal Analytics and Tata Power, citing strong growth prospects and positive developments. UBS maintains a buy on ITC, expecting it to…
Startups
Solar finance platform Metafin raises $10M debt from Lendable
Your Story · India
Metafin will utilise this funding to expand its financing portfolio for rural MSMEs and households.
Geopolitics
Top stocks to sell today: Stock market recommendations for March 24 - check list
Times of India – World · India
Stock market recommendations: Crompton, Hero Moto Corp, and JSW Steel are the top stocks that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has r…
Tech & Startups
Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund
TechCrunch · US
As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.
Geopolitics
Asian private equity focused on cash flow as fundraising falls to 12-year low
South China Morning Post – World · China
Private equity investment in the Asia-Pacific region is increasingly flowing into advanced manufacturing and healthcare, as global uncertainties push investors…
Geopolitics
US stocks today: Wall Street jumps as Trump delays Iran strikes; oil prices retreat
Times of India – World · India
Global markets surged Monday as President Trump announced talks with Iran and a delay in planned strikes, easing fears of Middle East conflict. US stocks ralli…
Geopolitics
BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
BBC News – World · Europe
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
Geopolitics
Stock market today: Top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE - check full list
Times of India – World · India
Indian stock markets experienced a severe downturn Monday, mirroring a global sell-off. Escalating Middle East tensions, rising crude oil prices, consistent fo…
Startups
Somerset Indus Capital Partners raises $288M in Fund III
Your Story · India
The PE firm said Fund III will focus on addressing healthcare access gaps across India’s “missing middle,” particularly Tier II and Tier III markets.
Tech & Startups
The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Future
TechCrunch · US
After four years, and multiple subpoenas and depositions, the beleaguered startup has dodged yet another bullet.
Geopolitics
Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to support the regional and global transition to a green economy by leveraging the city’s role as an international financ…
Geopolitics
Air India to deploy more pilots for Dreamliners on West route
Times of India – World · India
Air India is reinforcing its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with pilots transitioning from Boeing 777s and narrow-body aircraft due to increasing airspace restric…
Geopolitics
Petronet LNG, HDFC Bank & more: Top stocks to watch today
Times of India – World · India
Nomura cut Petronet LNG's target price due to West Asia crisis impacting volumes, while HSBC maintained a hold on Blue Star, citing demanding valuations. BofA …
Geopolitics
Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong will step up efforts to bolster its global standing and strengthen links between mainland China and the West, enabling the city to better serve as a …
Tech & Startups
Why Wall Street wasn’t won over by Nvidia’s big conference
TechCrunch · US
Despite investor fears of an AI bubble, Nvidia's latest conference shows that most in the industry aren't concerned by that possibility.
Geopolitics
Germany's finance minister rejects money misuse accusations
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has begun to make use of billions in new debt intended to help revive Germany's economy. Is he spending this extraordinary sum …
Geopolitics
Should Hong Kong’s stock exchange make all IPO applications confidential?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) last week proposed its biggest set of listing reforms since 2018 for Asia’s third-largest stock exchange. Delivered in …
Startups
[Weekly funding roundup March 14-20] Venture capital into Indian startups sees a sharp rise
Your Story · India
The $155 million Weaver Services deal helped boost overall VC inflows into Indian startups.
Startups
Why Global AI and SaaS startups are rethinking cross-border payments
Your Story · India
As founders scale across the US–India corridor, platforms like ECL Flow are helping them cut delays, reduce FX costs, and bring speed to global money movement
Geopolitics
HDFC Bank shares down 7.5% in just 2 days after Atanu Chakraborty’s exit; what’s the outlook?
Times of India – World · India
With the latest slide, the stock has fallen around 7.5 per cent over the past two trading sessions. The sustained pressure on ADRs points to ongoing investor u…
Geopolitics
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 20 - check list
Times of India – World · India
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026…
Geopolitics
Tata Motors CV, L&T Finance & more: Top stocks to watch for on March 20
Times of India – World · India
HDFC Bank faces headwinds with its chairman's exit, impacting investor sentiment amid macro uncertainties. Tata Motors CV is poised for growth in an upcycle, w…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong is ready to discuss land, tax incentives and financial support for businesses setting up in the Northern Metropolis, the finance chief has told a tra…
Startups
Housing finance platform Weaver Services raises Rs 1,450 Cr from two funding rounds
Your Story · India
The funding rounds were led by Premji Invest and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Geopolitics
SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks to assess their roles as sponsors of listing candidates, in its latest effort to up…
Geopolitics
War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits
Times of India – World · India
Underwriters, Policyholders Weigh Effectiveness Of Plans
Geopolitics
RIL, HDFC Securities and more: Top stocks to watch on March 19, 2026
Times of India – World · India
Analysts maintain positive outlooks on Reliance Industries, M&M, and Max Healthcare, citing new deals, strong demand, and expansion plans. However, L&T…
Geopolitics
US financial regulator issues long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance
The Guardian – World · Europe
SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only applicable to one: digital securitiesThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) …
Geopolitics
Hong Kong securities watchdog urges stock exchange to tighten listing, compliance rules
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s securities regulator on Wednesday recommended strengthening the stock exchange’s regulations to better protect investors following a review of 2024…
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