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Startups

Optimo Capital secures Rs 100 Cr credit from Punjab National Bank

Your Story · India

Optimo Capital is focused on lending to MSMEs Optimo Capital has also entered into a partnership with Godrej Finance to disburse Rs 200 crore over the next 12…

Startups

BlackSoil Capital raises Rs 200 Cr from Danish DFI Impact Fund

Your Story · India

The funding is expected to help BlackSoil increase its exposure to renewable energy adoption, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable supply chains, and inclusi…

Startups

KKR to invest $310M in PMI Electro’s EV bus platform Allfleet

Your Story · India

The private equity firm will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro, marking its first Global Climate Transition investment i…

Geopolitics

No charge on 60% seats, flyers with same PNR to sit together: DGCA's new rules

Times of India – World · India

Airlines must now allocate at least 60% of seats free of charge, ensuring families and groups on the same PNR are seated together, preferably adjacently. This …

Geopolitics

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC Holdings plans to raise US$2.5 billion by issuing two tranches of additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds, marking the reopening of such offerings after the US and …

Geopolitics

Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth, Huatai HK CEO says

South China Morning Post – World · China

The wealth management businesses of Chinese investment banks in Hong Kong are growing faster than those of international rivals, as a buoyant initial public of…

Geopolitics

Close Brothers banking group to cut 600 jobs amid cost of car finance scandal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Specialist lender’s shares plunge after short seller claims it will have to raise provision for compensation Business live – latest updatesThe banking group Cl…

Geopolitics

After Anthropic hit, Infosys, TCS & other IT stocks tank on Nvidia’s new AI system news

Times of India – World · India

​​Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies dropped nearly 2%, while Tech Mahindra slipped more than 1%. The declines pushed the Nifty IT index down…

Tech & Startups

Walmart-backed PhonePe shelves IPO as global tensions rattle markets

TechCrunch · US

PhonePe has paused its planned IPO, delaying a major liquidity event for investors including Tiger Global and Microsoft.

Tech & Startups

Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets

Wired · Global

As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.

Geopolitics

Thames Water lenders float new £10bn rescue plan

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest effort involves paying off fines worth hundreds of millions of pounds as part of bid to stave off financial collapseBusiness live – latest updatesThames…

Geopolitics

Wealthy British nationals fleeing Gulf conflict bypass UK to avoid tax bills

The Guardian – World · Europe

High-net-worth residents of UAE heading to Ireland and France to wait out missile attacks before tax year endsWealthy UK nationals fleeing war in the Gulf are …

Geopolitics

Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese companies in several sectors – including energy, petrochemicals and agriculture – stand to benefit from surging oil prices and the yuan’s easing deflat…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup March 7-13] VC inflow continues to remain lacklustre

Your Story · India

Debt funding showed the highest traction during this week but overall the fund inflow into Indian startups continue to remain low.

Geopolitics

Oil on fire, ticket cost higher: IndiGo levies fuel charge, after Air India

Times of India – World · India

- Determine monthly loan installments for accurate financial planning. - Estimate SIP returns to assess investment growth over time. - Calculate PPF and FD…

Geopolitics

Eight weeks of bloodbath: Is Nifty IT facing a pause or the start of a bigger tide?

Times of India – World · India

India's IT stocks are facing an eighth consecutive week of losses, wiping out significant market value and sparking debate. While some fear AI's disruptive imp…

Geopolitics

HKEX opens door for diverse innovative firms to list with biggest reforms since 2018

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has unveiled its biggest listing reforms since 2018, broadening its special listing regime for innovative companies and…

Geopolitics

Swire sells part of Cathay Pacific stake for HK$1.8 billion to boost working capital

South China Morning Post – World · China

Conglomerate Swire Pacific has sold part of its stake in Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways for HK$1.8 billion to raise working capital. In a rare m…

Startups

Green Frontier Capital marks first close of maiden India fund amid cooldown in climate-tech sector

Your Story · India

Green Frontier Capital is one of the few VC firms that are exclusively focused on India’s climate-tech landscape. However, a diminishing pipeline of high-quali…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong poised to grant first stablecoin licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered: sources

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first companies to obtain Hong Kong’s stablecoin licences within two weeks, acc…

Tech & Startups

India neobank Fi winds down banking services on its platform

TechCrunch · US

Fi, founded by former Google Pay executives, is discontinuing banking services over four years after launch.

Geopolitics

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business ties

The Hindu – World · India

Richard Kahn also became the latest witness to testify that they had never seen Donald Trump doing anything wrong with Epstein

Geopolitics

Lloyd’s of London stresses it is still insuring shipping in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Company at heart of global maritime cover fends off criticism over cancelled policies and sharp price risesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere is a price fo…

Startups

CRED gets RBI nod to operate as payment aggregator

Your Story · India

The payment aggregator licence will allow CRED to onboard merchants and collect payments on their behalf.

Startups

Aikyam Capital raises Rs 205 Cr in first close of private credit fund

Your Story · India

This marks the firm’s second fund, within a year after the launch of its previous fund that targeted stressed assets.

Startups

Credit Confidence: Building strong credit health in young India

Your Story · India

Credit has quietly become part of everyday financial life—from pay-later checkouts to pre-approved loan alerts. Strong credit health depends on awareness, disc…

Geopolitics

IndiGo CEO resigns months after airline faced worst-ever operational ‌crisis

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns, PPF maturity, and FD interest using financial tools. - Deter…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock market recommendations for today - check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, and Bharat Dynamic are the top buy calls by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan for…

Geopolitics

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mainland Chinese investors can now buy shares in more than a dozen newly added Hong Kong-listed biotech and pharmaceutical companies after a reshuffle of the S…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong tipped to be world’s top financial centre amid global yuan expansion plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong could emerge as the world’s leading financial centre as the central government pushes to internationalise the yuan – a move that will advance the nat…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urged to extend stock trading hours to keep up with rivals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour o…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ‘more than China’s financial sandbox’, Paul Chan says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is not just China’s economic sandbox but also a driver of the country’s development, the finance chief has said, calling the city the nation’s intern…

Geopolitics

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,000, Sensex down over 2,200 points

Times of India – World · India

Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, opened the week lower amid escalating Middle East conflict, following a significant market cap erosion last week. Analy…

Geopolitics

Shriram Finance, Nykaa & more: Top stocks to watch on March 9

Times of India – World · India

Jefferies initiated coverage on Shriram Finance with a buy rating and a Rs 1,220 target, citing healthy commercial vehicle demand and strong AUM growth prospec…

Startups

PhonePe’s merchant network cross 47 million businesses ahead of IPO

Your Story · India

DRHP reveals how fintech giant PhonePe is turning India’s largest merchant payment network into a diversified revenue engine spanning devices, lending, and fin…

Geopolitics

The cause of the next global market crash is hiding in plain sight

South China Morning Post – World · China

If financial markets can survive the United States’ war on Iran and Russia’s war against Ukraine, does this mean that financial crashes have become a thing of …

Tech & Startups

Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut

TechCrunch · US

The fund currently offers retail investors exposure to eight startups, including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with plans to expand its portfolio.

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup Feb 28-March 6] VC fund raise falls below $100M level

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding saw a steep fall in the the first week of March largely due to lesser number of deals.

Geopolitics

China’s securities regulator vows tougher oversight to shore up stock-market confidence

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s top securities regulator outlined a plan on Friday to strengthen corporate governance, boost investor returns and cultivate globally competitive compan…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for March 6- check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Bharti Airtel, and Tata Power Company are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research on March 6, 2026. The target pr…

Startups

Fintech startup Moneyview files DRHP to raise Rs 1,500 Cr via IPO

Your Story · India

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,500 crore and an offer for sale of up to 13.6 crore equity shares.

Geopolitics

JD.com posts first quarterly loss in nearly four years as delivery battle takes toll

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com reported a 2.7 billion yuan (US$392 million) loss in the fourth quarter and a halving of annual profit amid an ongoing food del…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Baptist University is “actively considering” issuing bonds to finance its future development, including campus redevelopment and its new Chinese medi…

Geopolitics

China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mainland China and Hong Kong should ease listing rules for biotechnology companies and lower takeover thresholds for listed firms to capitalise on renewed fore…

Geopolitics

Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees: Who got impacted? Check details

Times of India – World · India

Financial giant Morgan Stanley has reduced its workforce by 2,500 employees. This move impacts investment banking, trading, and wealth management. Financial ad…

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