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Economic Survey 2025-26: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals
The rupee hit an all-time low of 92.00 against the American currency, weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood
FPIs flow remained volatile in FY26 on global uncertainty, capital shift towards AI-hubs: Eco Survey
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) flows in FY26 remained volatile, leading to a net outflow of USD 3.9 billion as of December 2025, driven by elevated uncertainty and increased capital allocation towards AI-centric markets such as the US, Taiwan, and Korea, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India’s services sector emerged as a stabilising force amidst global uncertainty
Going forward, sustaining India’s position in the global services market will depend on productivity gains, continued innovation, ongoing investment in skills.
Nestle Q3 Results Preview: Strong volumes to drive up to 11% YoY revenue growth; input costs to cap PAT upside
Nestle India is expected to post steady Q3 revenue growth of about 10–11%, driven by healthy domestic volumes. However, higher input costs may weigh on margins, keeping profit growth modest despite continued focus on volume-led expansion and brand investments.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Centre remains well on track to achieve 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY26
According to the survey, the central government's fiscal trajectory stands out for combining consolidation with sustained public investment, earning three sovereign rating upgrades this year
PSU banks, power stocks still offer upside ahead of Budget: Neeraj Dewan
Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of the Union Budget, with FII outflows a key concern. Market expert Neeraj Dewan suggests selective buying in infrastructure, capital goods, and PSU banks, noting attractive valuations. He remains constructive on power T&D and sees opportunities in power generation, while advising caution on NBFCs and recommending long-term accumulation in real estate.
Defence sector set for strong growth amid anticipated Budget boost
India's defence sector anticipates a significant expansion in the upcoming fiscal year, with budget proposals hinting at a 20-25% increase in allocations. Analysts foresee a positive industry outlook driven by government spending and policy reforms, though challenges like working capital and R&D investments remain crucial for sustained growth.
Secret Alchemist raises $3 million to grow clean fragrances and offline presence across India
Clean fragrance startup Secret Alchemist plans to use its newly raised $3 million seed funding to accelerate product innovation, strengthen its team, and build offline discovery touchpoints, as it targets deeper penetration in tier-two India and prepares for an international foray into markets like the UAE and Europe.
AssetPlus raises ₹175 crore to expand assisted wealth management and grow distributor base
AssetPlus plans to use its fresh ₹175-crore funding to expand its mutual fund distributor network, strengthen its technology platform, and add new offerings such as global investing, PMS and insurance, as it targets profitability over the next two years.
Exclusive | boAt IPO deferred again despite SEBI clearance, sources say
boAt parent Imagine Marketing has deferred its IPO again despite SEBI clearance, amid weak market conditions, governance concerns, auditor flags, leadership exits and profitability pressures.
Vodafone Idea unveils ₹45,000 crore capex plan, rules out equity raise
The proposed investment, combined with the ₹18,000 crore spent over the past six quarters, would take Vodafone Idea’s total network investment to over ₹60,000 crore over a four-and-a-half-year period
Urban Company Mulls Rolling Out Subscription Within InstaHelp: Q3FY26 Earnings
Urban Company's CEO said that he expects the company to remain loss-making over the next few quarters as InstaHelp will require sizeable investments. The post Urban Company Mulls Rolling Out Subscription Within InstaHelp: Q3FY26 Earnings appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
India-EU FTA credit positive for India; to boost manufacturing, attract foreign investment: Moody's
The average tariffs of the EU on Indian goods are already low at around 3.8% and will be reduced to 0.1% under the deal
Cleantech Startup ScrapUncle Raises INR 22 Cr To Expand Presence Across Delhi NCR
Cleantech startup ScrapUncle has raised INR 22 Cr (about $2.4 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round co-led by Orios…
Yotta flips IPO strategy, to pursue India IPO first, keeps Nasdaq listing option open
The Mumbai-based data centre and AI infrastructure firm, which majorly operates campuses in Navi Mumbai, Noida and GIFT City, had earlier secured approvals to list its US parent entity following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Insurtech startup Fulcrum raises $25 million in seed, series A funding
Insurtech startup Fulcrum has raised $25 million in funding to modernise insurance brokerages through AI-driven solutions. Fulcrum aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy, allowing brokers to focus on high-value tasks.
Apple Could Pay More for iPhone RAM as Samsung, SK Hynix Said to Increase Prices by Up to 100 Percent
Samsung and SK Hynix, two of the largest manufacturers of memory components, have been able to negotiate a new deal with Apple, under which the Cupertino tech giant will be acquiring LPDDR RAM sticks for its iPhone models at significantly higher prices, according to a report citing industry sources. Samsung is said to have raised the prices of its RAM sticks by about 80 percent from the last quarter, while SK Hynix could be selling its memory components to Apple at double the price, marking a near 100 percent price increase from last the quarter.
11:11 | Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, Dollar's dramatic fall, SoftBank's OpenAI push, LIC's new investment an more
In today's newsletter, we take a look at the latest developments, including the tragic death of Maha Deputy CM in a plane crash, the dramatic crash of the US dollar and Trump's reaction to the same, SoftBank's digs deep with OpenAI, India-EU FTA and more
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI
Seeking to improve SoftBank's position in the artificial intelligence race, Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has made an "all-in" bet on OpenAI. In December, SoftBank said it had completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, giving it an 11% stake.
SoftBank in discussions to invest $30 billion more in OpenAI, says report - what we know
The move by SoftBank reflects CEO Masayoshi Son's ambitions to play a key role in developing artificial intelligence, which has taken over the world over the last few years.
BCCL listing redefines the PSE IPO narrative
Investors today are increasingly discerning and are willing to back PSEs when they see clarity of purpose, operational strength, and credible execution
