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Air India, IndiGo international flights impacted by Iran airspace closure
Air India said in a statement that some flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled
Two-wheeler sales vroom past 2-crore mark in 2025
India's two-wheeler sales surpassed two crore units in 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year, though still shy of the 2018 record. Exports surged by over 24% to a new high, boosted by global demand. Hero MotoCorp led domestic sales, while TVS Motor saw the sharpest growth, driven by urban demand and supportive economic policies.
Edtech Startup Emversity Raises $30 Mn To Scale Its Upskilling Programmes
Edtech startup Emversity has raised $30 Mn (INR 271 Cr) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest,…
Emversity raises $30M in Series A funding round led by Premji Invest
Emversity will use the fresh capital to scale its campus presence to over 200 locations, deepen its presence in healthcare and hospitality skilling, and expand into new verticals.
Proptech Startup Truva Bags $9 Mn To Expand Beyond Mumbai
Proptech platform Truva has raised INR 78 Cr ($8.6 Mn) as part of its latest funding round in a mix…
Aule Space Secures $2 Mn To Develop In-Orbit Satellite Servicing Tech
Spacetech startup Aule Space has raised $2 Mn (about INR 18 Cr) in a pre-seed funding round led by deeptech…
IHG Hotels sets ambitious plan to have 400 properties signed and in operation in India by 2030
IHG CEO Elie Maalouf outlines a road map to 400 hotels in India by 2030, leveraging an asset-light model to triple the current pipeline and operational count.
Truva raises $9M in fresh capital from Stellaris, Orios Ventures
Truva will use a portion of the funds to strengthen its real estate valuation and liquidity intelligence engine, TruIQ, and also to support inventory-linked working capital.
The Gentari stake sale gets cracking. Will Actis, Macquarie and Sembcorp bid?
This weaves into the larger playbook adopted by global energy majors operating in India who have either cashed out fully or are looking to monetise their business given the high valuations and growth potential in India.
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women
In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 percentage points in the previous decade
JPMorgan and Citi Aren’t Feeling the Affordability Crisis
If Americans are gripped by an affordability crisis, its biggest banks aren’t seeing it. Consumer spending is growing, people are saving and investing too, while losses on bad credit cards are falling. It’s a puzzle when paired with the poor sentiment reported in surveys and a drumbeat of complaints about high prices, but in the eyes of lenders, at least, the economic outlook for 2026 appears strong.
Moving on: On India’s Consumer Price Index and a new base year
India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation
GrowthPal Nets $2.6 Mn To Automate M&As
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) matchmaking platform GrowthPal has raised $2.6 Mn (INR 23.5 Cr) in a strategic round led by…
Luxury retailer Saks leans on real-estate rights to keep doors open during bankruptcy
SAKS GLOBAL-BANKRUPTCY/REALESTATE (FOCUS, PIX, GRAPHICS):FOCUS-Luxury retailer Saks leans on real-estate rights to keep doors open during bankruptcy
Swedbank Says US DOJ Closes Probe Into Bank Without Enforcement
The US Department of Justice closed its investigation into Swedbank AB without an enforcement action, bringing an almost seven-year money-laundering probe nearer to a conclusion.
Why post-hospital recovery is becoming a big healthcare business in India: Sukino CEO explains
As hospitals focus on acute treatment and shorter stays, a growing ecosystem of recovery and rehabilitation providers is stepping in to manage the long, complex phase after discharge. Backed by fresh venture capital, companies like Sukino are turning post-hospital care into a scalable healthcare business aimed at reducing readmissions and improving long-term outcomes.
Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates
Setting aside their current fight with the White House, things are looking good on Wall Street.
Bajaj Auto launches Chetak C25 as it steps up ambition to lead e-scooter market
With electric two-wheelers driving the bulk of India’s EV adoption, Bajaj Auto is sharpening its focus on scale, localisation and exports to expand the Chetak franchise. The launch of the new Chetak C25 signals the company’s intent to deepen its domestic footprint while positioning the brand for growth in overseas markets as EV penetration accelerates globally.
Budget 2026: CII pushes green hydrogen mandates with incentives to unlock demand; seeks policy clarity
Industry body CII urges the government to implement clear green hydrogen mandates and incentives to boost demand and support India's clean industrial transition. Key sectors like refining and fertilisers can anchor large-scale adoption if policy addresses the cost gap.
Indian Overseas Bank to raise ₹4,000 cr in Q4
The city-headquartered bank has received approvals from the Board to raise ₹4,000 crore in this financial year, says, Managing Director and CEO, Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Waaree Renewable Q3 Results | Net profit jumps 2x as revenue surges 136% on strong execution
Waaree Renewable Technologies reported a 124.74% year-on-year jump in Q3 FY26 profit after tax to ₹120.19 crore, supported by a 136.18% surge in revenue to ₹851.06 crore and a 120.79% rise in EBITDA to ₹158.80 crore.
NMIAL pushes back at telcos, defends neutral-host network at Navi Mumbai airport
NMIAL defends its neutral-host telecom model at Navi Mumbai airport, rejects COAI allegations on connectivity, pricing and right of way, and says BSNL already provides services.
Infosys beats revenue estimates in Q3, sees demand recovery gathering pace
Infosys Ltd exceeded revenue expectations for the December quarter, reporting $5.1 billion. Despite margin pressures, it raised its full-year guidance to 3-3.5%.