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Jain Hedge Fund Costs Cut Into $750 Million Profits Last Year

Running a multistrategy hedge fund is expensive. Building one from scratch is even more so.

Industry Trends

Silent Truth Is Now Streaming: Know Where to Watch the Japanese Crime Mystery Online

Streaming on Netflix India, Silent Truth (2026) is a psychological crime drama that combines suspense, mystery, and human intrigue. With Episode 1 now available, the 10-episode series releases new episodes every Tuesday, keeping fans engaged through March 17, 2026. IMDb rating: 5.9/10.

Xreal Files Patent Suit Against Rival Smart Glasses Maker Viture

Xreal Inc., a Chinese pioneer in smart glasses, is suing Viture Inc. for patent infringement in the US, arguing its rival has unfairly capitalized on Xreal’s extensive research and investment in the segment.

Industry Trends

Salliyargal Is Now Streaming Online: Know All About This Tamil War Drama

Salliyargal is a powerful Tamil war drama that sheds light on the untold stories of doctors operating in underground bunkers during wartime. Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, the film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, revenge, and moral conflict.

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Publishers seek to join lawsuit against Google over AI training

GOOGLE-AI/COPYRIGHT-LAWSUIT (PIX):Publishers seek to join lawsuit against Google over AI training

Hiring News

McKinsey to hire Liberal Arts candidates! Consulting giant looks for creativity potential amid growing AI adoption

McKinsey plans to recruit liberal arts graduates to enhance creativity, according to the company's global managing partner, Bob Sternfels. The firm's hiring process now includes assessments using its AI tool, Lilli, reflecting its growing integration of AI in operations and workforce management.

Startup Funding

Why Elon Musk’s Tesla is betting on FSD subscriptions to protect its $1.5 trillion valuation?

Tesla eliminates the option for a one-time $8,000 upfront payment for Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Currently, the subscription is priced at $99 per month

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Taj Hotels parent IHCL buys majority stake in Brij Hotels for ₹193 crore —details here

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has acquired a majority stake of 51% in Brij Hospitality, which operates Brij Hotels, for ₹193 crore. Here are the details of the deal. 

EtherealX Bags $20.5 Mn To Advance Reusable Rocket Development

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup EtherealX has raised $20.5 Mn (about INR 185 Cr) in a Series A funding round at a…

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Moody's upgrades outlook on Adani Transmission Step-One, Adani Electricity Mumbai to stable

Moody’s said the outlook upgrade reflects its expectation that ATSOL and AEML will continue to sustain liquidity and financial metrics supportive of their ratings. The affirmation of ATSOL’s ratings also reflects its close credit linkages with parent Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), including guarantees on the bonds and default provisions tied to AESL’s credit profile.

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NTPC Green Energy board approves 50:50 JV with GAIL for renewable energy projects

NTPC Green Energy Board approved a 50:50 joint venture with GAIL (India) to undertake renewable energy projects, subject to approvals from the Ministry of Power, DIPAM, and other statutory authorities.

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Tech Mahindra Q3 Preview | Profit and margins expected to improve QoQ

Tech Mahindra is expected to report Q3FY26 net profit of ₹1,385 crore, up 15.9% QoQ, on revenue growth of 1.5% QoQ to ₹14,209 crore and EBIT margin expansion to 12.7%. Constant currency revenue is seen rising 0.6% QoQ, with FY27 guidance for above-industry growth and ~15% margin intact, though growth may be slightly muted versus initial expectations.

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Angel One Q3 | Declares ₹23 dividend, approves 1:10 stock split; revenue rises

Angel One reported a net profit of ₹268.6 crore for Q3FY26, down 4.5% year-on-year, while revenue rose 5.8% YoY to ₹1,334.8 crore. EBITDA increased 6.7% YoY to ₹529.1 crore, with margins at 39.6%. Broking, wealth management, and credit businesses supported growth, and the board approved a ₹23 interim dividend and stock split from ₹10 to ₹1 per share.

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Civilization VII Coming to iPhone, iPad as Part of Apple Arcade in February

Civilization VII, the strategy title from Firaxis Games that was released in 2025, is coming to iPhone and iPad via Apple Arcade. The game is launching on Apple's subscription service for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on February 5.

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Godrej Properties posts 19% rise in CY25 booking value

Godrej Properties Ltd posts 19% rise in booking value to ₹34,171 crore in 2025, reporting cash collections of ₹18,979 crore during the year, up 28% from the previous year; remains India’s largest listed residential real estate developer for second consecutive year.

Startup Funding

Budget 2026: Revamping auto PLI can unlock EV growth, says Deloitte India

Deloitte India has said targeted changes to the automobile PLI scheme in the upcoming Budget could ease cost pressures on EV makers, widen participation and accelerate green mobility, citing challenges around localisation norms, investment thresholds and GST structure.

AI Startups To Watch: 5 Indian AI Startups That Caught Our Eye In January

After reshaping the contours of India’s tech ecosystem through 2025, the country’s AI journey has entered 2026 with renewed momentum…

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Nuvoco Vistas Q3 back in black with ₹49-cr net profit on record cement sales, premiumisation

Nuvoco Vistas posted a profit of ₹49-crore in Q3FY26, reversing a ₹61.4-crore loss a year ago, supported by record cement sales of 5 MT, 12% revenue growth to ₹2,701 crore, a 48.5% rise in EBITDA to ₹383.8 crore, and margin expansion to 14.2%.

Startup Funding

SC’s Tiger Global ruling brings pre-2017 investments via tax havens under taxman’s lens

The Supreme Court’s Tiger Global ruling weakens reliance on tax residency certificates, raising fresh scrutiny of pre-2017 foreign investments and potentially reshaping how India applies treaty benefits, experts warn.

Startup Funding

India at an AI inflection point, $15 bn investment to build data centres, cables, clean energy: Google’s Preeti Lobana

Google’s largest-ever investment in India will focus on creating the backbone for an AI-driven economy, spanning compute capacity, high-speed connectivity and renewable power, as the company positions itself for long-term growth alongside India’s digital ambitions.

Can The Indian Edtech Sector Make A Comeback This Year?

While the Indian edtech startup ecosystem moved towards what some might call a recovery phase in 2024, with a surge…

Smartworks Turns Profitable In Q3, Posts INR 1.2 Cr PAT

Coworking space provider Smartworks turned profitable in the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26), reporting a net profit of…