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Industry Trends
iPhone 18 series tipped to debut LTPO+ displays and under-display face ID
Apple’s iPhone 18 series could debut advanced LTPO+ displays with improved efficiency and brightness, alongside under-display Face ID that may replace the Dynamic Island, signalling one of the biggest visual upgrades to Apple’s iPhones in years.
Reliance's Ajio focuses on speed, scales Ajio Rush to 420 pincodes
As the fashion ecommerce space becomes a three-way race, Reliance's Ajio is betting on faster deliveries and higher bill values. Ajio Rush now covers 420 pincodes across 10 cities, mirroring rivals Myntra and Nykaa's play on faster deliveries.
Hindustan Zinc Q3 results: Vedanta arm delivers highest-ever PAT growth of 46% YoY; revenue rises 27% on silver wave
Hindustan Zinc posted record Q3FY26 revenue and profit, driven by higher mined metal output, rising silver production, lowest five-year costs and strong margins. Robust cash position, capacity expansion and superior shareholder returns reinforced its industry leadership.
Startup Funding
Advanta Enterprises files IPO papers with Sebi
Advanta Enterprises Ltd is preparing for its initial public offering. The company has filed preliminary documents with Sebi. The IPO will be an Offer-for-Sale of over 3.6 crore equity shares. This means existing shareholders will sell their stakes. Advanta Enterprises is a global agricultural solutions provider. It focuses on hybrid seeds and post-harvest products.
China December new home prices fall again; annual decline steepest in five months
China's new home prices extended their decline in December, official data showed on Monday, underscoring persistent strains in the property sector despite repeated government pledges to stabilise it.
India's property sentiment ticks up, market enters 2026 on steadier footing: Report
The stakeholder sentiment in India's property market stabilised with a positive bias at the end of 2025, as market enters 2026 on steadier footing, a report said on Monday.
Startup Funding
Shadowfax Raises INR 856 Cr From Anchor Investors Ahead Of IPO
Logistics major Shadowfax has raised INR 856 Cr from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The company…
IMF upgrades outlook for surprisingly resilient world economy to 3.3% growth this year
An unexpectedly sturdy world economy is likely to shrug off President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies this year, thanks partly to a surge of investment in artificial intelligence in North America and Asia, the International Monetary Fund said in a report out Monday.
Rupee declines for fourth straight day amid corporate dollar demand
The Indian rupee reversed course and fell for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, pressured by corporate dollar buying that was further complicated by a shortfall in supply.
Brookfield-backed Indian energy firm Clean Max said to plan reduced IPO
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd., a renewable energy company backed by Brookfield Corp., is preparing to launch its initial public offering in February with a reduced deal size, according to people familiar with the matter.