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Bajaj Finance acquires a 5% stake in TrueFan AI, expanding its AI strategy after deploying the startup’s personalised video technology at scale.
Indian insurers seek changes to IRDAI equity-derivative rules to allow portfolio-level hedging across funds as current fund-wise limits restrict adoption.
AlphaGrep raises ₹200 crore through one-year non-convertible debentures at 10.5% as RBI restrictions reshape funding for proprietary trading firms.
ESDS Software shares hit a third consecutive 20% upper circuit after listing, climbing about 205% above the ₹429 IPO price amid strong investor demand.
Deepa Jewellers makes a strong stock-market debut at ₹221 on NSE, nearly 25% above its ₹177 IPO price after robust investor demand.
India’s ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan offshore exploration mission enters technology testing as PSUs prepare for deepwater oil and gas exploration.
IFSCA introduces unified market-abuse regulations for GIFT City covering insider trading, manipulation, false information and artificial trading.
Anthropic abandons its proposed $6 billion acquisition of Decart AI after due diligence, while the companies could still explore other forms of collaboration.
Samsung India begins layoffs across its TV and home-appliance businesses as higher chip prices, rising input costs and weaker demand squeeze margins.
RT launches its Hindi digital platform in India, expanding beyond English ahead of the BRICS Summit and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit.
Lokmat Media Group’s Karan Rajendra Darda is set to become Indian Newspaper Society president for 2026–27, succeeding Sanmarg’s Vivek Gupta.
IndusInd Bank expects 15–20% growth in its FY27 microfinance portfolio as disbursements recover, risk indicators improve and management turns positive
VCs, family offices and celebrities are increasing investments in AI startups transforming content creation, localisation, sports analytics and digital IP.
Krafton will invest another $250 million in India over three to four years, expanding beyond gaming into AI, robotics, deep tech and local IP.
Gurugram developers line up nearly ₹1 lakh crore of luxury housing launches for H2 FY27, led by Golf Course Extension Road and other premium corridors.
NCLT Mumbai approves Shree Naman Developers’ ₹1,800 crore acquisition of Gstaad Hotels and Neo Capricorn Plaza, owners of JW Marriott Bengaluru
Sixteen IPOs are scheduled to open in India during September 7–11, led by Rentomojo and Kanohar Electricals, targeting more than ₹7,100 crore.
Pranav Constructions opens its ₹351.03 crore IPO at ₹118–₹124 per share, combining a fresh issue and OFS to fund Mumbai redevelopment projects.
Info Edge releases Naukri JobSpeak data for August 2026 as Indian employers reassess hiring, AI skills, fresher recruitment and workforce demand.
India’s digital-media market has crossed ₹1 lakh crore as digital advertising, subscriptions, connected TV and online consumption reshape the media industry.
