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Social media influencers don entrepreneurial hat; launch VC-backed consumer brands

The rise of social media influencers has given birth to a new wave of consumer brands, garnering tremendous venture capital interest.

The Economic Times

IPO investors waited 609 days for a stock to double on debut. Tempsens Instruments ends the drought

Tempsens Instruments ended a 609-day drought in India’s mainboard IPO market, delivering a 111.3% listing gain on debut. The Rs 650 crore issue listed at Rs 634 against an issue price of Rs 300. While listing gains have improved in 2026, retail investors have become increasingly selective.

The Economic Times

Happiest Minds Technologies shares fall 6% as reports suggest ITC Infotech may buy promoter stake

Happiest Minds Technologies shares fell 6.16% after reports that ITC Infotech may acquire a 22% promoter stake. The stock settled at Rs 420.25, while investors weighed the potential transaction against the company’s recent profit and revenue growth.

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India gets ready to build its own Samsung, Vivo or Xiaomi

India has emerged as a major global smartphone manufacturing hub, but it is yet to build a home-grown brand of comparable scale. A new Rs 62,500 crore government scheme aims to bridge that gap by incentivising Indian-owned brands, design, R&D and domestic sourcing, with companies such as Lava positioned to…

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India has fixed its PSU banks. Now comes the more ambitious part

The EAC-PM has proposed consolidating India’s public sector banks into a few large, comparable institutions to meet rising credit demand and finance the country’s growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The recommendation comes after a major PSB turnaround, with stronger profits, lower NPAs and faster credit growth. Larger banks could better…

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Ringg AI raises $10 million in funding from Peak XV Partners, others

Founded in 2023 by Siddharth Tripathi, Kali Charan Vemuru and Utkarsh Shukla, the startup counts Policybazaar, CRED, Flipkart, Groww and Practo among its customers.

The Economic Times

ET WLF 2026: AI driving shift in value creation

Artificial intelligence is making software development faster and cheaper. Value creation is expected to shift towards computing infrastructure and physical systems. India could benefit from this trend due to attractive power and data-center costs. Venture capital firms are becoming marginal investors in the AI investment cycle. Corporate balance sheets will…

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Mark Harmon Shared The 'Funny' Way NCIS: Origins Changed A Fundamental Detail About Gibbs

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Varun Beverages forays into alcohol business, names ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to lead new unit

Varun Beverages will enter the alcoholic drinks market with a new subsidiary. The company appointed a former Diageo executive to lead this new venture. This move signifies a significant diversification into a new product category. Varun Beverages also plans a joint venture in Tunisia for beverage production. These strategic expansions…

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India's airport privatisation plan creates a barricade for power in few hands

The government plans to cap private bidders winning airport bundles. This aims to prevent excessive market concentration and financial leverage risks. Eleven Airports Authority of India airports will be leased in five bundles. Major airport operators are increasing their investment plans significantly. A separate debate continues regarding airport operators owning…

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Lead School targets 20% growth in FY27, eyes IPO in 2-3 years

On going for an IPO, Mehta said the company continues to receive approaches from investment bankers but wants to first reach a larger revenue and profitability base. “Between FY28 and FY29 we will be in a good place,” he claimed.

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ET WLF 2026: Boris Johnson says India, US, UK must work together to find a way out of West Asia crisis

Boris Johnson lauded India's strong leadership and predicted an incredible future for the nation. He expressed deep dissatisfaction over the US not consulting the UK on the Iran war. Johnson believes the UK could have prevented the US from entering an obvious trap. He also highlighted progress on the India-UK…

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Third Wave Coffee raises Rs 408 crore in funding round led by WestBridge Capital

The round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, also saw participation from existing investor Creaegis and angel investors, the speciality coffee chain said on Monday. The company did not disclose its valuation or the split between the primary capital and secondary share sales.

The Economic Times

Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 11%. Here are 2 triggers

Sugar stocks rose sharply on Monday as domestic sugar prices climbed above Rs 50 per kg amid tight inventories and supply concerns. Festive demand, adverse weather in key producing regions and Brazil’s shift towards ethanol are adding to worries over availability. The government has also tightened stockholding limits to curb…

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BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivals

In an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing influence of younger buyers and startup founders, BMW's edge over its German rivals, and why he would still choose a petrol car over an EV.

The Economic Times

JBM Auto responds to Bain EV investment report, says no material disclosure required

JBM Auto on Friday clarified that a report on Bain Capital's proposed investment in its electric vehicle business relates to subsidiary JBM Electric Vehicles. The company told stock exchanges that there was no material information requiring disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI's listing regulations as of now.

The Economic Times

Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitter

India’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reaching Rs 3.3 lakh cr by May 2026. Tata Capital, Godrej Capital and Aditya Birla Capital are expanding aggressively as lenders shift toward secured retail credit, driven by rising gold prices,…

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One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the startups that earned the people’s vote

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the People’s Choice Award recognised the early-stage, internet-first startup that earned the trust, loyalty and enthusiasm of the wider startup ecosystem through public participation.

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One of a Kind Awards: Honouring the resourcefulness of bootstrapped champions

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Bootstrapped Champion Award recognised an early-stage, internet-first startup that achieved significant traction while remaining largely self-funded.

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One of a Kind Awards: An ode to startups creating categories of their own

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Category Creator Award recognised early-stage, internet-first startups that created, disrupted and owned categories—setting the bar high for others to see and feel inspired by.

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One of a Kind Awards: Recognising startups that put customers at the centre

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Customer Experience Delight Award recognised an early-stage, internet-first startup that built strong customer relationships through engagement, retention, responsiveness and service excellence.

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One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the GTM strategies driving early growth

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the GTM Excellence Award recognised an early-stage, internet-first startup that built a clear path from product innovation to customer adoption, distribution and sustained growth.

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One of a Kind Awards: Honouring AI that solves problems beyond the hype

At the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the AI Innovator Award recognised an early-stage, internet-first startup using AI to solve a real-world problem or create fundamentally new product capabilities.

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Starlink would help the 'least served' in India: Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Starlink plans to bring satellite internet to India's least served regions. This service aims to connect rural areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited. Starlink's entry will expand internet access beyond major Indian cities and markets. The company is actively seeking to launch its satellite broadband services in…

The Economic Times

Chinese visa impact hits Indian physical AI startups

Beijing's move to refuse visas to Indian executives is also impacting other sectors such as automotive parts and electronics, which have strong business ties with Chinese firms. The visa curbs are being enforced at a critical time when India’s robotics and physical AI space is starting to gain momentum.

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