
Samsung profit soared 19x. So why did the stock crash 10%?
Samsung shares plunged despite record earnings as investors worried about slowing AI demand and rich semiconductor valuations.

Samsung shares plunged despite record earnings as investors worried about slowing AI demand and rich semiconductor valuations.

India is investing ₹20,000 crore in green hydrogen. Here's why it matters and how BHEL's latest deal fits into the plan.
India is investing ₹20,000 crore in green hydrogen. Here's why it matters and how BHEL's latest deal fits into the plan.
Cult.fit has filed for a ₹950 crore IPO as the fitness platform looks to enter Dalal Street. Revenue jumped 40% in FY26, losses narrowed, and India's booming wellness market could fuel its next phase of growth.

Nykaa expects around 30% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, driven by steady beauty demand and a sharp recovery in fashion. The upbeat outlook lifted investor sentiment as the company also reaffirmed its ambitious FY30 expansion plans.

Varun Beverages is buying a Kenya dairy business for ₹305 crore to diversify beyond cola and expand its East Africa presence.

Diamond Power secured a ₹435.71 crore order to supply power cables for five Hyderabad data centre projects.
Prestige buys a 50% stake in a ₹4,500 crore Mumbai office project, strengthening its presence in India's booming commercial real estate market.

Fintech startup Navi is reportedly preparing for a ₹3,000 crore IPO after shelving its 2022 listing plans. Despite regulatory hurdles and slower revenue growth, the Sachin Bansal-led company remains India's fourth-largest UPI app.

India built UPI and Aadhaar, but many government websites still feel outdated. Here's why that gap still exists.
Parle Products, the maker of Parle-G, Melody and Mango Bite, is reportedly planning a $1 billion-plus IPO. A listing would bring the FMCG giant to Dalal Street and set up a direct market rivalry with Britannia.
BPCL will acquire full ownership of IBV Brazil, strengthening its stake in the BM-SEAL-11 offshore oil and gas project.
BLS E-Services will acquire Atyati Technologies for ₹157 crore to expand rural fintech and digital banking services.

HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion AI contract from a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 company. The deal guarantees annual revenue, strengthens its AI leadership and comes as the IT industry battles slowing demand and cautious tech spending.
Adani and IRH plan a $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha, marking India's biggest foreign investment in metals.

India and Japan signed deals on AI, defence, semiconductors, energy and economic security during PM Takaichi’s visit.
Sparrow Capital has raised ₹475 crore for its third fund, nearly four times its previous corpus. The VC firm plans to back 25-30 seed-stage startups with larger cheques, signalling renewed confidence in India's early-stage startup ecosystem.
OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5% stake, allowing the public to share in AI-driven wealth creation.
Carlsberg has reportedly confidentially filed for a ₹6,600 crore IPO of its India business. The potential listing adds to a packed pipeline of blockbuster offerings from Jio, NSE, Zepto and others, even as market uncertainty delays many companies from going public.
Rane (Madras) is acquiring Hindustan Composites' friction business for ₹370 crore. The deal expands its brake components portfolio and is expected to create a friction materials platform with over ₹1,000 crore in revenue.
IndiGo has launched Lite fares with cabin baggage only, giving travellers a lower-cost option on domestic and international flights.

Kotak Bank will acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail and wealth business for ₹282 crore, adding 1.5 lakh customers.

RBI's latest Financial Stability Report says India's economy remains resilient despite global risks. Here's what investors should know.
Adani Ports sold a 49% stake in Vizhinjam Port to TiL in India's largest foreign private port investment.
Shilpa Medicare partnered with Finland's Orion to develop and supply a lower-cost cancer treatment for Europe.

After two failed IPO attempts, OYO's parent PRISM is back with a ₹6,650 crore public issue. This time, it's armed with stronger profits, a lower valuation and a business that's now driven more by the US than India.
Sterling and Wilson won a $560 million Egypt solar project with 1 GW capacity and battery storage.

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company as it reshapes its business for the streaming era. The move comes as traditional TV loses viewers and media giants race to stay competitive against Netflix, YouTube and other digital platforms.
India’s industrial output grew 5.1% in May, driven by strong manufacturing and a sharp rise in electricity production.
BPCL has acquired a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for ₹85 crore, strengthening its presence in road construction materials. The move comes as India's growing highway network is expected to drive demand for value-added bitumen products.

Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare will invest over $20 million to build a pharma plant in Sri Lanka and boost local medicine production.
Hexaware surged 9% after becoming one of the few global companies authorised to sell and deploy Anthropic's Claude AI models.

India signed UPI, AI, space and defence deals with Seychelles while announcing a ₹1,250 crore Line of Credit.

Persistent Systems has launched a takeover offer for Germany's Nagarro in a deal that could reshape its future. The acquisition strengthens its European presence and supports its goal of reaching $5 billion in annual revenue by 2031.
SK Hynix jumped 13% after unveiling a $29.4 billion US listing, boosting optimism across the AI semiconductor sector.
Micron's blockbuster earnings highlight how the AI boom is reshaping the chip industry. As memory prices surge, Apple is facing higher component costs, forcing price hikes on some Macs and iPads while chipmakers reap the rewards.
Record SIP inflows and millions of new demat accounts suggest India is embracing investing. But the data tells a different story. Indian households still hold more wealth in gold and real estate than in stocks, mutual funds and other financial assets.
Amazon is doubling down on India with a total planned investment of $48 billion by 2030. As AI adoption accelerates, the tech giant is betting big on cloud infrastructure, data centres and the country's rapidly growing digital economy.
Bharat Dynamics won a ₹1,348 crore HAL order for Helina missile systems, adding to its strong defence order pipeline.

Amazon Now plans to expand to 300+ cities, intensifying competition with Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto and Swiggy.

Adani's latest AGM wasn't just about numbers. From nuclear power and AI-ready data centres to defence, airports and renewable energy, the group unveiled ambitious plans that could shape its next decade of growth and India's infrastructure story.

Rashi Peripherals is acquiring VDA Infosolutions to expand into cloud, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure services.

Mamaearth parent Honasa is entering beauty supplements with a ₹135 crore Fluence Pharma acquisition.

India's back-to-school shopping season is booming. But every new bag, uniform, notebook, and gadget comes with a hidden environmental price tag. Here's why the most sustainable school supply might already be sitting at home.
Syrma and Japan's Kaga form an India EMS JV, targeting Japanese firms shifting manufacturing beyond China.

Apar Industries gained after signing a deal with Saudi Aramco to process base oils and expand its Middle East footprint.
Hindustan Zinc has partnered to explore green hydrogen solutions for mining equipment as part of its net-zero goals.

Meta is investing $900 million in Cred as founder Kunal Shah prepares to take over as WhatsApp's global CEO.
Blue Cloud hit the upper circuit after exploring AI and digital infrastructure opportunities with SpaceX International.

Kirloskar hit a 20% upper circuit after winning a major order to supply backup power systems for AI data centres.

Ambuja Cements has partnered with UK-based Leilac to build a low-carbon cement project in Gujarat. If successful, the technology could capture over 1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually and reduce the industry's dependence on coal.
Sun Pharma has acquired Innovcare Lifesciences for ₹271 crore, just a month after its $11.75 billion Organon deal.

Bharat Forge and AM General will jointly develop advanced mobile artillery systems for the US Army and global defence markets.

Reliance unveiled plans around Jio IPO, AI, satellite internet, manufacturing and green energy at its AGM.

Amber Enterprises, best known for making air-conditioners, is entering smartphone manufacturing through a partnership with Oppo India. The move reflects a much bigger story: India's rise from a mobile phone importer to a global manufacturing powerhouse.
Cordelia Cruises operator is launching India's first luxury cruise IPO as cruise tourism gains momentum.
Lloyds Engineering acquired Steel Infra Solutions to expand its presence in heavy fabrication and infrastructure projects.
L'Oréal is acquiring a majority stake in Innovist, joining a growing list of global and domestic giants buying India's fast-growing beauty startups. From skincare to wellness, the race to own India's next consumer brands is heating up.
JBM Auto gained after securing a ₹750 crore investment to expand its electric bus fleet across India.

Canada Pension Plan is investing up to ₹7,000 crore in CtrlS Datacenters as global investors rush to back India's AI infrastructure boom. From CPPIB to Blackstone and Meta, big money is betting on the country's fast-growing data centre market.

After years of regulatory delays, NSE has revived its IPO plans. The listing could be worth over ₹30,000 crore, making it India's biggest IPO ever and opening the doors for investors to own a piece of the country's largest stock exchange.

India is the world's fourth-largest military power, yet only two Indian defence companies make the global leaderboard. As defence exports surge and local manufacturing grows, that could be about to change.
Zydus has completed its $166.4 million acquisition of Assertio, strengthening its US specialty and oncology business.

IDBI Bank surged 15% after reports said the government's long-pending stake sale remains on track for completion in FY27.
SpaceX is reportedly acquiring AI coding startup Cursor in a $60 billion stock deal. Founded just three years ago, Cursor has become one of AI's biggest success stories, crossing $1 billion in annualised revenue at record speed.
Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal, ending a decades-long relationship. The move highlights how changing consumer habits and intense competition have reshaped the global pizza business.

Nykaa brings its beauty and fashion stores to ChatGPT, allowing users to discover and shop products through AI chats.

Dhan has launched access to US stocks and ETFs for Indian investors through GIFT City. The move makes it easier to invest in companies like Apple, Nvidia and Tesla without leaving your investing app.
Fox will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, expanding its streaming reach and strengthening its digital advertising business.

Godavari Biorefineries gained 10% after securing a Japan patent for a cancer-treatment compound targeting multiple cancers.

HCLTech's $150.7 million investment has turned Sarvam AI into India's latest unicorn. But this isn't just a funding story. As concerns around AI dependence grow, countries are increasingly looking to build and control their own AI systems.

Razorpay has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to raise up to ₹6,000 crore at a valuation of ₹60,000 crore.
India's wholesale inflation rose to 9.68% in May as higher oil, fuel and food prices pushed producer costs sharply higher.
Schneider Electric's partnership with Foxconn has put data centres back in focus. As AI demand explodes, India could see data centre capacity grow up to fivefold by 2030, creating a massive opportunity for companies building the digital backbone of the economy.
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