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GoPro can’t resist the AI FOMO 📷

GoPro’s $285 million deal could turn the action-camera maker into an AI hardware player. Meanwhile, Mahanadi Coalfields heads for an IPO, India’s auto sales accelerate, and the avocado boom gets bigger.

Coffee Crew | Sep 3, 2026

Say no to gold? 👀

Sun Pharma gets US tariff relief, ITC Infotech and Happiest Minds join forces, and Tim Cook steps down after nearly 15 years at Apple. Plus, gold stocks fall and Gen Z keeps betting on crypto.

Coffee Crew | Sep 2, 2026

Data centers need sound consultants? 🎙️

India’s economy grows 7.8%, Javelin makers explore local production, AXISCADES makes a ₹234 crore manufacturing bet, and India’s gold reserve strategy stands apart. Here are the biggest stories you need to know.

Coffee Crew | Sep 1, 2026

Brainrot legal drama 👀

HDFC Bank faces a leadership shake-up, India’s industrial output grows 6.7%, Jio Platforms moves closer to its IPO, India eyes US Javelin missiles, and an AI brainrot copyright battle heads to court.

Coffee Crew | Aug 31, 2026

Not-so-Empire state of mind 😐

Brands are set to spend ₹900 crore on creators this festive season. Varun Beverages enters alcohol market, Adani bags a ₹4,700 crore power project, egg prices surge and block deals shake up stocks.

Coffee Crew | Aug 27, 2026

Fan maker heads to D-street 🪭

India launches a ₹62,500 crore mobile push, Welspun bags its biggest-ever order and Atomberg gets ready for Dalal Street.

Coffee Crew | Aug 24, 2026

India-Japan collab over the seas 🌊

India and Japan deepen maritime defence ties, Moderna shares more than double on cancer vaccine data, sugar stocks rally, L&T wins a major Dubai airport order, and SEBI cracks down on alleged Sensex manipulation.

Coffee Crew | Aug 21, 2026

KKR wants a ticket to BookMyShow 🎟️

KKR backs BookMyShow, Wipro makes a ₹387 crore skincare bet, while India pushes piped gas and L&T Tech bags a $75 million deal.

Coffee Crew | Aug 20, 2026

Your payments just got an AI bouncer 🤖

Nelco’s satellite bet rattles investors, Razorpay brings AI to payments, while India pushes deeper into defence manufacturing.

Coffee Crew | Aug 19, 2026

Indian Navy’s ₹1,943 crore sky upgrade 🌊

India’s latest market moves, drone deal, sugar rally, renewable stocks, science labs and trends shaping the country.

Coffee Crew | Aug 18, 2026

Reliance ups its defence game 🛡️

From fighter engines and Army choppers to record earnings and cooling inflation, here’s everything shaping markets this Monday.

Coffee Crew | Aug 17, 2026

India’s biggest AI factory in the making 🤖

L&T goes big on AI, BHEL backs green hydrogen, Blacksmith raises fresh funds, and some Indian companies prove age is just a number.

Coffee Crew | Aug 14, 2026

Zostel vs OYO? 🧐

L&T eyes rare-earth magnets, ONGC teams up with Shell, while BSE prepares to replace Wipro in the Nifty 50.

Coffee Crew | Aug 12, 2026

The lost art of...yapping 💬

Bharat Forge slips into a Q1 loss, Paytm jumps 10%, UPI growth slows and Blue Cloud Softech rallies on a $150 million AI deal.

Coffee Crew | Aug 11, 2026

Putting AI in Crocs 🤖

Paras Defence, SBI and Titan post strong Q1 numbers, while Infosys signs a 10-year AI deal with Crocs and BlissClub raises ₹160 crore.

Coffee Crew | Aug 10, 2026

Will UPI payments become chargeable? 💸

Tata Tech jumps on Honda deal, KKR bets big on Indian healthcare, while UPI charges and Tata Sons stay in focus.

Coffee Crew | Aug 7, 2026

RBI wants no drama 🏦

RBI held rates, SpaceX posted its first earnings, India's demographic shift deepened and AI infrastructure bets gathered pace.

Coffee Crew | Aug 6, 2026

If cars could talk… 🚘

Airtel beats Q1 estimates, Nykaa triples profit, and the government raises fuel export duties to protect domestic supplies.

Coffee Crew | Aug 5, 2026

Inflation keeping everyone humble 📈

OneSource signs a Europe biotech deal, Welspun wins a ₹7,300 crore project, and India's wholesale inflation hits a two-year high.

Coffee Crew | Jul 15, 2026

US, Iran back to square one 🫡

Trump ends Iran ceasefire, markets tumble and oil jumps as fresh US-Iran tensions raise fears of a wider conflict.

Coffee Crew | Jul 9, 2026

Reliance levels up its FMCG game

India holds its ground, clean energy tie-up with Taiwan & Tata's international boost 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets ended almost flat after a choppy session, with the Nifty holding on to gains despite pressure from IT stocks. It was a classic tug-of-war day, every dip got bought, but upside stayed capped. IT heavyweights TCS, Infosys and HCLTech dragged the Sensex, while autos stepped in to cushion the fall. 💡Spotlight: India-US trade deal gets softer edits 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Just a day after unveil

Coffee Crew | Feb 12, 2026

India’s AI model outperforms ChatGPT 🌏

Copper bet, space intel, and a cancer drug lands in India. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian stocks kept the good vibes going, ending higher for the third session in a row on Tuesday. The Sensex and Nifty both finished in the green, helped by upbeat global cues. On the sector front, Metal and Auto stocks led the charge, while healthcare and pharma dragged. Among Nifty 50 movers, Eternal and Tata Steel were the star performers, while HCLTech and Bajaj Finance ended lower. 💡Spotlight: India’s AI

Coffee Crew | Feb 10, 2026

Gujarat to welcome Starlink 🤝

Textile stocks up, Adani Energy gets funding from Japan, and Moody's bet on India. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets kicked off Monday with a solid comeback, staying in the green through the session thanks to upbeat global cues and fresh optimism around an interim India-US trade framework. The benchmark indices opened higher and held on to their gains till the close. Buying wasn’t limited to just a few pockets either, realty, metal, and pharma led the charge, while midcaps and smallcaps also cl

Coffee Crew | Feb 9, 2026

RBI hit pause on rate cuts ⏯️

India-Malaysia ink 11 MoUs, M&M's largest manufacturing hub, and NSE to hit D-street. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Mondayyy! ☀️ We’ve been hearing a lot about semiconductors lately. Supply chains. Geopolitics. AI. So we decided to step away from the headlines and actually go see how this stuff is built. For our fourth episode of This Is Business, we went to IISc Bengaluru to spend time with Agnit Semiconductors, a startup working on gallium nitride (GaN) chips. These are the chips that end u

Coffee Crew | Feb 9, 2026

Dhurandhar fuels PVR INOX’s Q3 🚀

Precious metal prices fall, a day of earnings, and Marico's bet on plant protein. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Fridayyyy! ☀️ Indian markets hit the brakes on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty fell more than 0.5%, ending a three-day winning streak as global cues and a sell-off in metal stocks dragged sentiment down. The big hitters were in a bad mood, and IT stocks joined the slide. Smaller stocks managed to hold up a little better, but the main indices still looked heavy, with sellers popping

Coffee Crew | Feb 5, 2026

What exactly is SaaSpocalypse?

Climate-tech gets funding boost, M&M's biggest export deal, and India's maritime push. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian markets kept the momentum going on Wednesday, finishing in the green and logging a three-week closing high. Heavyweights led the charge and the broader market held up well, even as IT stocks took a sharp knock. The Indian rupee’s two-day winning streak came to an end today, pulled lower by weakness in other Asian currencies and a fresh rise in commodity prices. 💡 Spotlight:

Coffee Crew | Feb 4, 2026

Rupee makes a comeback 🥵

Adani Q3 profit skyrockets, India’s helicopter boost, and Space meets AI. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Sensex and Nifty surged to their biggest single-day gains since May 12, 2025, after the US-India trade deal lifted market sentiment. 💡 Spotlight: Trade truce sparks cheer across export sectors 🤝 India’s export-heavy sectors are set to gain after a long-awaited India-US trade deal cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%. Textiles, seafood, auto ancillaries, engineering goods, chemicals, and

Coffee Crew | Feb 4, 2026

India-US tariff truce sealed 🤝

Auto sales surge, Bharat Forge gets Premji, and TB drug tie-up.🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets wrapped up Monday on a strong note, finishing near the day’s highs. Both the Sensex and Nifty jumped over 1% each, as late buying helped the benchmarks shrug off early volatility. Sector-wise, it was a broad-based rally. All indices ended in the green except IT, with strong support coming from banks, power, autos, and capital market stocks. 💡 Spotlight: Jan auto sales on a roll 🚙 India’s top carm

Coffee Crew | Feb 2, 2026

Nestlé delivers a sweet Q3 😋

Hindalco's expansion plans, Amazon to invest in OpenAI, and forex reserves at record highs. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Monday! ☀️ India’s forex reserves just hit a fresh all-time high, climbing to ₹65.24 lakh crore as of January 23, up sharply from ₹63.73 lakh crore a week earlier. That’s a jump of roughly ₹1.50 lakh crore in just seven days. What’s inside the kitty: * Foreign currency assets: ₹51.76 lakh crore * Gold reserves: ₹11.32 lakh crore * IMF reserve position: ₹43,086 crore Wh

Coffee Crew | Feb 2, 2026

India’s economic report card is in 💪🏻

Silver shines, Bharti Airtel-Adobe deal, and Balu Forge joins NATO supply chain. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Fridayyy! ☀️ Markets ended Thursday on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty inching up 0.3% each. Heavyweights like L&T, Tata Steel and Coal India did the early lifting, setting the tone for the day. The Nifty Bank index outperformed with 0.6% gains led by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank. 💡 Spotlight: Silver literally took the spotlight ⚡️ Silver

Coffee Crew | Jan 29, 2026

Driverless metros in the making? 🚇

India's industrial activity grows, Amazon layoffs, and ONGC eyes global oil giants. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets stayed in a sweet spot on Wednesday, extending gains for a second straight session and closing near the day’s highs. Sensex & Nifty gained 0.6% each. A tragic update came in on Wednesday morning, as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others, including the pilots and his security personnel, lost their lives in a plane crash in Baramati, leaving the stat

Coffee Crew | Jan 28, 2026

India-EU sign mother of all deals 🤝

India's aerospace push, legaltech startup gets funding, and banana boom at home. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets pulled off a neat comeback after a choppy start on Tuesday. Sensex and Nifty gained up to 0.5% higher, shaking off intraday volatility as buying returned to banks, metals, and a few heavyweight names. 💡 Spotlight: Gold goes full safe-haven mode 🪙 Global gold is on a tear, racing past $5,100 an ounce, and India is feeling the heat too, with local rates hovering near record highs.

Coffee Crew | Jan 27, 2026

2026 gets its first unicorn 🦄

India-EU pact, India’s chip push, and JSW steel shines. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Monday! ☀️ India and the EU are close to sealing a long-pending trade deal, with an announcement expected at today’s summit. EU leaders are calling it the “mother of all deals”. The urgency has also been sharpened by rising US tariffs, pushing both India and the EU to secure stable trade partners beyond Washington and Beijing. India is reportedly willing to slash import duties on select EU-made cars: * Cur

Coffee Crew | Jan 27, 2026

IndiGo's profits hit turbulence 🥵

🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Fridayyyyy! ☀️ Markets finally caught a breather on Thursday. Sensex and Nifty snapped a three-day losing streak, closing 0.5% higher as broad-based buying returned across sectors. The mood improved through the session, with investors stepping back into risk after recent weakness. Sector-wise, it was a fairly clean sweep. Financials, metals, energy, and IT led the rebound, helping lift the benchmarks. 💡 Spotlight: India-US trade talks getting stronger 💪 US Pr

Coffee Crew | Jan 23, 2026

Deepinder out, Albinder in

AI race heats up, Sony set to exit TV business, and Apple Pay eyes India. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ No relief for the markets. 🙆🏼‍♀️ It fell after a choppy, up-and-down session, and the pain was sharper in the broader market where selling pressure was heavier. The Nifty slipped below 25,200, while the Sensex fell 271 points. Sector-wise, it was a mixed bag. In global news, 📰 At Davos 2026, US President Donald Trump revived his Greenland pitch, and he did not mince words. He said the US ne

Coffee Crew | Jan 22, 2026

Why is Lodha betting on data centres?

Agri player plans to hit D-street, MSE to begin trading, and silver hits record highs. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ It was a terrible Tuesday for the markets. 👎🏻 Dalal Street saw a sharp sell-off, with the Sensex and Nifty both sliding over 1%. The fall dragged the Nifty below 25,200, marking its worst single-day drop since April 7, 2025. Sector-wise, it was a complete washout, with every sector ending in the red. Realty and defence stocks took the hardest hit. And the damage was massive: inves

Coffee Crew | Jan 21, 2026

Your smartphones lead India’s exports

BHEL reports strong Q3, NALCO's rare earth play, and spacetech gets funding. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Monday wasn’t kind to the markets. Stocks opened the week on a sour note as earnings let investors down, and the selling only got louder through the day. The Sensex and Nifty both ended around 0.4% lower. It was mostly red across sectors too, only FMCG and auto managed to stay in the green, and even that was just a sliver. 💡 Spotlight: Electronics exports hit the highest in one year ⬆️ Indi

Coffee Crew | Jan 19, 2026

Maruti bets on scale with new Gujarat plant

Reliance earnings resilience, Maruti's Gujarat expansion, and Snabbit startup shuffle. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ A roadblock has popped up for the EU–US trade deal, with lawmakers in the European Parliament saying they’ll stop it from moving ahead next week. The move took place after US President Donald Trump announced an extra 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries after Europe refused to back the Greenland purchase plan. Now, the EU’s two most powerful political groups, the Europ

Coffee Crew | Jan 18, 2026

Make-in-India gets a battery boost 👑

India-US talks picks up, wholesale inflation rises, and Defence Ministry eyes 114 Rafale jets. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Fridayyyy! ☀️ 💡 Spotlight: Inflation makes a soft return 📈 Inflation is back but in a very “don’t panic yet” kind of way. India’s wholesale inflation (WPI) slipped into positive territory in December, clocking in at 0.83%, after being in the red at -0.32% in November. What’s nudging prices up: the pressure came mainly from factory-side costs. Manufactured goods, mach

Coffee Crew | Jan 15, 2026

India may get a new stock exchange

RedTape stake sale, No more 10-minute delivery branding, and tech rivals unite. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Tuesday was a rough day on Dalal Street. More stocks ended in the red than in the green, and both the Sensex and Nifty closed lower. What spooked the market was a fresh global worry. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran, and that headline quickly put investors on edge. That said, it wasn’t all gloom. Financial stocks clawed back from their

Coffee Crew | Jan 14, 2026

Are we closer to an India-US trade deal?

Retail inflation uptick, TCS Q3 mixed, and Razorpay plans an IPO. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ It was a good Monday for the markets, and a few upbeat lines from Washington helped seal the mood. Stocks rebounded sharply to close higher after positive remarks from the US Ambassador. The Sensex and Nifty ended up about 0.4% each. Ambassador Sergio Gor called India America’s most important ally and confirmed that the next round of trade discussions begins today. The headlines also lifted critical min

Coffee Crew | Jan 13, 2026

Gold ETFs become India’s safe haven

India-Germany push, Submarine deal talks, and Grid gets batteries. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Monday! ☀️ When markets start wobbling, Indians do what they’ve always done, run to gold. The only difference? This time, it’s not jewellery or coins. It’s ETFs. December turned out to be a blockbuster month for gold ETFs in India, with inflows hitting a record $1.25 billion, up a massive 231% from November. That also made it the seventh straight month of money flowing in. For 2025, total inflows

Coffee Crew | Jan 12, 2026

India's first gas exchange IPO 💪🏻

Blood bath on Dalal Street, Chhattisgarh gets infra boost, and ChatGPT Health debut. 🗓️ Morning, folks and Happy Fridayyyy! ☀️ Indian markets took a hard knock on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 cracking below 26,000. The damage was steep, with BSE-listed companies losing over ₹8 lakh crore in market value as selling spread across the board. The trigger came from global jitters. Markets turned edgy after US President Donald Trump approved a sanctions bill that could slap 500% tariffs on countri

Coffee Crew | Jan 9, 2026

Tech titans team up for genAI gold rush

GDP looks upbeat, insurtech eyes IPO, and Elon Musk's xAI bags fresh cash. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets stayed on the back foot for a third straight session on Wednesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing slightly lower. The mood remained shaky as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions, continued foreign investor selling, and weak cues from Asian markets. Sector-wise, it was a mixed bag. IT, consumer durables, and pharma managed to hold up well and ended among the top gaine

Coffee Crew | Jan 8, 2026

Supply fears put metals in the spotlight

ONGC-Japan's Mitsui tie-up, Cars24 buys CarInfo, and Crypto SIPs jump. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets had a rough Tuesday, slipping into the red as heavyweight selling and weak consumer stocks took the wind out of the rally. The Sensex and Nifty closed up to 0.4% lower. Reliance Industries did the most damage, sinking to its steepest one-day fall in nearly 10 months. Trent got hammered, sliding 8% after underwhelming revenue growth, while ITC fell another 2% to its lowest level in over two ye

Coffee Crew | Jan 6, 2026

India goes big on energy storage

Defence stocks rally, Solar assets bought, and BYD beats Tesla 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets had a rough Monday, with both the Nifty and Sensex ending in the red. The biggest drags on the Nifty were heavyweights like HDFC Bank & IT names including HCLTech, Infosys, along with ONGC. On the brighter side, Nestle India, Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel managed to close higher. 💡 Spotlight: Global tensions send defence stocks flying 🚀 Defence stocks were back

Coffee Crew | Jan 5, 2026

Venezuela’s oil just got a new caretaker

QSR giants merge, Pharma buys scale, and Coal exports open. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets closed at record highs on Friday, with both the Nifty and Bank Nifty ending the session at fresh lifetime peaks. 💡What went down this weekend: The US carried out a surprise military operation in the early hours of January 3, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flying him out of the country. Venezuela is one of the world’s richest countries in oil, and the U.S. has been steadily increasi

Coffee Crew | Jan 4, 2026

Markets open 2025 with a tax shock

AI spending rises, IPO pipeline builds, and Infra momentum holds. 🗓️ Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets kicked off the new year on a cautious note, ending largely flat as gains in financials and midcaps balanced pressure. Sensex ended in the Red while Nifty stayed positive, comfortably holding above the 26,100 mark amid mixed cues. Sector-wise, banks supported the indices. On the brighter side, Bajaj Auto gained 3% ahead of sales data, and auto names like M&M and Ashok Leyland moved higher on stron

Coffee Crew | Jan 1, 2026

New Year, New Defence bets

Steel stocks rally, logistics parks' maker IPO and ₹4,531 cr boost for exporters. 🗓️ Morning, folks! Happy New Year! ☀️ 25 either been a kick-ass year, or a lame farce, depending on who you ask. Lets just hope the year end break was relaxing for all! Business in India has kicked off on a high already. Markets ended 2025 on a happier note. After a rough patch, stocks bounced back on Wednesday, snapping their recent losing streak on the very last trading day of the year. The Nifty and Sensex

Coffee Crew | Jan 1, 2026

Not-So-Merry Wednesday for IT

BP banks on Castrol, Pharma firms plot expansion, and India to get 2 new airlines. 🗓 Morning, folks and Happy Friday! ☀️ 💡 Spotlight: IT stocks bear the brunt to H1-B woes 📉 The U.S. government announced changes to the H-1B work visa selection process, scrapping the random lottery system in favour of a model that prioritises higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants. H-1B visas are a key route for U.S. companies to hire foreign talent, with Indian professionals forming one of the largest

Coffee Crew | Dec 26, 2025

Gold and silver woke up shiny 🌟

Acquisitions fire up, Jio-Kinetic join hands for EVs, and Paytm eyes global expansion. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian markets seesawed on Tuesday and ended almost flat. Sensex slipped, while the Nifty barely stayed in green. IT, healthcare, PSU banks and realty dragged, falling up to 1%. Media led the gainers list with a 0.8% rise, while metals, PSU stocks and energy posted modest gains. Selling pressure stayed broad, with financials and FMCG offering limited support. Investors now turn to ear

Coffee Crew | Dec 24, 2025

Deals take over the markets

Fortis grows Bengaluru footprint, Kuku FM tunes IPO, and India's core sector grows. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets kicked off the week on a strong footing, closing at the day’s high as buying stayed broad-based across sectors. Sensex & Nifty gained nearly 1% each. On the sectoral front, IT stocks continued to shine for the fourth straight session. Persistent Systems, Wipro and Infosys rallied over 3% each. Broader markets joined the party too, with mid- and small-cap names seeing healthy acti

Coffee Crew | Dec 23, 2025

Ather adds insurance to cart

Reliance shops FMCG, Flipkart glows up, and Adani aims for the sky. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ 💡 Spotlight: Pharma rallies on US Biosecure Act Indian pharma stocks rallied after the US Senate passed the Biosecure Act, which blocks some Chinese biotech firms from accessing federal funding. Markets read this as a tailwind for Indian drugmakers, with Wockhardt, Laurus Labs ending 3% higher, Divi’s, Biocon and Ajanta also rose more than 1% each. The move, part of the nearly $1 trillion FY26 National

Coffee Crew | Dec 22, 2025

Where is India's export story headed?

Hydropower projects, Chip expansion, and Haldiram’s global push. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian markets wrapped up a choppy session largely in the red, but the Nifty held firm above the key 25,800 mark, offering some comfort to investors. IT stocks came to the rescue as TCS and Tech Mahindra climbed nearly 2% each, keeping the IT index in the green ahead of Accenture’s Q1 results. InterGlobe Aviation jumped nearly 3% after its CEO struck an optimistic tone. 💡 Spotlight: India’s November expor

Coffee Crew | Dec 19, 2025

Insurance in India gets a makeover

Fertiliser stocks soar, Solar bets get bigger, and Marico targets protein. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian markets had a rough Tuesday, with benchmark indices closing sharply lower as selling pressure spread across the board. Financials led the drag, while broader markets took a bigger hit. Adding to the gloom, the Rupee slipped to a fresh record low of ₹91.08/$, down over 1% in just five sessions. 💡 Spotlight: Fertiliser stocks rally on urea supply assurance ↗️ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha

Coffee Crew | Dec 17, 2025

Ozempic makes its India debut

Auto sales soar, Defence tech indigenised, and Disney opens AI. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ India auto sales notch best-ever November as cars, bikes hit records 🚗 India’s auto industry saw a strong YoY growth in November 2025 across Passenger Vehicles (PVs), two-wheelers, and three-wheelers, according to SIAM. Here’s the quick scorecard: * Passenger vehicle dispatches up 19% YoY * Domestic PV sales at 4.1 lakh units, the highest ever for November, up 18.7% * Two-wheeler sales at 19.4 lakh uni

Coffee Crew | Dec 15, 2025

Is TCS setting up a new AI powerhouse?

Mexico slaps 50% tariffs on India, smart farming push, and a ₹710 crore IPO. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Dalal Street finally saw some relief. After three days of falling, the market bounced back as investors picked up auto and metal stocks at lower prices. Both Sensex and Nifty rose about 0.5%, helped by positive global cues after the US Fed cut interest rates by 0.25%. Most sectors joined the uptrend. Auto, IT, pharma, PSU banks, metal and real estate all gained between 0.5-1%. The only weak sp

Coffee Crew | Dec 12, 2025

Microsoft goes all in with $17.5B India investment

Tata–Intel semiconductor push, Paramount bids big, and Delhivery expands abroad. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets ended lower on Tuesday but made a good comeback after falling sharply earlier in the day. A late rebound in financial stocks and strength in the broader market helped steady sentiment, even though more than half of the Nifty 50 names still ended in the red. On the winners’ side, Kaynes Technology stole the show, jumping 16% after a bullish brokerage note snapped its four-day losing s

Coffee Crew | Dec 10, 2025

Can Cyient spark India’s semiconductor leap?

Starlink gears up for India debut, Global aviation collaboration, and $45B space ambition. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Markets had a rough Monday as selling pressure picked up and risk appetite vanished. Both benchmarks closed at the day’s lows, while mid- and small-caps took the bigger hit, marking their steepest single-day fall in four months. The damage was led by sharp drops in Bharat Dynamics, FACT, Godrej Properties, and HUDCO, all slipping 5-6%. The biggest shock came from InterGlobe Aviati

Coffee Crew | Dec 9, 2025

India’s drone game levels up

Rupee crosses ₹90 mark, Venture Street hot, and IndiGo's pilot woes. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ The market opened weak on Wednesday, slipped deeper through the day, then clawed back sharply from the lows, with private banks and IT leading the rescue. Even after the rebound, both the Sensex and Nifty closed lower, extending the losing streak to four straight sessions. The rupee’s fresh record low against the dollar kept nerves high, raising worries over import costs and reinforcing the risk-off mo

Coffee Crew | Dec 4, 2025

Wakefit dreams of a blockbuster IPO

Industrial activity slows, Tilaknagar grabs Imperial Blue, and November GST collections soften. 🗓 Morning, folks!☀️ Markets opened strong on Monday but closed flat, with the Sensex and Nifty ending with cuts. The softness was driven by a slowdown in manufacturing activity and rupee hitting a record low at 89.7 against the dollar. Sector-wise, auto was the top performer, rising nearly 1% on the back of strong November auto sales, followed by metals which gained 0.5% and IT which rose 0.3%. A

Coffee Crew | Dec 2, 2025

Tobacco’s getting a tax makeover

India’s Q2 GDP strengthens, Lenskart tops ₹2,000 crore revenue, and Apple readies fifth store. 🗓 Morning, folks and a Happy Monday!☀️ Welcome to December, the final lap of a year that has thrown just about everything at us To start with, The government is working on two new tax bills that will change how cigarettes and pan masala are taxed. Right now, they fall under the 28% GST slab plus a compensation cess, a cess that’s expiring soon because it was originally created to pay off Covid-er

Coffee Crew | Nov 30, 2025

An Apple a day keeps Samsung away

Reliance's $11B bet on AI, Meesho eyes ₹6,000 crore IPO, and deal frenzy. 🗓 Morning, folks!☀️ Markets hit fresh record highs on Thursday. The Nifty pushed past 26,300 and the Sensex even crossed 86,000 for the first time ever. So what kept the market moving? A steady flood of money from Indian investors. SIPs, retail buyers and strong local liquidity are acting like a safety net, even as foreign investors continue to pull out. 💡 Spotlight: iPhone surge pushes Apple past Samsung 📲 For th

Coffee Crew | Nov 28, 2025

World Bank writes a big cheque for India

Rare earth push, defence tech gets a boost & healthcare tech draws capital. 🗓 Morning, folks!☀️ Before we jump to the markets, here’s some feel-good news. Ahmedabad has been picked to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, with all 74 nations in Glasgow backing India’s bid. Okay, back to markets! Dalal Street wrapped up Wednesday on a high-energy note. The Sensex zoomed past the 1,000-point mark, and the Nifty stopped just 72 points short of rewriting its all-time high of 26,277. Eve

Coffee Crew | Nov 27, 2025

Can India become a $4 trillion economy?

Zetwerk eyes IPO, Trump's push for AI, and Apple's rare layoffs. 🗓 Morning, folks!☀️ Dalal Street couldn’t hold on to its early rebound, slipping into the red after a sharp last-hour sell-off. Nifty and Sensex both closed with cuts, dragged down by banks that faced heavy pressure right at the finish. Market swings increased as the rupee fell and foreign investors kept pulling out money, which shook overall confidence. Caution ruled the day, with investors waiting for clarity on a potential

Coffee Crew | Nov 25, 2025

India's manufacturing growth loses steam

Groww's good Q2, OpenAI-Foxconn deal, and India's new labour codes. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ 💡 Spotlight: India’s PMI falls to a six-month low📉 India’s flash manufacturing and services activity slipped to 59.9 in November from 60.4 in October, largely due to muted factory output. The services sector, however, grew at a slightly faster pace than last month. The reading comes from the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, where a score below 50 signals contraction. So, despite hitting a six-

Coffee Crew | Nov 24, 2025

India’s armoury gets a fancy upgrade

UPI’s stellar performance, Nvidia’s much-awaited results, and Mahindra goes premium. 🗓 Morning, folks and a happy Friday! ☀️ Markets closed in the green on Thursday, though broader indices lagged. Nifty gained 0.54%, and Sensex rose 0.52%. Nifty Bank hit a fresh record for the fourth straight session, touching 59,440. Hero MotoCorp hit a new 52-week high after a second upgrade, jumping 2% while Cummins India surged 3% on positive brokerage commentary. An upbeat session, with a few stocks r

Coffee Crew | Nov 21, 2025

Adani splurges big on India's defence

Relief to seafood merchants, mega tech partnerships, and more renewable deals. 🗓 Morning, folks and a happy Thursday! ☀️ Markets bounced back strong on Wednesday, shaking off the losses from the past few sessions. Nifty closed at a three-week high, reclaiming the 26,000 mark with a 0.55% gain, while Sensex climbed 0.61%. IT was the star of the day, with the index surging 3%. Wipro, HCLTech, and Infosys topped the gainers’ list. Overall, a solid rebound, but still a reminder to stay cautiou

Coffee Crew | Nov 20, 2025

A new paint superpower in the making

Bitcoin makes a sharp downturn, Yubi gets fresh capital infusion, and KEC's order-book gets heavier. 🗓 Morning, folks! ☀️ Indian markets hit the brakes on Tuesday, with Nifty and Sensex slipping over 0.3-0.4% as weak global cues and some good old-fashioned profit-booking dragged sentiment lower. More than 40 Nifty stocks ended in the red, and every sectoral index took a knock, with realty and metals leading the slide. But there was one bright spark. Groww kept its dream debut going, jumping

Coffee Crew | Nov 18, 2025

Groww's market cap crosses Rs 1 lakh crore

A day of acquisitions, Microsoft India shines in FY25, and India and the US had quite a day. 🗓 Morning, folks and Happy Tuesday! ☀️ The markets started the week with a burst of energy, stretching their winning streak to six days in a row. Buyers were out in full force, especially in financials, midcaps and a few auto names. Confidence stayed high thanks to steady economic signals and a strong finish to the Q2 results season. Auto, banking, realty and PSU bank stocks all inched up 0.5-1%. �

Coffee Crew | Nov 18, 2025

Everyone wants a piece of Andhra

Wholesale inflation takes a breather, digital privacy law kicks in, and Adani powers up Assam. 🗓 Morning, folks and Happy Monday! ☀️ Here’s some good news to start your day, In a major boost for India’s agri exporters, the US has lifted tariffs on a wide range of farm & processed-food goods to ease domestic inflation. Trump’s executive order scraps duties on 254 products, including coffee, tea, tropical fruits, nuts and spices, covering nearly $1 billion of India’s exports. Shipments of te

Coffee Crew | Nov 17, 2025

Are weight loss drugs the new flex?

Sweet rally for sugar stocks, Advent's bet on Whirlpool India, and India's deeptech boom. 🗓 Morning, folks and Happy Tuesday! ☀️ Dalal Street kicked off the week with good gains, Nifty jumped over 70 points, inching closer to the 25,600 mark, while Sensex surged 400 points to cross 83,600. IT stocks stole the show after the US Senate officially voted to end the longest government shutdown in history, giving markets a reason to cheer. However, the BSE Midcap index rose 0.6%, while the Smallca

Coffee Crew | Nov 11, 2025

Deep tech gets its billion-dollar moment

Suzlon’s 6x profit, Cipla eyes kids’ health, and OpenAI’s Amazon shift. 🗓 Morning, folks! 💡 Spotlight: India’s deep tech dream gets a big boost 🚀 The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) got a funding upgrade with ₹7,500 crore in new commitments and heavyweight additions like Nvidia and Qualcomm Ventures joining the fold. The coalition, launched in September at SEMICON India, is now backed by VCs such as InfoEdge Ventures, signalling global confidence in India’s deep tech potential. The missi

Coffee Crew | Nov 6, 2025

What’s Behind India & USA's biggest defence pact yet?

Narayana’s UK leap, Digital arrests, and Jio-Google freebie deal. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week. 💡 Spotlight: a decade of defence deal for US & India India and the United States signed a 10-year defence framework, marking one of the biggest boosts yet to their strategic partnership. The deal covers everything from military cooperation and tech sharing to intelligence coordination, with both sides calling it a cornerstone for stability in the Indo-Pacific. This also comes as trade talk

Coffee Crew | Nov 3, 2025

BHEL powers up with 253% profit jump

Policybazaar gains, US-China cool, and PhonePe scores. 🗓 Morning, folks! Indian markets slipped on Thursday as investors turned cautious after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that more US rate cuts may not be coming soon. The weakness in large-cap stocks and mixed earnings also kept traders on edge, dragging benchmarks lower. Pharma stocks led the fall, with Dr Reddy’s Labs tumbling the most on worries around new diabetes drug developments, while Cipla slid nearly 3% after CEO Umang Vohra an

Coffee Crew | Oct 31, 2025

India signs its biggest gas deal yet

Credit card boom, Nvidia’s $1B 6G play, and Varun Bev’s beer debut. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets closed higher on Wednesday, powered by metal and financial stocks and a comeback from the Adani Group. Both Sensex and Nifty ended in the green as investors piled into heavyweights after a strong earnings show. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap index hit a one-year high before cooling off to end slightly lower. Broader sentiment stayed positive, with Adani Group stocks rallying up to 11%, keeping the mar

Coffee Crew | Oct 30, 2025

India’s first passenger jet gets the green light

Mazagon’s profit surge, Qualcomm’s AI leap, and Premier’s IAF win. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets staged a solid comeback on Tuesday after a shaky start, as optimism over progress in US–China trade talks lifted sentiment. Metals and insurance stocks led the rebound and SBI Life shined bright. On the flip side, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv weighed on the indices. Broader markets mirrored the cautious optimism, with investors picking up beaten-down stocks on hopes that global policy easing coul

Coffee Crew | Oct 29, 2025

Can Reliance and Meta turn India into an AI powerhouse?

Telecom relief for Vi, Green Hydrogen funding boost, and India’s energy ambitions. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets had a strong day on Monday with the Nifty climbing 170 points, inching close to the 26,000 mark, while the Sensex ended nearly 1% higher. After a few sluggish sessions, buyers were back in action, cheering a fresh round of upbeat Q2 earnings. Overall, sentiment stayed upbeat across midcaps and smallcaps, with investors showing renewed risk appetite. With results season heating up, the

Coffee Crew | Oct 28, 2025

Are global giants powering India’s next banking boom?

ITC shines, Google backs Anthropic, and L&T builds big on mining. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week & we already miss the festivals. 💡 Spotlight: $7B rains on India’s financial sector 💸 India’s financial sector has seen deals worth over $7 billion this year, led by a flurry of blockbuster investments from global heavyweights like Blackstone, Emirates NBD, Warburg Pincus, and Sumitomo Mitsui. The latest splash was Federal Bank’s ₹6,196 crore deal with Blackstone, giving the US giant up to

Coffee Crew | Oct 27, 2025

Is India ready to build its own military might? 🇮🇳

HUL Q2 meets street, Cipla joins hands with El Lilly, and OnlyFans steals revenue crown 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets put up a cautious show on Thursday with Sensex & Nifty ending mostly flat. Gains came early but fizzled out as heavyweight stocks lost steam. The drag came from Reliance Industries, which slipped nearly 3% from intraday highs after chatter around possible curbs on Russian oil imports. That single move was enough to cap the market’s mood. But IT stocks came to the rescue as Infos

Coffee Crew | Oct 24, 2025

Diwali, delivered 👏

Core sector growth slows, defence deals, and IPO rush on D-street. 🗓 Morning, folks! 💡 Spotlight: Diwali delivers big gains India had a blockbuster Diwali. The country recorded its highest-ever festive trade, touching ₹6.05 lakh crore. Of this, ₹5.40 lakh crore came from goods and ₹65,000 crore from services, reflecting a sharp 25% jump over last year’s ₹4.25 lakh crore. So, what powered this surge? A clear shift towards homegrown products. The ‘Vocal for Local’ sentiment has taken firm ro

Coffee Crew | Oct 23, 2025

India tops China in the air power race

Precious metals rally, Hero Moto enters Spain, and Nestle stands strong. 🗓 Morning, folks! The bulls were out in full force on Thursday as the Sensex & Nifty jumped its highest in nearly four months. With investors betting on strong corporate earnings and festive demand, the rally had a little something for everyone. Banks led the party with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank doing the heavy lifting. 💡 Spotlight: India flies past China in air power race 🇮🇳 India has soared past C

Coffee Crew | Oct 17, 2025

Can India build its own ChatGPT?

Real estate stocks rally, green orders rise, and UPI reaches Japan. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets made a spirited comeback on Wednesday, with the Nifty soaring to a one-month high, crossing its recent peak of 25,331. The rally was powered by broad-based buying, upbeat global cues, and renewed optimism over a potential Fed rate cut. Every sector joined the party, with realty, financials, and metals leading the charge and keeping the market mood firmly bullish. 💡 Spotlight: Fed Chair Powell spa

Coffee Crew | Oct 16, 2025

Can India deliver on Google’s $15B AI dream?

Wholesale inflation eases, acquisition spree picks up & Global tie-ups rise 🗓 Morning, folks! It was a choppy Tuesday on the street as markets ended lower after a volatile session. Both Nifty and Sensex dropped around 0.3%, with the broader indices underperforming. Weakness was broad-based, pharma, consumer durables, and metal stocks fell the most, sliding nearly 1%. 💡 Spotlight: Wholesale inflation cools further in September 📦 India’s WPI inflation eased to just 0.13% in September, dow

Coffee Crew | Oct 15, 2025

Is inflation no longer a threat for India?

India-US trade deal, L&T’s robust orderbook, and Hero Moto to hit Italian streets. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets ended on a mixed note on Monday, but not before pulling off a sharp recovery from early losses. After a choppy session, both Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower, helped by late buying in select heavyweights and upbeat global cues. Auto stocks stayed in the fast lane on the back of strong vehicle registration data, while exchange majors BSE and MCX jumped about 4% each. Torrent P

Coffee Crew | Oct 14, 2025

Waaree shines bright with record Q2

China claps back, F&B funding, and Gujarat’s green energy bet. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week. 💡 Spotlight: China hits back with port fees on U.S. ships China on Friday clapped back at Washington with a “you charge, we charge” move. Starting October 14, China will charge U.S. ships about $56 for every ton of cargo they carry when they dock at Chinese ports. This is roughly the same fee the U.S. recently imposed on Chinese ships. The fee hike could raise shipping costs, squeeze U.S. shi

Coffee Crew | Oct 13, 2025

Global giants go all-in on India

India’s rare-earth push, Google’s Andhra bet, and Gen Z media company bags funding. 🗓 Morning, folks! After a slow, rangebound start, markets found their groove on Thursday and ended on a high note. IT and metal stocks led the rally, with metals climbing nearly 2% as global prices strengthened. The real spark came from pharma counters, which soared 3-4% after reports confirmed that certain generic drugs were spared from U.S. tariffs, sending a wave of relief through the sector. Let’s hit i

Coffee Crew | Oct 10, 2025

Apple makes a Bharat push

Anthropic bets on India, Netflix backs creators, and Bira scales up. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets hit the brakes after a four-day rally, as investors booked profits at higher levels. Both Sensex and Nifty slipped 0.2%, pausing their upward run amid mixed global cues and selective sector moves. IT stocks were in focus ahead of TCS’s earnings on Wednesday, large-cap names gained 1–3%, keeping sentiment steady. Metals held firm with Nalco and Hind Copper leading the charge, while auto stocks rever

Coffee Crew | Oct 9, 2025

OpenAI's chip gambit

India’s growth outlook rises, mineral race heats up & clean energy surges. Morning, folks! Markets kept the momentum going for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, though a bit of profit-taking in banks and consumer names trimmed the shine. Both Sensex and Nifty inched up 0.2%, extending the October rally as energy and banking majors lent support. Reliance Industries continued its steady climb, adding 1% and driving most of Nifty’s gains. In sector action, telecom and rail stocks stole the

Coffee Crew | Oct 8, 2025

Big pharma’s billion-dollar bet

Eli Lilly bets big on India, hospitals get a policy upgrade, and AI exports keep rising. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets kicked off the week on a high, logging their third straight day of gains on Monday. The Nifty and Sensex jumped nearly 1%, with Nifty reclaiming the 25,000 milestone. IT stocks stole the show ahead of the earnings season, as the Nifty IT index surged over 2%, making it the day’s top performer and setting an upbeat tone for the week. 💡 Spotlight: Policy boost powers hospitals

Coffee Crew | Oct 7, 2025

Reliance's packaged water bet

Auto sales revs up, Hitachi-OpenAI join forces, and India’s data centre eyes IPO. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week. 💡 Spotlight: Festive GST fuels september auto sales GST cuts have given the auto industry a much-needed festive spark. Passenger vehicles raced ahead in September, clocking high single-digit growth in domestic wholesales, while two-wheelers showed a mixed yet promising trend. Among the winners: Maruti Suzuki kept its crown, Tata Motors roared into a record-breaking second,

Coffee Crew | Oct 6, 2025

RBI holds the line on rate cuts

Deals with Uncle Sam, IPO galore, and US government shutdown. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week. 💡 Spotlight: GST collections scale new high India’s GST collections grew 9.1% in September, reaching ₹1.89 lakh crore, compared to ₹1.73 lakh crore in the same month last year. From April to September 2025, GST collections touched ₹12.1 lakh crore, up 9.8% from a year earlier, already about 55% of the full-year FY24 total. In simple terms, monthly GST collections reflect how much money the gove

Coffee Crew | Oct 2, 2025

GST cuts light up India’s festive frenzy

Underwater drones, Ice cream brand bags funding, and Blue Dart hikes prices. 🗓 Morning, folks! Markets slipped again on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty logging their 8th straight loss. The drag came from IT and auto names, while investors chose to sit tight ahead of the RBI policy. Banks, though, played saviour. PNB and Canara Bank jumped close to 3% each, making PSU banks the rare bright spot in an otherwise dull session. Now, the spotlight shifts to the RBI commentary. A rate cut is off th

Coffee Crew | Oct 1, 2025

India doubles down on homegrown missiles

BEL-Indian Army tie up, WeWork's IPO, and Vascon Engineers’ rally. 🗓 Morning, folks! The markets couldn’t shake off the Monday blues as the Nifty 50 slipped for a seventh straight session, stretching its losing streak. Sectoral action kept investors on their toes as realty, energy, and metal stocks sparkled, while auto and FMCG hit the brakes. What’s next: lingering uncertainty over the US-India trade deal and continued pressure on IT and pharma could weigh on sentiment. All eyes now turn t

Coffee Crew | Sep 30, 2025

Tariff fever hits pharma

L&T’s Telangana bet, Pharma feels tariff heat, and EV deals roll in. 🗓 Morning, folks! It’s a new week. After last week’s market bloodbath, Dalal Street could use a breather. Here’s hoping this week brings calmer waters and fewer bruises. 💡 Spotlight: Pharma stocks catch Trump flu 📉 Indian pharma stocks tanked after US President Donald Trump slapped 100% tariffs on imported branded and patented medicines. Biocon fell 5%, Sun Pharma 3%, while Lupin slid 2%. The Nifty Pharma index sank mor

Coffee Crew | Sep 29, 2025

HAL bags a mega defence order

Pharma bets, tech tie-ups & India’s mustard revolution. 🗓 Morning, folks! Indian markets slid for the fifth straight day on Thursday, with Nifty dipping below the key level of 24,900. Barring metals and defence, every sector closed in the red. IT stocks continued their losing streak, sinking for the fifth session, while TCS hit a 52-week low. Foreign investors have withdrawn $21.5 billion from Indian markets in the first nine months of the year, as domestic equities continue to lag global p

Coffee Crew | Sep 26, 2025

PhonePe plans D-street debut

Next-gen fighter jets, Shipping sails, and drone partnerships. 🗓 Morning, folks! The markets stayed on the back foot on Wednesday, stretching their losing streak to four straight sessions. Broad-based weakness and heavy selling in banks, autos, and midcaps kept the pressure on, with both Nifty and Sensex ending slightly lower. In the sectoral lineup, only the Nifty CPSE Index and FMCG managed a modest 0.20% gain. Realty and capital markets, meanwhile, sank to the day’s bottom, leading the l

Coffee Crew | Sep 25, 2025

Cochin Shipyard's global dock push

PMI cools, Alkem’s new cancer drug, and JBM’s EV push. 🗓 Morning, folks! Indian markets ended in the red on Tuesday but staged a smart comeback from the day’s lows in the second half as Nifty Bank drove a strong recovery. Both Nifty and Sensex closed with only marginal cuts, far better than early-session weakness suggested. Sentiment got a further lift from optimism around the upcoming India-US trade negotiations. On the sectoral front, auto stocks raced ahead after reporting bumper sales f

Coffee Crew | Sep 24, 2025

India builds oil muscle

Visa shock hits IT, pipe projects, and gold shines bright. 🗓 Morning, folks! The week began on a weak note as Sensex & Nifty slipped Monday, weighed down by a sharp sell-off in IT stocks. Autos and pharma also felt the heat, dragging the indices lower after last week’s strong run. On the positive side, Adani Group shares stole the spotlight, extending their Friday rally with gains of up to 20%. Muthoot Finance sparkled with a 4% rise on record gold prices. Broader markets told a mixed story

Coffee Crew | Sep 23, 2025

India's clean energy sprint

Curefoods plans IPO, H-1B fees bite, and Adani’s clean chit. 🗓 Morning, folks! The festive buzz has kicked off in India with the start of the Navratri season and GST rate cut optimism, fueling hopes of stronger consumption and a better season ahead. Meanwhile, markets logged their third straight weekly gain, the longest winning streak in five months. Sensex and Nifty have climbed nearly 4% over three weeks, with broad-based buying keeping sentiment upbeat. Last week, all four main frontline

Coffee Crew | Sep 22, 2025

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