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India’s software exports hit $159 billion
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India’s software exports hit $159 billion

India’s software exports doubled in a decade, reaching $159.1B in FY25, driven by global digitisation and rising demand for IT services.

Coffee Crew  |  Jul 1, 2025
Jewellery sector preps for record IPO wave
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Jewellery sector preps for record IPO wave

India’s jewellery sector targets ₹3,700 crore via 6–7 IPOs in 2025, driven by brand demand and investor interest in organised retail.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 25, 2025
Railways see strong rebound, not full recovery
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Railways see strong rebound, not full recovery

India’s railways carried 7.4 billion passengers in FY25, a major jump from FY21’s low, but still below pre-COVID highs. While travel demand is growing, shifts toward road and air travel signal evolving patterns in how India moves.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 23, 2025
SUVs now 65% of India’s car sales
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SUVs now 65% of India’s car sales

SUVs now make up 65% of passenger vehicle sales in India, a huge jump from 17% in FY16. Rising incomes, better roads, and compact SUVs’ value are shifting preferences away from hatchbacks to larger, versatile vehicles.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 20, 2025
India’s oil imports hit decade high
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India’s oil imports hit decade high

India’s crude oil imports have surged to 4.86 million barrels/day in FY25, the highest in a decade. With Middle East tensions rising, this dependence could strain trade balance, stoke inflation, and pressure fuel subsidies amid still-growing domestic demand.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 16, 2025
Women drive 4x SIP growth in 5 years
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Women drive 4x SIP growth in 5 years

SIP assets by women investors surged 4x in 5 years—from ₹0.8L Cr in 2019 to ₹3.2L Cr in 2024. The biggest jump came last year, adding ₹1.2L Cr. As incomes rise and awareness grows, women are taking charge of long-term investing like never before.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 13, 2025
Defence PSUs double order Book since FY18
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Defence PSUs double order Book since FY18

India’s defence PSUs have turned the tide. Their order books have more than doubled since FY18, hitting ₹4.1 lakh crore in FY25—powered by Make in India, reforms, and rising exports. Once slow giants, they’re now strategic growth machines.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 12, 2025
SIP inflows hit record ₹26,700 Cr in May 2025
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SIP inflows hit record ₹26,700 Cr in May 2025

SIP contributions reached an all-time high of ₹26,700 crore in May 2025, up 25% YoY. Despite market swings, Indian investors are embracing long-term investing via SIPs, driven by growing financial literacy and easier digital access to mutual funds.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 11, 2025
Coal India reopens 32 mines amid power push
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Coal India reopens 32 mines amid power push

Coal India is reviving 32 shut mines and adding 5 new ones to meet surging power demand. As renewables lag, coal remains India’s energy backbone—fueling 74% of its electricity. With output set to grow 6–7% annually, Coal India is doubling down on reliability.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 10, 2025
New demat accounts hit 12-month low
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New demat accounts hit 12-month low

New demat account openings dropped to 20.1 lakh in April 2025, the lowest in a year. From a peak of 45.5 lakh in July 2024, the fall reflects market volatility, stricter F&O rules, and cooling retail sentiment. Trading activity is also seeing a slowdown.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 9, 2025
India’s air travel boom shows no signs of slowing
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India’s air travel boom shows no signs of slowing

India’s domestic air traffic has stayed above 1.4 crore passengers a month since Nov 2024—signalling rising incomes, middle-class mobility, and resilient demand despite inflation and high fuel costs.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 6, 2025
India becomes ChatGPT’s largest mobile market
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India becomes ChatGPT’s largest mobile market

India now leads the world in ChatGPT mobile users, with 13.5% of global monthly activity—overtaking the US. Fueled by a mobile-first internet boom, young users are driving demand across education and jobs. OpenAI may set up a local data center soon.

Coffee Crew  |  Jun 5, 2025
RBI declares record ₹2.6T dividend to Government
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RBI declares record ₹2.6T dividend to Government

The Reserve Bank of India is transferring a record ₹2.69 trillion dividend to the government for FY25, a 27% increase from last year and over three times FY23’s payout. RBI, fully owned by the government, treats this as profit distribution to its sole shareholder.

Coffee Crew  |  May 27, 2025
India becomes 6th largest Nuclear-armed nation
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India becomes 6th largest Nuclear-armed nation

India now ranks 6th globally in nuclear arsenal with 172 warheads, edging past Pakistan. The move reflects India’s strategic push amid Indo-Pacific tensions and a shifting global power balance, as emerging nations assert military alongside economic strength.

Coffee Crew  |  May 22, 2025
Smartphones are now India’s #1 export
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Smartphones are now India’s #1 export

Smartphones are now India’s top export, surpassing petroleum and diamonds. Exports hit ₹2.06 lakh crore in FY25—up 55% YoY—with shipments to the US and Japan soaring.

Coffee Crew  |  May 20, 2025
India’s chip imports surge 9x to $20.6B
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India’s chip imports surge 9x to $20.6B

India’s semiconductor imports soared to $20.6B in FY24, a 9x jump since FY20, driven by booming electronics and auto manufacturing. As chips become a top import, the gap between demand and domestic supply is pushing India to fast-track local production.

Coffee Crew  |  May 19, 2025
India’s defence exports hit ₹23,622 Cr record
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India’s defence exports hit ₹23,622 Cr record

India’s defence exports soared to a record ₹23,622 crore in FY25, nearly 5x higher than FY18. The sharp rise shows growing global demand for Indian-made weapons, missiles, and surveillance systems, marking a big win for the Make in India defence push.

Coffee Crew  |  May 12, 2025
Global M&A deals hit 6-Year low in 2024
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Global M&A deals hit 6-Year low in 2024

Global M&A deals dropped to 47,178 in 2024, the lowest since 2018. Rising rates, stricter regulations, and antitrust scrutiny have cooled activity post-2021. While volumes are down, analysts say quality, strategic deals are still getting done, more cautiously.

Coffee Crew  |  May 8, 2025
Blinkit revenue nears Zomato’s core business
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Blinkit revenue nears Zomato’s core business

Zomato’s bet on Blinkit is paying off. In Q4 FY25, Blinkit earned ₹1,709 crore, just behind food delivery’s ₹2,409 crore. Quick commerce revenue has surged twelvefold since FY23, fast becoming Zomato’s breakout growth engine.

Coffee Crew  |  May 5, 2025
IOL chemicals wins China nod for Ibuprofen
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IOL chemicals wins China nod for Ibuprofen

IOL Chemicals gets China’s drug approval to export Ibuprofen, tapping into a $6.5B global market. This marks a major milestone as India’s pharma exports hit a record $30.4B in FY25, with China offering IOL a major new revenue stream in a tightly regulated market.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 30, 2025
RBI gold reserves reach 880 tonnes in FY25
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RBI gold reserves reach 880 tonnes in FY25

RBI’s gold stash has climbed to an all-time high of 880 tonnes in FY25. Amid global uncertainty, India is boosting gold reserves to hedge against inflation and diversify away from dollar-linked assets. The move adds safety to forex buffers as gold prices soar.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 29, 2025
Crypto VC funding slows despite Bitcoin’s rise
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Crypto VC funding slows despite Bitcoin’s rise

Crypto is now the world’s 5th-largest asset class, but VC funding paints a different picture. Deal activity has halved since FY22, and capital flows remain subdued. Hype is out, caution is in—even as Bitcoin hits new highs.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 24, 2025
India’s copper supply can’t match demand
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India’s copper supply can’t match demand

India’s copper demand has surged 70% in 8 years, but domestic output is falling—down to 4.6L tonnes in FY24 from 8L in FY17. With EVs and renewables ramping up, the import burden is rising fast. Will supply catch up?

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 23, 2025
India relies on China for 70% of API Imports
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India relies on China for 70% of API Imports

India may be the pharmacy of the world, but it depends heavily on China for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). In 2023–24, API imports from China hit $3.6B, making up 70% of India’s total API imports, showing persistent raw material dependence.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 21, 2025
India’s D2C funding slows sharply in 2024
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India’s D2C funding slows sharply in 2024

India’s D2C boom has cooled off post-pandemic. Funding peaked at $1.7B in 2022 but is projected to hit just $595M in 2024. With investor caution rising, D2C brands now shift from aggressive scaling to survival-focused strategies and margin discipline.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 15, 2025
ITC Hotels plans rapid expansion across India
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ITC Hotels plans rapid expansion across India

Following its demerger, ITC Hotels is scaling across budget and premium segments, tapping into India’s booming post-pandemic travel demand and reshaping its identity as a standalone hospitality player.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 11, 2025
India’s beauty startups raised $1.2B in 2024
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India’s beauty startups raised $1.2B in 2024

India’s beauty boom hit a new high in 2024 with $1.2B raised across 174 deals—driven by rising incomes, evolving ideals, and D2C brands tapping into inclusive, digital-first trends. That’s a 90X funding jump since 2014.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 9, 2025
Mutual funds rise, but FDs still rule
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Mutual funds rise, but FDs still rule

Despite mutual funds growing at 17.5% CAGR over 5 years, bank deposits remain India’s top household asset. Fixed deposits continue to dominate savings as many still prefer safety and familiarity over market-linked investments.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 8, 2025
India’s pharma exports to US hit $8.9B
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India’s pharma exports to US hit $8.9B

India’s pharma exports to the US have surged to $8.9B in FY25, nearly doubling since FY16. Backed by low-cost manufacturing and FDA-approved plants, Indian firms now play a vital role in making affordable generics as US healthcare costs continue to rise.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 7, 2025
India strengthens nuclear submarine fleet
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India strengthens nuclear submarine fleet

India now operates two nuclear-powered submarines, joining a select group of six nations. It's the only Global South country with this strategic capability.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 4, 2025
India crosses 25,000 EV charging stations
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India crosses 25,000 EV charging stations

India now has over 25,000 EV charging stations, with Karnataka (5,765), Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu leading. While urban hubs expand rapidly, rural areas and fast-charging infrastructure still need improvement for a full EV transition. The charging network is catching up with rising EV demand.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 2, 2025
Edtech funding in India drops sharply in 2024
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Edtech funding in India drops sharply in 2024

India’s edtech sector, once a pandemic-era darling, saw funding peak at $4.8B in 2021. But in 2024, investments have dropped to just $600M, as investors shift focus to profitability. Deal counts are at a decade-low, signaling a tough road ahead.

Coffee Crew  |  Apr 1, 2025
AB InBev is struggling as beer demand slows
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AB InBev is struggling as beer demand slows

AB InBev, maker of Budweiser and Corona, saw volumes fall for the seventh straight quarter as shifting consumer habits and weakening global demand weigh on the beer giant’s recovery.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 28, 2025
SIP investments surge despite market slowdown
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SIP investments surge despite market slowdown

SIP inflows in India have hit ₹2.6 lakh crore in FY25 (as of Feb), reflecting rising financial literacy, easy digital access, and a shift toward disciplined wealth creation. Investors continue to bet on long-term growth despite market fluctuations.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 27, 2025
Coal production hits record high
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Coal production hits record high

Despite rapid growth in India’s renewable energy sector, coal production has hit an all-time high. Rising industrial demand and energy security concerns are driving this paradox.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 25, 2025
India’s coal production hits an all-time high
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India’s coal production hits an all-time high

India is ramping up its renewable energy ambitions, but coal isn’t fading away anytime soon. Despite record solar and wind installations, surging industrial demand and slower-than-expected clean energy expansion have pushed coal production to all-time highs.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 24, 2025
Young investors are dominating the markets
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Young investors are dominating the markets

Markets have been brutal this year, yet retail investors aren’t flinching. Despite ₹2.1 lakh crore in FII outflows since September, domestic investors have pumped ₹1.8 lakh crore into mutual funds.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 18, 2025
India’s space program is gaining momentum
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India’s space program is gaining momentum

India’s space budget for 2025-26 has increased to ₹13,416 crore, with a ₹1,000 crore VC fund to boost private sector participation.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 16, 2025
India is racing toward 500 GW of clean energy by 2030
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India is racing toward 500 GW of clean energy by 2030

India is in the middle of a massive clean energy transition, targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. With ₹26,549 crore allocated to renewables in the latest budget—a 53% increase from last year—the momentum is undeniable.

Coffee Crew  |  Mar 16, 2025

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