Accel has swiftly closed its ninth India-focused fund at $550 million, positioning itself ahead of the AI investment wave and amid intensifying global interest in Indian startups. Accel has closed its ninth India-focused fund at $550 million, completing the raise…
India’s markets regulator, Sebi, has announced a plan to introduce a mandatory colour-coded ‘Credit Risk-o-Meter’ for debt securities, aiming to enhance transparency and help investors better assess default risks before bond investments. India’s markets regulator has proposed a mandatory colour-coded…
Tamil Nadu has signed agreements worth 150.5 billion rupees with 16 overseas investors, including Saint-Gobain and Super Micro, as part of its strategy to bolster its position as a leading manufacturing hub amid new government initiatives and record-breaking deal numbers.…
The Indian rupee experienced a modest decline on Thursday, with dollar demand linked to derivatives and debt payments overshadowing RBI’s stabilising efforts. Volatility expectations dropped to a five-month low as market speculation remained subdued in the face of persistent external…
Indian government bond prices strengthened on Thursday amid falling crude oil prices and subdued expectations of US interest rate hikes, supported by improved risk appetite and stable domestic inflation, with traders eyeing upcoming debt auctions. Indian government bond prices firmed…
Centricity, a tech-driven wealth management firm, raises Rs 280 crore in a Series A funding round led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund to accelerate its technological development and expand its reach in India and overseas markets. Centricity, a technology-led wealth…
China will maintain anti-dumping duties on Indian single-mode optical fibre for another five years, citing risks of dumping and safeguarding its domestic industry amid rising global trade disputes in the sector. China will keep anti-dumping duties on single-mode optical fibre…
Aditya Birla Group has introduced a structured brand fee of 0.25% of revenue for its subsidiaries, marking a shift towards formalising brand asset economics similar to Tata Group, and potentially impacting company margins and investor perceptions. Aditya Birla Group has…
Standard Chartered has upgraded its inflation outlook for India into 2026-27, citing ongoing food and core inflation that challenge the Reserve Bank of India’s target, with risks driven by currency depreciation and global bond yields. Standard Chartered has lifted its…
India’s corporate debt market lags behind its equity market, with potential to unlock Rs 54 trillion in extra funding, a move that could accelerate the country’s journey towards a $20 trillion economy by 2036, according to Equirus Securities. India’s corporate…
India’s auto sector experienced its strongest July performance on record, with significant growth across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers, signalling robust consumer confidence ahead of the festival season. India’s auto industry recorded its strongest July performance on record, with broad-based…
India’s steel market is set for sustained growth through 2034, propelled by government infrastructure spending, rising urbanisation, and technological advancements in sustainable steel production, with leading companies expanding capacities to meet burgeoning demand. India’s steel market is on course for…
