Bluehill.VC secures Rs 400 crore in its maiden fund, focusing on early-stage companies building defence, space, semiconductors, and industrial technologies, marking a strategic shift in India’s deep-tech investing landscape amid increasing institutional backing. Bluehill.VC has closed its maiden fund at…
NITI Aayog advocates for strengthening industrial clusters across India to build a resilient manufacturing sector, aiming for global leadership in 12 key industries by 2047 through targeted incentives, domestic value addition, and technological innovation. NITI Aayog has pushed industrial clusters…
Kiwi is intensifying its push into credit via India’s UPI system, partnering with Yes Bank to launch Kiwi Postpaid, aiming to onboard five million users and deepen digital lending in the country. Kiwi is widening its push into credit on…
India’s dominant digital payment system, UPI, may be moving away from its long-standing zero-fee structure as increasing transaction volumes prompt discussions on sustainable funding models, risking a fundamental shift in its viability and policy approach. UPI’s long-running promise of cheap,…
Building wealth in your 20s often depends on developing consistent habits rather than dramatic moves. Experts highlight simple steps like budgeting, saving, and investing early to create long-term financial resilience. Building wealth in your 20s is rarely the result of…
A businessman from Hyderabad fell victim to a multi-layered impersonation scam, losing Rs 75 lakh after fraudsters duped him into transferring cash through a sophisticated social engineering operation that highlights the rising threat of cyber deception in India. A Hyderabad…
As India’s Unified Payments Interface celebrates a decade of transformative growth, experts warn that balancing scalability, security, and inclusion is crucial to maintaining its role as a vital economic infrastructure and expanding its global footprint. India’s Unified Payments Interface has…
Bank of America has agreed to invest approximately $1.9 billion in Jio Credit Ltd, marking a significant step in global banks seeking exposure to India’s burgeoning financial market through strategic partnerships and investments. Jio Financial Services Ltd has agreed a…
A parliamentary committee criticises the Indian government’s efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial fraud, calling for stronger responsibility measures, faster intervention during the golden hour, and revised penalty frameworks to prevent mule account exploitation. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has…
New analysis reveals that gold is increasingly replacing bonds in investment portfolios, especially during periods of economic stress and uncertainty, challenging the traditional 60/40 model. For decades, the 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds was treated as the default answer…
