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Zepto Files for $1.22 Billion IPO as Quick Commerce Shifts
Zepto files for $1.22 billion IPO as quick commerce competition moves from private funding rounds to public markets. The filing marks a turning point for India’s fast delivery sector, where scale, capital discipline, and profitability are now under investor scrutiny. IPO Filing Signals New Phase for Quick Commerce Zepto files for $1.22 billion IPO at a time when the quick…
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Private Equity Dealmaking Revives Despite Global Economic Uncertainty
Private equity activity is showing renewed momentum as firms return to acquisitions and investments despite persistent economic uncertainty. Improving financing conditions, resilient corporate earnings and growing confidence in sectors such as technology, healthcare and infrastructure are encouraging investors to pursue new deals while remaining selective. Private equity firms are gradually…
Ather Energy Secures Fresh Capital to Expand EV Manufacturing
Ather Energy has raised fresh capital to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product development, and expand its presence in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market. The latest investment reflects growing investor confidence in the company's long-term strategy as competition in the EV sector continues to intensify. Ather Energy's latest fundraising is…
Bank of Baroda Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast
Bank of Baroda has upgraded India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6-6.8 percent, reflecting greater confidence in the country's economic outlook. The public sector lender cited improving monsoon conditions, easing global oil price concerns and resilient domestic demand as the key reasons behind the upward revision, despite continued global uncertainties.…
Maharashtra Relaxes Stamp Duty Rules to Cut Business Costs
The Maharashtra government has amended the Maharashtra Stamp Act to simplify stamp duty rules for bank and financial guarantees. The move is expected to lower compliance costs, improve ease of doing business, and benefit industries that frequently rely on bank guarantees for commercial contracts and infrastructure projects. Maharashtra Introduces New…
China’s Factory Growth Returns as AI Demand Powers Manufacturing
China's manufacturing sector has returned to growth, supported by surging global demand for AI-related products and advanced technology exports. While the recovery signals renewed industrial momentum, economists caution that weak domestic consumption and property sector challenges continue to weigh on the broader economy. China's factory activity returned to expansion in…
UPI Transactions Stay Near Record High Despite June Slowdown
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a slight decline in monthly transaction volume during June, but daily activity reached a new all-time high. The latest NPCI data highlights the continued strength of India's digital payments ecosystem despite the shorter month. India's UPI transactions remained close to record levels in June…