Apollo’s Digital, Retail Health units post strong Q1 as group eyes standalone listing
Apollo HealthCo’s double-digit growth and first-quarter profit rebound set the stage for its demerger and planned listing by FY27.
Niyo buys Kanji Forex, names Amit Talwar to lead expanded foreign exchange unit
The acquisition, executed through parent company Finnew Solutions, will enable Niyo to offer a full range of forex services—cash, cards, and outward remittances.
Government approves four chip plants, including an Intel-backed unit, in 3 states
The first ‘made-in-India chip from an under-construction project is expected to be rolled out within two to three months, and the new projects in the pipeline will enhance the share of locally made components in electronics products to 30% from 20% at present.
Parliament passes new income tax bill to replace 6-decade old law
The new bill removes redundant provisions and archaic language reduces the number of sections and chapters in the Income Act of 1961.
UIDAI signs R&D pact with Indian Statistical Institute to boost Aadhaar robustness, security
The agreement will cover areas such as fraud and anomaly detection, development of biometric liveness detection tools, identification of high-risk enrolment/update categories, improvements in biometric matching algorithms, and other priority areas.
StampMyVisa buys Kunal Shah-backed travel tech startup Teleport
Founded in 2023, StampMyVisa processes visas for over 60 countries and has handled more than 50,000 applications. The company is in advanced talks to raise $3 million to support its next growth phase.
SEBI proposes standard code for smooth transfer of securities to legal heirs
SEBI suggested introducing a specific reason code ‘TLH’ (Transmission to Legal Heirs) to be used by registrars, depositories and other reporting entities while intimating the Central Board of Direct Taxes about such transmissions.
Govt introduces insolvency law amendment bill in Lok Sabha
Provisions have been proposed to reduce the time taken for admission of insolvency resolution applications, to expand the definition of resolution plan and decriminalisation of certain actions.
Avendus Fund leads Rs 300 Cr investment in Aragen Life Sciences
Avendus’ Rs 300 crore bet on Aragen comes amid a surge in India’s CRDMO sector, as global pharma outsourcing accelerates and trade policy shifts raise questions over export exposure.
Unicommerce records 64% YoY surge in revenue for Q1FY26
The SoftBank-backed company witnessed a 9% increase in net profit during the quarter under review, climbing to Rs 3.8 crore compared to Rs 3.5 crore the previous year, as per financial statements filed by the company.
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Snapchat Planets Order, Meaning, and How to See Your Rank
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Sennheiser Accentum Open Review: Those OG AirPod feels with Sennheiser sound!
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Musk threatens Apple with lawsuit over alleged App Store bias toward OpenAI
Musk alleged Apple makes it “impossible” for any AI company besides OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, to secure top billing in the store’s “Must Have” section, calling this “an unequivocal antitrust violation”
Perplexity offers $34.5bn for Google’s Chrome in bid to challenge search dominance
San Francisco-based Perplexity, valued at about $18bn, said large venture capital funds had agreed to fully finance the deal. The offer falls within analysts’ estimates of Chrome’s enterprise value, which range between $20bn and $50bn
Beyond the plate: Why are QSRs building their brands on retail shelves
QSRs are stepping into retail shelves with private labels, using quick commerce to test products, gauge demand, and refine pricing before expanding into modern and general trade.
Nazara Q1 profits up 2X; QSRs push into retail
Nazara said the growth during the quarter was led by strong performances from Fusebox, Animal Jam, and Curve Games—recently acquired IPs by the company as it looks to strengthen its offerings from strategic acquisitions, investments, and publishing.
Zepto secures Rs 400 Cr from Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Zepto’s Rs 400 crore infusion from Motilal Oswal comes as the platform looks to boost domestic shareholding to side step FDI norms and prep for its public debut.
From charity to change: Reimagining philanthropy for a Viksit Bharat
A new generation of philanthropists is shifting their focus from short-term charity to long-term institution building in ways that redefine legacy, impact, and civic responsibility.
StudioBackdrops is equipping India’s creators with pro gear
StudioBackdrops is helping creators across India level up their content with professional studio gear—from backdrops to lighting and audio equipment.
