The Indian stock market witnessed a remarkable turnaround this week, as benchmark indices successfully snapped an eight-week losing streak. Despite a midweek bout of volatility characterized by heavy selling, the broader market sentiment improved, providing a much-needed tailwind for the new-age technology sector. Among the 66 tracked tech stocks, the recovery was uneven but encouraging: […]
Redefining Loyalty: How an Upstart Wealth Management Firm is Combatting the Industry’s Revolving Door
By Priyal Mahtta Edited by Amulya Hiremath Introduction: A Radical Proposition in a Transient Market In an industry where high-stakes talent migration is typically dictated by the highest salary hike or the fattest joining bonus, an unconventional experiment is quietly rewriting the rules of Indian wealth management. Last year, approximately 100 senior wealth managers made […]
Nat Habit Secures ₹142 Cr in Series C Funding to Scale "Bharat-First" Personal Care Strategy
NEW DELHI – In a significant move that underscores the continued investor appetite for India’s burgeoning D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) personal care sector, Nat Habit has successfully closed a ₹142 Cr ($14.7 Mn) Series C funding round. Led by Trident Growth Partners, the all-primary capital injection marks a pivotal chapter for the startup as it transitions from […]
The Public Market Pivot: Inside India’s $173 Billion New-Age Tech Revolution
For years, the Indian startup ecosystem was viewed through the lens of rapid, high-burn growth—a landscape defined by "growth at all costs" and the pursuit of market dominance. However, as of October 2026, the narrative has fundamentally shifted. The "kid" of the global startup world has grown into an adult, with the Indian public markets […]
Indian Railways Expands Lower Berth Quota Accessibility for Pregnant Women: A Milestone in Passenger Welfare
New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and inclusivity, the Railway Board has officially greenlit the inclusion of pregnant women within the combined lower berth quota across all Indian Railways networks. The progressive policy shift ensures that expectant mothers can now secure lower berths seamlessly through both digital booking portals and […]
The Architect of Growth: How Narasimha Reddy Redefined the CFO Role at MoEngage
For decades, the archetype of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was etched in stone: the ultimate custodian of the ledger. Their domain was restricted to closing the books, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing cash flows, and serving as the primary gatekeeper for cost control. They were the "No" men and women of the corporate world, tasked […]
RBI Cracks Down on Forex Derivatives: New Regulations Aim to Stabilize the Rupee Amid Global Headwinds
MUMBAI — Facing mounting macroeconomic pressures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has executed a decisive policy pivot, introducing a sweeping package of regulatory measures to tighten its grip on the domestic rupee derivatives market. With the Indian rupee creeping uncomfortably close to the historic 97-per-dollar threshold and global crude oil prices sizzling persistently above […]
Indian Startup Ecosystem Sees Funding Dip: A Deep Dive into the October 5-9 Landscape
The Indian startup ecosystem, often characterized by its volatile yet resilient growth trajectory, experienced a significant cooling period in the first full week of October 2026. Data reveals that Indian startups secured a total of $122.9 million across 25 distinct funding rounds between October 5 and October 9. This figure represents a notable 47.4% contraction […]
Slow Motion Capital: How India’s $12 Billion RDI Fund Inadvertently Stalled the Startup Ecosystem
By Suprita Anupam Edited by Neha Mehrotra Introduction: The Paradox of State-Backed Patient Capital In November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced an ambitious economic intervention: a massive Rs 1 lakh crore ($12 billion) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund. Designed to bridge a critical chasm in India’s burgeoning startup economy, the fund was meant […]
Rail Disruption Grips New Delhi: 245 Trains Cancelled Ahead of CJP Protest as Supreme Court Cautions Authorities
New Delhi — In a massive disruption to public transit across northern India, Indian Railways cancelled at least 245 trains originating from or terminating at major Delhi stations. The sweeping cancellations, implemented ahead of a high-profile political demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, have triggered a firestorm of criticism across social […]