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Centre Plans INR 2,000 Crore Incentive Scheme to Boost Domestic Drone Manufacturing
The new incentive programme is seen as an attempt to not only strengthen national security but also foster a robust domestic industry capable of serving both civilian and defence sectors.
HDFC Bank Reports 16.4% Jump in Deposits in June Quarter
Period-end deposits stood at INR 27,640 billion as of June 30, 2025, a 16.2 per cent increase from INR 23,791 billion a year earlier and 1.8 per cent growth over INR 27,147 billion as of March 31, 2025.
ArisInfra Shares Rebound Nearly 8% After Subsidiary Secures INR 100 Cr Bengaluru Contract
According to the company's statement, the project will add INR 100 crore in high-margin business to its materials and services segment.
Citigroup Sells Swiggy Shares Worth INR 12.2 Crore
This latest equity movement, combined with the winding down of Minis, suggests Swiggy is refocusing on core services while investors recalibrate their positions accordingly.
BEML Secures $6.23 Million Export Orders from CIS Region and Uzbekistan
The contract from the CIS region marks a continuation of BEML's established presence there, while the Uzbekistan deal marks the company's first foray into that country.
Top Venture Capital Deals of the Week (June 28–July 04)
Stay updated on this week's most impressive startup fundings, the key investors involved, and the sectors that are drawing the most venture capital interest.
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Meesho Files Papers Confidentially to Raise ₹4,250 Crore, TFS to Raise ₹2,000 Crore
Meesho, a leading name in India's fast-growing e-commerce space, has filed confidential documents for an initial public offering (IPO). Travel Food Services (TFS), known for operating food counters and lounges across India's major airports, is set to launch its INR 2,000 crore initial public offering (IPO).
MSMEs Gain Momentum on Sustainability, But Gaps Remain in Implementation and Policy Support
As sustainability becomes increasingly non-negotiable in global supply chains, Indian MSMEs have little choice but to accelerate their ESG journey
Top AI Developments of the Week
Zoho doubling down on deep tech R&D from Kerala and Google launching cutting-edge AI tools for Indian creators. Meanwhile, companies like Microsoft and Meta are redefining their strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
BUSINESSNEXT Unveils GenAI and Agentic AI Solutions to Transform Lending for Banks and NBFCs
The virtual assistants can evaluate loan eligibility, perform fraud checks, automate document verification, and offer personalised financial advice, thereby significantly reducing delays and errors in the loan lifecycle.
Zoho Acquires Asimov Robotics
Post-acquisition, the startup and its entire team will continue their operations from Zoho's new campus in Kottarakkara, Kerala.
Tourism Set to Fuel 11% of Global Economy by 2034
A new World Economic Forum report, in collaboration with Kearney and the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, predicts a significant uptick in tourist trips across the globe
#ICYMI: Qatar Launches World's Largest 3D-printed Construction Project With New Schools
Each of the two 3D-printed schools is designed as a two-storey structure, situated on 100m x 100m plots, showcasing a scalable, sustainable model for educational infrastructure both in Qatar and across the region.
Starbucks Is Offering Executives $6 Million Performance-Based Stock Grants
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is offering leadership stock grants if they can "meaningfully" reduce operating expenses.