European shares recover from three-week lows, but weekly momentum fizzles
European stocks rebounded Friday, with the STOXX 600 gaining 0.8%, largely driven by financials and industrials. Steel producers surged on reports of potential EU tariffs against Chinese imports. Healthcare stocks ended flat despite new US drug tariffs, as the impact was already priced in. US inflation data eased fears of delayed rate cuts, while InterContinental […]
Quick Medicine Delivery Co Plazza Raises $1.4 m in Round led by All In Capital
Rapid medicine delivery startup Plazza secures $1.4 million funding. All In Capital leads this investment round. Plazza plans to expand its product categories and increase its store footprint in Bengaluru. The company aims to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months. It will also offer healthy snacks and baby care products. This expansion […]
Vedantu raises $11 million via convertible notes, eyes IPO next year
Edtech unicorn Vedantu has raised $11 million through convertible notes, led by ABC World Asia, to drive organic and inorganic expansion, technology, and AI advancements. The company is also negotiating a larger funding round and a secondary sale, targeting a public market listing by 2027.
Oil gains on Ukraine drone attacks cutting Russian supply
Oil prices surged Friday following Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, significantly cutting fuel exports. Russia responded by implementing a partial diesel export ban. US pressure on allies like India and Turkey to reduce Russian imports, alongside NATO warnings and robust US economic growth, further bolstered prices.
Gold firms as inflation data keeps Fed rate cut bets alive
Gold surged to new highs on Friday, extending weekly gains, as U.S. inflation data aligned with forecasts, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year. Investors now anticipate an 88% chance of an October rate cut.
Reality check for VDA bets leaves crypto treasuries out in the cold
Bombay Stock Exchange rejected a company’s share listing. The firm planned to invest heavily in cryptocurrencies. This action highlights India’s regulatory void for digital asset treasury companies. Jetking Infotrain, an IT training firm, faced this rejection. The company considers appealing to the Securities Appellate Tribunal. This decision puts future crypto treasury plans on hold.
Tata Capital’s Rs 17,000 crore IPO opens on October 6
Tata Capital, the financial services arm of Tata Group, is set to launch its ₹17,000-crore IPO from October 6-8, marking the country’s largest public offering since Hyundai last year. This significant issue, driven by RBI directives for NBFC transparency, will raise funds to strengthen Tier-I capital and support future lending growth. Tata Sons will remain […]
Pharma Index Down 2%, but Selloff could be an ‘Exaggeration’
Nifty’s Pharma index saw a decline after US President Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on branded drugs from October 1. Analysts noted India’s limited exposure to patented drugs in the US market. Most Indian firms focus on generic medicines, which are not affected by the new tariff. Major Indian players also operate manufacturing facilities […]
Bears capture spooked D-Street for 6th session running
Indian equity indices extended their longest losing streak in FY26 for a sixth consecutive session, driven by new US tariffs on drugs and trucks, increased H-1B visa fees, and Accenture’s cautious outlook. This battered investor sentiment, leading to broad-based selling across sectors and a surging fear gauge. The rupee also traded near its record low.