A recent opinion piece in Deccan Herald warns that mounting debt, shaky enrollments, lax regulation, and aggressive fundraising may push private universities toward an unsustainable financial model—not unlike what triggered India’s non‑banking financial company (NBFC) crisis. These higher education institutions now present red flags for policymakers,...
South Korean startup Rebellions Inc., specializing in AI inferencing chips, has secured a strategic investment from Samsung Electronics as part of a broader funding round targeting $150–200 million just ahead of a planned IPO. Funding Round & Business Positioning Since its inception in 2020, Rebellions has...
In a key judgment on July 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), affirming the Delhi High Court’s ruling that license fees collected by regulatory bodies such as the Central Electricity...
The Indian rupee plummeted to a four-month low on July 30, 2025, breaching the ₹87 mark against the U.S. dollar amid heightened uncertainty over a potential 20–25% U.S. tariff on Indian exports and rising crude oil prices. This marks the lowest valuation since mid-March. Key Drivers...
A recent report by Motilal Oswal emphasizes how India’s calibrated approach to capital liberalisation, combined with the Reserve Bank of India’s strategic foreign exchange (FX) management, has buffered the economy from global uncertainties—such as geopolitical tensions, diverging monetary policies, and tariff volatility. A Pragmatic Capital Liberalisation...
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a comprehensive internal audit of all applications for Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW), with a special focus on exempted establishments that operate independent provident funds. This move—prompted by the Labour Ministry and highlighted by the Pension & EDLI...
Shares of Adani Power Ltd., part of the Adani Group conglomerate, climbed approximately 3–3.5% intraday on July 29, 2025, following a regulatory filing that its board will meet on August 1 to consider a stock split proposal for its ₹10 face‑value equity shares. This marks the...
Infraprime Logistics Technologies Ltd., a technology-driven logistics solutions provider specializing in heavy-duty transport and electric vehicle integration, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with BSE’s SME platform, securing in‑principle approval for its upcoming IPO. Company Profile & Operations Founded in 2017 and headquartered in...
In a significant judgment issued on July 28, 2025, the Delhi High Court vindicated the rights of a supplier by upholding a civil suit decree that allowed recovery of an upfront advance payment following a failed supply agreement. This verdict reinforces the enforceability of downstream commercial...
Lenskart Solutions Ltd., India’s leading omnichannel eyewear retailer founded by Peyush Bansal and team in 2010, has officially submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to SEBI to launch a mega IPO. The company aims to raise ₹2,150 crore through fresh equity and expects the overall issue...
On July 26, 2025, the Gujarat High Court upheld a landmark policy: private hospitals must pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of medicines, implants, prosthetics, stents, and other consumables provided to in‑patients during treatment. The decision upholds the state tax authorities’ right to pursue...
India’s Ministry of Finance introduced the draft Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities Bill (BULA) in December 2024, aiming to criminalize loan activities conducted by entities that lack proper regulatory authorisation—especially digital app–based lenders operating beyond the purview of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). With stakeholder...
The adoption of digital KYC (Know Your Customer) has become a game-changer in India’s personal loan landscape. It’s not just a regulatory checkbox—it’s the enabler behind instant onboarding, fraud prevention, and paperless lending, especially for fintechs and digital-first lenders. Why KYC Is Critical for Personal Loans...
Shares of SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd. tumbled ~6.1% intraday on July 28, 2025, reaching a 15-week low of ₹834.75, after delivering weak Q1 results and disappointing analysts, who lowered their target prices. This marks the fourth straight quarter of profit decline. Q1 FY26 Performance:...
Shares of Savy Infra & Logistics Ltd., an EPC infrastructure firm, made a strong debut on July 28, 2025, listing at ₹136.50 on the NSE SME platform—marking a 13.75% premium over its IPO issue price of ₹120 per share. This comes after its SME IPO garnered...
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