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Unacademy investors may receive upGrad board seats instead of a cash exit
UpGrad's all-stock acquisition of Unacademy, valued at Rs 1,955 crore, is set to close within three weeks after CCI clearance and near-complete investor sign-offs. The deal combines upGrad's upskilling business with Unacademy's test prep and medical education platforms, with Gaurav Munjal staying on as CEO.
18m ago · 3 min read · Business
Patriot missile shortages may limit US ability to sustain further strikes on Iran
A two-day halt in US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US bases followed active diplomacy by Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar. US officials also cited Patriot missile shortages and internal caution as factors behind the pause.
3h ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
L&T order book guidance may shift sentiment across the infrastructure and capital goods sector
More than a dozen major Indian companies, including L&T, HUL, Ambuja Cements, Canara Bank, and Suzlon, report April-to-June quarter results on July 28, 2026. The earnings will give markets a broad read on infrastructure, consumer demand, credit quality, and energy sector health heading into Q2 FY27.
6h ago · 3 min · Markets
AI hardware buyers may gain a new memory supplier, potentially lowering chip costs
Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged 466 percent on its Shanghai Stock Exchange debut, hitting a $484 billion valuation and becoming the most valuable company on that exchange.
9h ago · 3 min · Markets
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Lower oil prices may ease inflation pressure and support RBI rate easing in 2026
12h ago · 3 min · Markets
Fuel and energy costs may ease if the US-Iran pause leads to a lasting ceasefire
Brent crude dropped $6.20 to $90.58 and WTI fell $5.80 to $83.51 on Monday after the US and Iran paused military strikes, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below normal, and Houthi attacks on Saudi Red Sea installations keep the supply outlook fragile.
15h ago · 4 min · Markets
Students sitting national exams may see stronger security and fewer paper leak risks
PM Modi has appointed Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to lead a high-powered task force on exam reforms targeting the National Test Agency, a day after the Education Minister resigned. The government is also introducing an amendment bill in the Lok Sabha to toughen penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractice.
18h ago · 4 min · Policy & Government
European defence stocks may see sustained gains as long-term NATO contracts are formalised
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals at a defence forum in Ankara ahead of the alliance's summit with President Trump.
21h ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
A new exam reform task force may change how India's national tests are designed and delivered
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, with Pralhad Joshi named as his replacement. Prime Minister Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms, while protests ended after the CJP reached an agreement with Union Ministers Nadda and
Yesterday · 4 min · Policy & Government
Fuel prices could rise sharply if both Red Sea and Hormuz routes stay disrupted
Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday after Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, adding pressure to an already disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs now sees Brent potentially exceeding $120 in Q4 2026 if both chokepoints remain closed.
Yesterday · 4 min · Global Affairs
Record bank profit could lift sentiment toward mid-sized private lenders on the NSE and BSE
IDFC First Bank reported a record quarterly net profit of Rs 1,075 crore in Q1 2026, up 132% year-on-year, supported by 21.1% growth in net interest income and Rs 514.8 crore in CGFMU scheme claims. Gross NPAs fell to 1.51%, signalling continued improvement in asset quality.
Yesterday · 3 min · Markets
Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions could push oil prices and freight costs sharply higher
Pakistan and China are pushing to revive US-Iran peace talks through the Islamabad MoU framework, even as US missiles strike Iranian targets and both sides escalate threats.
Yesterday · 4 min · Global Affairs
Debt repayment from IPO proceeds could lower Manipal Health's interest costs and lift margins
Manipal Health Enterprises has priced its Rs 9,275 crore IPO at Rs 560 to Rs 590 per share, with the issue opening July 29, 2026. The bulk of proceeds, drawn from an Rs 8,000 crore fresh issue, will go toward debt repayment and buying a minority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals.
Yesterday · 3 min · Markets
Saudi oil exports may face disruption as both Red Sea and Hormuz routes come under simultaneous pressure
Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, escalating a conflict that now threatens both of Saudi Arabia's main oil export routes simultaneously. The flare-up adds pressure on US-Iran talks as the five-month-old war continues to widen across the region.
Yesterday · 4 min · Global Affairs
India's Rs 27,000 crore military satellite programme could create steady revenue for private space firms
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 became India's first privately built rocket to reach orbit, making India only the third country after the US and China with a private orbital launch capability.
Yesterday · 5 min · Technology
A calm read on the stories worth your attention right now.
UpGrad's all-stock acquisition of Unacademy, valued at Rs 1,955 crore, is set to close within three weeks after CCI clearance and near-complete investor sign-offs. The deal combines upGrad's upskilling business with Unacademy's test prep and medical education platforms, with Gaurav Munjal staying on as CEO.
Business · 3 min read
A two-day halt in US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US bases followed active diplomacy by Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar. US officials also cited Patriot missile shortages and internal caution as factors behind the pause.
Global Affairs · 4 min read
More than a dozen major Indian companies, including L&T, HUL, Ambuja Cements, Canara Bank, and Suzlon, report April-to-June quarter results on July 28, 2026. The earnings will give markets a broad read on infrastructure, consumer demand, credit quality, and energy sector health heading into Q2 FY27.
Markets · 3 min read
Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged 466 percent on its Shanghai Stock Exchange debut, hitting a $484 billion valuation and becoming the most valuable company on that exchange.
Markets · 3 min read
India's 10-year bond yield fell sharply on Monday, its biggest drop in two months, after Brent crude collapsed nearly 13% across two sessions following a US-Iran fighting pause. Lower oil prices ease India's inflation and current account risks, giving the RBI more room to hold its easing stance.
Markets · 3 min read
Brent crude dropped $6.20 to $90.58 and WTI fell $5.80 to $83.51 on Monday after the US and Iran paused military strikes, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below normal, and Houthi attacks on Saudi Red Sea installations keep the supply outlook fragile.
Markets · 4 min read
PM Modi has appointed Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to lead a high-powered task force on exam reforms targeting the National Test Agency, a day after the Education Minister resigned. The government is also introducing an amendment bill in the Lok Sabha to toughen penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractice.
Policy & Government · 4 min read
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals at a defence forum in Ankara ahead of the alliance's summit with President Trump.
Global Affairs · 4 min read
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, with Pralhad Joshi named as his replacement. Prime Minister Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms, while protests ended after the CJP reached an agreement with Union Ministers Nadda and
Policy & Government · 4 min read
Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday after Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, adding pressure to an already disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs now sees Brent potentially exceeding $120 in Q4 2026 if both chokepoints remain closed.
Global Affairs · 4 min read
IDFC First Bank reported a record quarterly net profit of Rs 1,075 crore in Q1 2026, up 132% year-on-year, supported by 21.1% growth in net interest income and Rs 514.8 crore in CGFMU scheme claims. Gross NPAs fell to 1.51%, signalling continued improvement in asset quality.
Markets · 3 min read
Pakistan and China are pushing to revive US-Iran peace talks through the Islamabad MoU framework, even as US missiles strike Iranian targets and both sides escalate threats.
Global Affairs · 4 min read
Manipal Health Enterprises has priced its Rs 9,275 crore IPO at Rs 560 to Rs 590 per share, with the issue opening July 29, 2026. The bulk of proceeds, drawn from an Rs 8,000 crore fresh issue, will go toward debt repayment and buying a minority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals.
Markets · 3 min read
Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, escalating a conflict that now threatens both of Saudi Arabia's main oil export routes simultaneously. The flare-up adds pressure on US-Iran talks as the five-month-old war continues to widen across the region.
Global Affairs · 4 min read
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 became India's first privately built rocket to reach orbit, making India only the third country after the US and China with a private orbital launch capability.
Technology · 5 min read