Restaurants in Bengaluru may pay far lower commissions by switching to Flipkart

Flipkart will launch a food delivery pilot in Bengaluru by mid-August, charging restaurants a 10-11% commission compared to the 25-35% levied by Swiggy and Zomato. The move targets growing restaurant discontent with incumbent platforms and aims to drive daily engagement across Flipkart's 500 million registered users.

Strong Maruti volumes may lift earnings expectations for Q2 FY27

Maruti Suzuki crossed two lakh domestic units in July 2026 for the first time, recording 42.4% year-on-year growth. Total sales including exports and OEM supplies reached 2,41,421 units, with all passenger vehicle segments posting gains.

Air India may continue posting large losses for several more years before breaking even

Air India's net loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, prompting Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the Vihaan.AI turnaround timeline from five years to as long as a decade.

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.

India's container costs are still double China's, making long-term competitiveness uncertain without subsidies

India unveiled its first export-grade shipping container built for an international carrier on July 3, 2026, with DCM Shriram Group supplying the box to Maersk at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.

Paytm's profit nearly doubled year-on-year, signalling durable earnings recovery

Paytm reported a 79% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 220 crore for Q1 FY27, with operating revenue up 27% to Rs 2,448 crore. The results confirm sustained profitability after the company returned to the black in FY26 following regulatory setbacks.

Reliance dark store expansion could intensify quick commerce competition in Indian cities

Reliance Retail plans to expand JioMart and dark stores in FY27 with a market-by-market focus on unit economics. The company targets 2x Operating EBITDA by FY28 or FY29 through improved margins and stronger cash generation.

Housing.com revenue fell to ₹309.8 Cr in FY26 from ₹687.5 Cr, signaling a tough turnaround ahead

Aurum PropTech's board has approved a ₹458 crore all-stock acquisition of Housing.com from REA Group, issuing nearly 1.98 crore shares to REA at ₹231.42 each. The deal makes REA a 24.9% shareholder in Aurum and aims to combine Housing.com's 5.8 crore monthly visitors with Aurum's transaction and financing platform.

Swiggy may gain direct inventory control if IOCC status is formally approved

Swiggy's foreign shareholding fell to 49.76% after foreign investors sold shares post its November 2024 IPO, crossing a key threshold in its bid to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company. IOCC status would let its quick commerce arm Instamart hold inventory directly, potentially improving margins.

Warehouse workers at Amazon partner sites may face continued safety risks if audits remain weak

Amazon India has launched an internal probe into a June 5 warehouse fire in Haldwani that killed two workers at partner M&M Logistics Solutions, which reportedly lacked fire alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency exits.

Indian football fans may get Bundesliga and World Cup matches on one platform

Zee Entertainment has acquired Bundesliga broadcast and streaming rights for India, days after closing a FIFA World Cup deal. The back-to-back moves position Zee as a year-round football content platform ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.

Motorists at Nayara pumps could save Rs 200 on a 40-litre petrol fill

Nayara Energy has cut petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre at its 7,000-plus fuel stations across India, effective immediately. The move follows a fall in global crude oil prices and puts pressure on state-owned retailers to respond.

HDFC Bank's board governance gap may close once RBI clears the appointment

HDFC Bank's board has approved Rajiv Kumar, former Chief Election Commissioner and financial services secretary, as its Part-time Non-Executive Chairman from June 30, 2026. His chairmanship still requires RBI approval, but the move ends the bank's prolonged search for a permanent board leader.

CRED's $900M raise may boost late-stage fintech valuations across India

Indian startups raised $1.1 billion across 16 deals in the week of June 21-26, 2026, up 2.5 times from the prior week, with CRED's $900 million Series H led by Meta accounting for most of the total. Square Yards became India's 131st unicorn after closing a $95 million round.

Airfares may stay elevated even as jet fuel costs fall sharply in mid-2026

Jet fuel costs dropped sharply after a US-Iran interim peace deal, but airlines are expected to use the savings to rebuild margins rather than cut fares. Tight capacity, aircraft delivery delays, and weak budget carriers give major carriers unusual pricing power heading into the second half of 2026.

Hundreds of CRED employees may monetise stock holdings within weeks

Meta is investing $900 million in CRED at a $4.5 billion valuation, the largest Indian startup round of 2026, as founder Kunal Shah moves to a global leadership role at WhatsApp. Miten Sampat takes over as interim CEO, and a major employee stock buyback is expected within weeks.

Meta's minority stake in CRED could deepen WhatsApp Pay's push into Indian financial services

CRED founder Kunal Shah is stepping down as CEO to lead WhatsApp, as Meta anchors a $900 million Series H round valuing CRED at $4.5 billion. Meta takes a minority stake with no access to CRED's customer data, while Miten Sampat steps in as interim CEO.

Meta's $900M bet could push WhatsApp Pay to compete harder with PhonePe and Google Pay

CRED founder Kunal Shah will lead WhatsApp globally at Meta, which is simultaneously investing $900 million in CRED for a 20% stake at a $4.5 billion valuation. Miten Sampat becomes CRED's interim CEO as the company operates its first profitable year with a fresh RBI payment aggregator licence.

Jio's data revenue could fall if states ban social media for under-16s

Jio Platforms flagged child social media restrictions as a revenue risk in its June 2026 IPO filing with SEBI, citing lower data consumption. The filing omits that telecom-routed age verification could also generate per-check fees for operators like Jio.

Adani Ports could gain steady international revenue for at least a decade from this contract

Adani Ports has won a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first LNG export project, marking a significant step in its international expansion. The deal adds long-term revenue visibility and deepens the company's presence in high-value global energy infrastructure.