The US is proposing a framework for India to access Venezuelan oil while maintaining tight control over its distribution and proceeds. This strategy aligns with efforts to reduce India’s reliance on Russian crude amid escalating trade tensions. US Oversight on Venezuelan Oil Washington plans to handle the marketing of Venezuelan crude to global buyers, including…
Tesla shares experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, as the market reacted to NVIDIA’s aggressive move into the self-driving sector. The sell-off, which saw the stock drop roughly 5% to close at $430.87, was triggered by the unveiling of “Alpamayo”—an open-source AI platform that threatens to dismantle Tesla’s long-held competitive advantage in…
Is Your Portfolio Ready for the “Macro-Micro” Collision? The investment world is no longer just about broad economic trends. We have entered a new era where the “micro is macro.” A handful of companies are spending so much on AI—up to $8 trillion through 2030—that their corporate decisions now have the power to move global…
The business landscape in Kerala is undergoing a radical transformation. Moving away from its historical roots in traditional trade, the state is now birthing a new generation of high-tech, innovation-led global enterprises. Analysts are calling it a “generational shift,” as seven major homegrown brands prepare to tap the public markets with IPOs totaling roughly ₹12,000…
The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3 has sent shockwaves through the global political landscape. While the situation remains volatile, for India, the shift in Caracas could signal the end of a long-standing financial stalemate and a chance to reclaim nearly $1 billion in trapped assets. 1. The “Frozen” Debt:…
KFC and Pizza Hut franchise operations to merge as Sapphire Foods and Devyani International join forces In a landmark move for India’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, Sapphire Foods India Limited (SFIL) and Devyani International Limited (DIL) have announced their merger. The deal will unite two of Yum! Brands’ largest Indian franchise partners—operators of global fast-food giants KFC and Pizza Hut—under one powerful…
Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus is a major bet on autonomous AI agents that can act like digital employees for millions of businesses worldwide. It signals a shift from pure AI research to aggressively monetizing AI through subscription-based, task-executing agents integrated across Meta’s apps. What Is Manus? Why Meta Bought Manus Autonomous Agents At Scale What…
India’s IPO market is closing 2025 on a strong note, with market regulator SEBI approving four new public issues together worth about ₹1,400 crore. The green light for Varmora Granito, Knack Packaging, Shivalaya Construction, and Behari Lal Engineering comes in a year when IPO fundraising has already hit record levels across mainboard and SME platforms….
China’s Factory Profits Plunge 13% in November—Deepest Drop in Over a Year Signals Urgent Stimulus Need China’s industrial sector hit a rough patch in November as profits cratered 13.1% year-over-year, the steepest decline in more than 12 months, per National Bureau of Statistics data. Weak Demand Drags Despite Export Strength Soft domestic consumption overshadowed resilient exports,…
India’s middle class is urging Budget 2026 to deliver inflation-adjusted tax slabs and fairer policies amid the shift to the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Key Taxpayer Demands Taxpayers seek smoother onboarding to the new tax regime through simplified processes and fewer disruptions. Experts highlight the need for clearer TDS rules, straightforward capital gains norms,…
