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….
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outlook for 2026 appears brighter than ever, driven by solid macroeconomic fundamentals, major global investment commitments, and ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business. According to recent government data, India received record-high FDI inflows of $80.62 billion in 2024–25 despite a challenging global environment. Between January and October 2025, gross…
The landscape of Indian corporate strategy has shifted from “incremental growth” to “strategic transformation.” Following a landmark 2025, where outbound deal value soared to $20.3 billion (up from $8.3 billion in 2024), the momentum for 2026 remains exceptionally strong. What is Driving the Surge? Several factors are converging to make 2026 a pivotal year for…
The Indian banking system is facing a significant cash squeeze this week, driving short-term borrowing costs well above the central bank’s benchmark. As corporate India clears its advance tax obligations, the sudden outflow of funds has pushed the system from a comfortable surplus into a deficit. The Rate Spike: Breaking the Repo Ceiling Typically, the…
Key Takeaways (Quick Read) The ₹39,600 Crore Handshake: MUFG and Shriram Finance Make History The Indian financial sector just witnessed a watershed moment. In a move that signals massive global confidence in India’s lending ecosystem, Japanese banking behemoth Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram…
TCS announces a major $700 million acquisition of Salesforce specialist Coastal Cloud, marking its second US buyout in under three months and boosting its AI-cloud prowess. Acquisition Details Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) revealed on December 10 its all-cash deal to acquire Coastal Cloud Holdings, a top Salesforce partner, for up to $700 million (including deferred…
Big Tech giants are accelerating massive investments in India, committing tens of billions to AI, cloud infrastructure, and data centers, underscoring the country’s rising status as a global tech powerhouse. Key Investment Highlights Major players like Microsoft ($17.5B for AI infrastructure), Amazon ($35B across AI, exports, and jobs), and Google ($15B for a massive AI/data…
Amazon has announced plans to invest an additional $35 billion in India by 2030, strengthening its presence in one of its most promising global markets. The new investment will build on the company’s earlier $40 billion commitment made over the past decade, reflecting Amazon’s confidence in India’s digital growth story. According to Amit Agarwal, SVP of Emerging Markets at…
GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund—managed by US-based boutique asset manager GQG Partners, co-founded by Rajiv Jain—has sold nearly 1% of its stake in JSW Energy through open market deals on December 9. The fund offloaded 1.52 crore equity shares, representing 0.87% of JSW Energy’s paid-up equity, for approximately ₹676.7 crore at an average price of ₹444 per share. Following the sale, JSW Energy shares dropped…
