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KFC

KFC, Pizza Hut Franchisees Unite: International to Merge with Sapphire Foods

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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…

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Manus

Why Meta’s $2B Manus Buyout Could Revolutionize Business AI

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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…

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SEBI

SEBI Greenlights Four IPOs Worth ₹1,400 Crore: What It Means For India’s Hot IPO Market

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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….

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China's

China’s Factory Profits Crash 13%—Fastest Drop in 14 Months Signals Stimulus Urgency

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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,…

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FDI

India Eyes Record FDI in 2026 as Global Giants Bet Big on Growth

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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…

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India

The Global Ambition of India Inc.: Outbound M&A Trends for 2026

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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…

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tariffs

US defers China chip tariffs to 2027

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The US has locked in a plan to move away from zero tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports but will only start charging duties from June 23, 2027, giving global chipmakers a long runway to adjust. Washington says Beijing’s aggressive drive to dominate the chip industry is hurting American companies and has formally labeled those practices…

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Shriram Finance (India)

Why Did Japan’s Banking Giant Just Bet $4.4 Billion on Shriram Finance?

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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…

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