Global venture capital investment totaled 120 billion dollars across 7,579 transactions in the third quarter of 2025, the fourth straight period surpassing 100 billion dollars. Artificial intelligence attracted the most capital while companies completed exits worth 149.9 billion dollars, according to a report released on Thursday by consultancy KPMG. India recorded its strongest quarter for…
India’s industry promotion department signed agreements with Kotak Mahindra Bank and Primus Partners on Thursday to support the country’s startup sector. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the partnerships will provide entrepreneurs with banking services, access to credit, digital infrastructure, and training programs. Kotak Mahindra Bank will offer zero-balance accounts, loans, digital payment…
More than 80 percent of women say additional female leaders would strengthen workplace culture in technology, a cybersecurity and data protection firm reported on Thursday. The survey from Acronis revealed sharp differences between men and women regarding career prospects, workplace obstacles and advancement barriers in the sector. Women identified bias, work-life balance difficulties and limited…
India is advancing toward cleaner transportation through electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, according to a report released on Thursday by the India Energy Storage Alliance. The study shows the nation, ranked as the world’s fourth-largest automobile manufacturer, is experiencing significant change in its transport sector. Government regulations, corporate spending and consumer awareness are driving…
Colgate-Palmolive India reported sharp declines in its financial results for the three months that ended in September 2025. Net profit dropped 17 percent to 327.50 crore rupees from 395.05 crore rupees in the same quarter one year earlier. Revenue fell more than 6 percent to 1,519.50 crore rupees compared with 1,619.11 crore rupees in the…
Indian leather exporters are facing a 10 to 12 percent drop in sales this fiscal year due to American tariffs. The sector brought in 56,000 crore rupees last year, with foreign shipments making up 70 percent of total business. Credit ratings firm CRISIL said profit margins could shrink by 150 to 200 basis points despite…
Indian stock indexes extended gains for a sixth straight trading day on Thursday as technology shares attracted heavy buying interest. The Sensex reached a 52-week peak of 85,290 before settling 130 points higher at 84,556, while the Nifty added 23 points to close at 25,891. Infosys jumped 4 percent after the company founders said they…
The Open Network for Digital Commerce hired Rohit Lohia as chief business officer on Thursday. Lohia spent years in fintech and payments as a senior vice president at Paytm before joining the government-supported online marketplace platform. He helped start companies in digital commerce and previously worked at Boston Consulting Group. Acting chief executive Vibhor Jain…
SBI General Insurance collected premiums of 7,376 crore rupees in the first half of the fiscal year, up 10.7 percent from the previous period and faster than the sector average of 7.3 percent. Health coverage expanded 41 percent, while personal accident policies jumped 48 percent, and motor insurance climbed 17 percent. The company increased its…
Maruti Suzuki has shipped more than 100,000 five-door Jimny sport utility vehicles from India since production started in 2023. The automaker sends the model to over 100 countries, including Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Japanese buyers ordered more than 50,000 units within days of the vehicle’s launch there in January under the Jimny Nomade name. The…
