Finance
Indian Fintech Startups Move From Fast Growth to Fundamentals
As capital becomes more selective, India’s fintech ecosystem appears to be entering a consolidation phase, one where fewer companies raise larger, more patient rounds.
Finance
Business News
BRND.ME Expands to Europe After Strong Momentum in Middle East
BRND.ME, a global consumer brands company, has announced its entry into Europe with a presence across 7 countries.
Budget 2026
Budget 2026 Likely to Favour Continuity Over Big Bang Reforms
As India heads into Union Budget 2026, expectations across markets and industry remain restrained. After several years of elevated pandemic-era spending, the government is firmly back on a fiscal consolidation path, narrowing the deficit from over 9 per cent of GDP in FY21 to 5.6 per cent in FY24, 5.1 per cent in FY25 (RE), and a budgeted 4.9 per cent in FY26.
Web3
Budget 2026: Can India Convert Massive Web3 User Base Into Onshore Economic Value?
As India gears up to sharpen its fiscal priorities ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the virtual digital assets (VDA) and web3 ecosystem finds itself at a strategic inflection point.
Finance
Budget 2026: NBFCs, Consumer Credit, and the Push to Scale Deeptech Startups
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are building across India’s financial services and startup ecosystem for policy signals that go beyond headline allocations.
Technology
Self-Custody Infrastructure for Cryptocurrency in Modern Business
Leon Okun on Building Practical Self-Custody Infrastructure for Enterprise Crypto Use.
Finance
Data Snapshot: India Venture Capital 2025
India's VC market in 2025 was defined by selective capital, larger cheque sizes, and a clear shift toward profitability, execution depth, and exit visibility.
Finance
Why VCs and Lenders Signal Shift to Selective Capital and Better Design in 2026
Insights from early-stage venture firm Antler India and alternative credit platform BlackSoil illustrate how the year 2025 laid the groundwork, with 2026 shaping up to be a year of design rather than exuberance.
Finance
What Tech-Led IPOs Mean for Retail and Institutional Investors
Global and domestic institutions increasingly treat consumer-tech IPOs as part of their long-duration growth bucket, comparable to specialty retail or branded consumer platforms rather than traditional loss-making tech ventures. Retail investors, however, are engaging with offerings such as this in a structurally different risk environment.
Business News
Regulus Provides Institutional-Grade Forex Liquidity to Retail Traders All Over the World
The firm is under the control of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius, and its mission is to ensure that retail trading expectations and standards are elevated using deep liquidity, quick execution, and the provision of a multi-asset product.
By Charu Gowda
Business News
Jupiter Secures ₹115 Crore Fresh Capital, Records Double Revenues in FY25
According to Jupiter, it has acquired over 3 million customers, with close to 60 per cent actively engaging on the platform across its various products. More than 25 per cent of its active customers use two or more products, underscoring the growing depth of engagement within the Jupiter ecosystem.
Business News
Get Quick Funds with Quick Gold Loan Approval From Bajaj Finance
Secure fast financial support using your gold jewellery with minimal documentation and easy repayment options with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan.
Business News
VC Investments in India Slow Down in Q3, Yet Macros Still Strong and Capital Markets Vibrant: Report
According to KPMG, India possesses strong macros and a vibrant capital market, so when trade uncertainties are resolved, optimism should prevail, and VC investment should begin to rebound. IPO activity is also expected to continue its run for the next few quarters in India.
Business News
Finance Commission to Shape India’s Tax Devolution for Next Five Years: Mohandas Pai
Finance commissions (FC) have steadily expanded the share of resources devolved to states, from 20.5 per cent in the 11th FC to 42 per cent in its 14th iteration – recorded as the largest increase in the country's history. The previous one held the share at 41 per cent while also accommodating the fiscal disruptions due to the pandemic.
Business News
Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to Power Sunrise Sectors, India Still Trails Globally
According to a state press release, key objectives of the scheme will include encouraging the private sector to scale up research, development, and innovation (RDI) in "sunrise domains" and other sectors relevant for economic security, strategic purpose, and self-reliance.
Finance
Cross-Chain: A Delicate Balance of Innovation and Risk
The Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol is widely regarded as one of the most promising solutions for achieving true blockchain interoperability
By Akshay Das
Business News
GitHub Surpasses Over 15 Million Users: Microsoft
Microsoft also said that corporations like Twilio, Cisco, HPE, SkyScanner, and Target continue to choose GitHub Copilot to equip their developers with AI throughout the entire dev lifecycle.
Finance
Setting the Standard for a Superior Trading Experience
With 15 years of excellence, XM continues to provide traders with the tools and conditions needed to thrive in dynamic financial markets
Business News
MSMEs Will Retain Steady Growth Amidst Global Uncertainties: SIDBI
While 80 per cent of MSMEs report having access to finance, the adequacy of this credit remains a sticking point. Approximately 40 per cent in both manufacturing and services say available funding falls short of their needs
Business News
Fintechs Invest in Making Cross Border Payments More Efficient
According to some reports, the global cross-border payments market was valued at USD 181.9 trillion in 2022, and is projected to reach USD 356.5 trillion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3 per cent from 2023 to 2032.
Business News
JICA Signs First Co-Financing Deal with India Exim Bank to Boost Rural MSMEs
The agency remains committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable development in India through targeted investments and innovative financing solutions.
Business News
Rise of Crypto Giants: Why Failure is Not an Option
Innovation in crypto, led by WazirX, opened doors for millions of people, including those from small towns and rural areas, who had never had access to the world of digital assets.
By Jayanta Bose
Business News
Union Budget 2025: How Industry Leaders View the Future
Overall, the Union Budget 2025 lays out a progressive and strategic vision for India's economic growth, balancing immediate fiscal responsibility with long-term development goals. Business leaders across industries have largely welcomed these initiatives, acknowledging their potential to drive inclusive and sustainable growth
Business News
Budget 2025: ₹10,000 Crore ‘Fund of Funds’ Announced For Startups
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union finance minister announced today, the introduction of a new 'Fund of Funds' for startups with a fresh contribution of INR 10,000 crore.
Business News
What The MSME Industry Expects from Union Budget 2025
With the nation's ambition to reach a $5 trillion economy and achieve the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the government's budgetary priorities will play a crucial role in shaping the country's economic trajectory.
Business News
How GST Budget Reforms Could Shape the Future of India’s MSME
The GST reform holds immense potential to bolster India's MSME sector, but its current framework requires critical refinements to address its challenges. The upcoming budget is expected to make major reforms for MSMEs as the backbone of the country.
Business News
The Market Mentor: Rahul Jain aka Marketkyakehtihai
When there is a phenomenon of content creators turning entrepreneurs, Jain did a flip. At 19, he began his entrepreneurial journey when he was tasked with managing a Sri Lankan manufacturing unit acquired by his father