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Coca-Cola eyes $1 billion IPO for Indian bottling unit

Coca-Cola has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned IPO of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, in a deal that could raise around $1 billion. Presentations are set to take place in London next week, with Rothschild & Co., the company's adviser, meeting prospective banks…

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Crude oil correction could be India's next big market trigger: Rohit Seksaria

Indian equities are poised for a positive shift as falling crude oil prices ease inflation and currency concerns, according to Sundaram Mutual's Rohit Seksaria. While expecting a temporary earnings dip, he sees banks and NBFCs leading a rebound. Seksaria also highlights opportunities in data centers, hospitals, niche IT, and auto…

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Japan-India Annual Summit: 150+ firms back $12.5 billion leap to fortify security ties

He added a report by the Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun, which noted that these initiatives, valued at approximately 2 trillion yen on the Japanese side, aim to deepen their footprint in India's expanding market.

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How India Is Quietly Becoming Japan's Top Investment Hub

When world leaders meet, headlines often focus on diplomacy and strategic alliances. But sometimes, the biggest story unfolds behind the scenes. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India is one such moment. While discussions on security and the Indo-Pacific are important, the real transformation is happening in boardrooms, banks,…

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Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary

Iran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening its negotiating position. Weak demand from China, its primary buyer, and lingering sanctions concerns are major hurdles. While some oil has been discharged in China, India remains…

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At UN, India says 'a terrorist is a terrorist', rejects any justification for terror

India has strongly urged the global community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing that "a terrorist is a terrorist" and no grievance can justify such acts. Speaking at the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni called for an end to double standards and accountability for those involved in terror.

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India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-led

India's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans for expansion and acquisitions. Banks, wary of complex financing, are leaving a gap that private lenders are filling with flexible, albeit costlier, solutions. While growth is strong, regulators are…

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The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep rising

Indian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defence and retail surge despite high valuations, driven by structural shifts and strong earnings. Jefferies highlights the power sector as the next potential beneficiary, citing strong demand and private sector capex. Investors…

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Sensex jumps 580 points, Nifty closes above 24,150 as IT stocks outperform; oil prices near $70/barrel

Indian equity benchmarks rallied over 0.7% as easing crude oil prices, lower market volatility, and gains in IT stocks lifted sentiment. Analysts expect the market to remain supported by global macro developments, the India–Japan Summit, US jobs data and the upcoming corporate earnings season.

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Parliament Standing Committee on Finance to review Virtual Digital Assets; RBI, ICAI to take part

Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance is set to scrutinize the regulatory future of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) on July 2nd. The committee will hear from the Reserve Bank of India regarding financial stability and money laundering concerns, followed by discussions with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on taxation…

The Economic Times

Microsoft partners with Singapore's Lightstorm to build India-Southeast Asia undersea cable

The consortium, whose other members include Tata Communications, Singapore ‌Telecommunications, Singapore's ⁠ASEAN Cableship ⁠and Japan's NEC Corporation, will construct the I-2SEA cable to support AI, cloud and hyperscale workloads, the companies said on Thursday.

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Zelensky vow to escalate fighting after deadliest strike on Kyiv this year

Kyiv observes a day of mourning after 27 killed, 91 wounded and more than 130 buildings destroyed in deadliest strike

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Bharti Airtel shares in focus as NBFC Airtel Money commences commercial operations after RBI nod

Bharti Airtel shares will be in focus after its NBFC arm, Airtel Money, commenced commercial operations following RBI approval. The development comes as Nomura reaffirmed its bullish stance on the telecom major, raising its target price to Rs 2,355 per share. Despite a 34% drop in Q4 profit, Airtel reported…

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'War benefits no one': 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan urge PMs to resume dialogue

A coalition of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan has penned an open letter to their respective Prime Ministers, urging an immediate restoration of peace, normalcy, and bilateral communication. The group, comprising social activists and intellectuals, aims to break the diplomatic deadlock by fostering dialogue and resuming trade.

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Petrol, diesel price today: Have state-run OMCs cut fuel prices after Nayara Energy's rate slash? Check latest rates

Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide. This marks the first retail price cut in over two years, following a dip in global crude oil costs. While Nayara reversed its earlier March hike, state-run oil…

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ShareChat, India’s Meta rival, plans $400 million IPO next year

Social media giant ShareChat is gearing up for a potential $400 million IPO next year, marking a significant turnaround after a period of cost-cutting. The company has achieved operational profitability, driven by the booming micro-drama segment on platforms like Moj and QuickTV. With annual revenues exceeding 10 billion rupees and…

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WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structure

WhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Delhi NCR rains: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall

Delhi-NCR weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the region, with the southwest monsoon set to advance further into North India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, after bringing a welcome drop in temperatures. Meanwhile, extremely heavy rainfall is also…

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India vs England T20I: Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek shine with fifties before rain forces match abandonment

Abhishek Sharma's rapid 59 and Shreyas Iyer's steady 68 offered India a glimmer of hope in their T20I opener against England. Despite a rain-abandoned match, their strong batting display, posting 189/7, marked a significant improvement. The duo's partnership and Sharma's quickfire fifty provided a much-needed boost after recent batting struggles,…

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India unlikely to raise inflation target, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says; expects strong growth

India's inflation target is unlikely to be raised, with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra suggesting a potential long-term reduction. He highlighted the success of the current inflation-targeting framework in lowering average inflation. Despite expectations of a rise, inflation remains below the central bank's 4% target, and the economy…

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Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger cheques

About 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, operators, Indian family offices, and high net worth individuals (HNIs). This marks a shift in Sparrow’s LP base, which was largely non-institutional in its earlier vehicles.

The Economic Times

Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they oversee

CDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade back, the organisation was recommended a benchmark of 1 inspector for every 50 manufacturing units. Yet, in end-2023, it carried a strength of barely 200 inspectors against a sanctioned strength…

The Independent UK

England’s first T20 match against India falls victim to rain in Durham

India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond.

The Economic Times

Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernames

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India. While aiming to enhance privacy by obscuring mobile numbers, especially for vulnerable users, concerns about impersonation and scamming persist. The article argues that usernames, when linked to KYC-verified numbers, don't…

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Global Weather Risks Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.75%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 7-week high and London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar...

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