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Akasa, Air India Express or SpiceJet: plenty on offer for Adani’s airline play
A regulatory easing could see the billionaire’s conglomerate move from running airports to owning an airline—an idea he is warming up to, with multiple options open.
23 Jul 2026
Suits and countersuits fly between IPO-bound Zetwerk and Ayr Energy
The Bengaluru-based contract manufacturer lands in legal hot water with the California-headquartered transformer startup over a trade secret dispute.
22 Jul 2026
BSE and NSE’s money-with-morals indices struggle to justify their existence
There’s little that stands out about the BSE Saatvik 100 and the Nifty500 Ahimsa.
21 Jul 2026
Comeback to collapse: how FreshMenu came undone
The food-tech pioneer is on the brink of losing its decade-long fight for survival, laying bare the pitfalls of the cloud kitchen business.
20 Jul 2026
Exclusive: Behind Udaan's refinancing lies a silent investor takeover
After 19 investment rounds and over $2.1 billion raised, the kirana supply startup’s investors seem to finally be in the mood to collect their dues. What happens next?
19 Jul 2026
Ambanis double down but Reliance’s growth engines sputter
While the Rs 9,000 crore promoter investment in Q1 brings a measure of reassurance, investors will still have to wait for Jio and retail to work through their challenges.
17 Jul 2026
Tata Consumer Products struggles with Capital Foods, its most expensive buy
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.
16 Jul 2026
Groww just can’t seem to shake off its derivatives dependence
Despite a diversification push, over half its revenue continues to come from the volatile and highly regulated equity derivatives segment.
15 Jul 2026
Early-stage deals take a dive in the Mideast, amid Iran war
Venture capital funding is showing signs of a slowdown; the US opens access to advanced technologies for the UAE; and other updates.
15 Jul 2026
Canara HSBC Life is dipping its toes into new waters, but can it stay afloat?
The newly listed insurer commands a premium valuation, but its latest ambition, if not done right, may prove to be a drag.
14 Jul 2026
