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52% of new-age IPOs outperform at lock-in expiry; is short-term exit the smarter bet?
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The analysis of 25 new-age IPOs showed that 11 out of 21 companies (52%) generated positive alpha at the end of their six-month lock-in, compared to just 38-43% for investors who continued to hold bey ...
Ola bets on in-house '4680 Bharat Cell' and sports scooter launch amid sales slowdown
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The electric 2-wheeler maker will integrate ‘4680’ cells to S1Pro and Roadster models with slashed prices. The company will also roll out its sports scooter early next year
Spanish brand Lladró, Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj unveil limited-edition masterpiece in landmark collaboration
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Spanish brand Lladró and Indian sculptor Dr. Arun Yogiraj unveil a limited-edition Lord Ram Lalla sculpture, blending Spanish porcelain artistry with Indian spiritual heritage. This collaboration mark ...
India's renewable capacity hits 50% of total power 5 years early, sets bigger targets for 2032
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This achievement, five years ahead of the 2030 target, is driven by government initiatives like PM-KUSUM and solar parks. The focus now shifts to expanding renewable capacity and enhancing grid reliab ...
India’s EV surge hits a finance wall: Experts' playbook to fix funding and charge ahead
3 min read
Leveraging local intelligence, non-income-based credit scores, and vehicle telematics to create a rich credit profile is crucial in helping to bridge the financing gap
FASTag annual pass now at 1,150 NH toll plazas; here's how govt is cracking down on ‘loose FASTag’, ‘tag-in-hand’ misuse
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The government is addressing 'loose FASTag' misuse by blacklisting violators and plans to introduce ANPR for efficient toll collection. The initiative seeks to improve user experience and ensure smoot ...
How the automotive sector found its feet in independent India
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India's automotive sector, a pillar of the 'Make in India' mission, has transformed from import bans to a global powerhouse, contributing 7.1% to GDP. The rise of Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki undersc ...
Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Both call Ukraine talks 'very productive' but say 'there's no deal until there's a deal'
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US President Trump and Russian President Putin hailed the discussions as productive, though no specific agreements were disclosed. The meeting, featuring a display of US military might, underscored th ...
Centre proposes two rate GST structure of 5% and 18%: Sources
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The proposals also include a new slab of 40% for sin goods like tobacco and pan masala, the sources said, adding that this slab will only contain five to seven items.
August 2025
As India continues to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy, Fortune India presents its special issue on the nation’s Top 100 Billionaires. Curated in partnership with Waterfield Advisors, this year’s list reflects a slight decline in the number of dollar billionaires—from 185 to 182—even as the entry threshold for the Top 100 rose to ₹24,283 crore, up from ₹22,739 crore last year. From stalwarts like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and the Mistry family, who continue to lead the list, to major gainers such as Sunil Mittal and Kumar Mangalam Birla, the issue goes beyond the numbers to explore the resilience, ambition, and strategic foresight that define India’s wealth creators. Read their compelling stories in the latest issue of Fortune India. On stands now.
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