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The upcoming issues, expected to collectively raise over Rs 25,000 crore, include a mix of fresh equity issuances and offer for sale (OFS) component, merchant bankers said Coming month is likely to witness an IPO rush with more than a dozen companies, including Zepto, Truhome Finance and logistics platform Shiprocket gearing up to launch their initial share-sale. The upcoming issues, expected to collectively raise over Rs 25,000 crore, include a mix of fresh equity issuances and offer for sale (…
A higher tax-free threshold allows first-time earners to retain a larger share of their salaries, increasing disposable income during the years when they are likely to be paying for higher education, relocating for jobs, purchasing their first vehicle, or building emergency savings. For young Indians entering the workforce, the country's income tax regime is offering an advantage unmatched by any other G20 economy. According to an analysis based on IMF data and the national budgets of G20 coun…
 As part of its expansion plans, Aster is developing the 550-bed Aster Hospital, Yeshwantpur, the 460-bed Aster Hospital, Sarjapur, and a 350-bed expansion at Aster CMI Hospital Aster DM Quality Care will invest ₹1,315 crore in Karnataka to further strengthen the healthcare infrastructure. As part of its expansion plans, Aster is developing the 550-bed Aster Hospital, Yeshwantpur, the 460-bed Aster Hospital, Sarjapur, and a 350-bed expansion at Aster CMI Hospital, substantially increasing ac…
Investopia launched a new edition of the ‘Investopia Dialogues’ today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking its fifth consecutive edition in India. The event brought together over 500 leaders, senior officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and India. The dialogues aim to strengthen bilateral economic and investment partnerships between the two countries while exploring new opportunities in future-oriented and sustainable sectors, in line with global economic shifts and in support of gr…
India’s first pan-India National Household Income Survey (NHIS) is progressing smoothly and is on track for release by mid-2027, according to MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. The survey aims to measure living conditions, fill long-standing socio-economic data gaps, and inform future CPI and GDP revisions.  The first-ever comprehensive National Household Income Survey (NHIS) is progressing as planned and its results are expected by mid-2027, Saurabh Garg, secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Pr…
 The Government will help establish the shipbuilding cluster, with an expected investment of ₹25,000 crore, said Ajay Kumar, Vice-Chairman and CEO of GMB Gujarat has unveiled fresh plans to build three greenfield shipyards, an integrated mega shipbuilding cluster and six new ports along its coastline, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest maritime infrastructure expansion programmes as it seeks to strengthen its position as India’s leading port and shipbuilding hub. As per i…
Not that AI is not being widely adopted by the organisations, but implementations still remain a huge challenge – which has been an industry-wide headache. ‘Frustration is the genesis of entrepreneurship.’ Bhavin Turakhia, a serial entrepreneur who founded firms like Directi, Radix, Titan, and Zeta, is taking a huge bet – USD 30 million – on his new AI venture..... More https://bit.ly/4yuSQbs Via entrepreneur.com
Musk's latest remarks come against the backdrop of long-running criticism over some of his public statements. Over the years, he has faced accusations of amplifying divisive rhetoric on immigration and race, while also expressing support for several right-wing political parties in Europe. Elon Musk has once again found himself at the centre of a controversy over race. But this time, instead of responding with a social media post, the billionaire pointed to his own family, saying his personal lif…
·      Regular payments from Bangladesh help in reducing its dues to Adani Power https://bit.ly/4b4fkGo ·      Primary market shows signs of revival even as uncertainty looms https://bit.ly/3RPGoTe ·      Air India, Saudia sign MoU to expand codeshare, strengthen India-Saudi air connectivity https://bit.ly/4yDJB90 ·      UCO Bank says Iran, Russia rupee trade channels remain open within sanctions https://bit.ly/4yDJB90 ·      West Asia war pushes ONGC to p…
The analogy is straightforward. Just as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can ripple across global energy prices, freight costs, inflation and economic activity, businesses too often rely heavily on one crucial link in their operations. A narrow stretch of water in the West Asia has done more than unsettle global energy markets — it is now inspiring a new way of thinking in corporate boardrooms. As businesses grapple with an era of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and operation…
Middle East
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More than 50 young employees at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) took part in a Knowledge Challenge initiative aimed at strengthening critical skills such as decision-making and creative thinking under pressure. Organised by DEWA’s Youth Council, the initiative was designed to enhance participants’ professional capabilities by building expertise in key areas, including effective communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision making, while also fostering team spirit and a…
Investopia launched a new edition of the ‘Investopia Dialogues’ today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking its fifth consecutive edition in India. The event brought together over 500 leaders, senior officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and India. The dialogues aim to strengthen bilateral economic and investment partnerships between the two countries while exploring new opportunities in future-oriented and sustainable sectors, in line with global economic shifts and in support of gr…
Loan is the first dedicated green financing in the history of the ConstanÈ›a South Container Terminal and anchors a €100 million electrification programme DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to €25 million to support the electrification of operations at DP World’s ConstanÈ›a South Container Terminal. The financing is the terminal’s first dedicated green loan and forms part of a €100 million investment programme tha…
UAE ·       Sheikh Mohammed approves National Program for Developing Statistics System in UAE https://bit.ly/4yDfoH2 ·       National Programme for Developing Statistics to strengthen economic decision-making: Thani Al Zeyoudi https://bit.ly/44MmqM1 ·       DSCD: National Statistical Programme boosts UAE data systems https://bit.ly/4vSlVuZ ·       SEDD concludes 'Little Economist' programme https://bit.ly/4pKcX1y ·       ‘Investopia Dialogues’ lau…
SailGP, the most exciting race on water, makes a highly anticipated return to England’s south coast this summer with Emirates. The world’s largest international airline serves as Title Partner of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth, Global Partner and Exclusive Airline Partner of SailGP, and Naming Partner of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Taking place on 25th –26th July in Portsmouth, the airline will be landside offering a range of unique fan experiences, inclu…
UAE ·       Dubai International Chamber opens new representative office in Luanda to strengthen trade and investment between Dubai and Angola https://bit.ly/4bFYFsN ·       Abu Dhabi Crown Prince launches $27.23 billion Marsa Al Saadiyat development project https://bit.ly/4wd3xxO ·       UAB reports net profit of AED201 million for H1 2026 https://bit.ly/44F5ZRL ·       RUWAD signs 3.3 M in government deals in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4x1gvyQ ·       Hi…
Chamber inaugurates its eighth representative office in Africa Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has opened a new representative office in Luanda, the capital of Angola, to support the growth of trade and investment between Dubai and Angola. The launch forms part of the chamber’s efforts to unlock new opportunities for cooperation between Dubai-based companies and their counterparts across key African markets. The Luanda off…
UAE ·       Etihad Airways, Abra Group establish strategic partnership to strengthen connectivity between Latin America, ME, key global markets https://bit.ly/4b3NIB7 ·       Mubadala, Embraer sign agreement to strengthen UAE's position in global aerospace https://bit.ly/45fqepb ·       Abdulaziz bin Humaid launches 'Huwiyyah Tubna' initiative to promote Emirati architectural identity in Ajman https://bit.ly/4yvvsL7 ·       ADB, Japan establish new water secur…
As part of the periodic review of its corporate strategy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has strengthened the alignment of its mission and corporate values with the Dubai-It initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This initiative champions a work culture grounded in rapid, precise execution and translating ambition into tangible outcomes, in line with Dubai’s approach to global leadership an…
South East Asia
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cybersecurity Cooperation and Digital Fraud Protection. The MoU formalises and expands the ongoing collaboration between MAS and BOT to strengthen cyber resilience and combat digital fraud across their respective financial sectors.The MoU reflects the growing importance of close regulatory coordination in addressing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and digital fraud risk…
Singapore ·      Global founder network Endeavor launches Singapore hub to spark ‘multiplier effect’ https://bit.ly/4pKIKPN ·      MBS profit falls 10.3% to $890 million in Q2, remains bright spot for Las Vegas Sands https://bit.ly/4fgo26O ·      Singapore’s core inflation edges up to 1.6% in June, slightly lower than forecasts https://bit.ly/4fPNWOX ·      Singapore navy launches second multi-role combat vessel nine months after first https://bit.ly/4yHF6KO…
Singapore ·      Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again https://bit.ly/4wh7PnN ·      Designing buildings with maintenance features can help cut upkeep, manpower costs: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4wWGZBx ·      Ministry of Trade and Industry to be renamed Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry https://bit.ly/4vNAdNf ·      Accountant who failed to place $8.5m in fixed deposit ordered to pay damages to ex-employer https://bit.ly/3Tdsz1q ·   …
Singapore ·      ‘Online shopping is not for us’: Shoppers lament Metro’s planned Paragon, Causeway Point exit https://bit.ly/44C7Gzk ·      Singapore investors can now gain access to Grab, Sea and SpaceX on SGX https://bit.ly/4wYcr2k ·      Professional Services Centre network set up to help Singapore firms expand in Asia https://bit.ly/4ffKCfO ·      Tan Boon Liat Building sold en bloc to Kingsford Group at lower reserve price of $950 million https://bit.l…
Singapore ·      Metro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expire https://bit.ly/4pAHOxw ·      Singapore Airlines responds to shareholder questions on Air India, KrisFlyer app issues https://bit.ly/4fagH7l ·      Singapore’s AI-powered growth masks economic risks from Iran war and US tariffs https://bit.ly/3RnAEzW ·      More investment funds, more choices – but are retail investors in Singapore ready? https://bit.ly/3T9bXaZ ·…
Singapore ·      AI demand drives Singapore GDP but Q2 growth eases; global chipmakers hit hard https://bit.ly/3RKhEM3 ·      More ships to call at S’pore? How the Iran war, tariffs are reshaping global sea trade https://bit.ly/4yuowh3 ·      How getting burned by penny stocks in uni taught Maybank managing director to invest prudently https://bit.ly/4gMWsPH ·      About $274,000 lost in scams involving phone calls from numbers starting with the digit 3 https://…
 Growing network of partners supports healthy digital habits among parents, youths and children  As more of daily life moves online, helping families build healthy digital habits has become an increasingly important part of the national Digital for Life (DfL) movement. Since its launch in 2021, the movement has tripled its reach, benefiting over 870,000 Singaporeans through ground-up initiatives that strengthen digital literacy, inclusion and resilience. This milestone has been made possibl…
Singapore ·      RTS Link to spur S’poreans to spend $1 billion more in JB a year: Study https://bit.ly/4flgWg7 ·      Trading pricey S’pore stocks gets cheaper from Oct 5: What you need to know https://bit.ly/457cpJk ·      Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B pressures https://bit.ly/4ynp88g ·      Tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings to be replaced over next 4 years https://bit.ly/3Rot6N8 ·      …
Singapore ·      Pest management workers to benefit from pay rise under Progressive Wage Model https://bit.ly/44wbUbK ·      Crystal Jade to close Suntec City outlet from July 16 after shutting Hillion Mall outlet earlier in 2026 https://bit.ly/4fiUhRs ·      DBS targets $1 trillion in wealth assets by 2030, banks on AI and 600 new hires https://bit.ly/4poGqxQ ·      Singapore and Malaysia share vision for ASEAN to become green energy powerhouse: President Tharman…
Singapore ·      AI-driven earnings growth, rising gold prices: Banks’ top market themes for second half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4vPdaSB ·      Defamation suit against Bloomberg, reporter to protect standing of offices: Shanmugam, Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4ylDCWh ·      Cop jailed over false work permit application to raise funds for wedding https://bit.ly/4phi7la ·      More flights ahead: Changi Airport to plug gaps in flight network in Asia and beyond https…