Startups raise Rs 44,000 cr from public markets in FY25, twice private capital

[ad_1] BENGALURU: India’s venture-backed startups raised over Rs 44,000 crore ($5.3 billion) from public markets in FY25, more than double the late-stage capital they secured from private investors during the same period, according to The Rainmaker Group’s RainGauge Index FY25 Annual Update. The data points to a decisive shift in the startup funding lifecycle with…

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Rare earth trade ban: China’s curbs may disrupt India’s output, exports in 5 sectors, say SBI economists

[ad_1] China’s decision to ban exports of certain rare earth elements could disrupt India’s domestic production and exports in at least five core sectors, including transport equipment, basic metals, machinery, construction, and electronics, according to a new report from economists at the State Bank of India (SBI).The report pegged India’s rare earth and compound imports…

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Aircraft crashes to regulatory hurdles: Despite several challenges, Boeing may be benefitting big from Donald Trump’s trade war

[ad_1] The US aerospace giant has globally been in the news for all the wrong reasons. US President Donald Trump’s trade war seems to be benefitting one aviation sector giant in America – Boeing! As Trump seals trade deals with countries around the world, he is also bringing in deals, and Boeing is reaping the…

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LIC bond activity: LIC steps up bond hedging with $1 billion forward rate agreement deals; partners JPMorgan and BofA in market push

[ad_1] Life Insurance Corporation of India has ramped up its activity in the bond derivatives market, entering into $1 billion worth of forward rate agreements (FRAs) with global lenders including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp., Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The deals, executed over the past two months, now…

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Currency watch: Rupee ends 18 paise lower at 86.70 against dollar; trade jitters and Fed uncertainty weigh on sentiment

[ad_1] The rupee gave up early gains and settled 18 paise lower at 86.70 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by persistent month-end dollar demand from importers and caution ahead of key trade and monetary policy decisions.After opening at 86.47 at the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit briefly strengthened to an intra-day high…

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More rate cuts ahead? What finance ministry’s latest report hints, inflation dips below RBI’s 4% target

[ad_1] The finance ministry has said there is room for further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as inflation remains comfortably below the central bank’s medium-term target of 4%. In its monthly economic review released on Monday, the ministry noted that consumer inflation has stayed under the 4% mark since February…

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF named most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund brand in 2025 | World News

[ad_1] PIF achieved a 62.9 Brand Strength Index score with an A+ rating, ranking second among sovereign wealth funds in 2025/ Image: PIF TL;DR PIF tops global SWF rankings with $1.2B brand value and fastest growth. BlackRock leads asset managers, followed by JP Morgan and Vanguard. PIF’s strength is driven by strategic investments, branding, and…

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US markets today: S&P 500 hovers near record high; investors eye Big Tech earnings, Fed decision, global trade deals

[ad_1] US stock indices started the week steady and near record highs on Monday, as investors braced for a series of potentially market-moving events, including Big Tech earnings, a key Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates, and further global trade negotiations.The benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.1%, extending a strong run that saw it hit record…

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