Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India, says CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft said that the latest commitment, spread across calendar years 2026 to 2029, would “advance the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations”   American tech giant Microsoft’s chief executive officer (CEO), Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced the company’s plan to invest $17.5 billion in India’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the course…

Meesho IPO to unlock ₹1,020 crore bonanza for founders, early backers

Meesho has set the price band for its IPO in the range of ₹105 to ₹111 per cent, valuing it around ₹50,095.75 crore   Meesho IPO:The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of e-commerce player Meesho is set to open for public subscription on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The company plans to raise ₹5,421.2 crore through…

MFs near parity with FIIs as ownership gap hits record low: Prime Database

The share of FIIs declined further to a 13-year low of 16.71 per cent as on September 30, 2025 (down from 17.05 per cent on June 30, 2025), while MF holdings rose to an all-time high of 10.93 per cent Domestic mutual funds (MFs) are rapidly catching up with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in Indian…

Nifty 50 seen hitting 26,800 by March in Goldilocks scenario, says Axis Securities; shares top 15 stock picks

Axis Securities predicts a potential Nifty 50 target of 26,800 by March 2026, contingent on favorable market conditions. The firm highlights 15 stocks across various market caps for investors, reflecting confidence in India’s long-term growth trajectory amidst evolving economic conditions. The Nifty 50 could touch 26,800 by March 2026 in a Goldilocks scenario of an…

India, Israel sign bilateral investment treaty to boost economic ties

From April 2000-2025, India’s total overseas direct investment in Israel amounted to $443 mn, while Israel’s foreign direct investment in India reached $334.2 mn between April 2000 and March 2025 The investment treaty was signed between the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Israeli counterpart, Bezalel Smotrich. India and Israel on Monday signed a Bilateral…

Edelweiss MF rejigs portfolios in June; exits TCS, adds TVS, IRCTC, Trent

Edelweiss Mutual Fund rebalanced its equity portfolios in June 2025 with sharp thematic pivots. The fund house exited TCS and Voltas while adding TVS, IRCTC, Trent, and Vishal Mega Mart.   Edelweiss Mutual Fund undertook a significant portfolio reshuffle across its equity schemes in June 2025, signalling a tactical tilt towards domestic consumption themes, niche…

Swiggy unveils ’99 Store’ for budget-friendly meals in 175 cities

The new 99 Store offers single meals at ₹99 with optional free Eco Saver delivery and aims to cater to Gen Z consumers seeking low-cost, everyday food options   Food delivery platform Swiggy on Tuesday announced the launch of the ’99 Store,’ a new range of offerings on its application. The section, which is a…

Why did Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 1% despite Israel-Iran conflict? Here’s what experts say

Every fresh negative headline may cause temporary jitters, but the broader trend remains bullish, says a market expert   The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose nearly 1 percent on Monday, driven by gains in IT and oil stocks, value buying and a rebound in global equities amid easing crude oil prices despite tensions in…