India’s unicorn count hit 131 in 2026 with Skyroot the latest entrant in May, as Bengaluru continues to lead with 55 of the nation’s unicorns.
Month: June 2026
HCL Tech Leads Sensex Gains Rising 3.6% as IT Stocks Surge
HCL Technologies led Indian benchmark gains with a 3.6% rise, followed by Bajaj Finserv and NTPC as markets reacted to positive global cues.
India BSE Sensex Rises 250 Points to Around 76992 on Iran Deal Optimism
Buoyed by the US-Iran peace deal and falling crude prices, India’s Sensex climbed as foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers after 13 sessions of selling.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Come Into Force on July 15 2026
Prime Minister Modi and UK leaders announced the landmark India-UK FTA will enter into force on July 15 in what India calls its most comprehensive trade deal.
McKinsey Study Finds Grocery Sales Rose in 2025 But Volume Declined
A new McKinsey report reveals that while grocery revenue grew in 2025, actual volumes bought by consumers dropped — suggesting value-driven buying.
Lidl Launches Loyalty Program With Points-Based Rewards and Member Pricing
The discount supermarket chain has introduced a rewards scheme allowing shoppers to earn points for free products and personalised coupons.
Saba Capital Wins Board Seats at Impax Environmental Markets After Shareholder Vote
Saba Capital’s four independent nominees were elected to the Impax board with approximately 71% of votes cast in favour at a contested meeting.
Kuwait Reopens Airspace to Commercial Flights After Iran War Disruption
Kuwait has reopened its airspace to commercial aviation after a temporary closure triggered by Iranian attacks in the broader region.
G7 Leaders Discuss China’s Record Trade Surplus and ‘Second China Shock’
G7 members debated how to address China’s growing dominance in high-value industries, with France framing it as a second China economic shock.
South Korea Fines Coupang $408 Million for Data Breach Affecting Millions
The South Korean data protection commission levied a record fine on e-commerce giant Coupang for exposing personal data from millions of accounts.