Claude-maker Anthropic has filed for an IPO, leapfrogging OpenAI in the public-market race and reflecting massive enterprise AI demand.
Year: 2026
Micron Technology’s Gujarat Semiconductor Plant Begins Commercial Production
The $2.75 billion Micron chip facility in Sanand, Gujarat commenced commercial output, marking a milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.
Reliance Industries Among Top Picks as India’s Refining Capacity Gets Spotlight
With Iran war fallout disrupting Middle East refining, Reliance’s world-class Gujarat complex has emerged as a key energy security asset for Asia.
India’s GST Collections Show 8.2% Annual Growth in March 2026
Net GST revenue in March 2026 rose to ₹1.78 lakh crore, reflecting strong economic activity and improved tax compliance across sectors.
Budget Airline Model in the US Is Running Out of Runway
Analysis suggests low-cost carriers in America are facing structural headwinds including higher fuel costs, labour contracts, and narrowing margin on short routes.
Homeowners Tap $47 Billion in Home Equity in First Quarter of 2026
Americans drew record home equity in Q1 2026 as rising property values and persistent inflation prompted cash-out borrowing at historic levels.
Federal Reserve’s Preferred Inflation Gauge to Be Key Test of Cheaper Oil Impact
Markets are watching the PCE inflation report due this week as falling oil prices may finally be translating into broader price relief in the US.
US Opens Tariff Probe Targeting Germany’s Drug Pricing Policies
The Trump administration launched a new trade investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing, escalating transatlantic economic tensions.
Q2 2026 Agentic AI Funding Hits $20 Billion as Investors Bet Big
Agentic AI startups captured $20 billion — nearly half of all AI funding in Q2 2026 — as investors back autonomous workflow systems over chatbots.
Taiwan Economy Expected to Grow 9.6% in 2026 on AI Export Boom
Taiwan’s government projects near double-digit growth this year, fuelled by record semiconductor exports tied to global AI infrastructure buildout.