Global Market: Japanese investors eye home assets as rising bond yields alter returnsJapanese investors are gradually shifting funds back into domestic assets as rising Japanese government bond yields improve their appeal. H...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Roger Federer invested $50 million in Swiss shoe company On — 4 years later, the brand went public at an $11.3 billion valuationRoger Federer’s relationship with Swiss sportswear company On developed into more than a traditional endorsement after he became an investo...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Safety most important in managing forex reserves says RBI Deputy Governor Rohit JainRBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain stated that safety is the highest priority when managing foreign exchange reserves. Liquidity and return are...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India has smartphone screen protector capacity in place, now it needs to shut out substandard imports: MeitY SecyIndia has implemented new quality norms for smartphone screen protectors that will take effect in 2027. The government aims to prevent low-...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Space investment more than doubled to $23 billion in year to June, report saysSpaceX's June IPO has reshaped the funding landscape for the sector, drawing in new investors as venture firms look for the next space comp...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
McDonald's lays out $8.5 billion franchisee support plan, targets higher margins by 2030McDonald's has announced a significant $8.5 billion investment aimed at supporting its franchisees. This initiative is designed to boost pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Bessemer raises $5.75 billion in new funds, expands growth effortsThe San Francisco-based venture firm is allocating $4 billion of the funds to growth-stage financings, which include funding young companie...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
India's fast-track route for low-risk foreign investors logs 164 sign-ups in 100 days, data showsThe SWAGAT-FI framework, launched on June 1, simplifies registration for trusted foreign investors, including pension and sovereign funds. ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 millionNas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment worl...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
AI startup Demoverse raises $600K to let consumers co-create products with brandsDemoverse secured six hundred thousand dollars in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. This platform uses artificial intelligence to let consum...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Global AI trade roars back as Meta’s personal agent fuels optimismGlobal AI stocks and chipmakers rallied following the strong debut of Meta's Muse AI agent. The surge boosted semiconductor shares like Sam...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb after tech shares power Wall StreetMSCI Inc.’s gauge of Asian shares climbed 0.5%, with memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. the top contributors to ga...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
ET Alpha Summit 2.0: Mapping global capital flows to identify the next big opportunityGlobal capital is constantly shifting across markets, sectors and asset classes as investors respond to growth, interest rates, valuations ...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
US clears way for $2.7 billion sale to Ukraine of air-defense development upgradesThe US State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine. This package includes air defense development upgrades ...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
AI-focused VC firm Activate closes maiden fund at $105 millionThe investment platform comprises an $85 million early-stage fund and $20 million deployed through dedicated growth-stage vehicles. The ear...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
In 2013, rapper Nas invested in Coinbase when the crypto exchange was valued at $150 million; 8 years later, his stake was worth at least $40 millionRapper Nas' venture firm, QueensBridge, invested in Coinbase in 2013. This early bet occurred when Coinbase was valued at approximately $15...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST