Schoolnet India Limited, India's first and one of the leading Ed-Tech service providers, is advancing its 'One School, One Solution' vision through Geneo AI, a unified academic system that brings together academics, assessments, innovation, and future readiness within a single ecosystem. 

Drawing on more than two decades of experience in education and its work across over 100,000 schools impacting more than 25 million students and teachers, Schoolnet developed Geneo AI to address one of education's most persistent challenges: connecting assessment, learning gaps, remediation, and outcomes within a single academic ecosystem. Serving government schools, rural schools, and private institutions alike, Geneo AI enables educators to move beyond isolated assessments and gain actionable insights that support continuous student improvement.

Bien-etre Consulting, a business consulting firm, has secured mandates from four prominent sports properties across cricket, tennis, volleyball, and korfball, significantly expanding its footprint in India's sports ecosystem. 

The mandates include the Korfball Premier League (KPL), owned by Sportybharat; Game Changers South Africa Champions (GCSAC), the reigning champions in the World Championship of Legends; Game Changers Falcons (GCF), a franchise in the upcoming World Tennis League; and Ayodhya Superkings (ASK), a franchise team in the Uttar Pradesh Pro Volleyball League (UPPVL). 

The marquee events are scheduled across the second half of 2026. These include the inaugural season of the Korfball Premier League, which is set to be held in September 2026. It will feature leading Indian players like Yamini Dehloo, Alisha, Yuri Sethi, Sarang Sharma, Sourbh Dalal and Rajat Kumar Saini. 

Navi UPI, one of India's fastest-growing UPI apps, introduced Navi Secure, a unified safety framework that brings together the platform's existing fraud prevention, risk monitoring and user protection capabilities under a single trust and security proposition.

As digital payments scale rapidly across India, fraud patterns are becoming increasingly sophisticated, spanning social engineering attempts, fake merchants, compromised devices and high-risk digital environments. Navi Secure reflects Navi's continued focus on strengthening customer protection through intelligent risk detection, proactive user alerts and layered safeguards designed to help users make safer payment decisions.

Dubai has reinforced its position as the world's leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the fifth consecutive year, according to data published by the Financial Times Ltd's fDi Markets database. In 2025, Dubai delivered one of its strongest inward FDI performances since 2015 with total announced greenfield FDI projects rising to 1,253, a 10.5% increase from 2024. Dubai also secured a record-high 7% share of global greenfield FDI projects, the highest in its history, according to the data.

The results further reinforce the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to double Dubai's economy by 2033 and consolidate its position as a leading global destination for business, investment, and innovation.

Expert View By Deepak verma, Head of Business, Pacecourt 

The stadium's sports facilities and how to build stadiums is in a constant state of change due to a number of issues including globalization. This has changed dramatically over the past few years with significant changes occurring all over the world. As a result, commodity prices are fluctuating greatly and logistics are becoming increasingly difficult as countries impose new regulations on imported goods, all leading to an environment where traditional procurement and pricing strategies are not as reliable as they have been in the past.

The impact of these fluctuations is felt throughout the sports facility market as the majority of specialized products and components used in sports facilities are sourced from international supply networks. A consequence of this is that estimating costs and scheduling projects becomes more complicated because of the amount of time needed for global supply networks to deliver materials and components. In order to mitigate the impact of delays in delivery on the performance of the sports facility, the stakeholders are focusing on supply chain risk management, inventory planning, and other strategic sourcing measures.

Supply chain disruptions are forcing the construction and building components of the sports infrastructure ecosystem to grapple with increases in raw material costs, transportation costs, and logistics costs. Many sports organizations are also struggling to find a way to balance project costs with customer expectations because most organizations do not have the ability to pass on the entire increased cost of materials to their customers. Instead, they are working toward improving the operational efficiencies of their projects, expanding their supply base, and developing better procurement strategies in order to mitigate any potential delays to their projects and offer their customers a lower cost for their final product.

Reflecting the growing need for dynamic global portfolios, Ionic Asset, the Asset Management arm of Ionic Group, has launched the Global Asset Allocation Fund (GAAF), a privately placed offering suitable for sophisticated investors, HNIs and UHNIs. The GIFT City-based fund is designed for patient investors seeking geography-agnostic, multi-asset exposure, an area historically constrained by limited offerings and a fragmented journey. GAAF has been conceived to particularly bridge this gap by seamlessly bringing together a mix asset classes curated by domain experts under a single investment framework. The strategy combines exposure to emerging markets such as South Korea and Taiwan with long-term themes including renewables, base metals, rare earths, defence and commodities. 

The announcement comes at a juncture when most opportunities continue to be accessed in silos -through a specific geography, sector or theme. As a result, portfolios miss out on the broader shifts reshaping the global economy. The underlying allocation is curated strategically to remove this barrier, with approximately 70% allocated to diversified global equities, 20% to commodities and 10% to global REITs, easing participation in structural global trends without the hassle of tracking and managing them individually. To stay ahead of the curve, the allocation may be periodically rebalanced in line with evolving market conditions. 

As Indian manufacturing enters a new era of intelligent, data-driven operations, CSB Bank, in partnership with the Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has launched its first knowledge report titled "Edge AI: The Next Frontier in Indian Manufacturing." 

Link to download the report - https://www.csb.bank.in/pdf/edge-ai-report-2026-csb-bank-single-view-15062026.pdf

The report explores how Edge AI can transform manufacturing by bringing intelligence closer to the point of operation, enabling real-time decision-making, improving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and reducing operational downtime. It also examines the growing convergence of artificial intelligence, automation, IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies that are reshaping manufacturing globally.

Xflow, a cross-border payments platform, today announced the launch of card payment acceptance for Indian businesses collecting international payments. With this launch, businesses can accept card payments from global customers directly through Xflow, with transactions settled as compliant INR payouts through Xflow's existing infrastructure.

Cards remain the dominant payment method for businesses and consumers in many of Xflow's key markets, particularly the United States. Until now, Indian businesses looking to accept card payments from global customers faced a fragmented landscape: poor cross-border card success rates, opaque foreign exchange fees embedded in payment processing costs, and reconciliation workflows spread across multiple vendors. Xflow's card acceptance capability is designed to eliminate each of these friction points.

China reduced crude imports during the Iran war. Analysts estimate that imports fell by nearly 3 million barrels per day during the crisis period. Read full report here

Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), today announced an ambitious expansion plan to establish 500 branches across 15 states over the next three years, while targeting an asset base of Rs 2,500 crore as part of its long-term growth strategy.

The company also inaugurated its new Corporate Office in Andheri, Mumbai, in the presence of Mr. Mahesh Thakkar, Chairman of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC), and Mr. Manoj Ravi, CEO of Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, along with eminent industry leaders, key stakeholders and members of the company's leadership team.

As part of its expansion roadmap, Supra Pacific will mark its presence in Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan, Odisha and Telangana, while expanding operations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa. In the present phase, the company will open five new branches in Goa, further enhancing access to formal financial services in underserved regions.

Manglam Group, one of Rajasthan's leading real estate developers, has announced the signing of a Sheraton Hotel with Marriott International in Jaipur. The project, which will feature 220 keys, is being developed with an investment of approximately Rs 350 crore across more than 3 lakh sq. ft. on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. It marks the Group's third collaboration with Marriott International and forms part of Manglam's broader Rs 1,000 crore hospitality investment roadmap.

The agreement was formally signed by Ms. Amrita Gupta, Director of Manglam Group and CEO of Manglam Spa and Resorts, and Mr. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, in the presence of Mr. David Marriott, Chairman of the Board, Marriott International, and Mr. N. K. Gupta, Founder and Chairman, Manglam Group. Mr. Marriott travelled to Jaipur with senior members of Marriott's global and regional leadership team, and the delegation was welcomed with a specially curated programme celebrating the city's culture and heritage, featuring traditional Rajasthani performances and artisan showcases.

What was intended as a simplification exercise at the national level is often turning into an operational challenge on the ground. Read full report here

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the release of StorageGRID 12.1, designed to help customers scale AI and other modern workloads with a federated global namespace. The new capabilities improve how data is accessed, processed, and managed across distributed environments to support AI data pipelines, data lakes, and modern object-based applications.

Organizations are contending with rapid growth in unstructured data to serve AI workloads while also managing that data across increasingly distributed hybrid environments. In its Object Storage Solutions Landscape, Q1 2026 report, Forrester notes that the rise of generative AI has pushed object storage further into an AI‑optimized data platform beyond its historical uses supporting enterprise data strategies with scalable, durable storage for unstructured data, media, and backups. The updates to NetApp StorageGRID enable organizations to leverage their object data for these emerging uses with new capabilities that simplify operations, improve performance, and reduce costs for data-intensive workloads such as AI.

The Adani Group Chairman said the company is positioning itself for a world where energy security, technology and sovereignty are intertwined. Read full report here

The Thesis

A global AI and semiconductor selloff - Korea halted limit-down, Wall Street's Nasdaq off 2.2% - is unwinding the market's most crowded trade, yet India, under-owned in chips, opens firmer on a green GIFT Nifty. With Brent near $78 easing the rupee's crude strain, the tilt leans hard into domestic defensives - pharma and hospitals that compound regardless of the chip cycle.

Where We're Concentrated

Concentration sits squarely in healthcare and pharma - export earners levered to a weak rupee and domestic chronic-care demand that doesn't blink at a tech rout - balanced by a measured domestic-cyclical edge in defence-linked manufacturing. The thesis breaks if the AI selloff turns into a broad global derisking that drags FII flows out of India wholesale, or if Hormuz tensions snap Brent higher and reignite the rupee's import strain.

Conviction Picks

Highest Conviction

Cipla

Defensive pharma with US-export earnings that gain from a weak rupee - a shelter as the global AI-chip rout rattles risk assets.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Domestic-branded and chronic-care demand keeps earnings steady, insulating it from the semiconductor-led selloff sweeping Asia.

Apollo Hospitals

Structural domestic healthcare demand, immune to the global tech unwind, anchors the defensive tilt as India VIX spikes past 14.

Lupin

US generics pipeline plus a rupee tailwind on exports gives earnings visibility while crude near $78 keeps input costs in check.

Bharat Forge

Defence and export order books benefit from a weak rupee, adding a domestic-cyclical edge that sidesteps the AI-trade reversal.

One Thing to Watch

Brent back above $80. A Strait of Hormuz escalation that lifts crude past $80 would revive the rupee's import strain and pressure FII flows - the early tell after India VIX already jumped above 14.

Ikin Global, an IoT smart lock brand created by SectorQube has raised $2 million in Pre-Series A2 led by Unicorn India Ventures, Callapina Capital and AWE Funds, which is an early growth venture capital firm in India that invests in innovative, tech-led businesses that promote gender equity and sustainability. Funds raised will be strategically deployed to facilitate geographical expansion into new markets including the US, Europe and West Asia. The funds will also be utilized for new product development, specifically to build a comprehensive security platform tailored for the oil & gas industry in India. Furthermore, they will be directed towards team expansion and operations scaling that will help increase  production capacity in India and strengthen field operations to support international rollout.

The Adani Group Chairman said the company is positioning itself for a world where energy security, technology and sovereignty are intertwined. Read full report here

Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research, Axis Direct

The Nifty 50 witnessed a sharp correction in Tuesday's expiry session, declining 278.80 points (1.16%) to close at 23,824.10, slipping below the key 24,000 mark amid broad-based selling. Weak domestic macro data, with the Flash Services PMI falling to a 17-month low, raised fresh concerns over economic momentum, while a global technology-led selloff weighed heavily on IT and metal stocks. Sentiment also remained under pressure after Wall Street witnessed sharp declines overnight, driven by weakness in semiconductor stocks amid AI valuation concerns and expectations of a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve.

Global cues, however, have turned slightly supportive this morning. Asian markets are attempting to stabilise after the recent selloff, while Brent crude continues to hover near the $76 per barrel mark as easing geopolitical tensions and progress in US-Iran peace talks help alleviate supply concerns-an encouraging development for India. GIFT Nifty also indicates a mildly positive start.

Technically, the undertone remains cautious as long as the Nifty trades below 23,950. A sustained move above this level could trigger a relief rally towards 24,100-24,150, while immediate support is placed at 23,780. A decisive breach below this support may accelerate profit booking towards the 23,600 zone. Although oversold conditions after the expiry session could support a near-term pullback, investors should remain watchful of global technology stocks, which are likely to continue dictating market sentiment in the near term.

"Bitcoin is trading near $62,556, with short-term technicals signaling pressure, though GoBTC Pay Gen1 strengthens BTC's real-world utility by enabling direct merchant settlement without Lightning, wrapped tokens, or fiat conversion. Ethereum trades near $1,661, down 0.23%, with daily technicals showing Sell and moving averages strongly bearish. Its proposed validator-led funding model could redirect staking rewards toward infrastructure, research, and public goods, supporting long-term ecosystem development. Stablecoins also remained in focus, as Tether's dominance in RWA showed how digital dollars are evolving beyond crypto liquidity into business-led settlement tools. Companies increasingly want branded stablecoins to reduce friction, control payment flows, and improve settlement efficiency. Strategy's latest 520 BTC purchase reinforced institutional conviction despite market volatility, while its larger USD reserve signaled a more balanced treasury approach. Meanwhile, Ripple-backed t54 highlighted rising demand for trust infrastructure as AI agents begin handling money, verification, insurance, and accountability across financial systems."

Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder & CEO, Pi42

"Bitcoin remains under pressure after slipping to a two-week low, as a broader selloff in technology stocks triggered a risk-off mood across global markets. The decline highlights how crypto is increasingly responding to macro and cross-asset market developments, rather than operating in isolation.

At the same time, market signals remain mixed. While Bitcoin has managed to hold above a key price floor despite weakening bullish momentum, recent data points to softer structural demand and record ETP outflows, suggesting that some investors are adopting a more cautious stance in the near term. This reflects a market that is reassessing risk rather than one experiencing a wholesale exit of capital.

Interestingly, the recent weakness has also coincided with an altcoin season indicator flashing in the market. Historically, such periods have often been accompanied by shifts in capital allocation within the crypto ecosystem, as investors look beyond Bitcoin for selective opportunities while still maintaining exposure to the broader digital asset space.

For investors, the focus should remain on participation and conviction rather than short-term price fluctuations. While macro uncertainty and weaker demand indicators may continue to influence sentiment, Bitcoin's ability to defend critical levels amid these headwinds suggests that long-term confidence in the asset class remains intact, even as markets navigate a period of consolidation." 

Akshat Siddhant, Lead quant analyst, Mudrex

Bitcoin came under renewed selling pressure as a broader pullback in technology stocks weighed on risk assets globally. BTC briefly fell to $61,877, its lowest level since June 11, before stabilising near the $62,000 mark. The decline reflects a broader reassessment of high-growth and speculative assets, with investors reducing exposure amid concerns over elevated valuations and tighter liquidity conditions. Expectations of potential Fed rate hikes, combined with weakness across Asian equity markets, further hurt the market sentiment. The $60,000 level acts as a critical support zone. A break below it could accelerate downside momentum and open the path toward the $56,000 region.

BTC pulled back to the $62K level due to a broader bout of market caution across global markets, as investors reduced exposure to risk assets following a sharp selloff in AI and technology stocks. Market sentiment already remains cautious due to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. Continued ETF outflows and softer market liquidity have also weighed on price action, leaving BTC below $65K. While near-term volatility may persist, long-term investors may benefit from focusing on fundamentals and maintaining a disciplined investment approach.

Piyush Walke, Derivatives Research Analyst, Delta Exchange

"US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $227 million last week, extending their negative flow streak to six consecutive weeks, indicating investor caution.

After finding support near the $62,000 level, Bitcoin recovered toward $63,000 on lower timeframes. The $61,000-$62,000 zone remains a critical support area for the Bitcoin. A Bollinger Band squeeze is evident on the daily chart, indicating that market volatility has fallen to relatively low levels.

For the near term, Bitcoin is expected to remain range-bound between $60,500 and $67,500, as neither buyers nor sellers have established clear control. A sustained move beyond either boundary could provide the next major directional signal for the market.

Ethereum is exhibiting a similar technical setup, having found support near $1,630 and staged a modest recovery from that level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering near 38, reflecting subdued market sentiment but not yet indicating an extreme oversold condition. Ethereum  support lies around $1,600-$1,630 range. Immediate resistance lies between $1,750 and $1,780, and a breakout above this zone could pave the way for a move toward $1,850."

Education experts say AI will not replace teachers. But it could widen the gap between teachers who adapt and those who do not. Read full report here

Since fleeing India, Nirav Modi has faced extradition proceedings, asset seizures and multiple recovery actions by banks and enforcement agencies. Read full report here

At the close on Tuesday, the total market cap of all BSE Sensex companies stood at Rs 4,75,10,749.