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China's SAFE Nears $2 Trillion In Assets, Set To Become World's Second-Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund
China's foreign exchange reserves fund has almost doubled its assets since early 2025, driven by gains in global equities and overseas investments.
Gold falls below $4,160 an ounce, silver drops nearly 1%
Gold and silver prices dip after last week's rally. Investors eye US monetary policy, Fed signals, and global commodity markets.
Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 7: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And More
While global crude prices have fallen over the past week amid easing geopolitical tensions and higher OPEC+ production, Indian consumers are yet to see any relief at the fuel pumps as petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged.
Stocks in news: RIL, Trent, Titan, Cochin Shipyard, Nestle, Indian Oil
Markets extended their winning streak on Monday, supported by encouraging quarterly business updates. Reliance Industries received an administrative warning from Sebi regarding insider trading allegations. Trent and Titan reported strong revenue growth in their respective June quarter results. The government will sell a stake in Cochin Shipyard through an offer for sale. Nestle announced the establishment of a new Global Capability Center in Hyderabad.
In a flurry of deals, Adani mobilizes $10 bn in a week for capex boost
The fund mobilization spans equity raises, stake sales and long-term commitments from strategic partners, including global investors and sovereign-backed entities. The flurry of deals marks one of the largest capital-raising exercises by an Indian conglomerate in recent years.
Skyroot Aerospace: building the Uber for space, one launch at a time
Skyroot is preparing for Vikram 1, a mission that will make it the first private Indian company to launch a commercial satellite. Co-founded by former Isro scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, the startup aims to capture a significant portion of the global launch market.
FPIs stage strong comeback in financials with record fortnightly inflows in 2026
Foreign investors bought Indian financials worth over fourteen thousand crore rupees. This marked their highest purchase in financials during the second half of June. Overseas investors became net buyers of Indian equities after significant earlier outflows. Global index rebalancing and value purchases boosted renewed investor appetite for financials. Financial services and infrastructure sectors are expected to remain favored by long-term investors.
NTPC gets into action to develop mega PWR-based nuclear projects
NTPC plans to develop nuclear power capacity using pressurised water reactor technology. Global consultants are invited to prepare tender documents and evaluate bids. This initiative follows the promulgation of the SHANTI Act, allowing private sector participation. NTPC aims to build thirty gigawatts of nuclear capacity on its own. The company is also exploring tie-ups with Rosatom and EDF for PWR projects.
Education Ministry in discussions to ease 1-km norm for EWS admissions
The education ministry is urging states to update Right to Education Act rules. This action follows Supreme Court orders for better implementation of the EWS quota. High-level discussions are also underway for neighborhood school criteria flexibility. States are being asked to frame RTE rules as per the Supreme Court's directives.
Mission Re-search: Post-doctoral students to be retained in India
The Indian government is developing a plan to retain talented researchers. This initiative aims to offer stronger financial and academic incentives for postdoctoral scholars. The number of research positions will significantly increase over the next decade. Stipends will be enhanced to match international standards, attracting global talent. This strategy seeks to strengthen India's research and development ecosystem.
Govt plans LNG buffer mandate for terminals
India is weighing a plan to fund emergency liquefied natural gas stockpiles. This initiative aims to bolster supply security after recent global disruptions. Policymakers are considering raising regasification tolls to finance expanded terminal storage capacity. Terminal operators could recover investment costs by charging higher fees to importers. This approach seeks to build storage faster than direct government financing.
Mahindra bets on execution as global uncertainty becomes 'structural'
Mahindra Group views global uncertainty as a permanent business feature. The conglomerate will focus on faster execution and calibrated investments. This strategy aims to capitalize on volatility rather than waiting for stability. The group reported its strongest financial performance in FY26. Future investments will target new technologies and manufacturing expansion.