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Has India lost the AI race? Not entirely - Financial Times
Has India lost the AI race? Not entirelyFinancial Times

Google's AI race gets costlier as Alphabet upsizes equity raise to $84.75 billion
Google parent Alphabet has increased its planned equity raise to nearly $85 billion. The massive investment will help fund spending on data centres, chips and AI infrastructure.

Wall Street Giants Lose Out to Taiwan Rivals in New Wealth Race
Global asset management giants are being squeezed out in the race for a piece a $300 billion retail investment boom in Taiwan, surpassed by nimbler domestic competitors with massive brokerage networks.
South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades ago
South Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems from decades of strategic state investment and industrial policy, creating market leaders like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC. India, despite recent efforts, faces a long road to catch up after historical missed opportunities in chip manufacturing.
Passenger vehicle sales race ahead in May as Maruti, Kia break records
The Indian automobile industry celebrated a strong sales performance in May, with Maruti Suzuki and Kia India achieving their best-ever sales figures for the month. Fuel price increases didn’t dampen consumer enthusiasm, as passenger vehicle sales rose significantly.

Groww, Motilal Oswal, Angel One Race To Build Wealth Businesses Beyond Trading
Brokerages are expanding into wealth management, insurance, lending, alternatives and asset management as they seek recurring revenue streams and reduce reliance on trading activity.

India may be missing the AI hardware race, but investors can still benefit: M&G Investments
Deepika Mundra, Director of Equity Research, India at M&G Investments, said the firm has maintained an underweight stance on IT services and consumer staples over the past two years, citing expensive valuations and muted growth in both sectors.
South Indian cinema dominates OTT race, accounts for 60% of hit film acquisitions in 2025
South Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired by platforms in 2025. Driven by strong viewer engagement and high completion rates, these titles offer consistent viewing and pipeline stability for streamers.
INOXGFL leads race for Vena's India biz buyout; Proposed deal may give Rs 4,500-5,000 crore enterprise value
INOXGFL Group is poised to acquire Vena Energy's Indian renewable energy business. The deal is valued between ₹4,500-5,000 crore. This move signifies INOXGFL's aggressive expansion in India's clean energy sector. The conglomerate has recently made several strategic acquisitions, bolstering its renewable energy portfolio. This acquisition further strengthens its position in the rapidly growing market.

IPL Playoffs Trends Since 2022: What They Reveal About The 2026 Top 4 Race
Five teams are in contention for the final IPL 2026 playoffs spot
Aditya Birla group, KKR left in race for Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group and KKR are vying to buy Shell's renewable energy firm Sprng Energy. Binding financial bids are in, and Shell will negotiate with the top two contenders next week. India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Actis are out of the running. The deal could be worth around $2 billion. Shell is reviewing strategic options for Sprng Energy.

Swiggy, Eternal taking different paths in quick commerce battle, say experts
Gaurav Malhotra, ED of Axis Capital and Lalit Bhise, Co-Founder & CEO of BIZOM discuss why market share is becoming critical in India’s quick commerce race, how margin-focused strategies may hurt growth and why kirana stores could still remain relevant despite rising competition from rapid delivery platforms.