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🗞️ SMFG Eyes $1.1 Billion More in YES Bank
Japanese financial group SMFG is planning an additional $1.1 billion investment in YES Bank to boost its India footprint.
💬 Expert Take:
"This could strengthen YES Bank’s capital base and support fresh lending capacity,"
— Ankit Mehra, BFSI Analyst, FinScope
🗞️ SBI Wants Senior Creditor Tag for NHAI Trust
State Bank of India is pushing for senior creditor status for its NHAI InvIT exposure to avoid default risks.
🗞️ India’s GCC Economy Could Hit $200B by 2030
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman projected Global Capability Centres (GCCs) could contribute $200 billion to India’s GDP by 2030.
🗞️ ChrysCapital Buys Theobroma for ₹2,410 Cr
Homegrown PE firm ChrysCapital has acquired premium bakery chain Theobroma in a ₹2,410 crore deal.
💬 Expert Take:
"This marks PE’s growing appetite for India’s fast-growing premium food segment,"
— Ritika Sharma, Retail Sector Analyst
🗞️ HDFC Life Q1 Profit Jumps 14%
HDFC Life Insurance posted a net profit of ₹546 crore for Q1 FY26, up 14% YoY, driven by robust premium growth.
🗞️ MTNL Defaults on ₹8,585 Cr Dues
MTNL has defaulted on ₹8,585 crore in dues to 7 PSU banks — adding pressure on India’s struggling state-run telcos.
🗞️ India’s Trade Deficit Narrows in June
India’s trade deficit shrank to $18.78 billion in June 2025 on the back of stable imports and healthy exports.
🗞️ Tesla’s India Plans Face Bumps
Elon Musk’s Tesla continues to face policy and supply chain challenges as it looks to ramp up its India entry.
📊 Market Updates
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