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🗞️ Quick-Commerce Market to Hit $30B by FY30
India’s quick-commerce sector is forecast to reach $30 billion by FY30, driven by mobile-first consumer behaviors and demand for instant delivery. The market is expected to continue rapid expansion.
💬 Expert Take:
“Quick commerce is evolving from convenience to necessity—this growth trajectory signals a structural shift in India’s consumption habits,”
— Priya Deshpande, Retail Tech Analyst, Tracxn Insights
🗞️ Raphe’s Drone Maker Raises $100M
Drone startup Raphe (MPHIBR) has secured $100 million in a round led by General Catalyst to scale industrial and commercial drone applications globally.
💬 Expert Take:
“This round highlights India’s capability to produce globally competitive drone tech—not just domestic applications but exports and defense too,”
— Akash Mehta, Venture Partner, AeroNext Ventures
🗞️ FDI Inflows Reach $8.8B in April
FDI inflows into India amounted to $8.8 billion in April, reflecting sustained confidence—though NRI deposit mobilization has moderated.
🗞️ India’s Defence Exports Set for Boost
India is poised for a surge in defence exports after NATO increased its military spending. Major players like Reliance, BEL, and HAL are expected to benefit.
💬 Expert Take:
“With global geopolitical tensions rising, India’s indigenous defence capabilities are being viewed as reliable export options,”
— Ravi Kapoor, former Director, Defence Export Promotion Council
🗞️ Kwality Wall’s Parent Sold to Ice Cream Giant
Magnum’s parent company will acquire the Kwality Wall’s business from Unilever, marking a major shift in India’s FMCG ice cream market.
🗞️ GACM Invests in AI Edtech Startup Wexl
GACM Technologies is acquiring a 30% stake in Wexl, an AI-powered edtech platform, at a valuation of ₹500 crore.
🗞️ Debate Over GST on Intermediary Services
Experts argue that GST on intermediaries violates the principle that “taxes are not exported.” Industry leaders call for reform to support India’s global service exports.
🗞️ Aditya Birla Capital Fixes Digital Gold Cyber Flaw
Cyber thieves exploited a loophole in ABCD’s digital-gold feature, almost selling ₹2 crore worth illegally. The vulnerability has since been patched.
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