Business Updates
Retail investors bet on these 10 small-cap stocks; they rally up to 185% in 3 months
Retail investors placed their bets on small-cap stocks last March '26 quarter—and the market rewarded many of them in a big way. Shareholding data shows that retail investors increased their stake in nearly 195 stocks in the Nifty Smallcap 500 Index compared with the previous December '25 quarter. (Note: Retail investors refer to resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.)The move proved rewarding, with more than half of these companies delivering strong returns. Around 100 small-cap stocks rallied between 25% and 185% in just over three months, from the start of April to date. Among the biggest winners, 10 stocks skyrocketed 80% to 185%, while four emerged as multibaggers, more than doubling investors' wealth in a little over three months. (Data Source: ACE Equity) Smallcap Rally
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PM Modi inaugurates commercial production at CG Semi's Sanand semiconductor facility
"The Semicon India programme is gathering rapid momentum... Step by step. Brick by brick. Chip by chip," PM Modi said.
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Alibaba reportedly bans employees from using Claude Code
Alibaba has reportedly classified Claude Code as high-risk software.
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India's weekend economy: How households step up spending on Saturdays and Sundays
On average, urban consumers spend Rs 6,724 on weekdays and Rs 10,732 on weekends, implying that 61.5% of weekly spending is concentrated in just two days.
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India lifts emergency natural gas supply controls imposed after LNG disruptions
Emergency natural gas supply controls, implemented earlier this year due to Middle East conflict-induced LNG shipment disruptions, have been lifted by the Centre. The government had previously mandated these controls after the Strait of Hormuz disruptions led suppliers to invoke force majeure, necessitating the redirection of gas to essential sectors. This withdrawal signals a stabilization in supply chains.
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Electric Passenger Vehicle Registrations Double in June 2026; Tata, Mahindra and MG Lead the Charge
India’s electric passenger vehicle market posted a strong performance in June 2026, with total Vahan registrations reaching 30,592 units, registering a sharp 105.3% year-on-year growth over 14,902 units in June 2025. On a month-on-month basis too, the segment continued its upward momentum, growing 11.9% compared to 27,343 units in May 2026.The June 2026 EV registration data highlights two important trends: established EV leaders like Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG continue to dominate volumes, whi
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Indra Nooyi: Indra Nooyi's statements spark backlash among Indian women professionals
Voices of Power News: Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, ignites controversy over her remarks about leadership and meritocracy in India, facing backlash from Indian women professionals who highlight the achievements of female leaders in the country.
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Kumaraswamy meets founders of Ather, River and other EV startups as industry seeks PM E-DRIVE extension, PLI Auto revision
Founders of Ather Energy, Matter, River, Euler Motors and Raptee.HV urged the Centre to extend PM E-DRIVE scheme and revise PLI Auto scheme, saying the changes would help new-age EV companies scale manufacturing, boost exports and compete globally.
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New-Gen Toyota Hilux India Launch Confirmed For 28 July
Toyota has confirmed that the new-generation Hilux will be launched in India on 28 July. The updated lifestyle pickup is expected to bring sharper styling, a more premium cabin, and additional features.
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Rs 15 Lakh Japanese SUV Gets Hummer
Want the Hummer experience and crabwalk around the road, but don't want to break your bank? Here's something for you - Maruti Jimny Modified
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