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Luxury EV Sales in India Surge 66% in 2025 as High-End Buyers Ditch ICE Cars

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Luxury EV Sales in India Surge 66% in 2025 as High-End Buyers Ditch ICE Cars Luxury EV Boom: India’s Premium Car Buyers Embrace Electric in 2025 India’s premium automotive market is undergoing a dramatic shift, with electric vehicles (EVs) emerging as the new favorite among affluent buyers. In 2025, luxury EV sales jumped by a staggering 66%, signaling a growing preference for clean energy over traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. As per VAHAN data, EVs made up 11% of luxury car sales between January and May 2025, compared to just 7% during the same period in 2024. This sharp rise showcases the accelerated acceptance of electric mobility among India’s elite. The transformation isn't limited to new cars. The used-luxury vehicle market also reflects this trend — nearly 19% of pre-owned luxury vehicles sold so far in 2025 were EVs, up from less than 5% a year ago, according to Luxury Cart, a key player in the segment. What’s fueling this demand? A wave of premium...

Dip Buying Pays Off in 2025: How Bold Investors Turned Market Panic into Profit

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Dip Buying Pays Off in 2025: How Bold Investors Turned Market Panic into Profit Why Buying the Dip Worked in 2025 — And What It Means for Future Investors In times of market turmoil, buying the dip often feels like catching a falling knife. But for courageous investors in 2025, it turned out to be a winning strategy . Despite a turbulent start to the year marked by global uncertainty, trade conflicts, and political drama, those who stepped in during the lows were handsomely rewarded . As we reach mid-2025, the S&P 500 is soaring at record highs , fueled by rebounds in major stocks and improving geopolitical sentiment. 📉 The April Crash & Fast Recovery The biggest buying opportunity this year came just after Liberation Day (April 2) , when the S&P 500 plunged 12% in just days . Markets had already struggled through tariff-related jitters in February and March. Yet, within a month of the sharp fall, the index fully recovered. Thanks to a string of trade agreements —...

Zee’s ₹2,237 Cr Fundraising Plan Faces Opposition from Proxy Advisory Firms

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Zee’s ₹2,237 Cr Fundraising Plan Faces Opposition from Proxy Advisory Firms Zee Entertainment’s ₹2,237 Cr Fundraise Faces Pushback from Proxy Advisory Firms Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.’s recent proposal to raise ₹2,237 crore through fully convertible warrants has come under scrutiny. Three leading proxy advisory firms have issued warnings, advising shareholders to vote against the resolution , citing concerns about shareholder dilution and lack of transparency. 📢 Advisory Firms Raise Red Flags The advisory firms — Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES) , Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) , and InGovern Research — have urged shareholders to oppose the preferential issue of fully convertible warrants to promoter entities. In its recommendation, InGovern Research stated, “Given the excessive dilution from the proposed warrants issue and the recent challenges faced by Zee, the increase in promoter holding may not be in the best interest of minority sharehol...

Top 10 Indian Companies Add ₹2.34 Lakh Crore in Market Cap — Reliance Leads the Surge

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Top 10 Indian Companies Add ₹2.34 Lakh Crore in Market Cap — Reliance Leads the Surge Nine of India’s Top 10 Valued Companies Gain ₹2.34 Lakh Crore in Market Cap; Reliance Tops the Chart India’s stock market witnessed a strong bullish run last week, with nine out of the top ten most valued companies posting significant market capitalisation gains. The combined addition to their value stood at a massive ₹2,34,565.53 crore , reflecting investor optimism and positive sentiment across sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 1,650.73 points , or 2% , during the same period. 📈 Reliance Industries Emerges as the Top Gainer Reliance Industries led the charge with an impressive ₹69,556.91 crore rise in its market cap, taking its total valuation to ₹20,51,590.51 crore . This solidified its position as India’s most valuable company. Following closely, Bharti Airtel added ₹51,860.65 crore , pushing its market value to ₹11,56,329.94 crore . Meanwhile, HDFC Bank recorded a robust increase of ₹37,...

Why Indian MSMEs Are Still Hesitant to Adopt AI — Challenges & Road Ahead

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AI Adoption in Indian MSMEs: Between Potential and Practical Hurdles India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are standing at a crucial intersection — where the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) meets the hard realities of cost, compliance, and capability. Despite AI's transformative potential, its adoption across India's vast MSME ecosystem remains limited. A recent government report titled ‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’ explores the many barriers preventing MSMEs from fully leveraging AI technologies. It reveals a landscape full of promise, but also laden with significant challenges. 🔍 Lack of Awareness & Legal Uncertainty A major stumbling block is the lack of awareness surrounding AI implementation and India's evolving data protection laws . Many MSMEs remain unclear about how compliance works when integrating AI into business workflows. The report suggests that government-led awareness campaigns and simple, clear guidelines c...

Tata Harrier.ev AWD Launched: Price Starts at ₹28.99 Lakh, Tops at ₹30.23 Lakh

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Tata Harrier.ev AWD Launched in India: Price, Specs & Highlights Tata Motors has officially unveiled the pricing of its much-awaited Harrier.ev AWD lineup, marking a significant step forward in India’s electric vehicle segment. With dual-motor Quad Wheel Drive (QWD) technology, the Harrier.ev aims to redefine electric SUV performance, off-road capability, and safety standards in the country. 🔹 Harrier.ev AWD Price & Variants Bookings for the Harrier.ev open from July 2, 2025 , with introductory pricing starting at ₹21.49 lakh and going up to ₹30.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The newly introduced AWD variants start from ₹28.99 lakh, placing them as the premium offering in the lineup. Here’s a breakdown of key variant prices: Adventure 65 – ₹21.49 lakh Fearless+ 65 – ₹23.99 lakh Empowered 75 – ₹27.49 lakh Empowered AWD 75 – ₹28.99 lakh Empowered AWD ST 75FC – ₹30.23 lakh ( Note: FC stands for Fast Charger-equipped variants. ) 🔧 Dual Motor Tech & Off-Road Perf...

DLF Ltd Eyes ₹22,000 Cr Presales in FY26: A Top Realty Stock to Track

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DLF Ltd Eyes ₹22,000 Cr Presales in FY26: A Top Realty Stock to Track India’s real estate sector continues its upward trajectory, with both residential and commercial segments showing solid momentum. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, around 65,000 new housing units were launched and sold, indicating a well-balanced market. On the commercial front, leasing activity is projected to grow by 3-4% in FY26, potentially reaching 60–61 million sq. ft., fueled by urban expansion and strong demand for office spaces. Amid this real estate boom, DLF Ltd , a leading realty giant, remains firmly in the spotlight. With a market capitalization of ₹2.09 lakh crore, DLF's stock closed at ₹845.85, reflecting a slight dip of 0.16% from the previous close of ₹847.20. 🔹 Presales Guidance for FY26: ₹20,000–₹22,000 Cr DLF has maintained an ambitious presales target of ₹20,000–₹22,000 crore for FY26. This reflects the company’s confidence, supported by its consistent outperformance in recent years....