Morning brief: Trump flags Netflix–WBD deal concerns; Japan’s GDP contracts
Global markets opened the week weighing a mix of political, economic, and trade developments, from US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to renewed concerns over Japan’s economic trajectory. Meanwhile, China’s export performance surprised
India moves to open nuclear power sector to private investment
India is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its atomic energy laws that would, for the first time, allow private investment in nuclear power generation—marking a pivotal shift in the country’s energy strategy as global interest in nuclear accelerates. The reform,
IndiGo stock slumps 7%: analysts warn rising costs could weigh on stock
InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, saw its share price fall more than 7% on Monday as the fallout from its widespread flight cancellations continued, prompting intensified scrutiny from India’s aviation regulator. The stock is now headed for its seventh
The AI bubble may burst, but it won’t be as bad as many think
The excitement around AI has been almost unprecedented this century, but in recent months the mood has begun to sour. Investors and executives of some of the biggest AI companies have openly questioned if current investment levels can really be
Magnum goes solo as Unilever steps out of ice cream
Magnum begins life as an independent company on Monday, stepping into the public markets after completing a spinoff that marks a major shift for both the brand and its former parent, Unilever. The move finalises a separation that has been
How India’s IPO boom is redefining its role in global capital markets
India’s capital markets are entering a phase where domestic fundraising is beginning to influence how global investors view the country’s economic weight. A rush of new listings, rising retail participation, and steady institutional interest have pushed IPO proceeds to a
India’s lunar strategy gathers pace as New Delhi bets big on space tech growth
India is advancing a long-term plan to strengthen its presence in space as part of its goal to become a developed economy by 2047, as per a Bloomberg report. The government is shifting from milestone missions to a deeper strategy built