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Motilal Oswal predicts a 75% upside for Restaurant Brands Asia after strong June quarter results. The company saw 24% revenue growth in India, driven by new menu items and better margins. While Indonesia remains weak, the firm plans to open 80 stores by FY27, keeping the brokerage bullish on growth.
AI is creating new ways to earn money online in 2026. People now use tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney for high-ticket freelancing, website building, and design. You can also sell digital products, start affiliate marketing, or manage social media accounts. These modern methods replaced old scams to help you earn more.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee will announce its August 2026 policy decision on August 5. Governor Sanjay Malhotra will reveal the repo rate and economic projections after a three-day meeting. Many experts expect the bank to keep rates unchanged at 5.25% as it monitors current inflation risks.
Gen Z entrepreneurs are using startup residencies and hacker houses to build businesses. Manasa Kalaimalai started Nova Residency to help women founders gain access to networks. Mentors like Sai Kumar Teja say, “Research the mentors, skip the irrelevant, bring only the questions blocking your product,” to get the most from these experiences.
Monthly rents in Delhi’s Lutyens Bungalow Zone are touching ₹20 lakh as homes for sale remain scarce. Amit Goyal of India Sotheby's International Realty said, “With such limited inventory, even a modest rise in demand has a significant impact on rentals.” Many affluent families now choose to rent instead.
Bharti Hexacom announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with total revenues of ₹2,510 crore. The company saw strong growth in mobile services and data usage. Meanwhile, Greaves Cotton reported a 31% rise in consolidated revenue to ₹974 crore, as it expanded its international footprint in Dubai.
Global capability centres are set to add 200,000 net employees in FY27, matching last year’s hiring levels. Meanwhile, IT services firms expect to add 115,000 to 135,000 workers this fiscal year. Staffing firms said multinational companies continue to expand their India centres as they take on more work in artificial intelligence.
Yellow.ai plans to list on Nasdaq later this year at a $550 million valuation. The Bengaluru-based firm aims to boost growth by acquiring BPOs to automate operations using AI agents. Chief executive Raghu Ravinutala said the company is betting on AI-powered services as its next big engine for future success.
Nvidia joined Sarvam AI as a strategic investor in a $75 million Series B extension. This move helps the Bengaluru-based startup scale its compute needs. Cofounder Pratyush Kumar said, "It's encouraging to see Nvidia betting on Indian companies." Sarvam AI is the first Indian firm to get this global support.
Sidbi modified its rules for the Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startups to help venture capital funds access government capital faster. The bank moved from a fixed formula to a graded one. Investors said, "the flexibility removes bottlenecks," but some worry this push could pressure funds to invest quickly.
India climbed from 81st to 38th in the Global Innovation Index over the past decade. While patent filings rose to 68,176 in 2024-25, research funding remains stuck at 0.64 percent of GDP. Researchers said, "administrative delays can consume well over two years" of a five-year project, hindering real scientific progress.
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund appointed Madhu Nair as the new chief executive officer. He will succeed Sanjay Grover, who served as interim CEO since August 2025. Nair brings many years of experience from various sales and distribution roles. The firm is a joint venture between Bank of Baroda and BNP.