October 30, 2025
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Samir Arora

Samir Arora Explains Why FIIs Rarely Make Serious Money in Indian IPOs Despite Oversubscription Frenzy

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Veteran fund manager Samir Arora, founder of Helios Capital, has sparked a fresh debate in India’s capital markets by stating that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) rarely make serious money in IPOs, despite their aggressive bidding and high-profile participation. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 10, 2025, Arora highlighted structural inefficiencies, allocation bottlenecks, and macroeconomic headwinds that…

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No Further Government Bailout for Vi, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia; Telecom Sector Must Now Stand on Its Own Feet

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Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has categorically ruled out any additional government bailout for Vodafone Idea (Vi), signaling a shift in the Centre’s approach to telecom sector revival. Speaking at the India Digital Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Scindia emphasized that while the government has provided significant support to ensure sectoral stability, it is…

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PM Modi Declares “Best Time to Invest, Innovate, and Make in India” at India Mobile Congress 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that India is currently experiencing its most opportune moment for investment, innovation, and manufacturing, as he inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Addressing a packed audience of global tech leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, Modi emphasized that India’s digital transformation, policy…

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Finternet DPI Platform to Go Live by 2026, Says Nandan Nilekani: India’s Next Digital Infrastructure Revolution

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India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) is set to enter a transformative new phase with the launch of Finternet, a universal financial ecosystem platform that will go live by 2026. Announced by Infosys co-founder and DPI visionary Nandan Nilekani at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Finternet aims to unify tokenised assets such as land,…

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Next-gen reforms likely before Diwali, NITI Aayog CEO hints at major policy push for economic acceleration

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India may witness another wave of transformative policy reforms ahead of Diwali 2025, according to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. Speaking at a high-level economic conclave in New Delhi on October 6, Subrahmanyam said the government is preparing to unveil a fresh set of “next-generation reforms” aimed at boosting productivity, attracting investments, and enhancing ease…

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Centre steps in to ease Tata Trusts leadership tensions as Tata Sons nears IPO milestone

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As Tata Sons inches closer to its long-awaited public listing, a simmering power struggle within Tata Trusts—the principal shareholder of the conglomerate—has prompted the Centre to intervene discreetly to prevent governance instability. According to senior government sources, efforts are underway to mediate between key trustees and ensure that the leadership transition within Tata Trusts does…

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Illegal trading platform OctaFX under ED scanner after raking in ₹800 crore in India within nine months

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In a startling revelation that underscores the growing threat of financial cybercrime in India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a multi-agency investigation into OctaFX, an illegal online trading platform accused of laundering over ₹800 crore in just nine months. The platform, which operated without regulatory approval, allegedly duped thousands of Indian investors by offering…

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Pralhad Joshi targets ‘dark patterns’ in e-commerce, vows crackdown on hidden fees and deceptive practices

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Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has announced a sweeping crackdown on deceptive digital practices—commonly known as “dark patterns”—used by e-commerce platforms to mislead consumers and extract hidden fees. Speaking at a press briefing in New Delhi on October 3, 2025, Joshi said the government will take “firm and immediate action” against platforms that violate…

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