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Finance Zepto Delays Listing, Looks to Raise Rs 1,000 Crore in Pre-IPO Funding at Reduced Valuation
Zepto is raising about Rs 1,000 crore (~$105 million) in pre-IPO funding at a $4–4.5 billion valuation, over 30% below its last round, postponing its public listing. The company aims to close the round in a couple of weeks and then file its RHP with Sebi, amid valuation gaps between domestic and foreign investors and intensifying competition.
Technology Is AI facing a big financial reckoning? Chip stocks tumble as investor euphoria fades
Sharp falls in chip maker stocks have triggered investor concerns that the AI euphoria is fading. Korean chip makers SK Hynix and Samsung dropped 46% and 35% in a month, while US firms Micron and Intel fell 28% and 35%. China's reported chip breakthrough and worries over AI monetization add pressure. Despite the sell-off, Eileen Burbidge calls it a healthy correction after massive gains.
Logistics Diana Shipping threatens to cut Genco takeover bid after fleet value drops $50m
Diana Shipping has warned it may reduce its $27.34-per-share takeover proposal for Genco Shipping & Trading, citing a $50 million drop in Genco's fleet value since early June. The Athens-based owner claims a softer dry bulk market is eroding Genco's net asset value, and has also questioned the valuation method used by the New York-listed owner. Genco has rejected the allegations, stating that broker valuations show vessel prices are still rising.
Finance CXMT Soars Over 500% on Debut, Becomes China’s Most Valuable Listed Company on AI Memory Boom
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged over 500% on its Shanghai debut, reaching a market capitalisation of 3.65 trillion yuan ($539.21 billion) and becoming China's most valuable listed company. The IPO, Asia's biggest this year, raised 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion), reflecting strong investor demand for a domestic semiconductor champion central to Beijing's tech self-sufficiency drive.
Technology CXMT Surges 470% on Debut to Become Mainland China's Most Valuable Listed Firm
Shares in CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, surged more than 470% on its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market, pushing its valuation to about 3.3 trillion yuan ($487.3bn) and making it the most valuable listed company in mainland China. The IPO comes amid a global tech selloff and a recent slump in Chinese stocks. CXMT manufactures Dram chips used in AI data centres, mobile phones, and PCs, and plans to use IPO proceeds to boost production and R&D.
Business Top-10 Firms Shed Rs 2.74 Lakh Crore in Market Value; HDFC Bank Takes Biggest Hit
A weak week on Dalal Street erased Rs 2.74 lakh crore from the combined market capitalisation of nine of India's 10 most-valued firms. HDFC Bank recorded the sharpest fall of Rs 1,18,383.91 crore, while Hindustan Unilever was the only gainer. The BSE Sensex dropped 2.67% and the Nifty fell 2.32% amid rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Business Top-5 Valued Firms Add Rs 1.54 Lakh Crore in Market Cap; TCS Emerges Biggest Gainer
Five of India's 10 most-valued companies added Rs 1.54 lakh crore to their market capitalisation last week. TCS was the biggest gainer, adding Rs 72,072 crore after reporting a 4.61% rise in June-quarter net profit. The rally was driven by encouraging IT sector earnings and renewed buying in financial stocks.
Business Apple Reclaims World's Most Valuable Company Title, Overtaking Nvidia After Chipmaker's Shares Drop
Apple Inc has regained the title of world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia after the chipmaker's shares declined 3.7% on Friday. Apple's market capitalization rose to approximately $4.9 trillion, while Nvidia's fell to about $4.8 trillion. The shift reflects investor rotation from AI beneficiaries to firms with long-term growth potential, supported by Apple's China AI approval and an HSBC upgrade.
Finance SpaceX Share Price Falls Below IPO Price, Down 41% From Peak in Volatile Trading
SpaceX's share price dropped to $132.62 on Wednesday, below its initial public offering price of $135, and has fallen 41% from its post-float peak, BBC News reported. The decline reverses an initial frenzy that valued the company above Amazon and Microsoft and made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. If the price holds or falls further, investors who purchased at the IPO stand to lose money.
Finance JPMorgan Chase on Track to Become World's First Bank With $1 Trillion Valuation
JPMorgan Chase shares hit a record high after posting the highest quarterly profit ever by a US bank, lifting its market capitalisation to around $919 billion. Analysts say the bank is within striking distance of becoming the world's first bank with a $1 trillion valuation, joining tech giants Tesla, Meta and Broadcom.
Business Tech Stocks Tumble on AI Spending Fears, Nasdaq Sheds 2% as Chipmakers Slide
Technology stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq falling about 2% as concerns over the sustainability of AI spending triggered a wave of selling. Chipmakers Nvidia and Intel were hit hardest, and newly public SpaceX experienced a volatile session. Analysts are split on whether the pullback is a temporary pause or the start of a larger retreat.
Technology PharmEasy Founders’ New Venture All Home Raises Rs 200 Crore, Valuation Doubles
All Home, a full-stack interior design and architecture startup by PharmEasy founders, has raised Rs 200 crore in a funding round that doubled its valuation. The company reported FY2026 revenue of Rs 180 crore and an annualized run rate of Rs 400 crore, with plans to strengthen its tech stack, expand experience centres, and build manufacturing facilities.
Finance Spacex Shares Surge Past Amazon in Market Value After IPO Frenzy; Options Trading Begins
SpaceX shares surged more than 14% on Tuesday, pushing its market capitalization above Amazon and briefly past Microsoft. Options trading began with strong demand, and the company's IPO proceeds rose to $85.7 billion. Analysts caution about volatility given the company's limited public float and high valuation.
Agentomics Framework Introduces Shapley Value-Based Pricing for AI Agents in Human-AI Workflows
A new paper from arXiv introduces Agentomics, a workflow-based framework that applies coalition game theory and Shapley value to value, attribute, and price AI agents in human-AI teams. The framework models workflows as heterogeneous agent configurations, addressing complementarities and bottlenecks, and uses a security-operations case study to demonstrate productivity gains and reliability losses.
Business SpaceX IPO Soars to $2.1 Trillion, Becoming Seventh Most Valuable Company
SpaceX made a blockbuster stock market debut, with its valuation surging above $2 trillion and securing the seventh spot among the world's most valuable listed companies. The IPO raised $75 billion, the largest ever, and the stock closed nearly 19% above its offer price.
Business AI Stock Valuations Are a 'Definite Bubble,' Says India's Chief Economic Adviser
India's Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has described AI-related stock valuations as a 'definite bubble,' stating that much of the hype is driven by companies seeking capital. He cautioned that fears of AI-driven job losses are exaggerated and that a serious assessment can only occur after the market excitement subsides.
Business Market Rally Adds Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore to Top 10 Firms' Value; ICICI Bank Emerges Biggest Gainer
The combined market capitalisation of eight of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank posting the biggest gain, according to PTI. The rally was driven by improved global sentiment, RBI measures, and hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. Reliance Industries remained the most-valued firm, while TCS and LIC saw declines.
Technology Quick-commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in 9 months on quality-first grocery bet
FirstClub, an Indian quick-commerce startup focused on curated quality groceries, raised $55M in Series B funding co-led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, doubling its valuation to $255M in nine months. The company plans to expand beyond Bengaluru and into new categories.
Finance SpaceX IPO: How Indians Can Invest and What It Means for Global Capital Markets
SpaceX is set for a landmark IPO on Nasdaq with a $1.75 trillion valuation. Retail investors, including Indians, can participate via secondary markets under LRS. The offering sees massive demand with twice the orders as shares available.
Technology Supabase Raises $500M at $10B Valuation, Doubling in 8 Months on Vibe-Coding Boom
Supabase, the open-source Postgres database platform, raised $500 million at a $10 billion pre-money valuation, doubling its valuation in eight months. The company attributes its growth to the rise of vibe-coding tools like Claude Code and Codex, which have driven database launches up 600% year-over-year, with over 60% launched by AI tools. Supabase also launched Multigres, an operating system for Postgres, to ease scaling complexity.
Business SpaceX IPO Set for Historic $1.77 Trillion Wall Street Debut
SpaceX is preparing for its Wall Street debut, raising approximately $75 billion at $135 per share, giving it an initial valuation of around $1.77 trillion. The IPO is the largest in history and tests market appetite for trillion-dollar futuristic tech companies. The listing has been widely discussed as one of the most anticipated stock market events.
Business Spacex IPO: Record $75B Haul Tests Musk's 'Extreme' Ownership Model
SpaceX raised $75 billion in its IPO, valuing it at $1.75 trillion, the largest public offering in history. Despite a generous 30% retail allocation, individual investors are unlikely to see significant gains due to oversubscription and IPO mechanics. Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk retains 85.1% voting power, raising governance concerns even as the company's 'extreme ownership' culture drives its success.
Business SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk on Track to Become World's First Trillionaire
SpaceX is set to debut on Wall Street on Friday in what is expected to be the largest IPO in history. The company aims to raise $75bn at a valuation of $1.77 trillion. If the listing succeeds, Elon Musk's combined holdings in SpaceX and Tesla alone would be worth over $1 trillion, potentially making him the world's first trillionaire.
Business Nvidia's $330 Billion Market Cap Drop: A Closer Look
Nvidia's market cap fell by nearly $330 billion in a single day, triggered by Broadcom's weaker-than-expected guidance. The drop highlights investor concerns over AI growth sustainability and macroeconomic pressures.
Business Zepto's IPO Filing: Growth, Losses, and Valuation Uncertainty
Zepto, an Indian quick-commerce startup, has filed for an IPO potentially valuing it at $1 billion. The filing highlights significant revenue growth but also increased losses, raising questions about its valuation. The IPO will test investor confidence in Zepto's business model amid intense market competition.
Business SpaceX Targets Record $1.75tn Valuation in Historic IPO
SpaceX is set to make history with a $1.75 trillion valuation as it prepares for the largest IPO ever, aiming to raise $75 billion. The company plans to list on Nasdaq on June 12, 2026.