Urban Company's board has approved raising up to ₹2,500 crore through a QIP, preferential issue or private placement, as its September-quarter net loss widened to ₹182.5 crore on heavy investment in its InstaHelp quick home-help service, even as revenue rose 41%.
Venture capital investment in Indian startups reached $10.9 billion between January and mid-October 2026, up 6.8% on a year earlier, but the number of rounds fell by more than a third to 1,253 as investors concentrated capital in deeptech, AI and infrastructure, according to Tracxn data.
China's economy expanded 4.5% year on year in the July-to-September quarter, slightly ahead of the 4.4% analysts expected and faster than the 4.3% recorded in the second quarter, but weak consumption, falling fixed-asset investment and a 20.6% slump in property investment show how unbalanced the recovery remains.
Indian shares fell in morning trade on October 19 as private lenders weighed on the market after their September-quarter results. The Sensex was down about 321 points at 74,408 by 11 am, Axis Bank fell 5% despite a 39% profit jump, Urban Company slid 9.4% after a wider loss and ixigo surged 13%.
Brent crude fell about 1.4% to roughly $108 a barrel on October 19 after President Donald Trump signed an order suspending a raft of Russia sanctions and waiving tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. A reported mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz limited the decline, leaving markets trading on headlines.
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹52,100 crore from Indian equities so far in October, taking total outflows in 2026 to ₹3.12 lakh crore, almost double last year's ₹1.66 lakh crore. High US bond yields, a strong dollar, expensive crude and an AI rally in North Asia are drawing money away.
Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI models, said on October 18 it will commit 5% of its shares to a new Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, subject to stockholder approval, with the stake able to grow as the company's value rises. The fund could support nonprofits, direct payments and responses to AI-driven job disruption.
Elon Musk's Starlink, Reliance's Jio Satellite Communications and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb all hold licences to offer satellite broadband in India, but none has launched commercial service. Security assessments and spectrum assignment remain pending for all three, and the government says they are at broadly the same regulatory stage.
Indonesian shares fell more than 5% on October 19 after an 11.6% plunge on Friday, when index provider MSCI said it was considering moving the country from emerging-market to standalone status over insufficient progress on ownership transparency and trading behaviour. Goldman Sachs estimates full removal could trigger $5.6 billion of passive outflows.
Microsoft has withdrawn from an agreement to use a planned £2 billion AI data centre being built by Nscale in Loughton, Essex, after grid operators reportedly said the site would not get enough power until the early to mid-2030s. Nscale says it remains committed to the project and its relationship with Microsoft is strong.
How will AI shape our future and what does it take to stay ahead in an AI-driven world?<div><br></div><div>In this insightful conversation, Praveen Sridhar, Chief Customer Officer at Netcore AI, shares his perspective on the future of Artificial Intelligence, how people can practically use AI in their everyday lives and the skills needed to learn and adapt to this rapidly changing technology.</div><div><br></div><div>#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI #PraveenSridhar #NetcoreAI #AIFuture #LearnAI #Technology #TIGI</div>
What does it really take to build a business and invest in its growth?<div><br></div><div>In this episode of TIGI, Archana Stalin of My Harvest Farms and Aashik Rahman, a robotics entrepreneur, share their entrepreneurial journeys, business experiences and insights into investing in their own ventures.</div><div><br></div><div>From starting and scaling a business to making crucial investment decisions, they discuss the challenges, risks and lessons that shaped their entrepreneurial journey.</div><div><br></div><div>Subscribe to TIGI for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, founders and impactful global Indians.</div><div><br></div><div>#TIGI #Entrepreneurship #Business #Investment #Startup #AashikRahman #ArchanaStalin #MyHarvestFarms #Robotics #EntrepreneurJourney</div>
From Passion to Profession: S. Chandra Prakash on Building Actinic Light Photography <div><br></div><div>A TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon Feature </div><div><br></div><div>Every successful creative career begins with a spark. For S. Chandra Prakash, that spark was photography, and over the years he has turned it into a distinctive identity in advertising photography as the founder of Actinic Light Photography. </div><div><br></div><div>In this conversation with TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon, Chandra Prakash looks back on the journey that shaped him, from the moment he first discovered his love for the camera to building a brand known for its creative vision. </div><div><br></div><div>Discovering the Passion </div><div><br></div><div>Every photographer has a story of how it all began. Chandra Prakash describes his early connection with photography and how a personal interest slowly grew into a calling. It is a reminder that many great careers start with curiosity and a willingness to follow it. </div><div><br></div><div>Building a Distinctive Brand </div><div><br></div><div>Advertising photography is a demanding field. Each image has to capture attention, tell a story, and represent a brand in a single frame. Chandra Prakash explains how he developed his own visual style and built Actinic Light Photography into a name that clients trust for creative, high-impact work. </div><div><br></div><div>Lessons, Challenges, and Defining Moments </div><div><br></div><div>No creative journey is without obstacles. Chandra Prakash openly discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned along the way, and the moments that defined his career. His experiences offer valuable insight for anyone hoping to turn a creative passion into a sustainable profession. </div><div><br></div><div>A Story for Aspiring Creatives </div><div><br></div><div>Whether you are an aspiring photographer, a creative entrepreneur, or someone searching for the courage to pursue your passion, this conversation is a source of practical wisdom and genuine inspiration. Chandra Prakash's journey shows that with dedication, a clear vision, and persistence, passion can become a lasting creative legacy. </div><div><br></div><div>Featuring: S. Chandra Prakash, Founder, Actinic Light Photography </div><div>Presented by: TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon </div><div><br></div><div>#ChandraPrakash #ActinicLightPhotography #Photography #AdvertisingPhotography #TIGI </div><div><br></div><div> </div>
Why would an engineer with a career in the IT industry choose to step into farming?<div><br></div><div>In this inspiring conversation with TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon, Archana Stalin, Founder of My Harvest Farms, shares her journey from engineering and the corporate IT world to becoming an entrepreneur in agriculture.</div><div><br></div><div>Archana talks about what inspired her to choose farming, the idea behind My Harvest Farms, the challenges she faced while building the venture, and her mission to make healthy, naturally grown food more accessible to families.</div><div><br></div><div>With 40,000 families connected to the journey of My Harvest Farms, her story highlights how technology, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and a strong sense of purpose can come together to create meaningful impact.</div><div><br></div><div>Interview by TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon</div><div><br></div><div>#TIGI #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon #ArchanaStalin #MyHarvestFarms #WomenEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Farming #Agriculture #HealthyLiving #SustainableFarming #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurStory</div>
From being an anchor and actor to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Vaishali Radhakrishnan, Founder of The Velli Shop, shares her inspiring journey with TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon. <div><br></div><div>In this conversation, Vaishali talks about her diverse career journey, her transition into entrepreneurship and how her husband and family’s legacy in the jewellery business helped shape her entrepreneurial path. </div><div><br></div><div>She also shares valuable insights on customer relationships, product quality, craftsmanship and building a brand through customer trust. Interview by TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon<br><br> #TIGI #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon #VaishaliRadhakrishnan #TheVelliShop #Entrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurs #JewelleryBusiness #BusinessJourney #ChennaiEntrepreneurs</div>
China is taking industrial farming to a whole new level.<div><br></div><div>This massive 26-storey pig farm is designed to house up to 1.2 million pigs in a vertically integrated farming complex. </div><div><br></div><div>Built to address China’s enormous demand for pork and reduce the risks associated with traditional farming the facility uses automation, controlled environments, air filtration and advanced monitoring systems.</div><div><br></div><div>But there’s a bigger question: Is vertical farming the future of food production or could concentrating millions of animals in one place create new risks?</div><div><br></div><div>The future of farming may not be spreading outward. It may be going upward.</div><div><br></div><div>#China #PigFarm #Agriculture #FutureOfFood #IndustrialFarming #AI #FoodProduction #TIGI</div>
What if failure isn’t the end—but the very first step toward success?<div><br></div><div>In this insightful conversation, Santhosh Muruganantham, Co-Founder & CEO of Kolapasi, joins Sangeetha Bala, Founder & CEO of Thinkinfinity, to discuss entrepreneurship, failure, resilience, and the mindset required to keep moving forward.</div><div><br></div><div>One powerful message stands out:</div><div><br></div><div>“The very first thing is: Fail First and Move Forward.”</div><div><br></div><div>Failure teaches you what planning alone cannot. Every setback brings experience, every mistake brings a lesson, and every attempt takes you one step closer to your goal.</div><div><br></div><div>Presented by TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon, this conversation is for entrepreneurs, founders, aspiring business leaders, and anyone determined to turn challenges into opportunities.</div><div><br></div><div>#TIGI #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon #SanthoshMuruganantham #SangeethaBala #Kolapasi #Thinkinfinity #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #FailureToSuccess #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #SuccessMindset</div>
In this episode of TIGI – The Impactful Global Icon, we sit down with Amrita Aren, founder of Amrit – rooted in purity to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the growth of her traditional food brand.<div><br></div><div>From Gulkand and Amlaprash to Sattu Ladoos and Chai Masala, Amrita shares the story behind her products, her approach to quality and purity and the challenges and opportunities that come with building a food business.</div><div><br></div><div>#AmritaAren #Amrit #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TIGI #IndianEntrepreneurs #Gulkand #Amlaprash #SattuLadoos #ChaiMasala #BusinessJourney #StartupIndia</div>
From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most important poultry and egg-producing regions, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, has built an extraordinary success story.<div><br></div><div>This video explores the journey behind Namakkal’s poultry revolution — how farmers transformed small-scale poultry farming into a thriving industry through innovation, determination, efficient farming practices, and continuous growth.</div><div><br></div><div>Discover how Namakkal became synonymous with egg production and poultry farming, supporting livelihoods, building large-scale farms, and supplying eggs far beyond the region.</div><div><br></div><div>The rise of Namakkal’s egg industry</div><div>Evolution of poultry farming</div><div>The farmers and communities behind the growth</div><div>Modern poultry infrastructure and farming practices</div><div>Namakkal’s expanding reach and impact</div><div><br></div><div>From humble beginnings to millions of eggs — this is the story of Namakkal.</div><div><br></div><div>#Namakkal #EggCapital #PoultryFarming #EggProduction #TamilNadu #PoultryIndustry #IndianAgriculture #Farmers #EggIndustry #NamakkalEggs</div>
Can a healthier gut transform your overall wellness? <div><br></div><div>In this conversation with Nisreen Madraswala, Founder of MUNSHI, we explore the idea behind MUNSHI Gut Cleanse Powder and how mindful gut care can become part of a healthier lifestyle.</div><div><br></div><div>Discover the story behind MUNSHI and learn more about gut wellness, digestion and everyday healthy living.</div><div><br></div><div>Featuring: Nisreen Madraswala</div><div>Founder: MUNSHI</div><div>Topic: Gut Health & Wellness</div><div><br></div><div>Watch the full conversation and take a step towards understanding the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing.</div><div><br></div><div>#MUNSHI #GutHealth #GutCleanse #HealthyLifestyle #Wellness #HealthyGut #Digestion #NisreenMadraswala #TIGI #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon</div>