PhysicsWallah Faces Market Turbulence: Shares Down 40% From Listing Highs
MUMBAI / NEW DELHI – February 27, 2026 – PhysicsWallah (PWL), the edtech unicorn that made a sensational debut on the Indian stock exchanges in late 2025, is now facing a grueling test of investor patience. After an initial “blockbuster” listing, the stock has corrected sharply, losing approximately 40% of its value from its post-listing peak. The Listing Euphoria and …
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Practo: $100M Pre-IPO Round Signals 2026 Listing
BENGALURU, February 25, 2026 — Practo Technologies, India’s long-standing pioneer in digital healthcare, is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure a $100 million to $125 million pre-IPO funding round. The capital infusion is being positioned as the “final bridge” for the 17-year-old startup as it gears up for a public market debut in the second half of 2026. The Financial …
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Trump Warns of “Painful” Consequences as India Pauses Trade Deal Following SC Ruling
Washington/New Delhi | February 24, 2026 – US President Donald Trump has issued a blistering warning to international trading partners, specifically targeting nations that seek to “backtrack” on trade agreements following a landmark US Supreme Court ruling that dismantled his primary tariff framework. The warning comes as the India-US Interim Trade Deal, which was slated for finalization this week, has …
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AI Shockwaves: Nifty IT Index Plummets 20% in February; LIC Loses ₹42,500 Crore
Mumbai | February 26, 2026 – The Indian IT sector is grappling with a historic downturn, as the Nifty IT Index recorded a staggering 21% decline in February 2026, marking its worst monthly performance since the 2008 global financial crisis. The sell-off, which saw the index crash by 5% in a single day on February 24, has been fueled by …
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Market Cap Wipeout as ₹590 Crore Fraud Rattles IDFC First
The banking sector faced a localized shockwave this week as IDFC First Bank reported a significant fraudulent event at its Chandigarh branch. The bank disclosed a ₹590 crore discrepancy involving accounts linked to the Haryana Government. Early reports suggest that four employees allegedly engaged in unauthorized fund movements, effectively siphoning off capital that was intended for state development. Economic Fallout …
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IDFC First Bank Shares Plummet 20% Following ₹590 Crore Fraud Disclosure
CHANDIGARH/MUMBAI – Shares of IDFC First Bank witnessed a dramatic 20% crash on Monday, February 23, 2026, hitting the lower circuit after the lender disclosed a massive ₹590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch. The incident has wiped out approximately ₹14,400 crore in investor wealth and triggered a swift crackdown by the Haryana state government.+1 The Catalyst: A Mismatch in …
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Ola Electric: A “Structural Reset” Amidst Market Share Slump
Ola Electric is undergoing a significant strategic pivot as it battles mounting losses and a sharp decline in market dominance. The company, once holding over a third of India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market, has seen its share plummet to approximately 4.2% to 6.3% in early 2026. Store Reduction and Operational Efficiency In a letter to shareholders following its Q3 FY26 …
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Tech & Corporate Shuffles: A New Global Order
February 23, 2026 — The global corporate landscape has shifted dramatically this week, marked by a historic change in the world’s revenue leader and a high-stakes standoff in the entertainment industry. From the palm of your hand to the top of the Fortune 500, here are the stories defining the tech and business world today. Amazon Dethrones Walmart After 13-Year …
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AI Industry Boom: Nvidia Invests $75M; Market Faces “AI Bubble” Concerns
NEW DELHI – The artificial intelligence sector is entering a high-stakes chapter in early 2026, marked by a paradox of aggressive capital deployment and growing warnings of a structural market correction. While Nvidia deepens its roots in the startup ecosystem with a specialized new fund, the broader market is grappling with a staggering $13.6 billion in debt raised by AI …
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MARKET ALERT: SCOTUS Detonates $175B Tariff “Time Bomb”; Trump Pivots to 10% Global Surcharge
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a seismic shift for global trade, the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively dismantled the cornerstone of the Trump administration’s trade policy. The 6–3 ruling has not only invalidated existing levies but has also sent shockwaves through corporate balance sheets and international diplomatic circles. I. THE JUDICIAL REBUKE: “Emergency” Powers Overruled On February 20, 2026, the Supreme …
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