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JPMorgan Chase: Inside the $4.4 Trillion Banking Empire That Powers Global Finance

Finance
4 days ago
How Banks Actually Make Money: The Business Behind Your Bank Balancevecteezy

How Banks Actually Make Money: The Business Behind Your Bank Balance

Banks do more than store your money. They earn revenue by lending, charging fees and providing financial services. The difference between interest earned on loans and interest paid on deposits is a major source of banking income. But behind this simple model lies a complex system of credit risk, liquidity management, r...
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IMRAN AHMAD
Finance
5 days ago
Starlink vs Jio: Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Battle for India Has Entered a Critical PhaseEditorial Archive

Starlink vs Jio: Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Battle for India Has Entered a Critical Phase

Elon Musk's Starlink is pushing to enter India's satellite internet market, setting up a potentially significant contest with Reliance Jio and other satellite communication providers. On October 16, 2026, Starlink said it had spent more than five years working with Indian regulators and had established dedicated local ...
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imran ahmad
Finance
8 days ago
Ramp: How a Fintech Startup Built a $60 Billion Business by Reinventing Corporate Financelogowik

Ramp: How a Fintech Startup Built a $60 Billion Business by Reinventing Corporate Finance

Ramp has transformed corporate spending into a broader financial operations platform, combining corporate cards, expense management, bill payments and AI-powered automation. In October 2026, the company reportedly reached a $60 billion valuation, highlighting investor interest in software that helps businesses control ...
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IMRAN AHMAD
Finance
22 days ago
The Startup Looks Successful. So Why Is Zepto Still Losing Money?adobe stock

The Startup Looks Successful. So Why Is Zepto Still Losing Money?

Zepto has built one of India's fastest-growing quick-commerce businesses, but its FY26 numbers reveal the other side of hyper-growth: operating revenue more than doubled to ₹22,623.6 crore, while net loss widened to ₹5,905.2 crore. With 64 crore orders, 4.79 crore annual transacting users and 1,139 dark stores, Zepto's...
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IMRAN AHMAD
Finance
24 days ago
Indian Markets Under Pressure: Why Nifty Fell 6.1% in September 2026dreamstime

Indian Markets Under Pressure: Why Nifty Fell 6.1% in September 2026

Indian equities ended September under significant pressure, with the Nifty 50 falling 6.1% to 22,620.45 and the Sensex declining 5.8% to 72,480.29. Foreign investors sold approximately $2.7 billion of Indian equities during the month, while elevated crude prices, higher global bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty and ...
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Imran Ahmad
Finance
26 days ago
Tata Sons’ New Finance Strategy: Tata Trusts Proposes Restructuring to Avoid a Public ListingWWW.alamay.com

Tata Sons’ New Finance Strategy: Tata Trusts Proposes Restructuring to Avoid a Public Listing

Tata Sons is facing a major financial and regulatory restructuring debate after the RBI rejected its request to surrender its Core Investment Company registration. On September 28, 2026, Tata Trusts proposed merging Tata Electronics Systems Solutions and Tata Consulting Engineers with Tata Sons, a structure intended to...
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IMRAN AHMAD
Finance
29 days ago
RBI’s Liquidity Move: Why India’s Banking System Is Entering a New Phasewww.gettogetherfinance.com

RBI’s Liquidity Move: Why India’s Banking System Is Entering a New Phase

The RBI has sharply reduced surplus liquidity in India’s banking system, from a record ₹11.16 lakh crore to ₹4.92 lakh crore. Bond sales, forex swaps and other liquidity operations are reshaping short-term financial conditions, with implications for banks, borrowing costs, bonds and the rupee.
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imran ahmad
Finance
29 days ago
Skalar Launches With $125M in Committed Financing to Rethink Startup Growth CapitalLinkdin

Skalar Launches With $125M in Committed Financing to Rethink Startup Growth Capital

New York fintech Skalar has emerged from stealth with more than $125 million in committed financing for technology companies. Founded in January 2026 by Sebastián Cárdenas and Daniel Castrillón, Skalar provides non-dilutive capital for customer acquisition, with repayment linked to revenue generated by acquired custome...
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Aditya Poddar
Finance
29 days ago
Flam Raises $40 Million to Build an AI-Powered Social Platform from Bengaluru Citydigital terminal

Flam Raises $40 Million to Build an AI-Powered Social Platform from Bengaluru City

Bengaluru-based Flam has raised $40 million in fresh funding to accelerate its AI-powered social platform. The startup is building immersive digital experiences that blend artificial intelligence, social interaction and content. The new capital will support technology development, product expansion and global growth, h...
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Imran Ahmed
Finance
about 2 months ago
Mercury Bank Launches $5M Credit Lines for Seed-Stage Startups

Mercury Bank Launches $5M Credit Lines for Seed-Stage Startups

Mercury Bank has rolled out venture debt lines up to $5 million for seed-stage companies with at least six months of runway. The product targets founders who want to extend their runway without dilution. Lines are secured against ARR and require a Mercury checking account. Pricing starts at Prime plus 2.5%, with no warrants.
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