IPO mainboard funding in India touches Rs 15,200 crore in Aug

IANS | August 26, 2025 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Market activity in August remained strong, with 13 mainboard initial public offerings (IPO) raising Rs 15,200 crore and 28 SME IPOs raising Rs 1,345 crore -- the highest SME fundraise since September 2024.

India’s advertising market projected to reach 0.5 pc of GDP by 2029 : Report

IANS | August 26, 2025 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s advertising market -- valued at $16-$18 billion in 2024 and contributing around 0.4 per cent to GDP -- is projected to grow at 10-15 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching about 0.5 per cent of GDP by 2029 and making it one of the fastest-growing digital ad markets globally, a report said on Tuesday.

Will fully comply with SC order to appoint SIT: Vantara

IANS | August 26, 2025 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Vantara on Tuesday acknowledged the Supreme Court order to appoint a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations against the Reliance-owned wildlife facility in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.