Vivo is preparing to introduce its highly anticipated V60 smartphone in India this August, targeting tech enthusiasts and mobile photographers with a compelling blend of performance and premium features. Headlining the specifications are a massive 6,500mAh battery designed for all-day endurance and an advanced ZEISS-engineered camera system boasting up to 100x digital zoom.

Gold prices registered a moderate decline of Rs. 200 in the domestic market, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and global uncertainties. While the yellow metal softened slightly, silver prices held steady, suggesting a divergence in short-term market dynamics between the two precious metals. The downward movement in gold is being attributed to fluctuations in international prices, a stronger U.S. dollar, and shifting expectations around interest rates. Meanwhile, silver’s resilience indicates continued industrial demand and support from long-term investors.

Aditya Infotech’s initial public offering (IPO) has been fully subscribed, signaling strong investor appetite for the company’s growth story and sectoral prospects. The offering, which comprised a fresh issue of equity shares, attracted participation across institutional, retail, and high-net-worth individual (HNI) categories. The full subscription on day one highlights growing investor confidence in India’s mid-cap technology and solutions companies, particularly those with a diversified portfolio in digital infrastructure and surveillance systems.

TVS Motor Company has introduced the NTorq 125 Super Soldier Edition, a limited-edition scooter that brings a military-inspired design to one of India’s most popular 125cc two-wheelers. This special variant maintains the NTorq’s renowned engine performance and smart connectivity features while introducing a bold, combat-themed aesthetic. Aimed squarely at younger, style-conscious riders with a patriotic inclination, the new edition enhances visual appeal without compromising on functionality or performance.

Tata Motors is poised to reignite nostalgia and reshape its SUV lineup with the much-anticipated return of the Tata Sierra—this time as a contemporary, electric-first vehicle tailored for today’s automotive landscape. Slated for launch in early 2025, the reborn Sierra blends the charm of its legendary predecessor with modern styling, sustainable engineering, and cutting-edge technology. Market speculation suggests a starting price range of Rs. 22 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh, positioning it against premium mid-size SUVs.

Starting August 1, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) framework will undergo a set of rule changes aimed at improving system efficiency, security, and user transparency. These regulatory updates will affect millions of users across platforms such as Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm. The key changes include the deactivation of inactive UPI IDs, mandatory user notifications, and tighter control over dormant payment handles.

In a decisive move to recalibrate its long-term strategy, Intel Corporation has announced plans to lay off approximately 24,000 employees and halt several billion dollars’ worth of planned factory investments. This sweeping cost-cutting initiative comes as the chipmaker grapples with persistent profitability pressures and a rapidly shifting global semiconductor landscape. CEO Lip-Bu Tan described the decision as “hard but necessary,” reflecting the company’s pivot toward operational streamlining, capital efficiency, and recalibrated growth priorities.

Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector lenders, reported a modest 1.8% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of FY25, with earnings totaling Rs. 4,541 crore. While the bank maintained profitability, the pace of growth was subdued compared to previous quarters, weighed down by higher provisions and pressure on margins. However, healthy advances, improved asset quality, and stable core operating performance supported the lender’s financial stability.

In a decisive move underscoring the growing regulatory emphasis on data protection, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has levied a penalty of Rs. 3.39 crore on Star Health and Allied Insurance Company. The fine follows the insurer’s failure to adhere to cybersecurity compliance norms, including delayed reporting of a data breach and lapses in safeguarding policyholders' sensitive personal information.

In a significant step toward providing justice and relief, Air India has distributed interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh each to the legal heirs of 166 passengers who lost their lives in the tragic 2020 Kozhikode plane crash. The move, though long overdue, marks a moment of closure for many families, as the national carrier begins fulfilling its compensation obligations. This interim payout follows prolonged legal and bureaucratic processes and comes amid ongoing calls for full and fair compensation under international aviation norms.