Global investment in space startups reached a record $20.8 billion in Q3 2026, nearly tripling Q2 levels ($7.4B) and more than doubling the sector’s prior peak, according to a report by Seraphim Space. Capital deployment was heavily concentrated in launch providers, satellite manufacturing, and orbital infrastructure. 📌 Key Figures & Market Dynamics: • $20.8 Billion...
🚨 SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul for Small-Firm IPOs to Tighten Quality & Boost Investor Flexibility
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper proposing tighter listing rules for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to improve market quality while expanding participation for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). 📌 Key Proposals & Regulatory Reforms: • Market Cap-Based Board Allocation: – Up to ₹10 Billion ($105.1M): Must list on...
🚨 Reliance Jio Platforms Eyes Historic $3.2B IPO at $108.3B Valuation
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms—the telecom, cloud, and digital services arm of Reliance Industries—is set to launch India’s largest-ever Initial Public Offering (IPO), aiming to raise up to $3.2 billion and targeting an equity valuation of up to $108.3 billion. 📌 Key Facts & Financial Highlights: • $15.45 Billion Revenue (FY25): Operational revenue grew 14.6%...
🚨 The Knot Worldwide Acquires Zola in Major Wedding Tech Consolidation
The Knot Worldwide—backed by private equity firm Permira—has agreed to acquire its key rival Zola, uniting two of the largest digital platforms in the global wedding-planning industry. 📌 Key Highlights & Corporate Expansion: • 14th Brand Portfolio Addition: Zola becomes the 14th brand under The Knot Worldwide’s global umbrella, operating alongside existing platforms while retaining...
🚨 Japan & US Strike $21 Billion Semiconductor Factory Deal via GlobalFoundries
Japan will invest up to $21 billion to fund two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in New York state, operated by GlobalFoundries (GFS) and jointly owned by the US government and Japanese interests. The move marks a major strategic expansion under last year’s $550B bilateral US-Japan investment agreement. 📌 Key Numbers & Deal Structure: • $21...
🚨 Citigroup Beats Q3 Profit Estimates on Strong IB, Services, and Wealth Performance
Citigroup surpassed Wall Street’s third-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday, driven by robust investment banking fees, expanded global transaction services, and accelerated wealth management growth—even as market volatility weighed on trading volumes. 📌 Key Financial Highlights & Metrics: • $2.85 EPS vs. $2.66 Expected: Net profit expanded to $5.25 billion ($2.85/share), beating consensus estimates and surging...
