The Eclectic Innovator: Sam Pitroda’s Unconventional Roadmap to Success As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), it’s an opportune moment to reflect on its dynamic founder, Sam Pitroda. This visionary continues to influence the technological landscape, albeit in unexpected ways. Pioneering Indian Telecom: A Legacy of Innovation Satyanarayan (Sam) Gangaram Pitroda’s contributions to India’s telecom revolution are unparalleled, yet often underappreciated. His efforts since the 1980s have escalated […]

FPIs Aggressively Invest in Indian Equities Following US Fed’s Rate Cut Introduction Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned their attention back to Indian markets with a vengeance, spurred by the recent 50 basis points (bps) interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. This key move has significantly boosted FPI investments, leading to notable inflows in Indian equities. Key Highlights Aggressive Buying in September: FPIs have invested ₹33,691 crore in Indian equities, marking the highest […]

Record-Breaking IPO Surge in September: Key Insights and Trends September is set to be the busiest month for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 14 years, as highlighted in the recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on September 20. According to the data, over 28 companies have entered Dalal Street, encompassing both the mainboard and small and medium enterprise (SME) segments. Overview of the IPO Surge Record-Breaking Month: September is on track to be […]

Government Launches Portal to Food Import Rejections Alert (FIRA) The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched an innovative online portal aimed at notifying the public and relevant authorities of food import rejections at Indian borders. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted this significant achievement during the government’s first 100 days in office. Introduction of Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) The FIRA portal was officially introduced during the second edition of the Global […]

Navigating the Bureaucratic Labyrinth of Unclaimed Shares in India A Grueling Journey For Ashita Awasthy, reclaiming her father’s long-forgotten shares has been an arduous journey marked by significant delays and bureaucratic hurdles. The shares, purchased in the 1990s and discovered in 2015, have faced numerous obstacles en route to recovery. Held in her name and her mother’s, these shares have languished for decades due to inefficiencies within the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), ensnaring […]