Jalindar Jadkar took VRS from Tata Motors in 2020 and began avocado farming in Solapur, Maharashtra. He harvests about 100 kg of avocados per plant, earning a turnover of ₹26 lakh from just an acre. Jalindar has planted mahogany trees between avocado plants to provide shade, leading to high yields despite Solapur's hot climate. His profit is ₹24 lakh/acre

Venus Pipes rose 4.3% after hiking FY26 revenue growth guidance to 25% from 20%, despite a 10% Q1 profit drop to ₹248 million. Analysts cite strong domestic demand, robust exports, and Chinese duties boosting Indian stainless-steel makers. Capacity expansions remain on track for H2FY26. Stocktwits sentiment stayed neutral amid high chatter; shares are down 13% YTD.

Paytm rose nearly 5% after RBI granted in-principle approval for its unit to operate as an online payment aggregator, ending a 2022 merchant onboarding ban. The nod, conditional on a six-month system and cybersecurity audit, follows Ant Group's exit, removing Chinese ownership hurdles. Analyst Varunkumar Patel sees up to 10% upside, with ₹1,250 target by Aug 29.

Nifty Realty has fallen 20-25% in a year after a 600% post-COVID rally, but analyst Sumesh Guleria sees scope to revisit 1,800-1,900 highs from 2008. Premium developers report steady demand, with strong project launches and healthy sales. He views the cycle as entering a mature phase, not ending, with earnings a key near-term trigger.

Li Auto plans to deliver over 10,000 Li L8 EVs by China’s October 1–8 National Day holiday, with first units arriving on August 20. Priced at 321,800 yuan, the SUV’s relaunch follows a muted debut and online smear allegations. July deliveries fell 39.7% YoY, but Li is banking on the L8 and upcoming L6 SUV to revive growth. Retail sentiment remains bullish.

US futures dipped on Wednesday, with S&P 500 down 0.41% and Nasdaq 100 off 0.08%, as traders await Fed speeches and more earnings. Tuesday's rally saw the S&P close above 6,400 for the first time on trade truce and tame inflation. Strategists flagged value and small-cap stocks as potential leaders if September rate cuts materialise.

Apollo Hospitals jumped 6% after Q1 profit rose 42% YoY to ₹432.8 crore and revenue grew 15% to ₹5,842.1 crore. The firm plans 4,300 new beds in five years, investing ₹7,600 crore. Analyst Chandel noted a breakout above ₹7,600-₹7,650 resistance, with potential for record highs if momentum holds.

Honasa Consumer surged 12% after Q1 profit rose 2.64% YoY to ₹41.32 crore, with revenue up 7.4% to ₹595.25 crore. CLSA upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' with a ₹333 target, citing margin gains. SEBI RA Prabhat Mittal sees a 20% upside. He advises buying at ₹299, stop loss ₹279, targeting ₹332-352.

Suzlon dropped 4% despite record Q1 deliveries of 444 MW, ₹3,117 crore revenue (+55% YoY), and ₹1,620 crore net cash. CFO Himanshu Mody will exit Aug 31. Analyst Saurabh Sahu sees bullish potential if ₹67 holds, with targets of ₹71-75; ₹60 is key support. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned bearish amid high message volume.

Opendoor shares rose 7% after crypto investor Anthony Pompliano revealed a stake, sparking 'meme stock' chatter. Despite a 2,300% surge in message volume on Stocktwits, retail sentiment remains bearish after weeks of weakness. The move follows a prior 200% rally and comes amid tepid Q2 results, with revenue down 4% and deeper declines forecast.

Scaling an EV brand means addressing visibility, trust, and service reach. For eg Lectrix EV expanded charging station partnerships to reduce range anxiety, ran hyperlocal digital campaigns targeting first-time EV buyers, and set up quick-turnaround service hubs in high-demand cities. These moves built user confidence, boosted adoption, and accelerated market penetration.

Influencer-led referrals drive steady growth when matched with clear rewards and the right audience. Partnering with micro-influencers builds trust and sparks referral loops that bring in qualified users. Simple incentives, targeted messaging, and easy sharing tools keep the momentum going, turning one-time campaigns into ongoing traffic and conversion channels.

Automation dashboards bring together data from marketing, sales, operations, and more into one screen. Instead of reactive reporting, they offer real-time alerts for anomalies, trends, and opportunities. Teams can set triggers, monitor KPIs live, and shift from guesswork to guided action all without manual reporting.

Health startups thrive when they merge clinical expertise with agile growth tactics. By running phased trials, integrating patient feedback, ensuring regulatory compliance, and using low-barrier entry models like freemium, they validate impact early. This foundation builds trust and streamlines the shift to scalable revenue through subscriptions or B2B deals.

An AI generalist is a multi-skilled professional who works across machine learning, data preprocessing, model deployment, and AI system integration. They adapt to various projects instead of specialising in one niche, making them valuable in fast-evolving AI teams. In India, salaries range from ₹4 lakh for entry-level to ₹30 lakh for senior roles, averaging ₹16 lakh annually.

Pune-based olee.space raised $3 million in seed funding to develop quantum-encrypted laser communication and directed energy weapons. Founded by IIT Bombay’s James Solomon and engineer Suman Hiremath, the startup builds Free-Space Optical Communication and anti-drone tech to enhance India’s defence, satellite, and strategic communication systems with secure, high-speed links.

Cureous Labs has secured ₹1.66 crore in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, with Anthill Ventures participating, to manufacture its automated patient repositioning system Eturnal, build inventory, and expand operations. Founded by Biodesign Fellow Asish Mohandas, it develops affordable tech to prevent bedsores and ease caregiver strain, targeting India’s growing long-term care market.

StampMyVisa has acquired Teleport, a travel tech startup backed by CRED’s Kunal Shah, to expand its reach in South India and strengthen its position in digital visa services. The move combines Teleport’s youth-focused, digital-first products with SMV’s operational strength, aiming to build India’s most comprehensive visa tech stack for faster, automated, and more accessible travel solutions.

According to National Payments Corporation of India, most UPI transactions in India in July 2025 were in groceries & supermarkets, with 3,032.59 million payments. Fast food restaurants recorded 1,221.46 million transactions, followed by eating places & restaurants with 1,153.40 million. Telecommunication services, including local and long-distance calls, accounted for 871.88 million transactions.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services rose to ₹937.95, up 2.9% from the previous close of ₹911.30. The stock moved after a ₹400 crore investment in Zepto via 7.55 crore CCPS, signalling deeper venture exposure and portfolio diversification, with Zepto FY24 revenue doubling to ₹4,454.52 crore ahead of a potential IPO.

Tamil Nadu Petro Products shares surged to an upper circuit limit following impressive Q1 FY26 results. The company's net profit skyrocketed by 134% year-on-year, reaching ₹35.25 crore, while EBITDA more than doubled to ₹52.45 crore. Although revenue remained steady at ₹463 crore compared to last year, it did see a 2% increase from the previous quarter.

Tembo Global Industries hit a 5% upper circuit after reporting Q1 FY26 revenue of ₹248 crore, up 93% YoY. Net profit surged 253% to ₹19 crore, and EBITDA rose 237% YoY to ₹28.2 crore. The company has a strong order book of ₹1,350 crore and ₹2,000 crore in L1 bids, signalling robust growth prospects.

Nykaa posted strong Q1FY26 results with sales up 23% YoY to ₹2,155 crore and net profit surging 142% to ₹24.5 crore. QoQ, sales rose 4.51% and profit grew 28.95%. The company will acquire the remaining 40% stake in Nudge Wellness for ₹14.26 lakh, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary by Sept 30, 2025.

Senores Pharmaceuticals, via its US subsidiary, will acquire two USFDA-approved ANDAs from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. The products have a US market opportunity of $38 million and $120 million. The deal will be funded through IPO proceeds, aligning with SPL’s plan to expand its US generics portfolio and strengthen its position in regulated markets.

Shakti Pumps has received a Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL) to supply and install 34,720 off-grid solar water pumps across Maharashtra under the PM-KUSUM B scheme. The project, valued at approximately ₹1,037 crore is to be completed within one year, with installations to be done within 60 days of work order issuance.