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A $50B AI deal is stirring tensions between Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon. Read more to understand what’s at stake.

Lock-in periods on pre-IPO shares worth about $69 billion across 87 listed companies are set to expire over the next three months, making large blocks of shares eligible for trading.

The government plans to restart IDBI Bank’s privatisation after previous bids fell short. Previous candidates can submit new bids even without fresh approvals from market regulators.

Jio Platforms plans to file IPO papers within weeks, targeting a $100–120 billion valuation and 2.5% stake sale, after new listing rules eased requirements amid weakening IPO market returns.

Alkyl Amines shares fell in early trade after an ammonia shortage forced a partial production halt at key plants. Weak quarterly earnings and ongoing stock decline added to investor concerns.

Vodafone Idea shares rose after reports that JSW Group and Singapore’s ST Telemedia are exploring a stake purchase in the telecom company. Discussions are still at an early stage, and no deal has been finalised yet.

Union Bank of India has approved a plan to raise up to ₹20,000 crore via long-term bonds to fund infrastructure and affordable housing. The bank may initially raise around ₹7,500 crore before March 2026, including a base issue and greenshoe option, as part of its broader capital strategy.

Meta may cut up to 20% of its workforce as it leans harder into AI. The move points to a bigger shift in how the company is managing costs and growth. Read more.

SEBI clears IPO plans of Tea Post, Travelstack Tech and Learnfluence Education. Read ahead to know more.

India's apparel exporters face higher costs due to disrupted shipping routes and increased freight charges in West Asia. They pay an extra ₹12-₹55 per garment because of war-related surcharges and longer transit times, which may hurt margins and orders.

State-run Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has signed an MoU with NMDC to explore the development of rare earth resources in Gujarat. The partnership will focus on the Ambadungar deposit and examine the feasibility of building an integrated rare earth value chain.

Sensex climbed 938.93 points to 75,502 while Nifty gained 257.70 points to 23,408 on Monday, with the GIFT Nifty signalling a mildly positive start for Tuesday’s session.