The French administration is devising a plan to slash its expenditures by €4.2 billion ($4.71 billion) in 2024, as per the initial budget projections presented to the parliament. This marks the first reduction in spending compared to the preceding year in nearly ten years. Budget Minister Gabriel Attal disclosed that this decrease would result in a 3.5% year-on-year decline when adjusted for inflation.

According to reports private equity firms such, as Bain Capital are currently in discussions to acquire Adani Capital, the shadow bank owned by Gautam Adani. Adani is looking to sell off core businesses in order to concentrate on its core operations. Bain Capital is expected to offer around Rs 1,500 crore for the company, which has experienced growth, in its assets under management and has shown financial performance in the fiscal year 2023.

In order to promote cross-border financial transfers, India and Indonesia intend to settle bilateral transactions s in local currencies and connect their quick payment systems, according to a top Indian government official.

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the two countries are collaborating to create an investment platform to cut the cost of capital and boost private investment in order to accelerate India’s energy transition.

Since the beginning of 2023, the category of TVs has grown by 13%. The purchasing power of Indians has increased in terms of the electronic category, especially in the section of Big Screen-TVs.

According to statistics released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday, India’s wholesale inflation decreased for the third consecutive month in June, falling to 4.12% on an annual basis from a contraction of 3.48% in May. It was 16.23 percent in June of the previous year.

Credo Brands Marketing Ltd, renowned for its highly sought-after Mufti jeans brand has recently lodged preliminary documents for an initial public offering (IPO) in India. This proposed IPO entails a complete offer for sale by current shareholders and promoters. Noteworthy is the fact that the company commands a substantial market share in the men’s casual wear sector and boasts an extensive network of 1,773 touchpoints nationwide.

The Rising STARS program of Myntra seeks to foster the growth of 200 Direct to Consumer fashion and lifestyle brands in India. By providing these brands with valuable brand-building skills, heightened exposure, and strategic support. Myntra enables them to tap into India’s thriving digital market. It is estimated that this market will attract 400 450 million shoppers by 2027 presenting immense opportunities for expansion. Furthermore. The fashion D2C industry is projected to reach a value of $43.2 billion by 2025. With Myntras program. These brands are well-positioned to capitalize on such promising prospects.

In an unexpected twist. A US federal court has declined the FTC’s request to halt Microsofts $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This court ruling follows a previous favorable ruling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the Unified Payments System (UPI) which has achieved great success in India and will now be launched in France. This groundbreaking step aims to provide Indian tourists with the opportunity to make payments in rupees without the hassle of forex cards or cash. UPIs ongoing progress is evident through its recent agreements with Singapore and France. And there are further plans to extend its services to the United States, Europe, and West Asia.

In Q2 2023, institutional investments in the office sector reached $1.8 billion, the highest level over the previous 10 quarters, indicating continued investor confidence in the sector’s prospects for development and return.

Following a secondary share offering, digital lending platform Yubi, which is about to separate from parent company Vivriti Capital, was valued at $1.5 billion, according to two insiders who spoke to ETtech.