Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, July 29, 2026

BL Morning Report July 29, 2026: Get today’s top business news, including Meta’s apology over the PM Modi Facebook video glitch, Hindustan Unilever’s Q1 earnings and sharp share price fall, the Delhi High Court’s order to wind up Paytm Payments Bank, Air India’s extended turnaround timeline, and the latest updates from India’s corporate, technology and financial sectors.

Zepto likely to earmarks ₹2,298 crore anchor book, targets $3-billion valuation for IPO: Sources

The company has begun discussions with prospective anchor investors, targeting a post-money valuation of around ₹29,106 crore

India-Australia minerals deal: Dig deeper

The minerals pact must create an integrated value chain

Deep-tech startup Yaanendriya bags ₹15 crore seed round from Piper Serica

The startup has also signed over 10 MoUs with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL); part of the funding to be invested in R&D to develop sensors for satellite and space applications

JRD Tata – a leader of leaders

When he saw the spark in managers, he spared no efforts in putting them in leadership roles where they could make a deep impact

India witnessed strong volume growth in June quarter, offers long-term growth opportunity: Coca-Cola says

India and China outgrowing more developed markets such as Australia, Japan and Korea, Braun said

TruAlt Bioenergy Q1 net zooms to ₹59.27 crore on higher revenues

The company reported a PAT of ₹59.27 crore for Q1FY27 over same period last year’s ₹4.73 crore; revenues for the quarter were up 96% at ₹641.41 crore against corresponding last quarter’s ₹326.63 crore

Deaths feared after ‘many people’ trapped inside Japanese shopping centre following earthquake – live updates

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌6.8 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefectureKyushu Electric Power said ​48,000 homes had lost power as a result of the latest ​quake, while railway company JR Kyushu said that it had ​suspended services, including its high-speed bullet trains.Kumamoto airport also shut its runway, as airlines diverted and cancelled flights. Continue reading...

Tata Capital’s Q1FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 56% at ₹1,547 crore

Once the Yogloans acquisition is complete, over the next two and a half to three years, TCL expects to add close to about 500 plus branches and with a portfolio of approximately ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 crores

МВФ вимагає від України нових податків і ринкових тарифів: що чекає на українців

Новий меморандум України з МВФ знову розпалив дискусію про підвищення тарифів, нові податки та майбутнє спрощеної системи оподаткування. УНІАН розібрався, що може змінитися для українців і чому не всі вимоги кредитора будуть реалізовані.

Власти Молдавии ограничат вывоз дизельного топлива на Украину

Indian govt asks sugar dealers to hold maximum 400 tonnes stock till Nov

Centre mandates traders to liquidate excess stock by August 1 from when the order will come into force

Editorial. Base effect

Schooling holds the key to education reform

Bergamo, avaria a bordo: così andarono in fiamme le ruote del Ryanair. Le immagini shock

Quattro pneumatici esplosero durante l’atterraggio a Orio al Serio alle 8 del mattino. Nessun ferito tra i 162 passeggeri e i sei membri d’equipaggio. I risultati delle indagini dell’Autorità italiana per la sicurezza del volo

Freshworks appoints Ryan Manning as Chief Product and Technology Officer

Manning to set product and technology strategy across Freshworks’ AI, IT and customer experience products

Young Turks vs Women MPs: Lok Sabha debates stricter anti-paper leak law amid sharp exchanges

Opposition questions accountability as BJP defends stricter anti-cheating law using Gen-Z rhetoric

Q-comm for building material industry Fixxly bags $5.5 mn in seed round

Accel, Fireside and Lightspeed back AI platform for 30-minute delivery; commercial launch set for September 1

Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall

Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildingsA 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 100 people injured. Some are trapped and presumed dead inside a shopping mall.The earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island late on Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes and damaging roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading...

Centre plans performance-based safety norms for two-wheelers

MoRTH shifts focus to braking performance and stopping distance, replacing technology-specific mandates with outcome-based standards

Marche des fiertés de Berlin : la justice accusée d’avoir fait preuve de laxisme à l’égard de l’auteur de l’attentat

Reconnu coupable de préparation d’acte terroriste en mai, Abdul Ballout avait été condamné à 22 mois d’emprisonnement par la justice allemande. Le tribunal avait décidé de reporter l’exécution de cette peine, privilégiant le suivi d’un programme de déradicalisation, assorti d’une surveillance étroite par les forces de l’ordre.

Зеленський зустрівся з Трампом у Білому домі: президент України розкрив перші деталі

Лідери України та США говорили, зокрема, про виробництво ракет-перехоплювачів до "Петріот".

Deep-tech startup Yaanendriya bags ₹15 crore seed round from Piper Serica

The startup has also signed over 10 MoUs with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL); part of the funding to be invested in R&D to develop sensors for satellite and space applications

Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?

As US ties fray, Netanyahu's claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.

Пастка повітряного перемир'я: аналітик попередив, як від нього зараз може виграти Росія

З одного боку, домовленість збереже життя мирних людей, а з іншого - Україна втратить важелі впливу.

Пастка повітряного перемир'я: аналітик попередив, як від нього зараз виграє Росія

З одного боку, домовленість збереже життя мирних людей, а з іншого - Україна втратить важелі впливу.

India’s fraying household situation

A policy facelift through tax reform, spending reallocation and a services-first industrial strategy is required to boost consumer confidence

Johnson & Johnson выплатит $5,5 млрд для урегулирования исков о присыпке

Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan

European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Uefa & Burnham criticise Infantino World Cup plan

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Атомный подводный крейсер «Ульяновск» вывели из эллинга «Севмаша»

India’s cotton area expands as monsoon gathers pace, coverage tops 100 lakh hectares

Cotton sowing is taking place in about 50,000 hectares every day, Atul Ganatra said, adding that in Andhra the area has increased by 31% and by 4% in Telangana

How national security shapes business strategy

Strategic corporates. Governments now view firms with ‘critical’ capabilities as strategic assets rather than just corporate entities

Російська субмарина отримала "царь-мангал" і стала схожа на Пінхеда з "Повсталого з пекла"

Це є наочним підтвердженням того, що російська ППО не може захистити свої кораблі.

Watch: The moment quake hit Japan

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Suzlon picks Singapore as global hub to drive overseas expansion

The Singapore office will function as the group’s international control centre, overseeing overseas sales, operations and maintenance services, banking and procurement

Il n’y a « aucune somnolence au sommet de l’Etat » : au Cameroun, la controverse enfle sur l’absence prolongée du président Paul Biya, 93 ans

Le doyen des chefs d’Etat dans le monde n’est pas rentré à Yaoundé depuis le 7 juin, alimentant les interrogations sur son état de santé et l’inertie du pouvoir. Le pays n’a pas connu d’alternance politique depuis son indépendance, en 1960.

‘A control freak’: murderer James Desborough convicted of two further killings

Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel ColemanOn a spring day last year, James Desborough marched up to Cornwall’s county hall in Truro and began bombarding the offices with dozens of eggs stolen from a supermarket.It was a drug and drink-addled protest at his plight – homeless, jobless and generally angry at the world. He expected to be arrested and messaged a friend: “If I’m going to get nicked, might as well round the charges up.” Continue reading...

Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban

Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank collected more than all 12 PSBs for not maintaining minimum avg balance

To enhance customer centricity and promote inclusive banking, PSBs have reviewed their service charge structures.

FCNR(B) scheme: Banks need to be prepared

These deposits pose a concentration risk if they attract just a set of high net worth NRIs. This heightens liquidity risk as well

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.

Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say

Emergency workers were racing to find people and extinguish fires after the 6.8 magnitude quake struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.

German investigators find apparent motive after Berlin Pride attack

Prosecutors say they uncover video of accused Berlin Pride attacker pledging allegiance to ISIL (ISIS).

Багато хто робить це неправильно: як безпечно очистити USB-порт від пилу і бруду

Якщо смартфон заряджається не завжди, а ноутбук перестав розпізнавати флешку, проблема далеко не завжди пов’язана з акумулятором або зарядним пристроєм.

Французский корабль выстрелил возле катера с главой МВД Британии

Delhi HC issues notice to Govt on ISMA’s petition on artificial sugar use

ISMA seeks stricter labelling, warnings, and India-specific studies on artificial sweeteners’ health risks

Трамп: Грэм любил войны

Tata Sons Chairman voices high hopes for Tata Electronics even as net loss widens to ₹1,611 crore

Chandrasekaran underscored the critical need for domestic chip production to secure the nation’s economic independence in key technological sectors.

‘A control freak with a terrible temper’: James Desborough convicted of triple murder

Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel ColemanOn a spring day last year, James Desborough marched up to Cornwall’s county hall in Truro and began bombarding the offices with dozens of eggs stolen from a supermarket.It was a drug and drink-addled protest at his plight – homeless, jobless and generally angry at the world. He expected to be arrested and messaged a friend: “If I’m going to get nicked, might as well round the charges up.” Continue reading...

SEBI's MF-only PMS proposal puts focus on value beyond fund management

Portfolio managers to seek clarifications on disclosures, conflict of interest, client suitability and eligibility norms

Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’

Exclusive: King’s College London analysis finds diabetes and hypertension are more common in Black African and Caribbean peopleStroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among people from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds compared with their white counterparts, according to analysis.Researchers at King’s College London analysed data from more than 8,500 adults over a 30-year period from the South London Stroke Register, one of the longest-running population-based stroke registers in the world. Continue reading...

Бої за Костянтинівку переходять у фінальну фазу: військовий розкрив ситуацію на фронті

Він зазначив, що основна інтенсивність боїв поступово зміщується з мікрорайону Новоселівка у напрямку Осикового та околиць Олексієво-Дружківки.

Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary echoes Andy Burnham as he unveils funds to stop families in England losing benefitsUK politics live – latest updatesYoung people will be expected to engage with new support to seek work, Pat McFadden has said, as he unveiled new funds to stop families losing benefits when teenagers take up apprenticeships.Speaking to the Guardian, the work and pensions secretary echoed the comments of Andy Burnham when he suggested that access to support would be conditional on young people properly participating in the support that would be provided. Continue reading...