Zerodha's Nithin Kamath recommended that investors avoid trading this week due to market holidays and rising volatility. He emphasized mental clarity over impulsive decisions and introduced Zerodha’s new ‘Portfolio Performance Curve’ feature on Console, allowing users to benchmark their portfolio against Nifty 50. Kamath urged strategic patience during uncertain market phases.

Kochi-based Carbon & Whale transforms single-use plastic into durable modular furniture, tackling environmental waste and urban infrastructure needs. Founded by Alvin George, Sidharth A K, and Sooraj Varma, the startup has recycled over 12,000 kg of plastic and hit ₹5 crore in revenue by 2025, proving sustainability can drive profitability.

Breast cancer is India's leading cancer in women, yet most cases are detected late. NIRAMAI, a Bengaluru-based startup, is changing that with its AI-powered Thermalytix technology—an affordable, non-invasive, radiation-free screening tool. Portable and easy to deploy, it enables early detection even in remote areas, saving lives and redefining access to women’s healthcare.

Dixon Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a state-of-the-art laptop manufacturing facility in the state. The move aligns with the vision created by public-private strategic partnership to boost India manufacturing sector. The agreement, valued at ₹1,000 crore, was made on April 9, 2025.

India’s startup boom is being driven by micro-ventures, as revealed in the 2024 NASSCOM report. With under 10 employees and minimal capital, these businesses generated ₹50,000 crore in 2023. Solving hyper-local problems through tech and frugality, they reflect a shift toward lean innovation, reshaping India’s economy from the grassroots and fueling its $5 trillion ambition.

India is aiming to sign an interim trade agreement with the US within US President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause period, The Indian Express reported quoting a senior government official. "An agreement is possible...if it's a win-win for both sides...and India is significantly ahead of other countries seeking a deal with the US," the official said.

After US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs on over 75 nations, the European Union decided to put its 25% tariff on US goods on hold. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU wants to give negotiations a chance but warned that the trade tax would kick in if talks don't yield results.

Vedanta received a notice from Odisha State Pollution Control Board demanding ₹71.16 crore in environmental compensation for alleged violations related to the unauthorised disposal of fly ash. Vedanta said that it "strongly disputes" the allegations and claimed that the decision was made without reviewing its compliance records. It further intends to seek legal remedies against the allegations.

Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua stepped down as an Independent Director from Swiggy's board days after the logistics firm approved a ₹1,407-crore acquisition of Ecom Express. Barua's decision comes due to increased workload and his inability to "dedicate necessary time and attention" required as Swiggy's Director. Barua was one of the first Independent Directors to join Swiggy in February 2023.

Amazon-backed More Retail plans to go public in 2026 and double its store count with a hybrid model as customers keep turning to supermarkets and e-commerce for daily groceries, Reuters reported. It currently has 775 stores across the country. More plans to partner with Amazon Fresh and add more than 500 stores across 160 cities over the next 18 months.