The USA has 758 unicorns, according to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2025. China remains at second place with 343 unicorns, while India ranks third on the list, with a total of 64 unicorns. India is followed by the UK (61 unicorns), Germany (36), France (30), Canada (28), Israel (20), South Korea (18), and Singapore (18).

Over 3,000 millionaires are expected to leave India to settle abroad in 2025, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025. The wealth of migrating millionaires from India is estimated to be $26.2 billion, the report revealed. At the world level,1,42,000 millionaires are expected to relocate internationally. UAE remains the most sought-after destination for wealthy individuals.

Starting a VC firm takes more than networking. It begins with defining your thesis, navigating SEBI’s AIF norms, calculating fund size, and convincing LPs with a compelling deck. You’ll need to set fee structures, build strong branding, maintain compliance, and earn founder trust to attract top startups and scale sustainably.

The Sensex soared over 1,000 points on Thursday, closing at 83,755, led by banking stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. While global tensions persist, including unresolved US tariffs, investor sentiment was lifted by Middle East truce and RBI rate cuts. However, caution flags are raised in the unlisted market after sharp valuation resets for firms like HDB and Swiggy.

Virat Kohli has invested ₹40 crore in Agilitas, joining as a strategic partner after ending his ₹110 crore deal with Puma. Led by ex-Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly, Agilitas aims to become a global sports brand. Kohli will co-create, advise on product strategy, and expand the One8 brand internationally through this business collaboration.

Toyota stock rose 3.4% in Tokyo after its May global sales hit a new record, driven by strong demand for hybrids in the U.S., China, and Japan. Sales rose 8% YoY to 955,532 units. Toyota plans U.S. price hikes next month amid tariff concerns. Despite gains, shares remain down 15.7% YTD in Tokyo and 11% in U.S. markets.

In FY24, Odisha received ₹1389.39 crore from 557 companies with the district of Jharsuguda enjoying the highest share of CSR funds (₹302.97 crore). Other districts which received CSR funds include Sundargarh, Khordha, Kendujhar, Angul, Cuttack and Sambalpur. The top three sectors of focus for CSR initiatives were education, health and heritage, art & culture.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son hinted at an internal successor, likely from the tech or telecom arm, but refused to name anyone, saying he still has passion to lead. He aims to make SoftBank the top AI superintelligence platform and plans $165 billion in US investments. SoftBank stock is up 20% in 2025, outpacing Japan's EWJ ETF.

Akzo Nobel India surged 8% after JSW Paints announced a ₹9,000 crore deal to acquire a 75% stake. Analysts see bullish momentum but warn of resistance near ₹3,650. One analyst targets ₹4,500 in the mid-term, while another suggests dip-buying near ₹3,050–₹3,100 with a ₹3,600 goal. Traders are urged to remain cautious at higher levels.

Italy's Golden Visa, requiring a minimum investment of 250,000€ or ₹2.5 crore, is gaining traction among wealthy Indians. It offers European residency, visa-free Schengen access, and tax benefits. Investors can choose from startups, companies, government bonds, or philanthropy. Real estate is excluded. After five years, permanent residency is possible.