Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies raised $10 million from foreign institutional investors to expand its AI-powered CCTV solutions and build a new manufacturing facility. It secured a major MSRTC project and plans an IPO in FY 2026–27. Known for large-scale deployments, including NEET exam surveillance, the company eyes 30% revenue growth and aims to lead India’s security tech sector.

Bessemer Venture Partners’ latest report outlines how content, quick commerce, and aspirational consumption will shape India’s $1 trillion digital future. The rise of D2C brands, q-commerce, microtransactions, and lifestyle spending shows a shift in consumer habits. The report also lists key metrics startups should track to scale sustainably in India's fast-evolving digital landscape.

Top Indian investment banks like Avendus, Kotak, and JM Financial are driving big-ticket deals, especially in tech and energy. Their sector expertise, global networks, and sharp execution on IPOs, M&As, and PE deals makes them the go-to advisors. If you're raising or acquiring, these are the firms to watch.

Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), shared a meme that jokingly called on Iran to bomb LinkedIn. "I hope Iran doesn't try to destroy our top secret nuclear facility pictured here in the top left corner," the meme, having LinkedIn's picture read. In 2024, Musk had said, "I instantly lose respect for anyone who posts on LinkedIn...Unbearably cringe."

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million (₹857.5 crore) in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst. This marks the largest private capital raise in the country's aerospace manufacturing sector to date. This comes amid India's intensified drone deployment following the recent India-Pakistan conflict, which triggered a spike in battlefield drone usage.

Bharat Electronics may face a short-term correction after the RSI hit 75 and a candlestick closed above the upper Bollinger Band. Analyst Anupam Bajpai identifies ₹397 as a key re-entry level. BEL is debt-free with strong liquidity and 51.1% promoter holding. The stock has rallied 39% YTD, but technicals suggest a pause.

Balaji Amines rose 3% after its new plant got the green light, with analyst Rajneesh Sharma seeing a multi-year breakout. He projects ₹2,800–3,900 target over 1-2 years, citing trendline support, ₹1,100 crore capex, and sharp debt reduction. Stock is up 20% in a month but still down 4.6% YTD.

SH Kelkar shares traded above key moving averages across time frames, signaling bullish momentum. Analyst Ashok Kumar Aggarwal sees short to mid-term targets at ₹280-320 if the stock holds above ₹248-250. Strong RSI and CMO indicators support this view. A stop loss is suggested at ₹228.

Oil prices held steady Thursday as Trump reaffirmed pressure on Iran's crude exports, while US inventories declined for a fifth consecutive week. Brent crude hovered near $68, and WTI remained above $65. Falling stockpiles and rising demand supported market sentiment. Attention now turns to the July 6 OPEC+ meeting for August output decisions.

Gold prices rose 0.2% to $3,337.92/oz on Thursday as investors balanced Middle East ceasefire hopes with political jitters after Trump hinted at replacing Fed Chair Powell. A weaker dollar and safe-haven demand added support. Upcoming US GDP and inflation data may guide the next move.