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Elon Musk became the world’s first $700+ billion billionaire per Forbes real-time ranking in Dec 2025, driven by Delaware court reinstating his $56 billion 2018 Tesla pay package and reports of SpaceX IPO potential. Musk’s $749 billion fortune from stakes in Tesla (12%), SpaceX (42%), xAI (33%), Neuralink and Boring Company surpasses combined wealth of Larry Page ($252.6B), Larry Ellison ($242.7B)
Adani Group is negotiating with Uttar Pradesh government to build eight 200 MW Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), generating 1,600 MW nuclear power – reports bloomberg- this marking early private entry into India’s newly opened nuclear sector. Discussions seek riverside site for cooling needs as PM Modi’s government targets $214 billion investments via recent parliamentary reforms and ₹200 billion SMR
China is constructing a massive $168-billion hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which flows into India as the Brahmaputra, potentially disrupting water flow, sediment, flooding, agriculture, and biodiversity for millions downstream. Experts label it the world’s most sophisticated yet riskiest dam
India is accelerating trade with Russia to hit $100 billion by 2030, identifying 300 products like engineering goods, pharma, agri and chemicals with massive export potential. Current exports stand at just $1.7 billion against Russia’s $37.4 billion imports in these categories, offering huge opportunity to narrow $59 billion deficit.
Amazon plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, building on $40 billion already spent since 2010, to focus on AI upgrades, logistics expansion, and quick commerce like 10-minute deliveries. The funds aim to create 1 million jobs, boost exports to $80 billion, benefit 15 million small businesses with AI tools, and provide AI education to 4 million students.
IPL’s total ecosystem value plunged 20% from $12 billion to $9.6 billion in 2025, wiping out ₹21,600 crore in a single year – the steepest decline since the 2020 pandemic season. Brand Finance blames India-Pakistan tensions that halted playoffs, mega-auction uncertainty, real-money gaming sponsorship ban and media consolidation.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched a new bidding process for India’s media rights covering 2026-29, targeting $2.4 billion, after JioStar signaled withdrawal from its existing $3 billion deal valid through 2027.
Netflix has sealed a historic $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s film & TV studios and streaming assets, outbidding Paramount-Skydance in a fierce auction. Iconic franchises like Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, DC Comics (Superman, Batman) and HBO’s entire library will now be owned by Netflix. The move ends Netflix’s reliance on external studios, strengthens its push into gaming an
Karnataka’s tech ecosystem has experienced a significant 40% drop in funding, raising only $2.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, down from $4.5 billion in 2024, according to a Tracxn report. While Bengaluru-based firms continue to dominate, late-stage funding saw a massive 59% decline. However, early-stage investments surprisingly increased by 20%. FinTech, Enterprise Applications, and Re
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is entering the data centre industry for the first time with a massive $6.5-7 billion plan to develop up to 1.2 GW of AI-ready and sovereign data centres in India over the next 5-7 years. The company has created HyperVault AI Data Centre Ltd and is forming a joint venture with US private equity giant TPG, where TCS holds 51% and both will inject $2 billion equity, w
