FirstCry shares make strong market debut Brainbees Solutions Ltd, the parent company behind the First Cry platform, saw an impressive market debut on August 13, with its shares listing at a 40% premium. The stock opened at Rs 651 on the NSE, significantly above its IPO price of Rs 465. By the end of the day, shares closed at Rs 675.70, reflecting a 3.8% gain. The IPO, which was available for subscription from August 6 to August 8, was oversubscribed 12.2 times.

Ratan Tata dies aged 86 Indian business icon Ratan Tata has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for over two decades. Tata was widely regarded as one of India's most globally recognized business leaders. Under his leadership, the Tata Group became one of India’s largest corporations, with annual revenues exceeding $100 billion (£76.5 billion). In the statement announcing his passing, the current chairman of Tata Sons described Tata as a "truly exceptional leader."