India's Top 100 Firms Add Record ₹148 Lk Cr in 5 Years

• India's top 100 companies added ₹148 lakh crore in market value between 2020-2025, marking the strongest equity wealth-creation phase on record.
• Microsoft launched its AI-powered cybercrime investigation platform for all 1,100 Maharashtra police stations, expanding from a pilot in Nagpur.
• Former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at the age of 90 in Latur, Maharashtra.
• Honasa Consumer (MamaEarth parent) acquired Reginald Men owner BTM Ventures for ₹195 crore, entering the men's grooming market, though HSBC flagged scalability risks.
• DGCA sacked four Flight Operations Inspectors due to IndiGo's recent flight disruptions and cancellations, increasing scrutiny on the airline.

Why It Matters: India's economy is booming, driven by tech innovation and market confidence.