August 20, 2026 – Global South Capital Times

GLP-1 Drugs Drive India Health & Beauty Investment A medium shot of a diverse display of specialized nutrition supplements and advanced beauty products in a modern retail store.

sivam August 20, 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are fueling new investment in India's health and beauty sector, focusing on collagen, protein,...

IRDAI Bans Niva Bupa, Acko from New Business for 6 Months A newly prepared commercial storefront in an Indian city with a yellow "STOP WORK ORDER" banner across it.

sivam August 20, 2026

IRDAI imposes a 6-month ban on Niva Bupa and Acko General Insurance from opening new business outlets...

Peeko Raises $7M Series A for Babycare Quick Commerce Expansion A delivery person in a yellow vest is packing diapers, wipes, and toys into a delivery bag inside a dark store aisle.

sivam August 20, 2026

Peeko secures $7 million in Series A funding led by Chiratae Ventures to expand its babycare quick...

Starlink Reapplies for India Satellite Network Approval A person in traditional clothing sits outside a hut, using a smartphone in a rural Indian landscape.

sivam August 20, 2026

Elon Musk's Starlink seeks India's approval for its Gen 2 satellite constellation, aiming for nearly 30,000 satellites...

Industrial Machinery Stocks: Atlas Copco, Bucher Valuations A large industrial air compressor unit with visible pipes and gauges, with other factory equipment and blurred workers in the background.