August 2026 – Page 8 – Global South Capital Times

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.

A newly prepared commercial storefront in an Indian city with a yellow "STOP WORK ORDER" banner across it.

IRDAI Bans Niva Bupa, Acko from New Business for 6 Months

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.

A delivery person in a yellow vest is packing diapers, wipes, and toys into a delivery bag inside a dark store aisle.

Peeko Raises $7M Series A for Babycare Quick Commerce Expansion

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.

A person in traditional clothing sits outside a hut, using a smartphone in a rural Indian landscape.

Starlink Reapplies for India Satellite Network Approval

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.

A large industrial air compressor unit with visible pipes and gauges, with other factory equipment and blurred workers in the background.

Industrial Machinery Stocks: Atlas Copco, Bucher Valuations

sivam August 20, 2026

Explore mixed valuations for industrial machinery giants Atlas Copco and Bucher Industries AG. Analyze stock performance, market...

Electra Mining Africa 2026: Future Industrial Tech Trends An industrial robot arm performs a task, observed by five men in suits, in a large, brightly lit exhibition hall.

An industrial robot arm performs a task, observed by five men in suits, in a large, brightly lit exhibition hall.

Electra Mining Africa 2026: Future Industrial Tech Trends

sivam August 19, 2026

Explore automation, AI, and digital manufacturing at Electra Mining Africa 2026 in Johannesburg. Discover future industrial tech...

Japan Machinery Orders Soar 52% on Strong Overseas Demand A large industrial chemical processing unit is being lifted by an overhead crane in a modern Japanese manufacturing plant.

A large industrial chemical processing unit is being lifted by an overhead crane in a modern Japanese manufacturing plant.

Japan Machinery Orders Soar 52% on Strong Overseas Demand

sivam August 19, 2026

Japan's industrial machinery orders surged 52% in June, driven by a massive 154.2% jump in overseas demand,...

MMTC PAMP: Overhaul India’s Gold Monetisation Scheme A person's hands hold an intricate gold necklace, with other gold jewelry laid out on a patterned cloth on a table.

A person's hands hold an intricate gold necklace, with other gold jewelry laid out on a patterned cloth on a table.

MMTC PAMP: Overhaul India’s Gold Monetisation Scheme

sivam August 19, 2026

MMTC PAMP urges a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme to boost domestic gold recycling, reduce import dependency, and...

May & Baker Warns of Fake Investment Scams Using Company Name A man in a suit jacket looks at a digital tablet with a holographic display on a busy city street.

A man in a suit jacket looks at a digital tablet with a holographic display on a busy city street.

May & Baker Warns of Fake Investment Scams Using Company Name

sivam August 18, 2026

May & Baker Nigeria Plc alerts the public to fraudsters using its name for fake investment schemes....

CA Auto Insurer Rebrands, Cuts Name by 89% A silver modern sedan with a minimalist "A|MTR" logo on its side, driving on a sunny street in a California city.

CA Auto Insurer Rebrands, Cuts Name by 89%

sivam August 18, 2026

California's top auto insurer dramatically reduces its name by 89% in a bold rebranding move. Discover the...

US Manufacturing Growth Fueled by Business Equipment Robotic arms on an assembly line with circuit boards, microchips, and factory equipment under fluorescent lighting.