Indian stock markets saw significant declines in IT, metal, and realty sectors on July 31, driven by concerns over U.S.-India trade tensions and the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting. The Sensex fell 460 points to 81,022, while the Nifty dropped 141 points to 24,714. Trump's announced 25% tariffs on India and delayed FOMC rate decisions exacerbated market anxiety, with key indices like Nifty IT, Metal, and Realty all posting losses. Analysts highlighted sector-specific challenges, including IT layoffs, metal tariff fears, and real estate demand trends, while noting potential for short-term volatility.

Din Bisevac, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, rescued a failing Berlin-based real estate startup called Buena, which raised $58 million in Series A funding led by Google Ventures. The company pivoted from a failed rental arbitrage model to an AI-powered property management platform, managing 60,000 apartments in Germany with $25 million in annual recurring revenue. Buena has acquired 20 property management firms since 2023 and plans to expand to the U.S. housing market, aiming to create an end-to-end real estate investment platform for younger generations.

The Life Science Analytics Market is expanding due to AI-driven insights, regulatory compliance demands, and personalized medicine. Prophecy Market Insights' report highlights key players like Accenture, IBM, and IQVIA, emphasizing cloud-based solutions, predictive analytics, and global partnerships. The market is projected to grow through 2029, driven by advancements in AI, cloud computing, and big data in healthcare.

Ramp, a New York-based financial operations platform, raised $500 million in Series E-2 funding at a $22.5 billion valuation. The round was led by ICONIQ with participation from existing and new investors. The funds will be used to expand operations and development. Ramp serves over 40,000 companies, including major clients like Shopify and CBRE, and has saved customers over $10 billion and 27.5 million hours.

Observe, a software observability platform founded in 2017, is adapting to advancements in AI by integrating AI agents into its tools and developing new features like the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. The company recently raised $156 million in a Series C round and reported nearly tripled revenue in 2024, with major customers including CapitalOne, Paramount, and Dialpad.