The Indian government plans to sell a 5% stake in LIC to raise approximately $10 billion in an IPO, seeking a valuation of at least $200 billion for LIC. Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict have caused stock markets to fall sharply due to concerns over a potential Russian invasion. Jio Platforms has formed a joint venture with SES to enter the satellite internet business through the launch of a new broadband company providing satellite-based connectivity.