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Google offers looser search deals as a remedy in US case

The offer comes even as the US government pushes to make Google sell its Chrome browser

Oyo acquires G6 Hospitality

The transaction is expected to add about 1,500 franchised hotels across the US and Canada to Oyo's portfolio

GEF Capital bets $20 mn on EPACK Prefab

EF Capital Partners, which last week led a funding round in the global products and solutions unit of Vedanta-owned Sterlite Power Transmission, has made a fresh bet in the modular construction segment.

Mahindra arm narrows focus to 3 cities

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, the realty arm of the Mahindra Group, will pause fresh investments in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) region, and narrow operations to markets where it can create a niche as a 'net zero' developer.

Adani to buy Air Works for ₹400 cr

Ahmedabad-headquartered Adani Group's defence arm Adani Defence and Aerospace on Monday entered into an agreement to acquire an 85.8% stake in Air Works, India's largest privately-held aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company.

High-speed data plans to target concertgoers

Users seek reliable data connectivity when they attend high-profile events

Polycab India is wired for growth and the stock reflects it

Charged up

Banks push for new rate benchmark

A group of Indian lenders has asked the central bank to approve a new benchmark for overnight indexed swaps, according to people familiar with the matter.

In rare crackdown, Sebi halts trading in Bharat Global

BGDL's share price surged 105x over the past year, rising from ₹16.14 in Nov 2023 to ₹1,702.95 in Nov 2024

In emerging markets, 'better luck next year' is a hard sell

Emerging markets-focused investors have had little to celebrate over the past year.

Sensex, Nifty up after 5-day loss

The Nifty and Sensex dropped about 5% last week, the worst since June 2022

Rupee slips to all-time low pressured by weak yuan

The Indian rupee weakened to its lifetime low on Monday, pressured by weakness in the offshore Chinese yuan and strong dollar bids from importers, likely related to month-end payments, while state-run banks' dollar sales capped the decline.

Siemens stares at bumpy FY25

Siemens Ltd's shares have plummeted about 12% in the past two trading sessions.

Aakash's ex-CEO launches new edtech startup

Sparkl is an AI-powered online one-on-one tutoring platform focusing on 6-12 grades for IGCSE and IB curricula

Used car platforms set for bumpy ride ahead

GST hike on small cars to hurt margins; buyers, too, may have to pay more

India plans to import 20 more cheetahs, 2 elephants

India is in discussions with Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania to import 20 more cheetahs and two female elephants by March, two government officials said.

PNGRB to expand LPG pipeline for safer transport, cost cutting

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is planning to expand India's pipeline network for safer and eco-friendly transportation of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), said Anil Kumar Jain, the chairperson of PNGRB.

Weather woes could crush sugar production hopes

Sugarcane yields in India are declining due to last year's drought and this year's excessive rains, which could reduce the country's sugar production below consumption levels for the first time in eight years, farmers and industry officials said on Monday.

GST on corporate sponsorships eased

Shifting the onus of remitting tax on sponsorship deals from the donor is set to enable the donor to lower its overall tax liability

Regulators must coordinate to protect consumer rights

We are focusing on digital landscape, addressing emerging issues like data privacy, online advertising Pralhad Joshi Union minister of food and consumer affairs

Fuel efficiency norms could accelerate clean mobility

Tighter carbon emission standards should push automakers to sell greener vehicles overall

At long last, the UK is shooting for the moon on clean energy

An ambitious plan revives hope but it will be a race against time

Rupee's managed float: Should RBI shift gear?

To Mint Street's credit, India resolved a macro trilemma in its own special way. Recalibrate it for a more market-priced rupee if the expected trade gains outweigh price-stability risks

Can we use today's geopolitical chaos to uplift India's economy?

Successful economies have geopolitics to thank, but India may be letting its opportunity slip away

FREELANCERS CAN AVOID HIDDEN FEES, MAXIMIZE EARNING

Being aware of payout options and financial solutions helps freelancers with smarter choices

WHAT THE MARKET TAUGHT INVESTORS IN 2024

In multiple pockets of the market this year, new trend chasers learnt some very old lessons

What you must know about rental agreements, registration process

According to the Registration Act, 1908, a rental agreement for less than 12 months need not be registered

China says US is 'playing with fire' after latest aid for Taiwan

The Chinese government protested on Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is \"playing with fire\".

India, Sweden to work on green tech

India and Sweden can deepen their collaboration in innovation and green technology with a focus on addressing global climate challenges through sustainable industrial practices and renewable energy solutions, Swedish officials said.

IOC probes bribery allegation of US cos

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun a probe into allegations of a US speciality chemicals firm bribing its officials 15 years ago to obtain contracts to supply catalysts, according to a company's regulatory filing.