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Billionaire wealth grew 3x faster in '24

Billionaire wealth across the globe surged by $2 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion at a rate three times faster than the previous year, a study showed on Monday.

Govt selects 24 companies for ₹3,516-crore white goods PLI

38 companies applied in third round; 18 new firms have been provisionally selected

Hindenburg denies SEC investigation

U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has said that it is not under investigation by the market regulator US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.

Founders Step Back From PharmEasy, Eye Consumer Space

Siddharth Shah, the last of the co-founders, will continue to be the MD and CEO of the company

First Israeli hostages released under Gaza cease-fire

The first three Israeli hostages were released Sunday under a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip, beginning a drawn-out process that halted more than a year of war and will see 33 captives freed over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

LTIMindtree's global markets head quits

TIMindtree Ltd's president of global markets, Sudhir Chaturvedi, has quit the company, leaving chief operating officer Nachiket Deshpande as the frontrunner to succeed current chief executive Debashis Chatterjee, whose term ends later this year.

Why everyone is trying out stick-it-on patches

From acne to chronic pain relief, the market for transdermal patches is growing. Mint explores the science, and reasons for this growing interest

Fresh US sanctions may hit GRMs of Indian oil refiners

Gross refining margins of Indian oil refiners are likely to shrink going ahead post fresh sanctions on two Russian oil producers and nearly 200 crude-carrying vessels, according to sector experts.

India's credit guarantee scheme for startups holds high potential

It provides much needed collateral-free loans at a time when risk capital has been slowing down

Can the Budget Tackle Tax Appeal Delays and Ease Taxpayer Burden?

Government must address the growing backlog of tax appeals and impact of prolonged litigation on taxpayers

CCI's Meta ruling sparks turf debate

Competition Commission of India (CCI) order against Meta Platforms Inc. in November over its messaging application WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update has revived questions of overlapping jurisdictions between sectoral regulators and CCI, two persons informed about the development said.

Multiples eyes $400 mn for continuation fund

The PE firm seeks to raise the money to remain invested in 3 portfolio cos

Regional OTTs to bolster original slate

Regional content streaming platforms are looking at 2025 as a time to strengthen their slate even as some bigger, foreign over-the-top or OTT services are slowing down original content production as pressures on margins build.

Kalyan Jewellers' stock rebounds

Shares of Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd rebounded on Monday after Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. denied social media speculation linked to its investment in the firm.

How we should adapt to a Trumpian world order

We must avoid the lock-in of a trade deal, grab business openings and strengthen mutually beneficial ties, but hold firm on autonomy. Broadly, let's aim for what'll make India great

China both hopeful and on edge over Trump's return

When Donald Trump was last president, he heaped tariffs on more than $300 billion of Chinese imports

Does India's Fiscal Profile Need a Facelift?

The role of fiscal policy becomes more crucial in the current cyclical slowdown

Trump's presidency: End of the Washington Consensus

Cracks in its free-market orientation surfaced earlier but other major US policies may get upended too

Trump Sworn In a Second Time, Vows 'Golden Age of America'

Trump's Advisers Have Outlined Plans to Replace Nonpartisan Bureaucrats With Hand-Picked Loyalists

NRIs: TDS compliance for share buybacks

As a resident Indian promoter of a private limited company, I'm buying back shares from a non-resident individual who helped secure export orders.

Women, skip the bro-split and try the flow-split

Exercise plans aligned to menstrual cycles can be effective for women

Paytm's merchant acquisitions stretch to global markets

One97 Communications, the parent company of fintech giant Paytm, is expanding its global footprint with new subsidiaries in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore after reporting a marginal reduction in net loss to ₹208.3 crore in the third quarter, compared to the same period last year.

Macrotech moves HC to stop Abhinandan Lodha's firm using name

The House of Abhinandan Lodha was established in 2021 when Macrotech Developers went public

A Four-Point Budget Wish List for Indian Agriculture

Income, climate, natural resources, and human resource crisis weigh on agriculture

Row Over Used Med Device Import Ban

The Medical Devices Rules, 2017 has no provisions for regulation of refurbished medical devices

Adecco Announces Expansion of GCC

Adecco India, a subsidiary of the global Fortune 500 company Adecco Group, has announced the expansion of its global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, with a blueprint to grow its workforce to 2,500-plus by the year end.

Private banking booms as ranks of super-rich swell

According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, India saw one new billionaire every five days in the past year

We should grab opportunities held out by uncertainty

Clarity of vision must go with openness to innovation. Five major trends have much to offer India

Smartworks to manage Zepto's HQ

Quick-commerce platform Zepto's new head office in Bengaluru will be managed by Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd, a flexible workspace operator, said two people familiar with the matter.

Re-imagine the National Green Tribunal for superior outcomes

The NGT should be legislatively re-equipped to champion environmental justice while promoting sustainable development