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Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs

The government should offload PSU stakes even on market dips, woo value investors, and signal that it's offering reasonably priced shares, not just trying to maximize its revenue

Should married couples merge finances or keep them separate?

Experts say merging finances is good to meet financial goals but keeping them separate helps in case of divorce

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Israel hits north Gaza's main city from 2 sides

Palestinian health officials say air strikes hit near three large hospitals

Citizens have no right to know source of pol funds: Govt to SC

The AG argues that there can be no general right to know anything and everything'

Telecom gear makers push for more incentives

Indian telecom equipment makers have asked the government to provide incentives for increasing value addition in manufacturing to reduce their dependence on imports, even as some companies have begun making fixed wireless access equipment that will be in high demand in India and other global markets.

Gentari, others ink green ammonia deal

Gentari, the clean energy unit of Malaysia's Petronas, AM Green, established by Greenko's founders, and an affiliate of GIC Holdings Pte Ltd, on Monday agreed to produce 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia by 2030.

SC pardons NCLAT bench in Finolex case

Fines the former executive chairman of Finolex Cables, Deepak Chhabria

Practo plans IPO in 18 months

The proceeds of the initial public offering will be used to fund future growth, the company's co-founder said

M&M Fin's upbeat view fails to inspire

The Street despises earnings unpredictability and repeat offenders are usually punished severely. A case in point is Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (M&M Financial). The stock plunged on Monday, falling nearly 12% after the September quarter (Q2FY24) results disappointed on key parameters.

NGO Unnati to raise ₹2 crore via listing

Bengaluru-based SGBS Unnati Foundation (SUF), a non-profit organization, aims to raise ₹2 crore from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) by being the first NGO to list on India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE). The NGO will look at zero coupon bonds to attract investment from foundations and HNIs tilting towards social impact causes.

Mamaearth IPO: Sustained growth?

The rush for initial public offerings (IPO) continues even as broader markets are somewhat subdued. Honasa Consumer Ltd is the latest to join the bandwagon. The initial share sale opens on Tuesday.Present in the fast-growing beauty and personal care space, its flagship brand Mamaearth’s climb to ₹1,000 crore annual revenue has been quick, within six years. But potential investors may need to look beyond that.

Centre takes steps to cool onion prices amid fresh supply shock

A fresh supply shock triggered by deficient monsoon has led to a surge in onion prices even as the Centre begins releasing stocks from its reserves to cool prices amid high festive-season demand.

AP train crash: Full Kavach cover may take a decade

The protection system stops trains automatically if the driver misses or ignores a signal

MCA to LLPs: Be transparent about beneficial owners

The ministry of corporate affairs has mandated lim(LLPs) to be more open about the beneficial ownership that investors have in them by stepping up reporting obligations of both the firm and its partners.

Vodafone Idea aims to secure funding by December end

Vodafone Idea Ltd is expected to conclude talks for securing funding from investors within this quarter, chief executive Akshaya Moondra said during its earnings call on Monday.

TaMo wins ₹766 cr in Singur land arbitration

Tata Motors Ltd said it has won an arbitration award of ₹766 crore from the West Bengal Industrial Development Corp. Ltd (WBIDC), the state’s industrial development agency, marking the resolution of a long-standing dispute related to its Singur plant, which was shut in 2008 due to protests against land acquisition.

SAT clears decks for Zee-Sony merger

Goenka reinstated as Zee MD after tribunal overturns Sebi ban

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Firms had ample time to follow DPDP rules'

Companies should not need more time than discussed to comply with the soon to be published rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, said Union minister for communications and information technology (IT), Ashwini Vaishnaw.

October 28, 2023

Climate Change Ignites Olive Oil Prices

The healthiest of cooking oils now comes with an even heftier price tag as climate change-induced droughts, heat waves, and wildfires scorch olive plantations in southern Europe.

Adani Gives Navi Mumbai Airport A $1 Bn Push

Envisaged in 1999, it was feared the Navi Mumbai airport would see further delay after the Hindenburg report

VVDN to expand ops globally by next year

As part of VVDN's road map, the company plans to be in Europe as well-likely in Poland-and in Mexico

Don't press the wrong buttons

To succeed at the it is workplace, important to identify these incorrect trigger points and stay away from them

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Tweaks won't suffice: Unilever may need to smash the mould

Analysts reckon that a split-up would increase its enterprise value

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The return of hard power: Naive approaches were bound to fail

The ferocity with which hard power is now making its presence felt reflects the hubris and complacency of some state actors

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A moment of reckoning in geopolitics is upon us

The Gaza war looks like the second of three unfolding challenges to the US-set world order. India should weigh multiple factors in deciding its geopolitical role beyond UN abstentions