Mint Bangalore - March 24, 2025

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March 24, 2025

Brands scan creators' past like never before

What happens in the background after influencers sign up to partner with brands to promote their products? An external forensic investigation.

2 mins

Niche tech fuels new tide of GCCs

Tiny, niche back offices for high-tech, specialized work are being set up by new-age companies in India at an increasing pace, a trend that experts believe has the potential to take the global capability centre (GCC) wave to the next level in the country.

2 mins

Bajaj Finserv spots, grooms talent early for succession

Succession planning at the Bajaj family's financial services businesses begins by identifying young leaders and grooming them for years so that they can step up in future, Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director, Bajaj Finserv, said.

1 min

The biggest auto losers in Trump's trade war so far: Luxury brands

The BMW 3 Series once topped the list of the world's bestselling premium cars. Today, the sporty sedan finds itself on a less-desirable list: tariff victim.

3 mins

India seeks critical minerals in US deal

Mineral pact in BTA aimed to secure EV tax credits in US

2 mins

Trump Plans Targeted Tariff Wave

resident Donald Trump's coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war.

1 min

China says prepared for US tariffs shocks

Plans are being made for corporate titans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on 28 March

1 min

Are pharmacists gaming the system? Government orders a check

For pharmacy, India has 5,669 approved institutions for diplomas and 2,858 offering degree courses

2 mins

Judiciary Cannot Turn Into a Haven for the Corrupt

The best brains in the judiciary demanded an inquiry from the moment the case emerged

3 mins

India's Trade Momentum Strong: UNCTAD

Global trade imbalances widened in 2024, nearing levels last seen in 2022, according to trade data trends

2 mins

Firms Found Breaching Basic Company Law in Crackdown

Most of the companies against which penalty orders have been issued are small businesses

2 mins

These LinkedIn Rivals Made Waves—Now Is the Hard Part

Startup networking platforms Grapevine, Medial, Peerlist explore monetization strategies

3 mins

Gaming is primed for India boom: Krafton CEO

South Korean gaming giant Krafton—the name behind popular title Battlegrounds Mobile India—is actively looking to invest and buy Indian entities, among its top five markets, where a rapid smartphone adoption, mobile-first gaming culture and a tech-savvy, young population are driving steady growth prospects in online gaming.

1 min

The real alpha will still come from mid-caps and small-caps

Now the US is showing signs of slowing, while India is expected to maintain its growth rate.

4 mins

When the Pharma Industry's Stuck with Nowhere to Hide

The value of medicines sold has barely grown in mid-single digits in the last three years

4 mins

Penny stocks may not have much steam left

This stellar performance is second only to the one penny stocks put up during the 2003-2008 bull run

1 min

Paytm UPI sops hit is just a blip

The Cabinet's approval of ₹1,500 crore incentives for FY25 to promote low-value unified payments interface (UPI) transactions is a disappointment for investors in One97 Communications Ltd stock—Paytm's parent.

2 mins

Next 15-20 yrs India's best

I also believe that the world is changing; India is looking at a number of bilateral trade agreements Sanjiv Bajaj Chairman and managing director of Bajaj Finserv

5 mins

IndusInd taps Grant Thornton for checks

India's IndusInd Bank has appointed Grant Thornton to conduct a forensic review into accounting lapses detected this month and to check if there is any evidence of fraud or internal misstatements, said two people in the know of the matter.

1 min

Aston Martin Delays EV Launch Until '30

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin will delay the launch of pure electric vehicles till 2030, extending the life of fossil fuel-driven platforms, even as global peers reassess the transition to cleaner mobility amid slowing demand.

2 mins

India is a $100-billion travel opportunity

Unfazed by an economic downturn, Indian travellers are fuelling a surge in premium international travel, steadily closing the $100 billion spending gap with China to rewrite the global tourism playbook, according to the chief executive of Global Hotel Alliance.

1 min

BirlaNu Plans $150 Mn Investment in 3 Years

It will boost manufacturing, fund acquisitions to become a $1 bn company

2 mins

She's Accused of Duping JPMorgan. Somehow, the Bank Is Feeling the Heat.

JPMorgan Chase Bought Frank in the Summer of 2021, a Few Weeks After Javice First Met With CEO Jamie Dimon

7 mins

Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Official; Toll in Gaza Over 50K

An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a Hamas political leader, Salah al-Bardaweel, on Sunday, the militant group said, as Palestinian officials put the death toll from nearly 18 months of conflict at over 50,000.

2 mins

Where Have All the $100 Million CEOs Gone?

There have been fewer 'moonshot' pay packages for 2024, but median CEO pay climbed to $16.4 million

4 mins

Hindustan Copper eyes J'khand mines

industan Copper aims to generate around ₹2,400 crore revenue over the next 20 years from its recent contract with a JSW Group firm which has been appointed as a mine developer and operator for two blocks in Jharkhand, the company's chairman and managing director Sanjiv Kumar Singh said on Sunday.

1 min

Goli Soda witnesses strong demand in US, Europe and Gulf

India's traditional beverage Goli Soda is witnessing strong consumer response in key international markets, including the US, UK, Europe and the Gulf, driven by strategic expansion and innovative reinvention, an official statement said on Sunday.

1 min

Govt Imposes Duty on 4 Chinese Goods

India has imposed anti-dumping duty on four Chinese goods, including vacuum flasks and aluminium foil, during the month so far to guard domestic players from cheap imports from the neighbouring country.

1 min

Iraq to raise oil production capacity

Iraq plans to raise oil production capacity to more than 6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2029, the state news agency reported Iraq's oil ministry as saying on Sunday.

1 min

ONGC Plans to Import Ethane

Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) plans to import ethane starting in mid-2028 to compensate for the altered composition of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from Qatar, according to a tender floated by the state-owned firm.

1 min

Govt Urges Court to Not Quash VW Bill

The government has told a court in Mumbai that agreeing to Volkswagen's demand to quash a $1.4 billion tax bill would have \"catastrophic consequences\" and encourage companies to withhold information and delay inquiries, court documents show.

1 min

Air India seeks lower landing charges

Air India has sought incentives for increasing the international to international traffic at the Delhi airport as well as lower landing charges for long-haul and ultra long-haul flights.

1 min

OYO Set to Expand + 'SUNDAY Hotels'

With a focus on premiumization, OYO-parent Oravel Stays plans to ramp up the expansion of SUNDAY Hotels, eyeing 100 properties under the brand globally by the end of the next financial year.

1 min

ACME Solar plans up to ₹35,000 cr capex by 2027

CME Solar Holdings Ltd has outlined a plan of investing ₹32,000-35,000 crore in capital expenditure by 2027 to expand its renewable energy portfolio, according to chief executive officer Nikhil Dhingra.

2 mins

Carney Calls Snap Election, Asks for Mandate to Tackle Trump

The Canadian Prime Minister now has five weeks to win over Canadians

1 min

How Tamil Nadu Wooed Taiwan's Shoemakers

In the last few years, the state has become India's non-leather footwear capital. The inside story

8 mins

Selling property? Know your tax timelines

I have an apartment that I want to sell. If I sell it before March 31, 2025, will I have to pay the entire capital gains tax as advance tax by the same date?

2 mins

Beyond Wealth: The Vault Is Not Always Enough

More wealth doesn't always bring more happiness; true joy comes from a clear purpose

2 mins

GST registration: key hurdles for freelancers and small businesses

Entrepreneurs face unexpected compliance demands and additional paperwork despite meeting requirements

5 mins

The world according to Grok: Keep trade apart

Irony may seem writ large in a legal move made by Elon Musk's X in India amid a dust-up over his AI chatbot. But we must keep matters of free speech out of trade talks with the US

2 mins

Trump's Acts Serve Political Ends Even If They Lack Economic Logic

We must view his tariffs from an economic statecraft lens and use this upheaval to effect reforms

3 mins

How Language May Have Conspired To Keep People Unfit

Each Time Unhealthy Habits Are Under Attack, They Invoke Human Culture To Fight Off The Threat

4 mins

Europe's F-35 Dilemma: Can It Get America Out of Its Cockpit?

The EU's post-Trump quest for defense autonomy won't prove easy

3 mins

Young India is fuelled by agency but is being failed by structure

Young people are doing their bit. Lagging policy needs to catch up with them to drive the country's demographic dividend

4 mins

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