Mint Kolkata - March 25, 2025
Mint Kolkata - March 25, 2025
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March 25, 2025
Indian market may turn March's best performer
While Nifty erased its entire losses for the year, the Sensex is still 155 points lower
3 mins
Sebi Eases FPI, AIF Rules; Conflicts of Interest Under Lens
India's markets regulator has relaxed its rules for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), alternative investment funds (AIFs) and registered investment advisors, amid increasing cash equity market trading volumes.
2 mins
Manipal IPO filing by June, shortlists banks
Temasek-backed Manipal Hospitals plans to file draft papers for a $1 billion initial public offering by June, three people aware of the development said.
2 mins
Soon, Liquidation May Fetch More
A rule that kept bankrupt businesses on life support is on its way out, promising speed, transparency, and better liquidation value.
2 mins
Trump for 25% charge for buying Venezuela oil and gas
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would seek a 25% tariff on any nation purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, citing migration and criminal gang members in the U.S.
1 min
If it's yellow, the US wants a free pass
India on 8 March introduced a 10% import duty on lentils, while extending till 31 May a zero-rate on yellow peas
2 mins
India to seek tariff reprieve in meeting with US officials
India will seek an exemption from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs when US officials arrive in the country on Tuesday for talks over a bilateral trade agreement, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
India to Axe 'Google Tax' From 1 April Amid US Tariff Threats
Move to drop controversial levy comes in the wake of ongoing trade talks with Washington
2 mins
Private sector growth slows in March, manufacturing sustains
India's private sector showed signs of softening in March, with overall business activity expanding at a slower pace than in February, according to an HSBC flash survey.
1 min
TCS, Infy hop onto Adobe's platform to sell AI services
Indian IT firms leverage the software maker's agentic AI to sell a full suite of automation tools
3 mins
AI boom fuels Asian data centre loan deals
Artificial intelligence (AI) advances are fuelling a funding frenzy for data centres in Asia, spawning a series of record-breaking loans and filling the pipeline with even more potential deals.
1 min
FMCG firms lose defensive tag
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is usually touted as a defensive play, given its non-cyclical nature as these firms sell essential goods.
2 mins
India Cuts Spot Tenders as Russian Oil Stabilizes
Indian refiners are likely to issue fewer tenders for spot crude in the coming months as volumes from top supplier Russia return to near normal levels, highlighting the trade's success in working around US sanctions.
1 min
DLF sees room for growth, but is it too early to be optimistic?
DLF Ltd's shares have dropped 18.5% in the past year, massively underperforming the sectoral Nifty Realty index, which is flattish.
1 min
How India's obesity drug market could boom after Mounjaro launch
It's not just for the celebrities anymore. The 'miracle' weight loss drug race has arrived in India with the launch of American drugmaker Eli Lilly's Mounjaro last week.
2 mins
Interim SEC chief cast sole vote against suing Musk
Days before Republicans took the helm of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January, the agency's five commissioners held a closed-door vote on whether to sue Elon Musk.
1 min
Startups tweak supply chains to ride q-commerce wave
Early-stage startups say quick commerce is the fastest growing channel for their businesses
2 mins
Zee Monetizes 'Fan-First' Entertainment
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) is doubling down on live events and original intellectual properties (IPs), aiming to turn its marquee shows into an about ₹200-250 crore revenue stream in the next financial year, Ashish Sehgal, chief growth officer, advertisement revenue at ZEEL, told Mint in an exclusive interview.
2 mins
Scooter sales soar to pre-pandemic levels
Rising demand, electrification push scooters past motorcycles in growth
2 mins
Clearlake to buy Dun & Bradstreet for $4.1 bn in cash
Dun & Bradstreet has agreed to be acquired by private-equity firm Clearlake Capital for $4.1 billion, the data and analytics provider said on Monday, putting an end to its second stint as a public company after its stock-market listing more than four years ago.
1 min
AI Steps into Director's Chair as Bollywood Rethinks Filmmaking
AI is driving faster scripts, smarter visuals and leaner budgets—refining creativity while disrupting storytelling
1 min
Actis buys 100% stake in Stride
TAKING CHARGE ACTIS LLP signed a SPA to buy Stride at an enterprise value of around $325 mn, Mint reported ACTIS has deployed more than $7.1 billion to date in Asia, across different strategies
2 mins
Temasek seeks nod for Haldiram stake
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire about 10% stake in Haldiram Snacks Food.
1 min
Startup Deals Soar to $55 Billion, Passing Quarterly Record
Google's $32 Billion Deal to Buy Wiz Marks the Largest-Ever Deal for a Venture-Backed Startup
1 min
Data-hungry investors dive deep for economic clues
Nervous about the economy, some seek clarity in job listings and jewelry sales
3 mins
Netanyahu and Top Aides Think Israel Must Beat Hamas on the Battlefield
As Israel gears up for renewed fighting, most opinion polls show the public wants a cease-fire to continue
4 mins
China Is Ready to Blockade Taiwan. Here's How.
Beijing's armed forces have bulked up and practiced isolating the island
4 mins
US delegation to visit Greenland as White House ramps up pressure on the island
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede called the planned visit days before local elections 'highly aggressive'
3 mins
IOB Sends Notice to IL&FS Engineering
L&FS Engineering Services on Monday said it has received a show cause notice from Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for reviewing the classification of the company's loan account as a suspicious fraud account.
1 min
Tata AutoComp to acquire IAC Sweden
Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd on Monday said it will acquire International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden), in a bid to strengthen its presence in Europe's automotive sector.
1 min
M&M in talks to buy stake in SML Isuzu
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is in talks to buy Japan's Sumitomo Corp.'s entire 44% stake in heavy vehicle-maker SML Isuzu, CNBC Awaaz reported on Monday, citing sources.
1 min
Amazon: No referral fee on 12 mn goods
Amazon India on Monday announced zero referral fees on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below ₹300.
1 min
Acer India Announces One Day Menstrual Leave Per Month
Acer India has introduced a menstrual leave policy that would give female employees one additional day of paid leave per month, as the tech firm joined a growing roster of companies that are looking to foster a more supportive workplace and champion gender-inclusivity.
1 min
Gopal Vittal named GSMA chairman
The GSMA, which represents global telecom operators and handset firms, on Monday appointed Gopal Vittal, vice chairman and managing director of Bharti Airtel, as its new chairman, until 2026 end.
1 min
Home sales fall 23% as high price weighs
Housing sales across India's top nine cities dropped 23% in the January-March quarter over last year, as high prices and a slowing economy are making buyers cautious, according to a report by PropEquity.
1 min
Bank of America to change India head
The executive leading Bank of America Corp.'s India business, Kaku Nakhate, is leaving her role after 15 years with the firm, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News.
1 min
Indian Tech Startups Clinch $2.5 Bn in Q1
India's tech startups raised $2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 13.64% increase over the previous quarter and an 8.7% rise from the year-ago period, a feat that secured its spot as the third most-funded country globally after the US and UK, as per a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn.
1 min
MPs to earn ₹1.24 lakh, over 8 times average Indian's income
With this increase, MPs' daily allowance increases by 25% from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500
1 min
ICICI Emerald Private Metal takes on HDFC Infinia: A game-changer?
ICICI's new card shakes up the market with superior travel, shopping rewards, challenging Infinia's dominance
5 mins
Middle-Income Trap: Can IGP Be India's Way Out?
The World Development Report 2024 highlights a critical issue: emerging economies like India risk being caught in the 'middle-income trap,' where stagnant productivity and weak innovation hinder their transition to high-income status.
2 mins
Funding my foreign firm: Can I avoid TCS?
I have incorporated an IT company abroad. I want to transfer money to my own account abroad and give a loan to my company outside India. Can I avoid TCS by doing this?
1 min
Do not discontinue sovereign gold bonds: Hedge them
Hedging their payout risk would let Indian investors and the economy at large benefit from the idea
4 mins
Grok Goes the Weasel as Musk's Tesla EVs Come Rolling into India
X's legal skirmish with the government could be part of a Trojan Horse strategy for brand salience
4 mins
Trump's dollar plan: Brace for exorbitant disruption
A Plaza Accord redux to weaken the US currency is part of an approach that's too deeply flawed to work
3 mins
The young of mainstream India are too embattled to dream big
Sapped by the hustle of the here and now, youth aspirations are limited to low-pressure jobs offering stability and security
4 mins
Watch out: The US Fed seems to be driving with a blindfold
It may be too late by the time it gets any clarity on the US economy
3 mins
To heal, disconnect from work and connect with nature
For Dr Issac Mathai, healer to the global elite, true well-being is about achieving a harmony of body, mind and spirit
3 mins
Managing diabetes in a high-stress environment like a kitchen can be tough. Three chefs share their stories of balancing work and health
Starting his day at 8:30 a.m., chef Harsh Kedia, popularly known in the social media world as 'A Diabetic Chef,' immediately checks his blood sugar before enjoying a healthy breakfast, usually comprising oats or eggs.
4 mins
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