Mint New Delhi - March 31, 2025

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March 31, 2025

Wisdom from regulator, insights from banking

Sebi against thresholds to cool retail F&O

1 min

Top IT firms grow global share in post-covid world

India's top two IT services firms expanded their global market share in the years since the covid outbreak, marking a spot of relief in a world upended by artificial intelligence (AI).

2 mins

Bain weighs block deal to sell ₹1,700 cr Emcure stake

Global private equity firm Bain Capital is looking to divest its stake in listed pharmaceutical manufacturer Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd through a substantial block deal, according to two people with knowledge of the development.

2 mins

Adani Green Plans Share Sale, Bank Loans to Raise $2 Billion in Q1

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) plans to sell shares to global investors to raise about $1.4 billion in the first quarter of FY26, two people familiar with the matter said, as part of a $2 billion fundraising to power its solar and wind energy projects in India.

2 mins

Humanoid robots are lousy colleagues. China wants to change it

For the past few weeks, Chinese engineers have gathered in the factory of a luxury electric-vehicle brand to test a new technology the country's leadership considers vital to its rivalry with THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

5 mins

ChrysCapital Set to Acquire Theobroma

Founder and family may retain around 10% stake in bakery chain

2 mins

GoM meet discusses discom debt, power tariffs

The group of ministers (GoM) for addressing issues related to viability of electricity distribution utilities in its latest meeting discussed linking power tariffs to inflation to make them more cost-reflective.

1 min

Centre targets green logistics at ports

The Centre, under the PM E-drive scheme, has allocated ₹500 cr for subsidizing electric trucks for operators

2 mins

The Many Dangers That Democracy Confronts Today

Many countries are seeing a rise in tendencies that go against democratic values

3 mins

NHAI banks on retired judges on arbitration body to lift dispute burden

State-run infrastructure behemoth National Highways Authority of India Ltd (NHAI) appears to have hit upon a new way to clear its legal disputes as it struggles to manage a massive debt pile-up of ₹2.76 trillion.

2 mins

Govt drug stores cut medical bills: report

The government's generic drug stores in Assam and Rajasthan have helped households save 40% on medicines, according to a study of nearly 500 people from the two states.

1 min

Over 100 offences set to be decriminalized by year-end

The Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 will be tabled during the monsoon or winter session of Parliament

2 mins

Infra, green energy lead weekly deal list

Big-ticket deals in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors dominated the list of private equity and venture capital transactions last week, followed by healthcare, fintech and financial services.

1 min

Infra.market and CarDekho focused on basics, then scale

Both companies began their journey slowly before sprinting to the Unicorn flag

2 mins

Communication key in the public markets

Founders of public companies must be thick-skinned to be able to overcome various hurdles that might come in the way of running a successful venture, said Aloke Bajpai, chairman, MD and group CEO of online travel booking platform ixigo.

2 mins

Centre provides another lifeline to Vodafone Idea

Once VI issues shares against dues, the govt's shareholding in the company will rise to 48.99% from 22.60%

2 mins

How Welfare Schemes May Be Easing Liquor Regulation

If states want to fund welfare schemes, liquor tax is the low-hanging fruit as UP has shown

3 mins

Investors Would Do Well Betting on Large Caps in VUCA Environment

We expect to see continued easing of rates by the RBI at its April meeting on the back of benign inflation... Niraj Kumar CIO, Future Generali India Life Insurance

3 mins

Wipro's big deal boosts confidence

Gaining pace The Wipro stock has marginally outperformed the Nifty IT index in the last one year.

2 mins

Behind the facade: Ad industry's reckoning

Trust deficit in Indian advertising deepens as CCI investigates anti-competitive practices, opaque pricing and market control tactics

4 mins

Haldiram Aims To Speed Growth With Temasek Backing

Snacking and sweets company Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd has entered into an agreement with Singapore-headquartered global investment firm Temasek, the deal's financial advisor said on Sunday.

1 min

US Should Worry About Unintended Consequences of Its Actions: Kotak

The biggest opportunities and risks are at turning points in history...we're getting to one such period Uday Kotak non-executive director, Kotak Mahindra Bank

4 mins

Next-gen must build businesses, not just invest: Mariwala

Business families should engage the next generation in entrepreneurship early, while also allowing them to pursue interests such as working with startups, facilitating unlisted deals, and philanthropy, said Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico Ltd.

1 min

Adani Green eyes $2 bn funding for RE project

The last major sale of AGEL equity shares was in June 2023 when the promoter entities sold some of their stakes in Adani Green Energy and flagship Adani Enterprises to raise $1 billion to prepay debt.

1 min

Balanced approach needed in regulation: Sebi chairman

Sometimes, we make regulations tougher than necessary, said Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

3 mins

Netanyahu demands Hamas leaders to disarm for Gaza exit

Egypt, Qatar, US are attempting to again broker a ceasefire and secure the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza

1 min

Iran rejects direct talks with US

Iran's president said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the US over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, offering Tehran's first response to a letter President Donald Trump sent to the country's supreme leader.

1 min

Catastrophic Earthquakes Test Myanmar Junta's Grip on Power Amid Civil War

Regime has been weakened by a long civil war; now millions are counting on it to allow aid

4 mins

For Russia's economy, peace with Ukraine poses a threat

Against the odds, the Russian economy has weathered the war.

5 mins

German Rocket Fails as Europe Seeks Alternatives to SpaceX

Rocket fails to reach orbit in test flight when Europe seeks sovereignty in space tech

1 min

India's Coal Import Up Marginally in Jan

India's coal import rose marginally by 1.23% to 21.37 million tonne (mt) in January.

1 min

PM Modi Urges Community Action to Conserve Water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his latest Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, emphasized the importance of community-driven water conservation efforts, urging citizens to prepare for the summer by contributing to the ongoing 'Catch the Rain' campaign.

1 min

RCap creditors pull petition against IIHL

(RCap) have withdrawn a petition filed against IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

1 min

I-T dept imposes penalty on IndiGo

The Income Tax department (I-T dept) has slapped a penalty of ₹944.20 crore on IndiGo, which said it will contest the order that is \"erroneous and frivolous\".

1 min

India to grow at 6.5% in FY26: EY

The Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5% in the fiscal year starting 1 April, EY Economy Watch said, emphasising that a well-calibrated fiscal strategy that supports human capital development while maintaining fiscal prudence could significantly enhance long-term growth prospects.

1 min

Iron ore production rises 4% in Apr-Feb

The iron ore production in April-February period of the current fiscal rose by 4.4% to 263 million tonne (mt).

1 min

SC Judge Says India Led Eco-Centric Shift

Supreme Court judge Justice P.S. Narasimha on Sunday said that in international jurisprudence, India was the first country to shift from an anthropocentric approach to an eco-centric one.

1 min

Elon Musk's Mission to Take Over NASA—And Mars

The billionaire is in position to speed up plans for a voyage to Mars, with a potentially huge impact on SpaceX

10 mins

Banking Safety Is More Than Just Deposit Insurance

True security in banking system depends on choosing the fundamentally strong banks

3 mins

How you can reduce AMC charges with basic demat account

If you have demat accounts with multiple brokers, not only are you paying higher annual maintenance charges (AMCs), but these charges add up for every account. But you can lower this: open basic services demat account (BDSA).

1 min

Avoid re-KYC: simple steps to keep your broking account operational

If you haven't traded in 24 months, your broking account may turn inactive. Here's how to prevent it

3 mins

How to recover unclaimed TDS refund

My income tax return (ITR) for AY 2024-25 was processed on 14 February 2025 u/s 143(1). I found out that my chartered accountant did not mention two tax deducted at source (TDS) amounts.

2 mins

Where our freedom of speech came from, where it went

Politics always had much to do with our right to free speech but even politicians seem less keen on it now

4 mins

India and the US must think big as they rework commercial ties

Tariff friction should not get in the way of exploiting the economic opportunity of closer relations

3 mins

Promote workforce diversity but prevent a backlash

A shortage of quality jobs could stir DEI resentment but pre-emptive efforts can minimize it

3 mins

Why Does the US Fed Plan to Go Slow on Offloading Bonds?

Slowing quantitative tightening may prevent a liquidity scramble

3 mins

Carry that resort vibe to the office

Opt for tailored fits in muted hues or subtle patterns to keep the shirt work-appropriate

2 mins

A designer's calm, chaotic and colourful workspace

Verandah founder Anjali Patel Mehta on seeing her clothes in The White Lotus and why she has two work dens

3 mins

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