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Financial Express Kochi
Sapphire-Devyani merger to create $1-bn QSR giant
THE MERGED ENTITY of Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International is likely to cross $1 billion in annual revenue once the transaction is completed, Ravi Jaipuria, non-executive chairman of Devyani International, said on Tuesday, outlining plans to scale KFC while prioritising a turnaround of Pizza Hut in India.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Amartya Sen need not attend SIR hearing: EC
THE ELECTION COMMISSION (EC) on Tuesday clarified that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, who was reportedly summoned by the EC over discrepancies in the spelling of his name in the voter list, is not required to appear for a hearing, an official said on Tuesday.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
The new rules of search
FOR NEARLY TWO decades, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) has defined digital visibility through rankings, keywords and clicks. But as artificial intelligence reshapes how people access information, a new approach is emerging: Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Telcos to deliver steady Q3; Arpu may rise 0.4-1%
STRONG SIGNAL Q3 KPI expectations across private telcos ·Airtel (India Wireless) ·Jio (standalone) Vodafone Idea
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RIL slides most since 2024 on retail jitters
ANALYST DOWNGRADES TRIGGER SHARP DROP IN STOCK
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'We want to close FY26 with 10 investments'
Early-stage venture capital firm TDV Partners is looking to maintain a steady deployment pace from its second fund even as it sharpens its focus on consumerfacing businesses and early founder engagement.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Draft social security rules may exclude majority of gig workers, unions warn
THE DRAFT RULES on the Social Security Code, 2020, published on December 30, 2025, if adopted in their current form, risk rendering most gig workers ineligible for social security benefits by setting participation thresholds far higher than actual work patterns in the sector, labour unions and worker groups have warned.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Trai slaps fine of ₹150 cr on telcos over spam calls
THE TELECOM REGULATORY Authority of India (Trai) has imposed a penalty of ₹150 crore on telecom operators for their failure to curb spam calls and messages, according to an official source.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Early winter chills sale of ACs, fridges ahead of new norms
Demand for heating appliances zooms
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
ITC: Product mix may weaken
STEEP TAX HIKE MAY DRIVE VOLUMES TOWARDS ILLICIT CIGARETTE BRANDS
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Turbo-engine Punch to rival Exter, Magnite
TATA MOTORS WILL unveil the facelifted Punch on January 13, introducing a turbo-petrol engine in what is being seen as the most significant upgrade aimed at boosting sales for one of India's most popular entrylevel SUVs.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'Plan to invest ₹40K cr in clean energy by 2030'
SUBAHOO CHORDIA , CEO, EDELWEISS ALTERNATIVES
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Dabur may see mid-single digit sales growth in Q3
DABUR INDIA ON Monday announced that it expects its consolidated revenue for Q3FY26 to increase by a mid-single digit percentage, while both its operating profit and profit after tax are expected to grow at a faster rate than revenue.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Trump's tirade flares as Maduro faces court
MADURO, WIFE FACE US CHARGES . CAPTURED IN RAID, MADURO ARRAIGNED . DENMARK WARNS US OVER THREATS
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Universal Music India acquires 30% in Excel Entertainment
UNIVERSAL MUSIC INDIA (UMI), part of Universal Music Group (UMG), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, valuing the Indian film and digital content studio at ₹2,400 crore.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
IDBI Bank sale may spill over to FY27
SO FAR IN the current fiscal, disinvestment proceeds have stood at just ₹8,768 crore, while asset monetisation receipts could not be independently ascertained.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Experts see conservative tax targets for next fiscal
REALISTIC YET CAUTIOUS
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Trump renews tariff threat
CAN RAISE TARIFFS ON INDIA 'VERY QUICKLY', SAYS US PRESIDENT
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
AC, fridge sales...
FROM THE FRONT PAGE
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
IDBI Bank sale may spill over to next financial year
Non-debt capital receipts may face a shortfall
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Telcos raise concerns over direct-to-mobile tech test
EVEN AS THE government is working on Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting, telcos have raised concerns about the manner in which the technical tests for the technology are being conducted, cautioning that gaps in testing and stakeholder participation could impact spectrum usage and network planning.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RBI eases related-party lending guidelines
· Non-compliant transactions to continue till maturity
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
India’s hits & misses in 2025
PRAGMATISM LARGELY DEFINED INDIA'S OUTREACH IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN 2025
4 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Why India's airlines keep importing their CEOs
QUESTION NOT ABOUT INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY, BUT ABOUT STRUCTURE
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Further tariff hike by US on India may hit exports
PUNITIVE LEVY
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Trent's standalone revenue rises 17% to ₹5,220 cr in Q3
TATA GROUP RETAIL firm Trent on Monday reported a 17% growth in standalone revenue to ₹5,220 crore in the third quarter ended December 31.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Sundaram Alternates raises ₹1K cr for realty fund
SUNDARAM ALTERNATES ON Monday said investors have committed ₹1,000 crore to its ESG aligned real estate fund - SA Real Estate Credit Fund V.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bangla ban won’t hit biz much: Experts
THE BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT'S decision to ban the broadcast and streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in that country following the Mustafizur Rahman-BCCI row is unlikely to have a major impact on either the league's revenues or viewership, say experts.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
iD Fresh bets big on global expansion after Apax deal
READY-TO-COOK fresh foods brand iD Fresh Food is doubling down on international expansion after a strategic investment from funds advised by Apax Partners, with plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia later this year and enter the UK and US markets within the next 3-5 years.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Zomato’s gig economy lives in the grey
Why the debate over the delivery workers' strike misses the limits of absolutes on labour and capital
3 min |