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Everstone buys Germany’s Qlar Group in $150-200 mn deal
Private equity firm Everstone Capital has acquired Germany-based industrial equipment maker Qlar Group from Blackstone, the companies said in a statement on Thursday.
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May 08, 2026
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Stricter telco grievance rules, fines likely as complaints rise
Norms to bring penalties up to ₹50 lakh per quarter per service area on service providers
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May 08, 2026
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Quant model shows rally in stocks is nearing ‘manic’ levels
A historic surge in US stocks has pushed equities to fresh highs, yet signs of overheating sentiment suggest that the rally may be entering a slower phase.
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May 08, 2026
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Anthropic boosts Claude appeal
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic PBC, which originally aimed its Claude chatbot at businesses, is looking to capitalize on recent inroads with consumers by making the software more appealing to everyday people.
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May 08, 2026
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HEALTH INSURANCE WON'T COVER TRUE COST OF AGEING
Most recent conversations around Bima Sugam, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irdai) -backed digital insurance marketplace, have focused on access—simpler purchases, standardized products, and possibly lower costs through zero-commission policies.
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May 08, 2026
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Top lawyers to face off in SC battle over data protection
Apex court to start hearing 5 PILs challenging Digital Personal Data Protection Act on 13 May
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May 08, 2026
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Small, mid-caps may face headwinds after Apr rally
Experts warn stretched valuations could leave the segment vulnerable to shocks
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May 08, 2026
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Fairfax to pick up majority stake in IIFL for ₹2,000 cr
Fairfax India Holdings Corp., an investment firm founded by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, agreed to inject ₹2,000 crore into IIFL Capital Services through preferential allotment of shares, a transaction that will increase its holding in the company and trigger a mandatory open offer to public shareholders.
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May 08, 2026
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'This is India’s biggest buying opportunity since pandemic years'
Quant Mutual Fund believes this year is about identifying undervalued “and under-researched segments of the market while avoiding overcrowded trades.
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May 08, 2026
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Bank performance has peaked but challenges haven't
Banks are at their peak performance in India.
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May 08, 2026
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SOMNATH AND BHARAT'S UNCONQUERABLE SPIRIT!
At the start of 2026, I had taken part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath temple.
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May 08, 2026
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Hybrid bond sales reach record $65 billion
Companies are selling hybrids at a record pace, seeking to pad their balance sheets while the extra cost of the risky debt hovers near an all-time low.
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May 08, 2026
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Dabur Q4 profit rises 16% on firm volume growth
Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur India Ltd on Thursday reported a 15.75% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹362 crore in the March quarter of FY2025-26, driven by a broad-based performance.
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May 08, 2026
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HOW THE US BECAME AN ACTIVIST INVESTOR
President Trump's reach for government stakes in private companies has business leaders scrambling
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May 08, 2026
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Putin’s strongman image is fading as Ukraine brings war home to Russia
Ever since coming to power more than a quarter-century ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin built a new state religion around May 9, the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the holiest day in the Russian calendar.
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May 08, 2026
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Meta contests e-commerce tag
Global tech giant Meta Platforms has moved India’s top consumer court challenging a January order of a top tribunal Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) that classified Facebook as an ‘e-commerce platform’ under consumer protection laws in a case related to the alleged unauthorised listing and sale of walkie-talkies on Facebook Marketplace.
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May 08, 2026
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The Oscars rolled back the red carpet for AI: should we cheer?
Human artistry is what creates art but we cannot hope to banish this era's dominant technology
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May 08, 2026
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India sets new standards for ICUs, moots three categories
India has issued guidelines defining and classifying intensive care units (ICUs), a regulatory step that will affect 71,000 hospitals and over 1.38 million registered doctors in the country, as the government aims to curb hospital-acquired infections and address uneven critical care standards, according to an official familiar with the matter and a document reviewed by Mint.
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May 08, 2026
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Check these four things before you buy a wristwatch
Planning on getting a wristwatch? Here are four things that you should do before deciding to buy one
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May 08, 2026
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Axis raises $500 mn in offshore loan
Axis Bank Ltd, India’s third-largest private lender, has signed a $500 million offshore loan with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring rising demand for bank credit.
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May 08, 2026
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SC picks ex-CJI to mediate Sunjay Kapur assets case
The Supreme Court has sent the high-profile dispute between Priya Sachdev Kapur and Rani Kapur over Sunjay Kapur's personal assets for mediation by former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.
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May 08, 2026
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BlackRock to invest in SP Group co bond
BlackRock is considering an initial investment of $100-$200 million in Goswami’s bond issue.
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May 08, 2026
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Skyroot raises $60 mn at $1.1 billion valuation
It is India’s most-funded space startup, raising $160 million in seven years
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May 08, 2026
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Zee-JioStar dispute heads to mediation
The copyright dispute between the Reliance-Disney joint venture and Zee Entertainment has been referred to mediation after both sides agreed to explore an amicable settlement.
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May 08, 2026
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Celebrating art and mothers
A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city
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May 08, 2026
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Southeast Asia should rescue low-fare airlines as costs soar
They provide a crucial service where land transport is impossible
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May 08, 2026
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Retirement 2.0: how seniors are turning passion into pay cheques
Retirees are turning experience into income streams from consulting, homestays, writing and social ventures
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May 08, 2026
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Sebi closes brokers' platform on investor risk
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday discontinued the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform for stock brokers with immediate effect, citing its redundancy amid stronger business continuity and cyber resilience frameworks in the securities market.
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May 08, 2026
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A services index needn't be perfect to be worthy
The government has proposed an Index of Services Production. It won't be easy to construct but even an imperfect one would help by filling a significant gap in India's official statistics
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May 08, 2026
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Is Bajaj's premium justified?
Investors of Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp stocks have little to complain about their March quarter (Q4FY26) performances.
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