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Global companies exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back home

Sky-high Indian valuations are prompting foreign firms to use IPOs for partial exits and profit repatriation, with many preferring cashing out investments over raising fresh capital for expansion

Global companies exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back home
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Rich Insights on the digital shift | From Wipro’s tech expert

In this session, Gaurav Gupta, Program Manager, Wipro shared his insights on digital transformation. Note: The opinions are those of the speaker and do not represent the employer or any companies.

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

29 deals, over $40 billion: Demergers in India hit 10-year high in 2025

Indian firms are increasingly opting for demergers as investors reward focused businesses and simpler corporate structures

29 deals, over $40 billion: Demergers in India hit 10-year high in 2025
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Auditors feel the heat from 'cooling-off Bill' on conflict of interest

A draft Bill proposes ways to check conflict of interest among auditors and their clients

Auditors feel the heat from 'cooling-off Bill' on conflict of interest
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status

Swiggy's move to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company shows how new-age internet firms are revamping boards and ownership as quick commerce and ecommerce rules tighten under Fema rules

Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

ABREL posts Q4 profit of Rs 11 crore despite decline in bookings

Aditya Birla Real Estate posted a profit in Q4 FY26 against a year-ago loss, though quarterly residential bookings and collections declined year-on-year

ABREL posts Q4 profit of Rs 11 crore despite decline in bookings
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Who is Claire Mazumdar, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's chosen successor for Biocon?

Claire Mazumdar, founding CEO of Bicara Therapeutics, has been named as successor to Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, with a gradual leadership transition planned.

Who is Claire Mazumdar, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's chosen successor for Biocon?
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Warning signs for India’s IT sector?: Infosys drops out of India’s top 10 most valuable companies

Infosys has lost over ₹2 lakh crore in market value this year and has slipped out of India’s top 10 most valuable companies. But this is bigger than one stock crash.

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Top 5 IT companies' net hiring down for FY26; Meta, Microsoft also plan job cuts video

The top five Indian IT services companies saw their total headcount drop by 6,981 in the last financial year, as AI-led shifts, weak demand, and global uncertainties slowed recruitment.

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Sun Pharma's $11.75 bn Organon bet: Global pharma leap or balance risk?

Sun Pharma's $11.75 billion Organon deal could boost its global scale and biosimilars reach, but investors are closely watching debt levels, execution risks and long-term returns

Sun Pharma's $11.75 bn Organon bet: Global pharma leap or balance risk?
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Piramal Finance Q4FY26 net profit jumps nearly 5x on exceptional gains

Piramal Finance reports sharp rise in Q4 profit driven by one-off gains, while core operating performance remains stable with steady asset quality and growth

Piramal Finance Q4FY26 net profit jumps nearly 5x on exceptional gains
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Excessive oversight: When boards do too much, governance begins to weaken

Since 1999, successive committees in India have added layers of responsibility, leaving boards expected to do everything, everywhere, all at once

Excessive oversight: When boards do too much, governance begins to weaken
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

West Asia conflict likely to weigh on India Inc's Q4 FY26 results

The combined net profit of Nifty 50 companies likely to grow by 4.2 per cent Y-o-Y in Q4FY26, lowest in the last seven quarters

West Asia conflict likely to weigh on India Inc's Q4 FY26 results
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Building India's trillion-dollar company: Why owning tech matters most

The rise of electronics and digital technology marked a shift to a knowledge economy, where value moved from raw materials to design and intellectual property

Building India's trillion-dollar company: Why owning tech matters most
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Enabling environment: Proposed amendments to laws will facilitate business

One of the amendments proposes that the auditor or audit firms of a prescribed class of companies will not provide any non-audit services to the company or its holding or subsidiary companies

Enabling environment: Proposed amendments to laws will facilitate business
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Two days after chairman's exit, three senior HDFC Bank execs asked to leave

Move linked to alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds to NRIs; comes days after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's sudden resignation

Two days after chairman's exit, three senior HDFC Bank execs asked to leave
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Annual reports that matter: Why companies must go beyond compliance

As Indian companies prepare their FY26 annual reports, they should treat the process as more than a compliance exercise

Annual reports that matter: Why companies must go beyond compliance
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Tata Steel to merge NINL; approves up to $2 bn infusion in Singapore arm

The merger would also consolidate long products assets under a single entity, unlocking opportunities to create shareholder value, the company said

Tata Steel to merge NINL; approves up to $2 bn infusion in Singapore arm
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors

With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Reliance Retail acquires Pahadi Local to scale beauty and wellness brand

Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local, with the founding team continuing in key roles as the company expands the label across retail and digital platforms

Reliance Retail acquires Pahadi Local to scale beauty and wellness brand
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:55 PM IST