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Religare AGM back on track after Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects PIL

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a PIL blocking Religare's AGM, vacating the stay on Rashmi Saluja's reappointment and allowing the Burman family's stake acquisition process to proceed

Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across key divisions

Microsoft's restructuring plans began in 2023 with 10,000 layoffs, followed by 1,900 more in its gaming unit after the $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition

Avendus seeks $466 million as it launches new India private credit fund

The 25 year-old Mumbai-based financial services firm aims to raise as much as Rs 4,000 crore ($466 million) through the fund, that will invest in the debt of mid-sized businesses in the country

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik expands in India with new Bengaluru office

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik on Wednesday announced its expansion plans in India with the opening of a new office space in Bengaluru. The new facility, which intends to replace the operations of the company's existing two offices in the city over a period of time, is expected to open by mid of 2025. "The new facility will combine product development, product management, customer support, and global recovery operations under one roof," a company statement said. Company co-founder and CEO Bipul Sinha also announced plans to hire talent from India for the expansion. "By investing in top engineering talent, we believe we will continue to create innovative solutions that enhance Rubrik's portfolio and support our global growth," he added. Sinha did not, however, provide a figure and timeline on the same. "India is in the midst of a massive digital transformation, and we believe there is a huge opportunity for Rubrik to help secure its digital future. There is a large pool of talent here.

Race to acquire Haldiram Snacks: Temasek secures term sheet, leads bid

Temasek has emerged as the leading contender to acquire a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks, after signing a term sheet with the promoters, with a valuation between $10 billion-$11 billion

Chose growth over profitability: Core Diagnostics' Zoya on acquisition

India has several venture-backed startups for whom the natural consequence is to have an exit, and between profitability and growth in the journey ahead, "we opted for the latter", Zoya Brar, founder of Core Diagnostics, which was recently acquired by Metropolis Healthcare, said. Metropolis Healthcare, one of India's leading diagnostics chains, acquired specialised diagnostics company Core Diagnostics for Rs 246.8 crore last month. "For an organisation to scale, it can either do it organically or inorganically. Since we have a number of venture-backed startups (in India), the natural consequence is, there needs to be an exit. And while IPOs are an option, they need a certain volume and scale before it makes sense. So we will continue to see consolidation," Brar told PTI. "Most importantly, incumbents like Metropolis need to constantly differentiate themselves to remain ahead of the competitive landscape and one simple way to do that is to acquire insurgents that have built an ...

Waaree Energies secures 150 MWp solar modules order for renewable project

Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totalling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India. The contract includes the supply of Waaree's flagship high-efficiency Glass N-type Topcon bifacial modules, rated at 585/590Wp, a company statement said. These modules are recognised for their durability, exceptional energy output, and advanced technology, it stated. According to the statement, Waaree Energies Ltd., India's largest solar PV module manufacturer and a leader in the global energy transition, is pleased to announce the receipt of order for a major renewable power project of 150MW for the supply of solar modules from a renowned customer engaged in owning, developing, and operating renewable power projects in India. The modules are scheduled to be supplied in the next financial year, 2025-26. Waaree operates an NABL-accredited testing lab, ensuring the highest standards of excellence, it said. The execution of this pro

Global headwinds, tech trends highlighted in CEOs' messages to teams

N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons, started his letter describing 2024 as 'another unpredictable year'

Ireda loan disbursement up 41% to Rs 17,236 crore in December quarter

State-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has logged 41 per cent loan disbursement growth to Rs 17,236 crore in the December quarter. As per provisional figures, IREDA sanctioned loans worth Rs 31,087 crore in the third quarter, marking an extraordinary 129 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) rise compared to Rs 13,558 crore in the corresponding period last year, according to a company statement issued late Tuesday evening. Loan disbursements also witnessed significant growth, increasing by 41 per cent YoY to Rs 17,236 crore from Rs 12,220 crore a year ago, the statement said. The outstanding loan book surged by 36 per cent, reaching Rs 69,000 crore as of December 31, 2024, compared to Rs 50,580 crore last year. "IREDA's outstanding performance reflects our unwavering commitment to driving India's renewable energy transition. "The 129 per cent growth in loan sanctions underscores the increasing confidence of stakeholders in our capabilities and our pivotal role in ...

Focus on next-gen therapeutics, AstraZeneca to restructure biopharma unit

Global portfolio includes over 20 novel therapies; development follows reports of layoffs affecting over 125 employees within the unit

Adani Enterprises revenue to jump to Rs 1.5 trn, earnings to rise 46%

Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of the ports-to-energy conglomerate helmed by billionaire Gautam Adani, is likely to see consolidated revenue grow at a CAGR of 17.5 per cent and net earnings by 45.8 per cent over 2023-24 fiscal year (FY24) and FY27, a report said. AEL is one of India's largest listed incubators which has conceived, grown, matured and demerged many successful businesses, including ports company Adani Ports & SEZ, city gas distributor Adani Total Gas, power transmission company Adani Energy Solutions, renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy, Adani Power, and commodities firm Adani Wilmar. The company is incubating airports, manufacturing solar modules and wind turbines, green hydrogen, road construction, data centre, and copper. "Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the incubator of many successful industry-leading businesses, is ambitiously diversifying into green hydrogen and its ecosystem to drive future growth," Ventura Securities said in the ...

Motorcycle maker Ultraviolette to accelerate commercial operations in 2025

Electric premium motorcycle maker Ultraviolette is scaling up its commercial operations, targetting monthly sales of 1,000 units a month by the second half of 2025 while also gearing up to enter European and other international markets next year, according to top company officials. The company plans to increase its sales network to 30 cities next year from 12 cities at present, having put in place the technology base for its product and validated through real-world testing, Ultraviolette CTO and co-founder Niraj Rajmohan told PTI. "This year (2025) is where we are starting to scale up from a commercialisation point of view. The product and technology are very stable. It also gives us that ability to sustainably produce and be economically viable from a company operating standpoint," he said. When asked about the volume target, Rajmohan said the company's objective is to clock about 1,000 units a month by the second half of 2025. So far, the company has sold a total of 1,000 units o

MP High Court stays Religare's AGM and open offer by Burman family

Court also stayed Religare Enterprises annual general body meeting

Oberoi Realty to build luxury villas, hotel in coast town Alibaug

Company tells stock exchanges it has acquired 81 acres from landowners for the project

Amway India loss doubles to Rs 52.78 cr in FY24, sales flat at Rs 1,284 cr

Amway India had reported a net loss of Rs 21.72 crore and revenue from operations at Rs 1,278.69 crore a year ago

Google, Tamil Nadu govt hold forum to discuss AI innovation in state

Company and state government in August signed agreement for technology advancement

India's alternative assets market to grow 5x to $2 trn by 2034: Report

Wealthy Indians offer 'significant growth potential' for such assets, it says

upGrad Achieves 30% YoY Revenue Growth; EBITDA & PAT Loss drops by 50%

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Lawsuit in US accuses food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids

Lawsuit was filed in Philadelphia Court by Bryce Martinez who alleges he developed type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diagnosed at age 16, by consuming the firms' products

Alpha Wave, two others eye 15% stake in Haldiram's at $9 bn valuation

Haldiram's founding promoters, the Agarwal family considering an IPO post-sale, aiming for a Rs 93,500 crore valuation