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Company Business News Today Live: Aster DM merges with Blackstone-backed Quality Care in $5 bn deal
- The merger between Aster DM Healthcare and QCIL, valued at $5.08 billion, forms Aster DM Quality Care, the third-largest hospital chain in India. The entity will operate 38 hospitals with plans to increase bed capacity significantly over the next two years.
Company News Today Live: Adani CFO refutes US allegations: ‘Individuals accused in bribery case to clarify matter in 10 days’
- Adani CFO refutes US allegations: ‘Individuals accused in bribery case to clarify matter in 10 days’
Company News Today Live: DLF agrees to sell Kolkata IT park to local developers for ₹637 crore
- DLF continues to own and manage another tech park named Kolkata Tech Park 2 in the eastern city. It is a 1.1 million sq ft commercial office development on a special economic zone (SEZ), with 18 acres of land attached for further development.
Company News Today Live: Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice for Audi, VW and Skoda car parts: Report
- Volkswagen used to import 'almost the entire' car in unassembled condition—which attracts a 30-35 per cent import tax in India under rules for CKD or completely knocked-down units
Company News Today Live: A simpler Citigroup begins to take shape
- CEO Jane Fraser is moving closer to a spinoff of Mexican consumer bank Banamex.
Start-ups Today Live: Peak XV, Trifecta Capital backed fintech startup Klub halves workforce
- The company has been trying to raise capital and has restructured the workforce and operations because of funding challenges. Its employee strength has come down to about 45 employees from over 100.
Start-ups Today Live: For EV startups, things are going from bad to worse
- Makers and suppliers of electric cars are dealing with diminishing cash, uneven sales and the prospects of an unfriendly Trump administration.
Company News Today Live: Black Friday Sale: IndiGo one-way fares from ₹1,199, Air India offers up to 20% off on domestic flights- check details
- The Black Friday Sale in India features airlines like Air India and IndiGo offering significant discounts on flights. Air India provides up to 20% off domestic fares and IndiGo offers one-way tickets starting at ₹1,199, valid for travel until March 2025.
Company Business News Today Live: Kalyani family dispute: Gaurishankar files documents to show HUF exists, belying brother's exclusive claims over assets
- Gaurishankar Kalyani has challenged brother Baba Kalyani's claims of individual ownership by trying to show the existence of the Kalyani Hindu Undivided Family. This could impact how the family's multi-billion-dollar wealth is distributed.
Company News Today Live: Supreme Court prevents Byju’s-owned Aakash from diluting minority investors
- It ordered the company not to implement a resolution to amend its Articles of Association that was passed at its extraordinary general meeting, and approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal instead.
Company Business News Today Live: Beauty, wellbeing, mini meal: HUL eyes high-growth segments to boost demand
- HUL expects markets for some categories to double or grow four times over the next decade on the back of growing GDP leading to disproportionate FMCG growth, the company said
Company News Today Live: Mahindra & Mahindra refutes reports of penalty for emission norms violations
- The controversy is linked to compliance with the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms regulating vehicle emissions. According to Mahindra, the assessment period for FY2023 was from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
Company Business News Today Live: Zomato raises ₹8,500 crore via QIP at ₹252.62 per share to bulk up cash reserves
- Zomato believes it needs to enhance its cash balance given the competitive landscape, with rivals Swiggy and Zepto gearing up to stay in the competition.
Company News Today Live: Japanese Banks sticking with Adani as Jefferies, Barclays review ties
- Japan’s biggest banks plan to maintain ties to billionaire Gautam Adani despite US bribery charges, even as other global firms including Barclays Plc are reassessing their exposure to the Indian conglomerate.
Company Business News Today Live: Why everyone wants to lend to weak companies
- An unanticipated side-effect of Donald Trump’s election victory
Company News Today Live: Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads
- Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads
Start-ups Today Live: India’s venture capital firms are finding that leaner might be better
- In a shifting landscape, Indian venture capital firms are opting for modest fund sizes, prioritising investment discipline over sheer volume. What does this mean for the future of startup funding?
Company Business News Today Live: Why IT services firms don’t offer full-year guidance but set lofty revenue goals
- LTIMindtree aims for $10 billion in revenue by 2032, joining peers like Coforge and Sonata in setting lofty goals. But shares decline, raising doubts about investor confidence in such aspirations amid uncertainties.