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Bottled water IPO makes founder China’s third-richest person as shares surge on debut
Retail portion of Nongfu deal was 1,148 times oversubscribed; shares of the bottled-water maker jumped as much as 85% and closed up 54% in Hong KongThe surge has pushed the net worth of Zhong Shanshan, who owns 84% of the company he founded in 1996, to $51 bn
2 min read8 Sep 2020Spring in their step: Wall St bullish as 2Q profits plunge
Earnings for big US companies were historically bad last quarter — and yet still much better than expected
3 min read20 Aug 2020Why the ancient bathing springs should make a comeback
Design curator Jane Withers believes that the loss of bathing places has made us less sensitive to water and, even, devalue itOur idea of luxury is a power shower in a sterile commune cubicle. We have lost a lot of connection with water, says Tithers
6 min read1 Sep 2021Make your dishes sing with spring onions
Spring onions are packed with flavour and make for much more than a garnish From pancakes to salads, this seasonal vegetable can be used across dishes
5 min read12 Jul 2019A round up of the men’s Spring 2020 shows
From spring blossoms to leopard prints, luxury fashion houses are rethinking what it means to dress like a manBrands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Versace and more showcase diverse presentations
3 min read6 Jul 2019KKR to buy publisher Axel Springer for $7.7 billion
KKR offered to pay 63 euros a share in cash, and the board of the company said it welcomed the agreement in a statement WednesdayKKR said the price is 32% higher than the average over the three months before the announcement the companies were in negotiations over a deal
1 min read12 Jun 2019Oyo targets Europe with €369 mn @Leisure acquisition
The transaction will include the repayment of a shareholder loan of around 60 million euros and is expected to close in JuneThe acquisition will help SoftBank Group Corp-backed OYO expand its Homes business, which will now have more than 100 million vacation rentals and urban homes
2 min read2 May 2019Kurl-on acquires US firm Spring Air
Kurl-on says the acquisition covers Spring Air's operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and PakistanThe acquisition will strengthen Kurl-on's presence in the premium bedding segment
1 min read16 Apr 2019Welcome to the neon jungle
Highlighter hues are among Spring/Summer 2019’s biggest trends, with designers like Prabal Gurung, Naeem Khan, Marc Jacobs and others incorporating the colours in their designsThe key to wearing neon hues well is to pair them with understated shades, or take the accessories route
2 min read22 Feb 2019Discovering K-Pop, Noraebang and ‘bibimbap’ in Seoul
Plan your trip around the Yongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival in April
4 min read2 Sep 2021Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared