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who have left venture capital firms in the past year to start off on their own are finding it hard to raise capital as they struggle to convince investors who currently favour the public markets that fetch them higher returns. “LPs (limited partners) are very satisfied at this moment with the delivery of returns that are taking place in the public markets," said Sanjay Nayar, former CEO of KKR India, who retired to start his own early-stage fund, Sorin Investments, which closed its maiden fund in May.

NCLAT) has adjourned the case involving Glas Trust Co, which represents a group of US lenders to troubled edtech firm Byju’s, and its parent company, Think & Learn, to October 1. The matter was adjourned on Thursday as the Supreme Court is also hearing an appeal by Glas Trust, opposing a Rs 158-crore settlement arrived at between the edtech firm and the BCCI, alleging that the money paid by Byju Raveendran’s brother Riju Ravindran was tainted. The matter is likely to be heard on September 17. On August 14, the Supreme Court revived the insolvency case against Byju's, overturning a NCLAT decision that had quashed the bankruptcy proceedings and approved the settlement agreement with the BCCI.

BEIJING—The U.S. and Chinese militaries are taking tentative steps to re-engage diplomatically after a two-year freeze in relations, seeking to dial back the risk of confrontation while tensions simmer over Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea and its support of Russia. Jump-starting talks between military leaders has been a priority of the Biden administration, but one that has previously faced stiff resistance in Beijing.

India has demonstrated a largely successful inflation targeting regime compared to advanced economies such as the USA, Germany, and France, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report credits government initiatives, the RBI, and banks for addressing these issues over the past decade, allowing for better policy transmission and improved inflation management. «The success of Inflation Targeting in India is largely a byproduct of a vibrant financial ecosystem where RBI, Government and the Banks are working closely in unison in ushering in market reforms» said the report

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced a major restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 1,800 employees in the United States. This is PwC's first major workforce reduction since 2009, affecting around 2.5% of its US staff. Roles ranging from associates to managing directors in business services, audit, and tax are impacted, a WSJ report stated.

Kevin Spacey, an American actor, is asking for $100,000 to vacate his Baltimore residence, even though the property has been sold to a new owner. Spacey's 9,000-square-foot, five-story condo, located in a gated community, was foreclosed on and sold at auction in July. The sale followed Spacey's financial difficulties due to limited work opportunities after #MeToo accusations. Real estate investor Sam Asgari purchased the property for $3.24 million. Asgari alleges Spacey’s demand for money to leave the property amounts to extortion. He stated, “He asked me for $100,000 to leave the property on November 17 and I said no but he said that was his final offer." Asgari is planning legal action, asserting that Spacey is overstaying and causing financial strain. Asgari claims the situation is costing him $40,000 monthly in fees, taxes, and utilities.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as investors awaited the US consumer price index report for policy cues. As of 1:30 pm IST, Bitcoin was down 0.9% at $56,706, while Ethereum dropped 0.92% to $2,341. Other major cryptocurrencies also saw declines: BNB fell 1.2%, Solana dropped 1.9%, XRP slipped 1%, Dogecoin fell 2.75%, Shiba Inu dropped 1.65%, and Polkadot lost 2.6%.

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«So, the second quadrant, which even debt or bond yields are on a quieter phase. The third area is about currencies. Again, you will find that globally, there is no major upheaval as far as currency grows,» says Atul Suri, Marathon Trends — PMS. Markets are looking slightly jammed and global volatility has kicked in. Are we in for a volatile and a tough second half of this calendar year? Atul Suri: Actually, I think that it is human nature to be worried about things and you can see the markets yesterday, what happened in the US, down 500-600 points on the same data, closed 100-200 points higher.

«I mean, for them, for the banking sector, the whole slowdown going towards the recession, if there is one, that is a negative, so that could have played into the banking sector selling off,» says Santosh Rao, Manhattan Venture Partners. More inflation and labour data, I guess that is what investors are bracing for. But how is it that you have read into the inflation print? And does it seem like a September rate cut is pretty much par for the course now? Santosh Rao: Yes, in fact, after today's data 25 basis points is par for the course now. But down the road, there is some chatter that he might continue to cut rates down the road, so maybe two or three, so that is good.

Indian rupee witnessed range-bound trade in the morning session on Thursday and appreciated by 2 paise to 83.97 against the US dollar, amid a positive trend in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the rupee continues to hold steady within a well-defined range on active intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit moved in a narrow range. It opened at 83.97 against the American currency, registering a rise of 2 paise over its previous close.

Turkey said it condemned this week's signing of a roadmap to boost two-way defence co-operation between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus. The move came amid United Nations efforts to find common ground for the resumption of long-stalled negotiations between the rival Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities on the Mediterranean island, which has been divided for decades. The U.S. steps, including last June's announcement of the launch of a strategic dialogue with Cyprus, are detrimental to the security of the Turkish Cypriot side of the island, the Turkish foreign ministry said.

Dutch challenger bank Bunq told CNBC that it plans to grow its global headcount by 70% this year to over 700 employees, even as other financial technology startups have decided to cut jobs.

Arnab Das, Global Macro Strategist, Invesco, says all the world's big oil consumers are slowing down in a somewhat synchronized fashion, causing some concerns about the demand side of the market. However, a big collapse in the price of oil is unlikely. The big surges and the big collapses in the price of oil tend to come from the supply side rather than the demand-side which in the major economies tends to be a more gradual process than supply shocks. The US CPI numbers increased 0.2% for the month, in line with the Dow Jones consensus that sets the stage for an expected quarter percent point rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming week. Are there any chances for an outsized rate cut given the recessionary fears are back in the US? Arnab Das: Yes, we have and I have been in the 25 bps camp all along; 50 basis points are possible, but is unlikely at this stage. The market was pricing more like 30 bps before the CPI. Although the headline CPI number is fine, the core number is not as good as hoped, and core PCE will maintain that story. We are looking at a 25 bps cut. The Fed has kind of indicated and it is correct to say that it has shifted the focus of its dual mandate from inflation to jobs and the labour market, but it has to keep one eye on inflation and that points to a 25 bps cut.

The software engineer currently earns 85,000 Canadian dollars (around Rs 52.5 lakh annually, including bonuses). However, the high cost of living in Halifax, where he lives, along with Canada’s strained healthcare system, is making life challenging. “Rent’s crazy, paying 2,300 Canadian dollars (Rs 1.42 lakh) for rent and utilities,” he noted, adding that long waiting times for non-urgent healthcare have been another significant issue. His company has offered him a managerial position in Bengaluru with a salary of Rs 36 lakh per annum, plus a Rs 5 lakh bonus. While the offer seems promising, the engineer is concerned about adjusting to the work culture in India, particularly with an Indian manager. “I’ve never worked in India, and I’ve heard horror stories about the demands of Indian bosses,” he mentioned in his post. He’s also unsure about the working environment, which he fears might change if his current managers leave.

United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among small island developing states, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield will announce on Thursday. The move comes as the U.S. seeks to repair ties with Africa, where many are unhappy about Washington's support for Israel's war in Gaza, and deepen relations with Pacific Islands nations important to countering Chinese influence in the region. Thomas-Greenfield told Reuters she hopes the announcement will «move this agenda forward in a way that we can achieve Security Council reform at some point in the future,» describing it as part of U.S. President Joe Biden's legacy.

sonobuoys to India. This sale aims to enhance India's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly through the use of MH-60R helicopters. Sonobuoys are air-launched sensors that relay underwater sounds to processors, assisting in anti-submarine warfare operations. According to the Defence Security Cooperation Agency, «The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing its capacity to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations from its MH-60R helicopters. India will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.» India's request included AN/SSQ-53O, AN/SSQ-62F, and AN/SSQ-36 sonobuoys, amounting to an estimated cost of $52.8 million. Congress has 30 days to review the sale as per the Arms Export Control Act.

Mint reader asked if he could pay municipal taxes for his son, who lives in the US and owns property in Pune. Bhuta responded: “Payments made by a resident on behalf of a non-resident are prohibited under FEMA unless specifically allowed. Therefore, such payment of taxes on behalf of your son would not be permitted under FEMA." The only legal option is to gift the funds to the son’s NRO account and use a PoA to make the payments.

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Trump should take over in the event that he loses the next presidential election are in the minority. One in seven Americans, according to a PRRI poll, believe that attempts should be made to alter the results of the 2024 election, even by undemocratic means, if Donald Trump is not confirmed as the victor. Republicans are more in favor of this approach, with many of them prepared to forgo democratic procedures in order to guarantee the election of the «rightful leader,» as per the reports of MSN.