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Private sector YES Bank has partnered with Bengaluru-based financial services provider ANQ to unveil two credit cards catering to Indian consumers. These two cards are – Pi and Phi co-branded cards.

EP Wealth Advisors, the California-based fee-only RIA, has enhanced its team with two new additions in the San Diego region.

Prajwal Revanna, who is an alleged accused of sexual assault video case, himself publicly referred to the sex tapes that erupted a controversy across the state. Last June, the JD(S) leader sought a gag order to avoid dissemination of what he said “fake news" “morphed videos". Prajwal Revanna in June 2023 moved a Bengaluru civil court against 86 media houses and three persons in connection with the sexual assault videos, as per Indian Express report.

Tata group-backed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is aiming for double-digit topline growth this fiscal and plans to open 25-30 hotels. It will also launch hotels overseas but its primary target will remain India's thriving hospitality industry. «Our commitment extends to maintaining zero net debt while accumulating cash reserves, positioning us strategically for future investments in cash deployment, capex, M&A, or strategic reserves,» Puneet Chhatwal, MD, IHCL, told ET in an interview. He said while FY25 will be a 'breakthrough year' for the company's international expansion, the primary focus will remain on the Indian subcontinent. «We're expanding internationally with a target of at least three hotels outside of India, with contracts already signed, including two in Bhutan, and ongoing discussions for locations such as Dubai, London, Frankfurt, and others. We have two hotels under construction in Dhaka and several negotiations underway in the Indian peninsula, Sri Lanka, and nearby regions,» he said.

Tata group-backed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has set an ambitious aim of a double digit topline growth this fiscal, besides plans of opening 25-30 hotels. It will also launch hotels overseas, but its primary target will remain India's thriving hospitality industry. “Our commitment extends to maintaining zero net debt while accumulating cash reserves, positioning us strategically for future investments in cash deployment, capex, M&A, or strategic reserves,” Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL, told ET in an interview. Chhatwal said while FY2025 will be a 'breakthrough year' for international expansion, the primary focus will remain on the Indian subcontinent.

₹1,400 crore. The latest acquision will see the Karnataka-based hospital chain increase its bed count from 9,500 currently to more than 10,500, making it the largest healthcare group in the country, it said in a statement. Earlier, Apollo Hospitals was the biggest hospital chain in the country with around 10,103 owned and operated beds as of 31 March 2024.

Richard Perkett as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Richard is set to steer Amagi’s product strategy with a focus on customers' goals and priorities. He brings over 25 years of experience in product management, product marketing, engineering, and user experience (UX), with a proven track record of leading SaaS-centric product strategies across multiple industries. Amagi, which was last valued at $1.4 billion, is a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV).

BRISKPE, a Mumbai-based cross-border payments platform working on simplifying global payments for MSMEs. This investment underscores the importance of seamless international payments as part of PayU India’s strategy. PayU says it is committed to partnering with BRISKPE to meet the Indian government’s vision of reaching $2 trillion in exports by 2030. PayU will continue to invest in accelerating the adoption and simplify cross-border payments for multiple cohorts by adhering to new regulatory licenses like PA-CB. Vijay Agicha, Chief Investment Officer, PayU, said in a statement, “BRISKPE's alignment with our cross-border payment strategy and focus on compliance highlights a symbiotic partnership. With BRISKPE’s top-notch management team, expertise in digital-first business models and banking systems, we're excited to actively participate in shaping their future growth. We're optimistic about the potential in cross-border payments and remain committed to driving economic growth in India."

Edited excerpts: Indian investors predominantly stick to a market capitalization-based investment approach; a bulk of it focussed on large, mid, or small-cap stocks. However, the concept of investing in various styles or themes hasn't gained much traction yet. Themes have demonstrated long-term growth potential in India.

Gurpratap Boparai CEO of Mahindra's automotive businesses in Europe, Mahindra Trucks & Buses (MTB) and construction equipment has resigned from the company, according to a company's internal circular undersigned by Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and CEO auto and farm sectors. He joined Mahindra in 2022 taking charge of its European operation — overseeing Peugeot Motors and Automobili Pininfarina. Boparai has «decided to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group,» it stated. His last working day will be May 31, 2024.

Decades before the term ‘Viksit Bharat’ was coined, Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali held out an Indian vision: “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake." This encapsulates Viksit Bharat. With visible changes in many sectors, India is moving rapidly towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

The online gambling industry has traditionally been plagued by concerns over fairness, security, and lack of transparency. Centralized platforms have often been opaque, leaving players with little insight into the operations and algorithms driving the games. However, the advent of blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi) principles offers a revolutionary solution to these long-standing issues.

Former President Donald Trump's political operatives are putting together a plan that would give him unprecedented influence over the Federal Reserve, including a plan that could make him an «acting» central bank board member, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

U.K.-based mining giant Anglo American has rejected a 31 billion pound ($39 billion) takeover offer from BHP Group, saying it significantly undervalues the company and its growth potential

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Sanjiv Bhasin, Director, IIFL Securities, says “in midcap IT, we are overweight on LTIM. We have been very positive on HCL Tech and Wipro. Wipro is our top largecap pick along with HCL Tech. However, the real fire in the belly is BHEL and Ircon. Put your money there because those are going to be the real outperformers at least till the elections.” Yesterday there was a good short covering. The May series will see a confluence of a lot of factors – the progress of monsoon, progress of polls, progress of earning season and now the US data. What do you think? Sell in May and go away will work or just like last time round, it would not work this time as well? Sanjiv Bhasin: You have been on a nice holiday in April. I suggest you take another break in May because yes, selling in May and going on a holiday is very much on the card. Markets have ignored all news and are relentless in their rally to upside and now all good news including NDA getting 450 seats on the poll front are also getting priced in. So, I would advise a lot of caution, particularly in stocks and sectors, which are not aligning with the growth which has come.

New research by Cerulli Associates indicates that financial advisory practices that integrate technology extensively are experiencing more rapid growth compared to those that do not.

Handling disputes about tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service can be lengthy and stressful but the agency wants to make it easier.

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ethanol to be used in the next cycle, the official added. This decision underscores the government's comfort with the current level of sugar production relative to domestic consumption needs, said the official who did not want to be identified. The directive comes at a crucial time as it aligns with the end of the sugarcane crushing season and supports India's ambitious ethanol-blending targets—E15 by 2023-24 and E20 by 2025-26.