UPS Financial News

Anand Mahindra finally addressed the secret behind his strong social media presence. The billionaire, who commands an impressive 11.4 million on X, refuted rumours that he had an army of social media experts at his beck and call. I am often asked if I have got an office that manages my tweets. If you think my office can produce those posts, then I have got a truly fabulous team who lives inside my head!”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Nobel Hygiene, a maker of diapers, maternity pads and other such products, is in talks to raise ₹150-200 crore in a funding round led by the investment arm of Neo Asset Management, three people familiar with the matter told Mint. The company plans to use the funds for expansion, one of them said, without providing more details on the valuation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A messy tech breakup between the US and China is forcing a rethink about what the industry might look like for consumers in a decoupled world. Last week, the Pentagon blacklisted internet and gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd for alleged links to China’s People’s Liberation Army.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s economic growth story has been impressive. Gross domestic product (GDP) is expanding, corporate profits are looking up and the country is asserting itself as a global economic powerhouse.

Flipkart Monumental sale 2025 has been announced ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Though the sale starts from January 14, Plus and VIP members are eligible for “12 hours early access,” Flipkart has announced. The Walmart-owned e-commerce platform will put up all iPhones—that are currently available for sale in India—on discount during the period.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is not only short of an adequate number of aircraft to protect our skies, but will see its capabilities weaken over time, unless corrective action is taken immediately. In my estimate, a significant proportion of IAF’s fighter aircraft fleet is down due to a shortage of Russian spares, and the rest are sparingly used to ensure that they don’t fly into a spares crunch.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The much-awaited boom of consumer spending has not materialized, with demand in both rural and urban areas remaining subdued. Consumer-staple companies have collectively reported less than 5% growth in volumes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every time I have to interact directly with the government, I wonder, “Why doesn’t it like me?" I usually avoid direct contact. But unfortunately, for nearly two months, I have been trying to get an Aadhaar number for a minor.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: For homebuyers facing issues such as construction delays, substandard construction or hidden charges in apartment sales, India’s consumer protection watchdog is ready to take up the cudgels on their behalf. India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority plans to collaborate with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) to help homebuyers file complaints, seek compensation, and address unfair contracts with developers, according to two officials familiar with CCPA’s plans.

Kotak Mahindra Investment Bank. Domestic corporates played a substantial role, with their deal contribution almost doubling to $48 billion in CY24, up from $26 billion last year. Notable deals include the merger of Viacom and Disney, Aster DM and Quality Care, and Bharti Group's acquisition of a stake in BT Group. After a brief slowdown last year, Indian conglomerates are driving significant activity across sectors, focusing on diversification and strategic expansion. Major M&A deals in CY24 include Adani Group's buyouts in industrials and infrastructure, Birla Group's acquisitions in industrials, and Reliance's acquisitions in TMT and infrastructure, it said.

long working hours gained renewed attention this week following controversial remarks by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who suggested employees should work up to 90 hours per week, even on Sundays. Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar joined the conversation, presenting a contrasting perspective focused on living a fulfilling life rather than measuring productivity by hours worked. In a LinkedIn post, Nayar expressed concern about the glorifying excessive working hours. “The real question isn’t how much you work. It’s how fully you live.” Criticizing relentless schedules and constant connectivity, he emphasized that such lifestyles drain energy, stifle creativity, and erode purpose. “We glorify long hours, back-to-back meetings, and being always on. But an unlived life drains energy, creativity, and purpose,” he argued. The entrepreneur shared a picture of him getting a head massage from a street professional named Shah Rukh and wrote, «Today, I didn’t just get a head massage. I took back a moment of my life. nd by the way, Shahrukh gives the best head massage ever. Grateful he kept going till I almost fell asleep.»

Tata Consultancy Services expects its retail and manufacturing clients in North America to step up spending on tech, following a similar upturn in its banking and financial services segment, a top executive of the nation's No. 1 software-services exporter, said. «We have heard about good holiday season sales (in the U.S.) that should boost consumer sentiment and manufacturing has some of the labour issues behind them,» CFO Samir Seksaria told Reuters. «If these three verticals (along with banking) improve overall, we should see a good recovery,» he said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At 5 pm today, the Little Theatre at the National Centre for Performing Arts will be screening an evocative film, Lovely Villa: Architecture as Autobiography, directed by Rohan Shivkumar. It is a testament to the fact that every house is a vessel for the experiences of the people who have inhabited it in the past, and those who will dwell there in the future.

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms.

Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE Updates: Preparations are in full swing in Prayagraj, as the Uttar Pradesh city is set to host the world's biggest religious event from January 13. Devotees on Sunday took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025.Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a 45-minute laser show ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025. Security has been heightened to maintain law and order during the event.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In February 1798, as the septuagenarian maharajah of Travancore lay dying, he had occasion to reflect on his four-decade-long kingly career. There was much he had achieved: the conquest of fresh territories from an old rival, the defence of this and other possessions from a different enemy, a reputation as a dharmic ruler, and more.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 2022, Shampa Kabi, a graphic designer based in Mumbai, left her job with an art gallery and decided to start a small business. It was the last stretch of the covid-19 pandemic and most of the world was reeling from the aftermath of the lockdowns.

It was also noted that seven of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). The details were shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). «8 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly,» the ministry stated.

women in the space is rising. From 20% in 2020, women are now close to a fourth of India’s chip design and engineering workforce of more than 220,000. Their share is expected to rise to over 30% by 2027, while the total workforce is expected to increase by 18-20% over this period, according to data sourced by ET from staffing firm Teamlease Digital. Semiconductor companies like Micron and NXP say that the expansion of the sector will open up more opportunities for women. They are investing in supporting and retaining female employees, expanding the talent pool and creating a pipeline of senior women leaders by chalking out career advancement paths. Micron, which has over 4,000 employees, including contractors, in India, has 28% women’s representation across groups and functions, with IT having the highest share at 30%, said Sharmila Khan, country head, people organisation. Functions like procurement, data science, design engineering are also seeing healthy representation, she said.

Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge. A fierce battle against the flames was underway in Mandeville Canyon, home to Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities not far from the Pacific coast, where swooping helicopters dumped water as the blaze charged downhill. Firefighters on the ground used hoses in an attempt to beat back leaping flames as thick smoke blanketed the chaparral-covered hillside. At a briefing, CalFire Operations Chief Christian Litz said a main focus Saturday would be the Palisades Fire burning in the canyon area, not far from the UCLA campus.