Canada’s 2-Year Visa Cap: Implications for Indian Students
Canada has recently introduced a new policy that limits the number of international student visas to be issued over the next two years. The cap is aimed at addressing the housing crisis and targeting problematic institutions that exploit international students. However, the policy could also have negative consequences for Indian students who see Canada as […]
MHA Issues Cybersecurity SoP Amidst Rising Honey Trap Cases
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued guidelines for government employees to protect them from honey trap and social engineering attacks that aim to extract sensitive information from them. The guidelines cover various aspects of cybersecurity, such as reporting suspicious contacts, avoiding unknown dating sites, and following standard operating procedures. What is honey trapping? […]
Nova Agritech IPO: Key Points Before You Subscribe Today
Nova Agritech Ltd, a Hyderabad-based company that manufactures and markets products for soil health, plant nutrition and crop protection, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) today. The issue will close on January 25, 2024. Here are some key points to know before you subscribe:
Sony’s $10B Deal in India: Why It Failed
Sony India Deal Failed: Reasons and Consequences Sony Group Corp has called off its $10 billion merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), one of India’s largest media conglomerates, due to a leadership dispute and a regulatory probe. The deal, which was announced in 2021, would have created an entertainment giant with over 100 channels […]
Razorpay POS: Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Transactions
Razorpay POS, India’s leading omnichannel payments and banking platform for businesses, has launched a revolutionary feature that will enhance the in-store payment experience for customers and merchants alike. The feature, called instant refunds, will allow customers to receive refunds for failed UPI transactions within 2 minutes, instead of the industry standard of 5 to 6 […]
Tata Motors Hikes Prices, EVs Gain Momentum
Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, has announced that it will hike the prices of its passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), by 0.7 percent from February 1, 2024. The price hike is aimed at partially offsetting the rise in input costs faced by the company. The price increase will affect popular Tata […]
Margin Dispute: Hindustan Unilever vs Distributors
Hindustan Unilever faces distributors’ boycott over margin dispute Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), India’s largest consumer goods company, is facing a boycott from its distributors over a change in its margin structure. The distributors claim that the revision will reduce their earnings and jeopardize the distribution network. HUL says that the new model will improve service […]
Gautam Adani: Turning Hindenburg Report into an Opportunity
A year ago, Gautam Adani, the founder and chairman of Adani Group, faced one of the biggest challenges of his career. A US-based short-seller, Hindenburg Research, published a report accusing him and his conglomerate of fraud and stock price manipulation. The report claimed that Adani had inflated his net worth by over $100 billion in […]
The Kenko Life: Bangalore’s Healthy Meal Service Wins Angel Investment
If you are looking for a healthy meal service in Bangalore that can cater to your specific dietary needs and preferences, you might want to check out The Kenko Life. The startup, founded by Neeraj Kumar and Vivek Chandran, provides customized meals to match one’s protein, calorie, and macro requirements, without compromising taste. Their dedicated […]
Vikas Lifecare Secures 60% Stake in Dubai Firm
Vikas Lifecare Ltd (VLL), an Indian company that recycles plastic waste into industrial products, has announced that it will acquire 60% stake in SKY 2.0 Club, the largest nightclub in the Middle East and Asia, for USD 79 million (around Rs 650 crore). The deal is expected to be completed in the current financial year. […]