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Six major FMCG companies swapped CEOs in 12 months, the most concentrated leadership turnover in recent memory. Colgate, HUL, Godrej, Dabur, Britannia and Nestle all changed hands as boards chase faster execution and market share.
Four of India's top ten companies lost Rs 87,960 crore in market value last week as the Sensex fell 0.6%. Bharti Airtel dropped the most, while LIC and Reliance gained.
A finance professor shows how to spot fake bank SMS that copy the sender name, branding, and style of a real bank. Three quick checks can prevent a scam before you click.
The SPARSH portal is essential for defence pensioners but carries phishing and data error risks. Learn how to check payments safely and spot discrepancies, per CGDA guidance.
Starbucks India JV posts four straight quarters of same-store sales growth, plans to accelerate store openings after an 18-month business model reset. Revenue hit ₹1,367 crore in FY26.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal visits Chile, Argentina and Brazil from Aug 24-28 to push trade pacts, including a CEPA with Chile that could unlock critical minerals access.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's India visit is off after Dhaka linked it to Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Jaishankar said ties require mutual interest, but declined comment on the demand.
SBI chairman C S Setty said the bank's total business could double to around ₹200 lakh crore by its platinum jubilee year 2030, driven by economic growth.
A fresh low-pressure area formed over the north-west Bay of Bengal on Sunday, extending a chain of tropical disturbances. The IMD has issued a six-day heavy rainfall outlook across many states.
An Uttarakhand man ordered a 10-inch pizza but got a 7-inch one. After the platform refused a refund, he took the case to consumer commission and won ₹10,520.
Ohio Gov. DeWine calls Buc-ee's lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart 'absurd' as boycott trends and GoFundMe raises $69k. The Texas chain's aggressive trademark enforcement risks customer goodwill in new markets.
NSC at 7.7% beats PPF at 7.1% by about ₹20,000 over five years pre-tax. PPF interest stays tax-free; the next quarterly rate review resets the comparison.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered security agencies to expand institutions, clear encroachments and stop illegal immigration in the 60 km by 22 km 'Chicken Neck' linking India's northeast to the mainland.
Iranian President Pezeshkian said Tehran did not compromise on any MoU clause, rejecting claims as US-Iran tensions escalate. Oil and safe havens react.
Iranian President Pezeshkian says no compromise on MoU while security chief Rezaei threatens to block oil exports from Persian Gulf if regional states back US economic campaign.
Policy changes opened the door for Indian chip startups in CCTV, but cost disadvantages, foundry delays and chicken-and-egg customer problems mean revenue remains years away.
Canada and India are shifting from student recruitment to deep institutional partnerships in AI, clean energy, and healthcare. The new Talent and Innovation Strategy opens pathways for education and workforce development companies.
Rodrigues landed 47 calf kicks, earned Fight of the Night, and called out former champion du Plessis. TKO's next big event is UFC 312 in Perth on Feb. 9.
Rick Jordon of FTI Consulting joins Deloitte, Porsche Consulting, and Cognizant peers on The Consulting Report's 2026 list of top transportation consultants. The sector faces a 79% rise in passenger demand by 2050.
New Teeth Chicago reports rising patient flow from corporate dentistry. Dr. Atcha's 40,000-case experience draws patients seeking personalized full-mouth implant care.
Atomberg's DRHP reveals A91 Partners sold ~₹445 crore in shares, retaining a 21.02% stake as the largest shareholder ahead of the company's IPO.
Brent crude settled above $94 after Iran's call for dialogue. Strait remains closed. India's OMCs held fuel prices steady since May 25. Price revision risk grows.
Ever wondered what it takes to land a job at an artificial intelligence (AI) company like OpenAI? Sam Altman-led OpenAI’s economic research team is looking fo...
Fund managers at Union AMC say diversifying across equity, debt and gold reduces dependence on any single asset class, but does not eliminate risk or guarantee returns.
Ant International adds Hang Seng to Alipay+. Asia Pacific outbound payments seen hitting $3.7 trillion by 2032.
Employers have until Oct. 31 to enrol workers who missed EPF coverage from 2009 to 2026, with waived employee shares and a fully digital process.
Junk fees, insurance phone calls, and medical waits add up to $165 billion a year in consumer friction, per a new study from Groundwork Collaborative and Stanford economist Neale Mahoney.
Converting a large purchase to credit card EMI lowers monthly payments. It can increase total cost due to interest and fees. Experts explain when EMI makes sense and when to pay upfront.
New IFS/AEI research shows children from intact married families earn As and Bs at a 74% rate, versus 60% for others, and face fewer disciplinary and depression risks.
Jessica Pegula rallied from a break down to beat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in nearly three hours. She faces either Sara Bejlek or Coco Gauff in Sunday's final.