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India ready to ride valuation wave, set to attract 10 multinational IPOs in 2026
Mumbai is likely to witness a flurry of listings next year as several multinational companies are expected to take their Indian subsidiaries public. As companies seek better valuations and tap into the country's rapid economic momentum, India’s...
India has more to worry about than Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, says Raghuram Rajan
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has said the proposed US Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act is a greater concern for India than the recent hike in H-1B visa fees. In an interview with DeKoder,...
Non-UPF Program Opens Up Certification Label to Entire Food Industry
4 Mins Read The Non-UPF Program has expanded its certification label, which ensures food products are not ultra-processed, keying in to a central focus of health discourse in the US. Food companies can now label their products as free from...
Who owns Wahaha? Inside the power struggle reshaping China’s biggest beverage empire
Header photo source: Hongsheng Group via Weibo. Hongsheng Group, the beverage conglomerate controlled by Zong Fuli, announced on October 23 that it will continue using the Wahaha brand in 2026, according to 36Kr, citing two independent sources...
World News | India Discusses Increasing Cooperation with Arab League
New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (South), Neena Malhotra, chaired a meeting on Monday with the Arab Ambassadors here in the national capital. Sharing the details in a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir...
Punjab Finance Minister launches 'Pensioner Sewa Portal' for 3.15 lakh pensioners
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced the launch of the Pensioner Sewa Portal, a one-stop solution designed to streamline pension services for approximately 3.15 lakh pensioners in the state. The...
Feature: Ethiopian coffee producers seek wider Chinese market through CIIE in Shanghai
by Xinhua writers Habtamu Worku, Liu Fangqiang ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian coffee exporters are fine-tuning their preparations to further promote the country's prized coffee exports at the upcoming eighth China International Import...
Women World Cup 2025: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Praises Team India’s Iconic Victory, Calls It a Turning Point for Women in Sports (View Post)
Mumbai, November 3: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu joined the nation in celebrating India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory, calling it a moment of transformation for women in sports. Sharing her heartfelt reaction on Instagram, the 'Kushi'...
China stocks end higher as investors turn defensive after Xi-Trump deal
HONG KONG: China stocks closed higher on Monday as investors continued to position defensively, while booking gains in the tech sector, after Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agreed to a trade deal last week. The Shanghai...
Crypto Markets Shed $120 Billion Overnight as Bitcoin Plunges by $4K: Market Watch
LTC is among the poorest performers daily from the larger-cap alts. Bitcoin starts November on the same foot as it ended October, with another price slide that drove it to just under $107,000 earlier today. The altcoins have followed suit, with...
Ford Europe Boosts EVs, Improves Financials, But Exit Reports Linger
Ford Europe’s market share has been sliding now for about 10 years as it rationalized its product portfolio by dropping smaller, less profitable models. It has boosted its electric vehicle offering and latest financial numbers point to a profit...
Cotton yarn steady in north India on India-US trade deal optimism
In Ludhiana, cotton yarn prices remained stable as demand failed to improve even after Diwali. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre*Fashion, “Slow garment exports remain the main bearish factor for the cotton yarn market. Domestic summer...
Imperial Executive Education, Emeritus Launch Mergers and Acquisitions: Corporate Restructuring & Strategy Programme, Equipping Leaders with Strategic M&A Capabilities
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India India's economy continues to outpace many developed markets, with an annual growth forecast of 6% to 7%, compared to 2% or less for developed economies (Bain & Company, 2024). This robust economic...
Smriti Mandhana Net Worth: World Champion, WPL Star, and the Luxurious Life of India’s Star Cricketer
Smriti Mandhana Net Worth: When India’s women’s cricket team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 trophy at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, it wasn’t just a victory for the team – it was a victory for every dream that started in small...
Taiwan’s TAICCA Charts Tech-Driven Future as Content Industry Undergoes Paradigm Shift
As the global content industry navigates a major transformation, Taiwan’s cultural agency is positioning the island nation to stay ahead of the curve through technology innovation, expanded investment, and strengthened industry collaboration,...
A reform agenda for the single market
The EU needs faster growth. Productivity has stalled, energy prices remain high, and the bloc’s biggest economic asset – the single market – is incomplete. With the US and China both intervening in trade, protecting demand, and investing heavily...
These longtime Utah eateries are shutting down, and industry experts notice a trend
Business at local restaurants “is down all across the board,” one industry expert said. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ying Nance, owner of Chubby Baker, showcases some of her unique doughnuts at her flaghship Sandy location on...
Markets/Coverages: AXA XL Offers Cyber Solution for Europe, APAC Construction Firms
AXA XL announced the launch of a new cyber solution designed to provide construction firms in Europe, Asia and Australia with enhanced protection against the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats. Available by endorsement to AXA XL’s cyber...
How buy-European rules can help save Europe's car industry
Europe’s car industry employs more than 10 million people and accounts for a larger share of private R&D spending than any other industry. European cars can still compete in the 21st century: the EU is already the world’s second largest electric...
India’s Race To Unearth Critical Minerals
Home Asia India’s Race To Unearth Critical Minerals Former Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai calls for deeper reforms to reduce mineral import dependence and support clean energy goals. India’s growing demand for critical minerals is becoming a key...