Corporate finance

Major U.S. health insurers Humana and Cigna set to enter merger discussions

30 Nov 2023

Cigna, a major health insurer in the U.S. healthcare sector, is reportedly engaged in discussions for a merger with its peer, Humana.

Alipay exits India: Chinese payment giant to sell Zomato stake for nearly $400 million

29 Nov 2023

Alipay, the Chinese payments group, is set to divest its 3.4% stake in the Indian food delivery powerhouse Zomato for an estimated sum of almost $400 million.

Adani Group nears Rs 11 lakh crore market cap amid ongoing investigation in the Adani-Hindenburg case

28 Nov 2023

In a remarkable market recovery witnessed on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, shares of various Adani Group entities, propelled the market capitalization of the Gautam Adani-led conglomerate close to the Rs 11 lakh crore mark.

The U.S. Appeals Court grants a favorable ruling to chemical manufacturers in the PFAS lawsuit

28 Nov 2023

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivered a favorable ruling on Monday, November 27, 2023, for 3M, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.,

Enforcement Directorate raids DLF premises in money laundering probe involving Supertech Group

25 Nov 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted extensive searches at the premises of DLF in Gurugram.

Hero Electric aims to resolve Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by MHI

24 Nov 2023

Hero Electric has urged the government to resolve the ongoing dispute concerning the Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).

Barclays plans $1.25 billion in cost savings, considering layoffs for up to 2,000 jobs

24 Nov 2023

Barclays, one of the leading British banks, is reportedly exploring strategies to save as much as £1 billion, with the possibility of cutting up to 2,000 jobs, particularly in the bank's back-office operations.

IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, set to contest tax claims exceeding Rs 1,666 crore

23 Nov 2023

IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, stated on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, that they would challenge tax demands worth over Rs 1,666 crore.

Blackstone to close their multi-strategy fund following a 90% drop in assets

22 Nov 2023

According to reports from Tuesday, 21 November 2023, Blackstone is planning to close a fund that exposes its investors to a variety of hedge funds and trading strategies.

Bharti Airtel considers raising $1 billion fund to settle spectrum dues

21 Nov 2023

One of India’s biggest telco giants, Bharti Airtel, led by Sunil Bharti, is exploring new ways to raise funds amounting to up to $1 billion, or around Rs 8,330 crore.

Australian trading bourse and TCS to partner up to create trading software

20 Nov 2023

ASX Ltd., an Australian bourse operator, has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to create a product-based solution to replace its trading, clearing, and settlement systems.

Byju's faces a $1.2 billion loan default fallout as lenders assume control of key units

10 Nov 2023

In a significant development for Byju's, once considered one of India's premier tech startups, lenders have formally declared a default on a $1.2 billion loan as they take control of a vital unit of the education technology provider

Vedanta engages in discussions to secure up to $2.5 billion for repayment to international bondholders

09 Nov 2023

Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a prominent diversified mining company headquartered in London, is in the final stages of devising a plan to raise up to $2.5 billion (approximately Rs 20,800 crore) to meet impending debt repayment deadlines.

Adani Group in talks to sell stake in Adani Wilmar, expected to focus on infrastructure

06 Nov 2023

In a significant development, the Gautam Adani-led Adani Group is reportedly in advanced discussions to divest its entire 43.97 percent stake in Adani Wilmar Ltd.,

Govt to pick up 33% stake in ailing Vodafone Idea

06 Feb 2023

After the fresh equity infusion by the government, the shareholding of the promoters will come down to around 50 per cent from the pre-December 2022 level of around 75 per cent -  Vodafone Plc holding 48 per cent and Aditya Birla Group 27 per cent

Vodafone wins arbitration award in Rs20,000-cr retro tax case

28 Sep 2020

British telecom major Vodafone plc concluded the purchase deal of Hong Kong-based Hutchison’s assets in India from the Netherlands, in order to avoid paying tax anywhere

Govt collects nearly Rs15,700 cr in AGR dues from telcos

24 Feb 2020

Vodafone Idea faces certain death after SC rejects AGR plea

14 Feb 2020

Thomas Cook on brink, may leave 180,000 tourists stranded: report

21 Sep 2019

Jio raises Samurai loan with 7-year bullet maturity

14 Apr 2018

Infosys announces buyback at Rs1,150

19 Aug 2017

Tesla opts for junk bond issue to finance Model 3 ramp-up

09 Aug 2017

McDonald's to dismantle Luxembourg tax structure

09 Dec 2016

United Spirits writes off Rs566 cr dues from UB Group entities

27 May 2016

Govt weighs easier norms for companies raising funds from public

22 Feb 2016

Business History Videos

History of Hovercraft Part 1...

If you’ve been a James Bond movie fan, you may recall seein...

By Kiron Kasbekar | Presenter: Kiron Kasbekar

History of Trams in India | ...

The video I am presenting to you is based on a script writt...

By Aniket Gupta | Presenter: Sheetal Gaikwad

Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Ai...

It is about Kingfisher Airlines, a company that once soared...

By Aniket Gupta | Presenter: Sheetal Gaekwad

The story of Cadbury | Compa...

Today’s video is about the history of a brand we are all fa...

By Kiron Kasbekar | Presenter: Kiron Kasbekar

view more