San Francisco: A renewed focus on developer-friendly features for Windows—one of the world’s largest operating systems with over 1.4 billion users—could be key for Microsoft to strengthen its influence among…
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Law firms shift lens as clients look to skip litigation, beef up compliance
For a growing number of securities law firms today, the most valuable legal battle is the one that never reaches a courtroom. For years, they thrived on a steady stream…
‘No better opportunity than India’: Citi’s Ernesto Torres Cantu on layoffs, AI, and supply chains
MUMBAI: Citigroup’s plan to eliminate about 20,000 jobs globally through 2026 is unlikely to affect its India workforce, a senior executive said. Under chief executive Jane Fraser, who took the…
The investor education problem facing bankers selling sector-first financial IPOs worth ₹3,700 crore
In a slow primary market, a pipeline of niche financial sector initial public offerings (IPOs) worth around ₹3,700 crore is stuck in extended marketing due to ongoing investor education efforts…
Tax talent on the move as consulting firms ramp up hiring
There’s a talent war playing out among the country’s leading audit and advisory firms to beef up their top tax advisors’ teams. Over 100 partners and senior executives have changed…
Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated
NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968, introducing his new CBS News show alongside fellow correspondent Mike Wallace. “It’s kind of a…
FirstClub raises $55 million to deepen quality-first premium quick commerce play
FirstClub, a premium quick commerce startup, has raised $55 million in its Series B round of funding from investors led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina Ventures, the company’s top…
Wheels India appoints Harsha Viji as Additional Director
Wheels India has appointed Harsha Viji as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent), effective Wednesday. He holds degrees in Commerce and Finance from Loyola College and University of Michigan. Viji brings over…
Margins of auto parts sector to moderate by 10.5-11% amid West Asia conflict: Crisil Ratings
Operating margins of the Indian auto component sector is expected to moderate by 100-150 basis points this fiscal, from around 12 per cent last year, with the West Asia conflict…
Despite inventory build-up in May, India’s refined product exports hit multi-year low
The imposition of windfall tax coupled with re-prioritisation of refinery operations to increase LPG output and refinery maintenance pulled down India’s refined petroleum product exports to their lowest levels since…