A Birla company joins the rebranding trend. What's in a new corporate identity?
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:23:26 ISTIn an era of corporate reinventions, the CK Birla Group's HIL Ltd has transformed into BirlaNu and Aditya Birla Group has unveiled a new brand identity for Hindalco Industries, reflecting a broader trend among Indian companies to refresh their identities.
India’s pet boom puts it on track to be among Mars Petcare’s top five markets
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:22:13 ISTIndia currently contributes 2% to Mars Petcare’s global business, but that share is expected to rise, driven by increased investment and higher pet food adoption.
PayU buys 43.5% stake in payment technology firm Mindgate Solutions for undisclosed sum
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:03:03 ISTFounded in 2008, Mindgate provides end-to-end real-time payment infrastructure and expertise for several leading banks in India, processing over 8 billion transactions a month.
Hindalco to invest ₹45,000 crore in copper, aluminium upstream business: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:02:00 ISTHindalco to invest ₹45,000 crore in copper, aluminium upstream business
Satya Nadella's message to employees: Key leadership changes, Kathleen Hogan steps down as CPO
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:01:53 ISTSatya Nadella announced a leadership reshuffle at Microsoft, appointing Amy Coleman as the new Chief People Officer, while Kathleen Hogan transitions to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Transformation. 
Soda ash-maker GHCL eyes greater share in India's solar glass market
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:34:21 ISTGHCL is investing ₹3,500 crore in a new soda ash plant in Gujarat, which could help it meet rising demand for the chemical compound from India's solar glass makers.
IndiGo targets 200 mn fliers by 2030, but faces plane shortage
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:07:16 ISTThe senior management of InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, told analysts in Gurugram on Wednesday that it would expand beyond its domestic network to the lucrative international routes, taking its share to 40% from the current 28%
Delhi HC junks Adani arm’s plea to scrap Kolkata airport cargo terminal tender
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:59:31 ISTThe court, however, mentioned that the AAI subsidiary responsible for cargo operations is at liberty to consider the Adani bid based on commercial interests.
Govt asks ARAI to probe Ola Electric's sales figure mismatch, consumer complaints
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:08:17 ISTGovt asks ARAI to probe Ola Electric's sales figure mismatch, consumer complaints
Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to resume full operations from April 15; flights from T2 to shift
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:38:39 ISTCurrently, Terminal 2 handles approximately 270-280 air traffic movements daily, serving over 46,000 passengers, primarily from Akasa Air and IndiGo. These flights will be shifted to T1 starting April 15.
Govt says 12.55 lakh refunds made for faulty toll collection on NH in 2024
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:47:38 ISTGovt says 12.55 lakh refunds made for faulty toll collection on NH in 2024
Sebi mulls to clarify on ESOPs for founders classified as promoters; min holding period in OFS
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:20:15 ISTSebi mulls to clarify on ESOPs for founders classified as promoters; min holding period in OFS
Commerzbank CEO Flags Strong Start to Year, Cautions on Tariffs
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:55:41 ISTCommerzbank AG Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp said the lender is off to a strong start this year, even as economists caution that the threat of tariffs will weigh on economic growth in Germany this year.
Buyout Firm CVC Eyes US Private Credit in Expansion Drive
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:39:21 ISTCVC Capital Partners Plc has identified private credit in the US as an area for potential acquisitions, according to Chief Executive Officer Rob Lucas.
Liqvd Asia acquires AdLift for ₹50 crore to strengthen digital marketing play
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:32:15 ISTThe acquisition will enable Liqvd Asia to offer a more integrated approach to branding, content, SEO, and AI-driven performance marketing.
BIS cracks down on e-comm platforms selling unsafe products, raids warehouses
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:58:23 ISTBureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Thursday has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse locations of leading e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart, in cities like Lucknow, Gurugram and Delhi.
Adani Ent rides AI wave, hikes stake by 23% to complete 100% acquisition of Parserlabs India
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:45:40 ISTAdani Enterprises said in its exchange filing that Parserlabs India has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sirius Digitech. The acquisition follows Sirius Digitech’s initial acquisition of a 77.5 per cent stake in Parserlabs.
MF Husain’s Gram Yatra smashes all Indian painting records with $13.75 million sale at Christie's in New York
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:45:05 ISTThe painting by Husain has been largely unseen since its creation more than 70 years ago. The Christie's auction in New York highlighted a surge in the South Asian art market, with several artists setting new records.
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro comes to India, eyes big market with increasing obesity and diabetes risk
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:35:56 ISTEli Lilly has launched its diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India after receiving regulatory approval. The launch targets the growing obesity and diabetes epidemic in the country, which affects over 101 million people.  
‘Truly shocked’: Harsh Goenka sounds alarm on ‘how food companies are taking us for a ride,' netizens demand govt action
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:14:15 ISTHarsh Goenka criticized misleading marketing practices of FMCG brands, claiming their products are healthy. A video revealed discrepancies between product labels and ingredient lists, prompting public concern over food safety. 
Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:11:31 ISTThe dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
Banks Face New Zealand Anti-Cartel Probe Over Climate Targets
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:10:33 ISTNew Zealand’s competition regulator is investigating whether membership of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, the global lending sector’s main climate group, is in breach of local anti-cartel laws.
Panama ports deal: Who is billionaire Li Ka-shing? How did Hong Kong's richest man anger China?
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:58:21 ISTHong Kong's richest man, billionaire Li Ka-shing, has angered China with his newest Panama ports deal with US investment firm BlackRock. We explain who he is, and what happened. 
Donald Trump's real estate company to build commercial tower in Pune. What we know
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:54:41 ISTDonald Trump's real estate firm plans to build its first commercial tower in Pune, India, amid rising office space demand. The project, in partnership with local developers, aims to generate over $289 million in sales.
Can Europe’s Investment Bankers Get Their Groove Back?
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:53:37 ISTDeutsche Bank, UBS and HSBC could regret leaving the business wide open to US dealmakers.
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai lashes out at IndiGo's ‘shoddy service’: ‘Same snack masquerading as dinner…’
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:46:39 ISTFormer Infosys CEO Mohandas Pai complained that IndiGo was repeating its snacks and serving them as dinner to passengers. Netizens quickly took note of the post and shared their opinions too, backing Pai's claims.
Ex-SoftBank Rainmaker Naheta Picked to Head Bakkt’s Turnaround Efforts
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:13:48 ISTAkshay Naheta, a former SoftBank Group official who has overseen some of its biggest deals, has joined Bakkt Holdings Inc. as a co-chief executive officer to help turn around the struggling American crypto trading and custody platform.
Nvidia is going big on quantum computing, and it isn’t going it alone
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:53:54 ISTThe chip maker says it will tackle some of quantum computing’s ‘most challenging problems.’
Disney in search of perhaps its greatest sequel, a successor to Bob Iger
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:33:11 ISTDisney in search of perhaps its greatest sequel, a successor to Bob Iger
Elon Musk faces heat amid DOGE role, Tesla vehicles set on fire in Las Vegas, police say ‘targetted attack’
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:39:08 ISTTesla vehicles were set on fire in Las Vegas in what police called a ‘targetted attack’, as billionaire Elon Musk continues to face criticism and sometimes violent protests for his DOGE decisions.
International chain Minor Hotels plans to have 50 hotels in India by 2035
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:06 ISTMinor Hotels aims to open 50 hotels in India within the next decade, having launched Anantara Jewel Bagh in Jaipur. The company also anticipates growth in its global portfolio, focusing on regions like Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Narayana Health, VC firm W Health Ventures to launch cancer care clinics
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:06 ISTThe multispecialty hospital chain launched a joint venture with healthtech-focused VC firm W Health and venture studio 2070 Health. The objective is to take the treatment to patients and keep them out of hospitals as India's cancer burden grows.
Coromandel-NACL deal: Three key reasons Murugappa Group is betting on agrochemicals maker
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:30:05 ISTWhile the deal awaits CCI and Sebi nod, Coromandel said NACL will continue to operate ‘in the current form and structure’ as its subsidiary
The triple dilemma over India’s healthcare BPOs
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:25:04 ISTSagility, Indegene and IKS rely heavily on North America for most of their revenue and their recent stock performance has been poor amid competition from larger IT firms and potential regulatory changes.
Companies News Today Live Updates on March 20, 2025: A Birla company joins the rebranding trend. What's in a new corporate identity?
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