India’s M&A activity surged by 38% in CY24, reaching $109 billion, driven by Indian conglomerates and global private equity investors. The equity capital market fundraising reached $74 billion, with an active IPO pipeline. MNCs increasingly prefer India as a monetization…
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Companies are spending 70% of their marketing budgets on the Kumbh Mela, focusing on six holy dips. They are using digital innovation, social media, and influencer collaborations to engage with the mass gathering of pilgrims. Businesses aim to gain visibility…
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At an ETCFO panel discussion on the expectations from the Union Budget, corporate leaders and experts say key reforms are needed to power the economy, address wage stagnation and urban employment challenges.
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Perplexity AI, led by IIT Madras graduate Aravind Srinivas, is seeking to expand in India. The company recently secured $500 million in funding. The role involves travel and meeting with strategic partners in a fast-paced startup environment. Srinivas, previously at…
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Companies like Hindustan Unilever, Britannia, ITC, and Colgate Palmolive are introducing smaller, lower-priced packs of premium products to boost demand in urban markets. This strategy aims to attract price-sensitive consumers and increase accessibility amid weak urban demand. Smaller packs are…
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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, predicts India’s economy will be slightly weaker in 2025 due to global uncertainties, including US trade policies. While the US performs better, the EU stalls, and China faces deflationary pressures, India’s GDP growth in 2024-25…
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