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Vodafone Idea: not quite the turnaround yet
A quarter with subscriber gains portends well for the telecom operator, but its underlying metrics tell a more cautious story.
19 Aug 2026
UAE cuts economic ties with Iran as tensions flare up again
Fresh attacks in the country appear to have triggered another escalation in the Mideast conflict; Saudi Arabia wants tighter oversight on UAE transfers; and other important updates.
19 Aug 2026
Tewolde Gebremariam and Willie Walsh: Two CEOs, one test
The two new chief executives at Air India and IndiGo come with contrasting reputations but face the same challenge—do their predecessors one better.
18 Aug 2026
Infra.Market’s indirect route to public markets calls for caution
A Rs 10,440 crore share swap with listed Shalimar Paints could give the building materials startup a public market presence without a traditional IPO. But the novel route leaves investors grappling with dilution, valuation and governance concerns.
17 Aug 2026
Sachin Bansal’s IPO dream can’t rest on Navi’s lending business alone
A lending business at heart, the Bengaluru-based company projects itself as a fintech ecosystem comprising UPI, insurance and mutual funds. It’s time investors took note.
16 Aug 2026
Delhivery’s express engine is running out of steam
Four years after listing, the logistics company is still searching for sustainable growth as rising costs, weak pricing power and limited new engines weigh on margins.
13 Aug 2026
Chandrasekaran’s exit aggravates Tata Group’s turmoil
In a surprise move on Wednesday, the Tata Sons chairman announced he will exit Bombay House at the end of his tenure in February 2027. He leaves at what is one of the most crucial times for the group.
12 Aug 2026
Free visas, flight perks: UAE goes all out to boost tourist traffic
Aggressive summer deals are being rolled out to make up for the slump in arrivals; Coinbase is setting up a new tokenization hub, and other updates.
12 Aug 2026
Can instant help follow the quick commerce curve?
Pricing constraints and uncertain daily-use demand cast doubt on instant help’s ability to replicate quick commerce.
11 Aug 2026
Time is running out for DMart’s e-commerce adventure
The retailer has shrunk operations to fix its loss-making vertical. But a reduced presence risks hurting volumes in a segment dominated by Blinkit and Instamart.
10 Aug 2026
