Paytm has been issued a show cause notice by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the company revealed on Saturday. The notice pertains to irregularities in the acquisition of two subsidiaries—Little Internet Private Limited and Nearbuy India Private Limited—between 2015 and 2019, according to Paytm’s statement. Reassuring
French sports good retailer Decathlon has identified India as a priority market, where it has an annual revenue of Rs 4,000 crore, growing at over 35% per annum. The double-digit growth prompted Decathlon to announce an investment of nearly Rs 1,000 crore in India in August, which will be done over the next five years. Sankar
India and the European Union on Friday decided to conclude their much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025, and finalised a blueprint for increased collaboration in broad range of areas such as trade, mobility, technology and investment. “We have directed our teams to conclude a mutually beneficial Bilateral Free Trade Agreement by
TVS Indeon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of automotive electrical component manufacturer Lucas TVS, is set to enter battery cell manufacturing for the mobility segment and energy storage solutions, a senior company official said.“Currently, we are only offering battery packaging solutions. The next step is to enter battery cell manufacturing,” said TK Balaji, chairman and managing director
Versuni India, earlier known as Philips Domestic Appliances, is aiming to manufacture 90% of its portfolio domestically, up from 70% currently, in the next two years, a top official said. “When I say made in India, it is conceptualised in India, developed in India and then manufactured in India,” Gulbahar Taurani, MD and CEO, Versuni
Adani Green Energy (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, on Friday announced that it has surpassed a record 12,000 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity. The company claims to be the first and only renewable energy firm in India to achieve this milestone. Sumant Sinha-led ReNew is the second-largest renewable energy company in
A US bankruptcy court has ruled against Byju’s Alpha, Inc and its affiliates in a case involving the fraudulent transfer of $533 million. Judge John T Dorsey of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued a summary judgment against key defendants, including Riju Raveendran, Camshaft Capital Fund, LP, and Think & Learn (T&L), which operates as Byju’s.
Byju Raveendran, the founder of troubled edtech firm, Byju’s, has spoken out for the first time in months, addressing the company’s financial crisis and legal battles in a LinkedIn post. He directly accused Glas Trust, the trustee for Byju’s US lenders, and the interim resolution professional (IRP) overseeing the company, of actively harming rather than
The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has issued new guidelines to ensure timely pension to retired employees of the National Pension System (NPS). In an Office Memorandum (OM) issued on March 12, 2025, the CPAO has reminded the concerned officials that NPS pension cases should be processed in the same manner as the Old Pension
Securing your children’s financial future is one of the most important responsibilities of a parent. From education and marriage to other key life expenses, your growing children will need financial support at different stages. To ensure they have the necessary funds when required, it’s essential to diversify your investments across different schemes. In India, several
India witnessed a record-breaking surge in deal activity in February, with 226 M&A and private equity deals totaling USD 7.2 billion — the highest monthly deal volume in the last three years, according to the Dealtracker report of Grant Thornton Bharat. “This represents a 67 per cent increase in volumes and a 5.4-fold increase in
Amid concerns over potential export disruptions due to US reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has urged Indian industry players to explore areas where imports from China and other countries could be substituted with goods sourced from the United States, according to executives familiar with the
Fund managers in China may see a major blow to their salaries. If they do not meet the set performance standards, their salaries can be cut by up to 50%. This decision is part of a comprehensive reform in the country’s 33 trillion yuan ($4.6 trillion) mutual fund industry. According to a Bloomberg report, the
