Leena Gandhi Tewari, chairperson of pharmaceutical giant USV, has bought two luxurious sea-facing duplex apartments in Mumbai’s upscale Worli area. The deal is worth Rs 639 crore, making it the most expensive residential property sale ever recorded in India. The two duplexes are located in Naman Xana, a 40-storey premium tower on Worli Sea Face.
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new Chairman of its Board. Mehta has been part of IndiGo’s Board since May 2022 and now takes over from Dr. Venkataramani Sumantran. Dr. Sumantran has completed his five-year term as a Board member and stepped down as Chairman. He took charge in May
India’s health insurance sector is evolving, and with the increasing penetration of the government health insurance schemes and competition from the new entrants, the traditional standalone health insurers are having a tough time in terms of growth and profitability. According to an Elara Capital report, due to the limited total addressable market in India, the
India’s automotive component sector is expected to post a revenue growth of 7-9 per cent this fiscal, mirroring the previous fiscal, stated a report by Crisil Ratings. The growth, it added, will be driven by sustained demand momentum from two segments – two-wheelers (2Ws) and passenger vehicles (PVs), especially utility vehicles, which account for nearly
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Tuesday released its fiscal fourth quarter earnings with profit at Rs 1170.90 crore, missing estimates. This was marginally lower than Rs 1182.30 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY24. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 6527.90 crore, up 17.96 per cent as against Rs 5533.80 crore reported during the
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the writ petition by telecom major Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel seeking exemption of interest on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, a report by CNBC TV18 confirmed. A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala called the petition ‘shocking’ and deemed it ‘misconceived’. The telecom giants had filed
The Hinduja family, led by Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of the 110-year-old multinational Hinduja Group, has once again secured the top spot on The Sunday Times Rich List, with a reported net worth of £35.3 billion. This marks the fourth consecutive year the UK-based family has led the definitive annual ranking of the wealthiest individuals and
Urban Company is rethinking its approach to international growth by moving away from its earlier strategy of building operations independently in foreign markets. The home services provider, which is preparing for a Rs 1,900-crore initial public offering (IPO), is now focusing on partnerships and platform integrations to sustain its presence outside India. The company had
In a significant relief for taxpayers who had filed income tax returns (ITRs) late but with proper condonation from the Income Tax Department, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has allowed processing of such returns and issuance of refunds by March 31, 2026. The tax department’s move is aimed at addressing cases where valid
Amazon India is gearing up for a higher penetration in the interior of India as it opens new fulfillment centres in the tier-2 cities. On Thursday, the company said that it has launched 5 new fulfillment centres in India, with 4 located in tier-2 cities, Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Kochi, and Rajpura (Punjab). While the global e-commerce
Motilal Oswal has a ‘Buy’ rating on Coforge, with a target price of Rs 2,200, implying an upside of 18%. The brokerage expects that the company has a strong executable order book and resilient client spending across verticals that bodes well for its organic business. Motilal Oswal on Coforge: Management confident of organic growth Coforge’s
ITR Filing AY 2025-26: One common question most taxpayers grapple with every year when they file their income tax return (ITR) is if they can claim both House Rent Allowance (HRA) and home loan interest deduction benefits. So, the answer is ‘yes’, it is legally possible since many taxpayers live on rent and also pay
In a major development in India’s private retail energy sector, Adani Total and Jio BP have partnered to integrate each other’s energy products at their retail outlets. According to an Adani Total Gas statement, while Adani Total Gas outlets will offer Jio BP’s petrol and diesel at their outlets, Jio BP will integrate Adani Total
