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Nestle agrees $1 billion sale of vitamins, minerals and supplements business to Yellow Wood

The deal includes seven brands Nature's Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan's Pride and Sisu and the U.S. private-label supplements business.

1 Sep 2026 11:35 pm
New logo, new star: Vodafone Idea appoints Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador in Vi badal raha hai campaign

Shah Rukh Khan becomes the face of Vodafone Idea's new brand identity campaign. The company also unveiled a new logo as a part of its new phase.

1 Sep 2026 11:09 pm
Why did Elon Musk want Cursor? Know the real story and how MIT grad Aman Sanger sealed $60 billion deal

MIT graduate Aman Sanger helped build Cursor from an AI idea into a $60 billion SpaceX acquisition. Heres how the deal came together.

1 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
GIC Re flags GIFT City competition amid changing reinsurance market

In his maiden annual report address as GIC Res chairman and managing director, Hitesh Joshi outlines a cautiously optimistic outlook for Indias insurance market and the companys growth ambitions ahead.

1 Sep 2026 8:36 pm
Indias data-centre boom may add just $9bn to GDP by 2030

Moodys says data centres would have an even smaller impact on employment, projecting a meagre 0.02% increase in jobs in India over the next four years.

1 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
Ashok Sootas Happiest Minds stake sale to ITC Infotech not driven by AI fears

The clarification from Happiest Minds comes at a time when artificial intelligence has cast a shadow over the future of the countrys $300 billion IT sector, as clients look to shrink their outsourcing costs by deploying AI agents.

1 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's refusal for an overhaul fuelled his exit

Rather than push out the bankers he supported, HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan chose to step aside when his terms ends on 26 October this year.

1 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
Sanjeev Nautiyal steps down: How the veteran banker steered Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's growth engine as CEO

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank CEO Sanjeev Nautiyal has resigned due to health reasons, effective immediately. He will retire formally on 30 November. Carol Furtado is appointed interim CEO. The bank said Nautiyals tenure had helped strengthen several areas of its operations.

1 Sep 2026 6:23 pm
Mint Explainer | How local is Indias defence infrastructure, really?

With a focus on reducing geopolitical risks, Indias latest defence initiative seeks to localize the production of critical equipment, underscored by a new partnership to manufacture Javelin missiles.

1 Sep 2026 5:39 pm
Indian Bank plans 100 new branches, 2,500 new recruits as it looks to strengthen presence in central, western India

Indian Bank plans to open 100 branches and hire 2,500 employees in FY2026-27, focusing on expanding its presence in central and western India. The lender also targets lower NPAs and expects its gold loan book to cross 1.5 lakh crore.

1 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Unacademys $3.44 billion valuation to $200 million acquisition by upGrad: Gaurav Munjal reflects on journey

Edtech company upGrad has completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million, far below the latter's peak $3.44 billion valuation. Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal said the deal will benefit the education ecosystem, while highlighting Unacademys impact on online learning in India.

1 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
IPO-bound Parle Products appoints former PepsiCo executive George Kovoor as CEO

Kovoor spent over 30 years at PepsiCo across geographies, including China and the US, before serving as senior vice president and general manager of its India beverages business.

1 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
AdvaRisk in talks to raise $20-25 million from Fundamentum, others

ICICI Bank-backed AdvaRisk is exploring a $20-25 million fundraise as banks step up efforts to detect fraud and recover stressed assets.

1 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
Indias deeptech boom puts growth investors to the test

Bigger rounds are attracting mainstream investors, but underwriting challenges are keeping growth capital cautious.

1 Sep 2026 12:24 pm
Indias micro creator base is growing, but payment delays remain a pain point

Independent creators in India face payment delays and inconsistent income despite high engagement. A 2025 report reveals that nano and micro creators represent over 80% of the non-metro creator base, highlighting the need for clearer payment processes and financial stability within the industry.

1 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
Bankers in the running for HDFC Bank CEO job after Sashidhar Jagdishan exits

The race for the HDFC Bank CEO job would pit several veteran insiders against outsiders who could get a chance to lead Indias largest private sector bank.

1 Sep 2026 12:11 pm
Listed hotel chains take the road less travelled to find new growth in obscure locations

Hotel companies are broadening their reach by exploring lesser-known destinations as domestic tourism flourishes. Recent developments highlight a shift towards management contracts in smaller markets, identifying unique travel demands and enhancing brand visibility across diverse regions.

1 Sep 2026 11:45 am
Who is Phil Schiller? Apple veteran steps down from running App Store and product events

According to a Bloomberg report, Phil Schiller has given up these two major responsibilities but will remain at the company with his Apple Fellow title.

1 Sep 2026 10:49 am
Natco Pharma looks beyond generics for its next growth shot

Chief executive and vice chairman Rajeev Nannapaneni lays bare the changing face of global pharma, explaining why Indian generics firms are scouting for new opportunities.

1 Sep 2026 6:00 am
Pernod Ricard India cuts at least 200 jobs in two years in major operational restructuring

The French spirits maker is trimming mid-to-senior management roles to sharpen focus on high-margin categories, even as strong sales in India buck a global slowdown.

1 Sep 2026 6:00 am
HDFC Bank CEO search faces a race against the RBI clock

RBI has taken anywhere from a little over a month to 14 months to approve the appointment of chief executives of private banks.

1 Sep 2026 6:00 am
Amazon sued by FTC, more than 20 US states over alleged manipulation of advertising prices

The lawsuit, filed on Monday (August 31) in federal court in Seattle, claims Amazon since 2019 has secretly and systematically overcharged about 1.2 million advertising customers.

1 Sep 2026 2:10 am
UBS Scores Interim Win in Struggle Against Swiss Capital Demands

UBS Group AG notched up an interim victory in its multi-year struggle against Switzerlands push to make it hold billions of extra dollars in capital.

1 Sep 2026 12:54 am
Why do leaders forget humans are not a problem?: HCLTech ex-CEO slams AI-led layoffs, says people lead innovations

Vineet Nayyar, founder of Sampark Foundation and ex-CEO of HCL Technologies criticised AI-led layoffs, noting that all innovations are human led. He added that people are not a problem or commodity to be thrown away.

1 Sep 2026 12:13 am
GRT Jewellers to acquire 74.12% stake in TBZ for up to 1,033.7 crore

An open offer for an additional 26% stake will follow, pending regulatory approvals, marking GRT's significant expansion in India's organised jewellery retail market.

31 Aug 2026 11:42 pm
Apple veteran Phil Schiller latest to step down, will hand over App Store, Product Events, keep Fellow role: Report

Phil Schiller, another prominent name from the Apple fold, is set to step down from his role leading the App store and product events, Bloomberg reported citing sources. 

31 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
ITC sets stage for its third listed firm, larger IT play with Happiest Minds merger

ITC's wholly-owned arm announced acquisition of Happiest Minds Technologies, wherein it will pick up a 22.1% stake in the firm from founder Ashok Soota for 1,330 crore. It will then merge with Happiest Minds, giving shareholders 25 ITC Infotech shares for every 81 Happiest Minds shares they own

31 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
Meet two internal candidates recommended by Kotak Mahindra Bank to succeed CEO Ashok Vaswani | Profile

Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended executive directors Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to the RBI as potential successors to CEO Ashok Vaswani, whose term ends on December 31, 2026. Here's a look at the two internal candidates.

31 Aug 2026 11:12 pm
Tim Cooks emotional farewell memo as Apple CEO: My title changes tomorrow, but

In the message, Cook said his departure from the CEO role was a moment he had always known would arrive, but admitted that it was still difficult to believe it had come.

31 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
ONGC plans 1 trillion investment in deepwater exploration by FY31

ONGC plans to invest 1 trillion over five years in deepwater oil and gas exploration, alongside setting up an international energy trading desk by late 2026. 

31 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
Subhash Chandra's 6.25-crore repayment plan hits hurdle; NCLT forms 5-member bench to decide insolvency case

Subhash Chandras 6.25-crore repayment plan has hit a hurdle after an NCLT bench found no majority opinion. The tribunal has formed a 5-member bench to decide his personal insolvency case against admitted creditor claims of 22,006.57 crore.

31 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
No mention of Mukesh Ambani, focus on settling debt: What happened in Subhash Chandra's 18-min Instagram interaction

Subhash Chandra, in an 18-minute Instagram interaction, focused on his insolvency plan and said 85 Essel-linked borrowers had agreed to repay about 990 crore in dues. He called personal guarantees his biggest mistake and defended his 6.5-crore plan.

31 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Subhash Chandra insolvency case takes new turn as NCLT finds no majority on repayment plan: Report

The NCLT has found no majority verdict on Zee founder Subhash Chandras repayment plan after the third members opinion differed from the original Bench, according to Bar and Bench.

31 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
OpenAIs ad business hits $1 billion within 200 days as ChatGPT expands promotions across 40+ countries

OpenAIs ChatGPT ad business hits a $1 billion annualised revenue run rate in just 200 days as ads expand across more than 40 countries.

31 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Milky Mist Q1 profit surges nearly 10-fold as summer demand lifts yogurt, ice cream sales

Milky Mist's revenue increased 43.6%, driven by strong summer product sales. The company expects its pricing power to help manage rising milk costs.

31 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Mint Explainer | Why the Mediation Council of India mattersand what comes next

The Centre has formally established Indias mediation regulator, but appointments and implementation of the Mediation Act remain key to making mediation a mainstream alternative to litigation.

31 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Zomato layoffs: Hyderabad employees to get August salary, 4 months pay, medical insurance Check details

Zomato layoffs: Food aggregator and delivery platform Zomato will lay off around 240 employees associated with its Customer Delight operations in Hyderabad. The company has offered cut employees August salary, four-months pay, medical insurance Check details

31 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Mint Explainer | Can foreign investment in e-commerce take India's small manufacturers global?

The move comes as India seeks to widen its exporter base and make it easier for smaller manufacturers to access global markets. Can opening this route to foreign investment take more of India's small manufacturers global?

31 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
Tata's Agratas details role of Chinese-owned firm in battery play for first time

Agratas is investing in R&D facilities and personnel to enable technology absorption from AESC and build internal capabilities in this nascent space

31 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Hallmarking silver jewellery may become mandatory from October

The move aims to protect buyers from under-purity fraud, bringing silver jewellery under a mandatory BIS certification framework similar to gold.

31 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
SpiceJet seeks more time to pay 50 crore to Maran

The airline told the Delhi high court it had planned to use the second tranche of emergency credit from the government to meet the first instalment of its 144.5 crore outstanding dues.

31 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Big boys foray into the microdrama space while early entrants exit

Yash Raj Films is betting on microdramas even as early entrants exit. The audience is hooked, but monetization remains elusiveforcing studios to balance content costs, retention and the promise of mobile-first storytelling.

31 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Subhash Chandra insolvency: NCLAT to hear creditors' appeal against NCLT approval of 6.5 crore payout plan

Subhash Chandra insolvency: Creditors, including the LIC Housing and several banks, approached NCLAT on Monday against the NCLT's approval of 6.5 crore payout plan.

31 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Who is Dinesh Khara? Former SBI chief's name in focus as HDFC Bank hunts for next CEO

Dinesh Khara served as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) from 7 October 2020 to 28 August 2024.

31 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Megha Engineering's PV Krishna Reddy taps $700 million private credit to buy out uncle's stake

Billionaire PV Krishna Reddy, managing director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures, is seeking about $700 million from global private credit investors to help finance the purchase of his uncle's 43% stake. 

31 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Spark Capital Group expands growth capital push with private equity and credit funds

Spark Capital is stepping up its private-market play with new late-stage PE and private-credit funds, targeting high-growth Indian companies as their financing needs evolve.

31 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Who is Kaizad Bharucha? All about HDFC's longest-serving executive board member, frontrunner for CEO post

Kaizad Bharucha, HDFC Bank's deputy managing director since 2023, is the leading candidate for the CEO position as Sashidhar Jagdishan retires on 26 October. Here's all you need to know about the lender's longest-serving executive board member.

31 Aug 2026 9:39 am
Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss

STAR ENT GRP-RESULTS/ (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss

31 Aug 2026 6:51 am
The mother and daughter behind Indias No. 2 tractor maker bet 1,250 crore on a fifth plant

Following a breakout year, with revenue reaching 16,000 crore, TAFE is setting up its first new tractor plant in 29 years to cater to global and local demand.

31 Aug 2026 6:15 am
Airlines are short of planes. Why Indias airport boom is losing steam

The pressure is forcing airport operators to look beyond passenger traffic for growth, with cargo, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other non-aeronautical businesses

31 Aug 2026 6:01 am