BUSINESS
Why is ChrysCapital excited about the block deal boom?
2023 has been an active year for block deals and according to data from Prime Database, PE and venture capital firms exited investments worth Rs 57,338 crores through block deals between January and August as compared to Rs 41,051 crores during same period last year
TRENDS
4 reasons to visit Indore, from 56 food stalls at Chappan Dukan to the scenic drive to Jam Gate
In many ways Indore captures the energy of new India. It’s the heart of India, where the traditions of the past converge with optimism for the future.
BUSINESS
Swiggy, PayU hold I-banker pitches and gear up for mega 2024 IPOs
In its last announced fund raise, Swiggy mopped up $700 mn in January 2022 at a valuation of $10.7 bn. PayU had sealed a deal with Billdesk to acquire the latter for $4.7 billion in August 2021. However, in a sudden twist, the company terminated the mega deal in October 2022.
TRENDS
Best Bourbons for your home bar: Say cheers to Jim Beam, Jefferson's Reserve, Wild Turkey and more
Best Bourbons in India: Explore our list of the best Bourbons you can collect for your home bar. From Maker's Mark's signature red wax seal to the rich history of Elijah Craig Small Batch, Jim Beam Black's full-bodied flavour and Woodford Reserve's fruity notes, these are what enthusiasts choose for their home bar.
TRAVEL
36 hours in Interlaken, Switzerland
Bollywood director the late Yash Chopra brought Switzerland to our screens, the Swiss town of Interlaken pays him a tribute with a statue. That's an added attraction for Swiss-bound Indian tourists.
TRAVEL
36 hours in New York City
The city that has remained Hollywood director Martin Scorsese's muse. From viewing decks offering panoramas of the world’s most iconic skyline to museums with notable artworks, Broadway musicals, world cuisines, parks and never-ending walks, the Big Apple is a city of myriad experiences.
TECHNOLOGY
Best smartphone for photography: These phones under Rs 30,000 have the best cameras
Best smartphones for photography: These are the best smartphones under Rs 30,000 that boast of top cameras. You can choose from Google Pixel 6a, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G, Motorola Edge 40, OPPO Reno 10 5G, and POCO F5 5G.
TECHNOLOGY
Best budget smartwatches under Rs 5,000: Watch out for Redmi, OnePlus, Fastrack, Boat and Amazfit
Best budget smartwatches under Rs 5000: India's wearable market is flourishing, with leading brands like Redmi, OnePlus, Fastrack and Amazfit packing in stylish designs, features, and better batteries to mark a major shift in India's wearables landscape.
TECHNOLOGY
Flip-style or book-type? Check out the best foldable smartphones from Samsung, Oppo and Motorola
Best foldable smartphones: With a slew of launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola and OPPO, and more in the pipeline from the likes of OnePlus and others, it's time you checked out the best foldable smartphones in the market. Take your pick from the best from Samsung, Oppo, Motorola and Tecno Phantom.
BUSINESS
Veteran Citi dealmaker Ravi Kapoor to retire & pursue entrepreneurial opportunities; K Balasubramanian to take over
Kapoor has more than 35 years of banking and capital markets experience and has led several marquee deals across equity capital markets, debt capital markets, mergers & acquisitions and acquisition financing
BUSINESS
MC Interview: Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi betting on specialty business to drive growth
The Sun Pharma founder says it for his children, Aalok and Vidhi, to decide if they want to be owner-managers, working managers or adopt a hands-off approach
TECHNOLOGY
Best upcoming flagship smartphones: Watch out for Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and Google launches
Looking for a new smartphone in 2023? This year is packed with exciting launches from top brands like Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Apple. We have all the latest rumours and updates on the most anticipated smartphone launches of the year.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Best vodkas for your home bar: Add Smirnoff, Absolut, Ciroc and Grey Goose to your shopping list
While India's vodka market is a fraction of global sales, a surge in the popularity of cocktails is driving international brands into the spotlight. Here are 8 top-tier vodkas you must get for your home bar, from the iconic Smirnoff No. 21 to the refined Russian Beluga, and others.
BUSINESS
Gangwal family launches mega $450mn block deal in Interglobe Aviation, biggest yet
Rakesh Gangwal stepped down from the board of Interglobe Aviation in February 2022 and the family holds a 29.72 per cent stake as per the latest stock exchange disclosures
BUSINESS
RK Swamy files for IPO, first by an integrated marketing services group
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of aggregating up to Rs 215 crore and an offer for sale of up to 8,700,000 equity shares by selling shareholders.
TECHNOLOGY
Best large screen TVs under Rs 50,000: LG, OnePlus, Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and Acer have top options
Best large screen TVs under Rs 50,000: Looking for a budget-friendly big-screen TV? Choose between the OnePlus Y1S Pro, Samsung Crystal iSmart, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi X Pro, Acer W Series and the LG Ultra HD Smart TV.
BUSINESS
Blackstone along with LPs submits non-binding bid to acquire control in Cipla
The private equity behemoth has a war chest of $11 billion to target companies for deals in Asia and in January 2022, closed a second Asian-focused private equity fund
BUSINESS
Quest Global stake buy: ER&D a great way to play multiple themes on innovation across industries, says Carlyle India’s Amit Jain
In India, Carlyle backs the likes of Hexaware, VLCC, Piramal Pharma, Sequent Scientific and tile and bathware company, Varmora Granito.
BUSINESS
Carlyle picks up significant minority stake in Quest Global; Bain Capital, Advent International to exit
This is Carlyle's second deal announcement in India in 2023 after it picked up a majority stake in skincare and beauty platform VLCC in January
TECHNOLOGY
Best portable projectors 2023: Under Rs 1 lakh, see the big picture in image quality and battery life
Best portable home projectors under Rs 1 lakh: With great image quality, improved battery life and superb form factor, the popularity of portable projectors is at an all-time high. Check out our pick of the best from this segment, including the Viewsonic M1 Pro, Samsung Freestyle, BenQ GV30, Optoma LV 130 and others.
TRENDS
To flip or to fold: Things to consider before buying your next smartphone
Aside from the price difference, flip devices are outselling the book-type foldable smartphones for their compact form factor and selfie camera.
BUSINESS
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance may launch Rs 4,000 cr QIP in September; picks 3 investment banks
As part of its Q1 earnings, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co reported a 28 percent year-on-year rise in net profit at Rs 726 crore versus a net profit of Rs 566 crore in the year-ago period.
BUSINESS
Sterlite Power in talks with GIC for $300 mn fund infusion; weighs demerger of solutions biz
Sterlite Power is the sponsor of India's first power sector InvIT, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) which is listed. In September 2022, the firm announced that it had withdrawn its DRHP and deferred its listing plans due to unfavourable market conditions.
BUSINESS
BPCL picks I-Sec, HSBC, BNP Paribas & SBI Cap for Rs 18,000 crore rights issue
Budget 2023 had allocated Rs 30,000 crore for capital support to state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) like BPCL, IOCL and HPCL. On July 7, the board of IOC also approved a capital raise via a rights issue not exceeding Rs 22,000 crores.
