TECHNOLOGY
6 cool features of iQOO Neo 9 Pro, set to launch on February 22
The iQOO Neo 7 Pro was launched for Rs 34,999 (8GB/128GB). This pegs the Neo 9 Pro at a slightly higher launch price tag.
BUSINESS
Aditya Birla Group taps Citi, BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley for Novelis US IPO
Novelis US IPO: The deal is arguably the first instance of an Indian conglomerate attempting a listing of its subsidiary in the US market. In 2019, Bharti Airtel's Africa subsidiary had listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
TECHNOLOGY
5 cool features of Redmi A3: Best budget smartphone under Rs 8,000?
The Redmi A3 comes in Olive Green with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a dual 4G SIM card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack and will go on sale on February 23.
BUSINESS
Gujarat Titans, HealthCare Global backer CVC raises $6.8 bn for largest Asia fund
CVC has been active in Asia since 1999 and has made more than 80 acquisitions in the region. Its India portfolio includes chemicals firm Sajjan India and UnitedLex, a legal services provider
BUSINESS
KKR revives process to exit Avendus Capital; onboards Nomura as advisor
In November 2015, KKR picked up a controlling stake in Avendus Capital from existing investors
TRENDS
HONOR Magic Book Pro 16 all set for Mobile World Congress MWC 2024 unveil
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is from February 26-29, in Barcelona, Spain. HONOR has teased the release of its AI-powered Magic Book Pro 16 as well as the Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR and a new Porsche Design Magic6 flagship' at MWC on social media.
TRENDS
OnePlus Buds 3: 6 cool features, including active noise cancellation up to 49dB
India price of the OnePlus Buds 3 is Rs 5,499. But there are discounts up to Rs 1,000 available on some credit cards. Here's what you need to know about the truly wireless TWS earbuds with a claimed 44 hours of playback.
TRENDS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 series launches in India: Laptop models, features, India price
Samsung’s Galaxy Book Series: Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book 4 Pro (14- and 16-inch; Rs 1.32 lakh), Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 (16-inch; Rs 1.64 lakh), and Galaxy Book 4 360 (15.6-inch; Rs 1.15 lakh) in India. Each model has Intel’s new Core Ultra chips with artificial intelligence (AI) capability.
BUSINESS
Whirlpool promoter entity plans to sell up to 24% stake worth $451 million
On November 30, 2023, Whirpool Corp, the promoter group that currently owns 75 percent, said it would sell up to 24 percent of its ownership interest in Whirlpool of India Ltd in an effort to reduce debt levels
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi 14 Ultra all set for Feb 25 global launch: What we know so far
Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 14, in all likelihood, is set to launch in India and 1 lakh units of the Ultra version will go on sale in India, according to a tipster.
TECHNOLOGY
HP Envy Move AiO arrives in India: Where desktop meets a laptop
HP’s new Envy Move has just landed in India and it adds a cool new element to the AiO — portability. In a first of sorts for an AiO, the HP Envy Move comes with a built-in battery that should last you about 4 hours.
TECHNOLOGY
Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones now in India: Are these the best over the ear headphones under Rs 15,000?
Accentum Plus has Sennheiser’s proprietary 37mm dynamic transducer that features the brand’s Sound Personalization mode to find a balance between your sonic performances with your need for bass.
TECHNOLOGY
5 cool features of OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro delivers on the design and camera front backed by a dependable battery.
BUSINESS
Can Nifty scale new highs next week despite bears having an upper hand?
Unless the 22,150 level is taken out successfully on the upside, Nifty is likely to be choppy.
TECHNOLOGY
5 cool features in Redmi Buds 5: Are these the best TWS Bluetooth buds under Rs 3,000?
Active noise cancellation (ANC) was a feature that was reserved for premium buds in the past, but not anymore.
TRENDS
OnePlus Pad India price drop; 12GB Android tab to cost less than Rs 40K
One Plus is also offering a Rs 3,000 instant discount on select credit cards, bringing down the effective price to Rs 33,499 for the entry-level 8GB/128GB variant.
BUSINESS
Belgian investor Verlinvest eyeing exit from Sula Vineyards
Size of the proposed block deal by Verlinvest is around $52 million and the floor price is Rs 570/share
TECHNOLOGY
The 2024 iPad Pro is tipped to be the biggest makeover for the iPad
By all accounts and leaks, the 2024 iPad Pro looks set to be the biggest iPad update in years, there are rumours of a slightly bigger screen, wireless charging and a big hardware update to, perhaps, the M3 chip being added to the mix.
BUSINESS
Bears make steady inroads in Nifty 50, focus on these 2 Nifty levels for next week
Despite the ups and downs in this week, Nifty is fairly traded in a range and lacks clear direction at the moment.
BUSINESS
Hyundai picks JP Morgan, Citi and HSBC as advisors for mega IPO of India arm
A potential filing of the draft papers of this mega deal in the works is likely by June 2024 and if the listing plans fructify, it would be the biggest ever IPO on the Indian bourses.
BUSINESS
Will India appeal to listing plans of big global brands? Yes, says Citi Asia's Udhay Furtado
Furtado, the Co-Head, Asia ECM (Equity Capital Markets) at Citi believes India's attractiveness as a listing destination has increased with global supply chains in certain market segments moving into the country
BUSINESS
Expect India to be busiest Asian market for IPOs in 2024 with bigger deals: Citi Asia's Udhay Furtado
In 2023, the Indian arm of the investment bank worked on deals like the blockbuster $365-million Tata Technologies IPO, the $630-million Cube Highways InvIT listing and the $280-million Brookfield India REIT QIP
BUSINESS
Advent kickstarts merger process of Suven Pharma & Cohance; engages Kotak & Citi
Suven Pharmaceuticals is a listed CDMO and Cohance Lifesciences is an unlisted API and CDMO platform. Both are part of private equity firm Advent International's India portfolio.
BUSINESS
Mankind Pharma promoters to divest part stake to meet Sebi's MPS norms
As per market regulator Sebi's guidelines, all listed firms should maintain a minimum public shareholding of 25 percent.
