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OnePlus 12R goes on sale in India: 7 features that make it a possible flagship killer
OnePlus 12R is the latest in OnePlus' bang-for-buck R series. Is this among the best smartphones in the Rs 40,000 - 46,000 range right now? We take you through the key features.
BUSINESS
Citi's equity capital market deals spearhead Arvind Vashistha quits; may join rival JPM
Vashistha, a chartered accountant, joined Citi as head of equity capital markets in November 2014. He had joined from UBS, where has working as executive director, global capital markets, since 2006.
BUSINESS
Bulls come roaring back in Nifty, Shooting Star candle formation may cause short term weakness
Heavy Put writing was observed at 21,500, 21,600 & 21,800 strikes in the index. Heavy Put writing is an indication of the support getting stronger.
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6 coolest tech launches from Oppo, Redmi, BenQ, OnePlus and other consumer tech companies so far this year
India launches: Smartphones with 6,67 inch curved displays, a smart projector with Netflix integrated, new Bluetooth TWS earbuds with good active noise cancellation and a sub-35K slim notebook laptop.
BUSINESS
Brookfield Asset Management appoints Anuj Ranjan as new CEO of private equity business
Before this elevation, Ranjan was President of Brookfield’s Private Equity business and Global Head of Business Development
BUSINESS
Aadhar Housing Finance refiles draft papers for Rs 5,000 crore IPO
Aadhar Housing Finance had previously filed papers for an IPO in January 2021 and had received a nod from the regulator in May 2022.
BUSINESS
Impact of tax breather in Budget 2024 for sovereign wealth funds and pension funds
Experts believe the one-year extension of tax sops will aid the National Monetisation Pipeline and also add more sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to the India infrastructure story
BUSINESS
Stakeholders seek detailed framework for direct overseas listing in Budget 2024
On January 24, a Finance Ministry notification okayed the direct listing of shares of Indian companies at GIFT City's exchanges, namely India International Exchange and NSE International Exchange
BUSINESS
Budget 2024 expectations: What is the wish list of private equity and VC funds
Though combined PE/VC investments declined on a YoY basis in 2023, the year saw a 23% rise in bets on infrastructure and real estate asset classes. The calendar year 2023 was also the second-best year for PE-backed IPOs with 30 listings
BUSINESS
KKR, CPPIB launch $465 million block deal to exit Indus Towers
In 2017, Bharti Airtel sold 10.3% stake in Bharti Infratel to a consortium of investors including CPPIB & KKR. Funds managed by KKR had also previously invested in Bharti Infratel between 2008 and 2015
BUSINESS
Blackstone-backed Aadhar HF plans to soon re-file for Rs 5,000-5,500 crore IPO
Aadhar Housing Finance previously filed papers for an IPO in January 2021, and had received a nod from the regulator in May 2022.
TECHNOLOGY
Deepfake images and videos: If Taylor Swift & Sachin Tendulkar aren't safe...
As Deepfake Technology gets better, victims are going to need better protection under Indian law and more organisations like CeRAi that can stay one step ahead of deepfake experts who misuse the power of AI.
TECHNOLOGY
iOS 18 tipped to be the biggest update in iPhone’s history: What to expect, and when to expect it in India
BUSINESS
Bearish bites in Jan rollover, but a glimmer of hope sparks for Feb
The market is expected to be extremely volatile in the upcoming week.
BUSINESS
Race for TPG-backed Sai Life Sciences: Bain Capital likely lead suitor at $800 mn valuation
In 2018, TPG Capital invested around $135 million in Sai Life Sciences and the private equity firm currently holds a 43.4 percent stake
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus introduces OnePlus12, OnePlus12 R smartphones: 8 cool features in the OnePlus 12
OnePlus 12 features: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the latest OnePlus phone is fast. The OnePlus12 camera was developed in partnership with Swedish photography brand Hasselblad, and its 50 MP primary camera lens and 32 MP selfie camera are among the best in class right now.
BUSINESS
JM Financial's Amit Ramchandani joins Motilal Oswal as CEO of i-banking
Ramchandani, a dealmaker with 2 decades of experience , has previously worked at IDFC First Bank, ICICI Securities and SBI Capital
BUSINESS
IPO-bound SK Finance raises Rs 1,328 cr in fresh round led by Norwest, TPG, MO Alts, Baring PE
NBFC SK Finance has a diversified product portfolio, consisting of loan offerings in the categories of cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers, along with secured business loans.
BUSINESS
High volatility may rule markets as Budget Day nears, Nifty sees strong support at 21,500
The Call writers (bears) have sizeable positions at 21,700 & 21,800 strikes in Nifty and short covering at these levels in the coming week can push the Nifty Index higher from this level.
TECHNOLOGY
Which foldable phone to buy: OPPO Find N2 Flip vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
OPPO’s Find Flip series is probably the most formidable rival for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
BUSINESS
JM Financial confirms exit of Joint MD and veteran dealmaker Atul Mehra
Atul Mehra is likely to join rival Axis Capital as its MD and CEO, sources had told Moneycontrol.
BUSINESS
JM Financial's Atul Mehra steps down, may head to Axis Capital as MD & CEO
Mehra began his career as an analyst at JM Financial in 1991 and is departing after a long tenure of more than 32 years
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20 years of social media as we know it (2004 – 2024): From Orkut and Facebook to X, a timeline
Social media has changed how we consume content, how we engage with our friends and work networks and the dissemination of news. It’s tough to imagine even Mark Zuckerberg could have envisioned this in 2004.
BUSINESS
India's top adult diaper maker Nobel Hygiene, backed by Quadria Capital, weighs stake sale
In Jun 2021, Quadria Capital announced the acquisition of a significant stake in Nobel Hygiene and became the largest minority shareholder. As part of the transaction, Nobel Hygiene raised fresh capital and gave a complete exit to CLSA Capital Partners, Access India Fund and its co-investors
