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Today’s capex of a ‘different form’ compared to previous decades, says Citi India CEO

BUSINESS

Today’s capex of a ‘different form’ compared to previous decades, says Citi India CEO

Citi India CEO said renewables, semiconductors, electronics and battery energy storage are some of bright pockets where capex is expected to rapidly grow in the coming years.

India might soon be 3-4 percent of Citi’s overall topline: Citi India CEO K Balasubramanian

BUSINESS

India might soon be 3-4 percent of Citi’s overall topline: Citi India CEO K Balasubramanian

Citi ranks No 1 in business with multinational, enjoys 35% market share in custodian biz, 14% share in forex and 8% market share in imports and exports biz

India to have second-largest number of Citi employees: CEO Balasubramanian

BUSINESS

India to have second-largest number of Citi employees: CEO Balasubramanian

India supports about 80 countries globally, with some employees having created their AI patents, the CEO tells Moneycontrol

Citi India CEO Balasubramanian expects $15-billion IPO rush over next 2 months

BUSINESS

Citi India CEO Balasubramanian expects $15-billion IPO rush over next 2 months

The pipeline of companies waiting to hit the market is quite robust and there could be a meaningful spill over to early 2026, Balasubramanian tells Moneycontrol in an interview

India is one of Estée Lauder’s most strategic markets, says CFO Akhil Shrivastava

BUSINESS

India is one of Estée Lauder’s most strategic markets, says CFO Akhil Shrivastava

The Indian market’s scale, digital reach, and appetite for premium and prestige brands make it one of Estée Lauder’s most strategically important geographies for the coming decade, said Shrivastava.

Estée Lauder doubles down on India as luxury beauty market expands

BUSINESS

Estée Lauder doubles down on India as luxury beauty market expands

The overall beauty market in India is expanding faster than GDP — growing 9–10 percent annually, with prestige beauty up 14 percent and luxury beauty at 16 percent. Estée Lauder holds a leading share across these categories and is now focusing on expanding access through new formats and smaller packs

Global chipmakers like ASML showing interest in India a major confidence signal, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Global chipmakers like ASML showing interest in India a major confidence signal, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Drawing parallels with India’s steel industry, the minister in an interview to Moneycontrol also said the semiconductor ecosystem will be the next engine of growth for job growth

MC Interview | Semiconductor will be the next engine of jobs for the country: Ashwini Vaishnaw on India's steel moment

TECHNOLOGY

MC Interview | Semiconductor will be the next engine of jobs for the country: Ashwini Vaishnaw on India's steel moment

In a wide-ranging interview, Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about the measures the government is taking to protect IT jobs amid a wave of anti-outsourcing rhetoric from the US, why GST reforms are a game-changer, why real money gaming had to go and progress on India' s AI initiatives.

India offers policy stability amid global turmoil, says Ashwini Vaishnaw amid India-US tariff tensions

BUSINESS

India offers policy stability amid global turmoil, says Ashwini Vaishnaw amid India-US tariff tensions

Vaishnaw also credited India’s skilled talent pool and the trust built over more than a decades democratic governance as core to investor confidence.

PM Modi has always cared for the middle class, GST rate cuts to drive consumption, says Ashwini Vaishnaw 

BUSINESS

PM Modi has always cared for the middle class, GST rate cuts to drive consumption, says Ashwini Vaishnaw 

Ashwini Vaishnaw argued that the combined impact of income tax and GST cuts would spur household consumption in a meaningful way.

India engaging with US, global firms to protect IT jobs, says Ashwini Vaishnaw 

BUSINESS

India engaging with US, global firms to protect IT jobs, says Ashwini Vaishnaw 

India is engaging global firms and foreign governments to shield its $300 billion tech industry from potential US outsourcing curbs under President Donald Trump, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Moneycontrol

Many wanted us dead but miracles kept us going: Naveen Jindal 

BUSINESS

Many wanted us dead but miracles kept us going: Naveen Jindal 

"Our objective has been to reduce debt. We want to bring debt down drastically. Going forward, our target is debt not more than 1.5 times our EBITDA. In fact, within the next few years, we want to be net debt positive. We don’t want to carry any debt," said jindal.

India not a 'dead economy,' the facts tell a different story: Naveen Jindal

BUSINESS

India not a 'dead economy,' the facts tell a different story: Naveen Jindal

Jindal called for stronger safeguards to protect Indian steel industry amid global tariff challenges

MC Interview: Govt will back jobs and creative economy as Online Gaming Bill takes shape, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

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MC Interview: Govt will back jobs and creative economy as Online Gaming Bill takes shape, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

In an exclusive interview, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law targets harmful money games but also assured support for affected workers while promoting e-sports and skill-based gaming.

Ashwini Vaishnaw assures support for those impacted by online money gaming ban

TECHNOLOGY

Ashwini Vaishnaw assures support for those impacted by online money gaming ban

Vaishnaw invites industry suggestions to boost esports and online skill gaming ecosystem

Celebrity endorsements fuel online money gaming addiction, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Celebrity endorsements fuel online money gaming addiction, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Union IT minister stressed awareness and societal role in tackling online money gaming

Venture capitalists knew online money gaming was risky, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Venture capitalists knew online money gaming was risky, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw notes global concerns around betting-driven games, says investors should know the sector faced “issues”

Ashwini Vaishnaw likens online money gaming menace to drugs, defends new bill

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Ashwini Vaishnaw likens online money gaming menace to drugs, defends new bill

The IT minister said that there have been instances were students resorted to crime because of unpaid debts arising from online money games

‘Private capex is back, companies are beginning to spend again’: L&T chief S N Subrahmanyan

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‘Private capex is back, companies are beginning to spend again’: L&T chief S N Subrahmanyan

Subrahmanyan expressed confidence about India and the Middle East, saying both regions have done 'extremely well' for L&T

Opening nuclear energy to private sector participation key to meeting India’s nuclear ambitions: L&T Chairman

BUSINESS

Opening nuclear energy to private sector participation key to meeting India’s nuclear ambitions: L&T Chairman

He added that private participation across the value chain, from mining to refining and processing, could make the sector more sustainable. 

LTIMindtree targets top-four spot; realty listing on cards, says L&T chairman

BUSINESS

LTIMindtree targets top-four spot; realty listing on cards, says L&T chairman

Subrahmanyan said the contribution of projects business to L&T’s overall revenue mix could down if the group’s services businesses grow at a healthy rate

Private capex revival driving order flows: L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan

BUSINESS

Private capex revival driving order flows: L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan

He added that the Indian private sector is expanding its capacity across sectors such as steel, copper, aluminum, zinc as well as industries such as automobiles and semiconductors. 

It’s never too early: L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan on grooming successors

BUSINESS

It’s never too early: L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan on grooming successors

“Succession planning in a complex organization is just not nominating somebody. He has to be acceptable to everyone,” said Subrahmanyan.

Atmanirbhar Bharat roadmap in PM’s speech

INDIA

Atmanirbhar Bharat roadmap in PM’s speech

Need of the hour due to Global uncertainty, GST reform to boost consumption

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