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India's Big 4 - The 'century' should begin by creating them
India aims to cultivate homegrown advisory powerhouses to reduce reliance on foreign consulting firms, addressing national security concerns and fostering domestic IP creation. The government is urged to implement supportive policies, including reserving public contracts, reforming pre-qualification norms, and launching a growth fund to empower Indian firms and promote their global expansion.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas appoints former Disney executive Mihir Rale as Partner, Co-Head of Digital/ TMT
Mihir Rale, former Disney and Star India General Counsel, has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner and Co-Head of the Digital | TMT practice. Based in Mumbai, he brings over two decades of expertise in technology, data, and media.
Jio widens revenue market share gap in Q4 after Airtel's catch-up phase
Jio outperformed Bharti Airtel in the March quarter, reclaiming its revenue market share lead. Jio's revenue grew across market segments. This growth was fueled by delayed benefits from tariff hikes. Airtel and Vodafone Idea experienced revenue dips. Jio's AGR increased significantly. Airtel also saw gains over the year. The top three carriers' combined AGR rose due to tariff adjustments.
White-collar hiring shows strong momentum, led by consumer electronics sector
White-collar hiring in India remains strong, with steady MoM and notable YoY growth, led by sectors like consumer electronics (70% YoY) and logistics. Senior roles saw a 36% rise, with Mumbai topping city-wise growth. Diversity hiring surged 53% in two years, with women now forming 68% of such hires. Tier-2 cities are catching up, and demand stays high across experience levels.
Vodafone to hike base 5G prepaid tariffs
Vodafone Idea (Vi) plans to increase its entry-level 5G pricing, following the strategies of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This move comes as Vi expands its 5G operations, aiming to improve monetization. The telco's 5G rollout has already enhanced 4G network capacity, with further expansion planned across 17 circles by August 2025.
Artificial intelligence is a generational shift, with its impact far greater than the internet: Sunil Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal says AI's impact will surpass the internet. He spoke at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025. Mittal highlighted AI's effect on India's job market. He noted potential difficulties in software engineering. Mittal also emphasized new opportunities AI will create. He urged government support for industry. Mittal called for increased R&D investment and a trade reset.
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Tata Play powers launch of Philippines' OTT aggregator app Cignal Super
Cignal Super, powered by Tata Play Binge, has officially launched in the Philippines, integrating eight entertainment platforms under one subscription. This collaboration provides Filipino viewers with seamless access to content from MAX, VIU, and others through a unified interface. Tata Play Binge's PaaS model enables Cignal to revolutionize entertainment experiences, marking a significant step in Cignal's evolution.
Redington shares zoom 9% after Q4 profit jumps 183% YoY on broad-based demand
Redington shares: The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 917.7 crore for Q4 FY25, a significant increase from Rs 323.9 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 17.9% year-on-year, reaching Rs 26,439.7 crore compared to Rs 22,433.4 crore in Q4 FY24.
Euler Motors raises Rs 638 cr in funding round led by Hero MotoCorp
Euler Motors has secured Rs 638 crore in a Series D funding round spearheaded by Hero MotoCorp, with participation from British International Investment. The funds will fuel expansion of sales and service networks, alongside advancing new product development.
Market trend remains bullish as macros improve: Sandip Sabharwal
Sandip Sabharwal suggests that market macros are favorable with decreasing inflation and interest rates, alongside increasing government spending. He believes geopolitical tensions are easing, creating a positive environment despite investor hesitancy. While advising investors to remain invested, he suggests staggering new investments. He also notes Reliance's potential for growth hinges on its investment cycle and cash flow generation.
Bharti Airtel shares jump 2% after Q4 adjusted profit jumps 77% YoY to Rs 5,223 crore
Bharti Airtel reported a 77% YoY jump in adjusted Q4 net profit to Rs 5,223 crore and a 27% rise in revenue, driven by strong India growth and Africa recovery. ARPU rose to Rs 245, and the company announced a Rs 16/share dividend. Airtel also deepened its network, expanded its customer base, and partnered with Apple for digital content.
TechM elevates Manish Mangal, Sahil Dhawan in leadership rejig aimed at boosting global growth
According to Mohit Joshi, the MD and CEO of India's fifth-largest IT services firm, the leadership changes are strategically aimed at strengthening the company’s go-to-market depth.
Geopolitical tensions may fuel market volatility in short term: Amnish Aggarwal
If you look few months ago what had happened was that the largecaps actually they saw a lot of FII selling and whenever we see FII selling, the selling usually is concentrated a bit in the top say 20, 25, or say 50 stocks.
Not learning Hindi was a Rs 1 lakh crore loss: Aircel founder C Sivasankaran’s honest confession on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast
Aircel founder C Sivasankaran regrets not learning Hindi and not relocating to major cities like Delhi or Mumbai earlier in his career, believing these decisions cost him significant financial opportunities. Despite building Aircel at 24 and achieving early success in computers, he acknowledges the limitations these choices imposed on his potential reach and wealth.
Can India thrive purely on domestic growth amid global tariff turmoil? Sanjay H Parekh explains
Sanjay H Parekh advises caution due to global tariff uncertainties and potential import/export vulnerabilities, despite India's perceived strong position. His portfolio favors domestic-heavy sectors like financials, autos, and capital goods, while underweighting IT and oil & gas. He remains positive on SBI, expecting temporary NIM pressure due to repo rate cuts.
Inside Reliance Retail’s reboot to 30-minute quick commerce
The retail arm of Reliance Industries helped the conglomerate post steady results for the March quarter, even as Jio Platforms missed expectations and the oil-to-chemicals vertical delivered in-line performance. Reliance Retail Ventures' net revenue for the period jumped 16% to Rs 78,622 crore, while segment profit increased 30% to Rs 3,519 crore.
Stocks to buy today: Antique reduces target price on Cyient; Motilal Oswal sees 34% upside in Tech Mahindra post Q4
Companies such as Cyient, Persistent Systems, and Tech Mahindra maintain their 'Buy' ratings from analysts, with potential upside ranging between 25% and 34%.
Airtel gains many more active users than Jio in Jan ‘25: Trai
Bharti Airtel showcased significant growth in active users in January 2025, adding 4.7 million, while Reliance Jio's active user base remained almost unchanged. Vodafone Idea continued to experience losses, shedding 0.7 million active users. BSNL also saw gains, adding 0.7 million subscribers. Airtel's strong performance has led some analysts to believe that the next tariff hike may be delayed.
Sensex close to 80,000: Should you book profits or hold your mutual fund investments?
Another expert advises investors to assess the reason behind their decision to book profits—whether it’s part of an annual rebalancing strategy or simply to capture short-term gains. If it’s the latter, he warns that there’s no solid strategy behind the exits, which can be risky.
Vi clearing dues may result in big dividend from Indus Towers
Indus Towers is poised to announce dividends, potentially exceeding ₹6,000 crore, as Vodafone Idea (Vi) is expected to clear its remaining dues of ₹500 crore. This development, coupled with Vi's anticipated debt raise, positions Indus as a primary beneficiary of Vi's network expansion, driving tenancy and free cash flow growth.
B2B e-commerce company Moglix appoints Sanjeev Arora its chief financial officer
Moglix, a B2B e-commerce company, has appointed Sanjeev Arora as its chief financial officer to lead financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term growth initiatives, including preparations for a public market entry. Arora brings over two decades of experience from companies like ASK Automotive and Mosaic India.
Publicis Groupe appoints Paritosh Srivastava as CEO of BBH India
Publicis Groupe South Asia has appointed Paritosh Srivastava as CEO of BBH India, in addition to his current roles at Saatchi & Saatchi India and Saatchi Propagate India. Snehasis Bose joins as Group Chief Strategy Officer.
BSNL on path of profitability, customer satisfaction: Jyotiraditya Scindia
State-owned telecom company BSNL has recorded a net profit of Rs 262 crore in the October-December quarter after 18 years while adding 55 lakh users in the last six months. Efforts under Prime Minister Modi's leadership have led to an operating profit of Rs 1,500 crore and significant customer growth.
Reciprocal tariff of 27% relatively positive for electronics sector: Dixon Technologies
The White House's 27% reciprocal tariffs on India brings a competitive edge to Indian electronics exports over China and Vietnam. Firms like Dixon Technologies and GX Group see potential benefits, as the tariffs for India are lower than their competitors, favoring increased exports.
Quess announces CEO, CFOs for demerged entities; Digitide, Bluspring shares could trade in two months
Under the new structure, Quess Corp Ltd (workforce management), Digitide Solutions (AI-first, digitally enabled solutions provider), and Bluspring Enterprises (infrastructure management & investments) will operate as independent entities.
Nokia to upgrade Vodafone Idea's optical network to enhance 4G services, support 5G rollout
Telecom gear maker Nokia will upgrade and expand Vodafone Idea's optical transport network across key locations in India. This will support 4G growth and enhance network readiness for future demands, including the rollout of 5G. Nokia's advanced solutions are expected to increase capacity, modernise the network, and drive India's digital transformation.
Wadhwani Foundation appoints Gopal Devanahalli as president-skilling
Wadhwani Foundation has appointed Gopal Devanahalli as president, skilling. He will lead global skilling initiatives. Devanahalli has over three decades of varied industry experience. He expresses the importance of skilling for economic growth. He holds postgraduate qualifications and has completed a program from Harvard. Ajay Kela will continue leading the Wadhwani Innovation Network.
Airtel revenue market share surges in Q3, closing gap with Reliance Jio
Bharti Airtel led the growth in revenue market share among Indian telecom operators in Q3FY25, driven by solid performance across various markets. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio's revenue market share remained unchanged, and Vodafone Idea continued to struggle, hitting an all-time low in revenue market share.
Former Nokia India head Sanjay Malik joins Tata's Tejas Networks as EVP
Sanjay Malik, former Nokia India head, has joined Tejas Networks as EVP - Chief Strategy and Business Officer. Malik will work with managing director Anand Athreya to drive corporate strategy, business management, and stakeholder engagement. Tejas Networks is currently deploying BSNL's indigenous telecom network.
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