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Triton Partners has raised €5.5 billion ($6.3 billion) for its new flagship fund, people familiar with the matter said, an important milestone after the European buyout firm’s ability to attract fresh money was marred by work culture controversies and a difficult fundraising environment.

Numerous workers were discovered to have exploited the system by designating unrelated individuals as kin to access the perks. Certain instances indicated that staff had even claimed the free vouchers and traded them to external parties for profit

The deal between upGrad and Unacademy brings together two of India’s most prominent edtech platforms at a time when the sector is grappling with slower growth and tighter capital availability.

Swedish court orders detention of Russian captain of tanker boarded off Sweden

The rivalry between the Adani Group and the Aditya Birla Group’s UltraTech Cement Ltd has resulted in rapid manufacturing capacity expansion. In the last three-and-a-half years, the two conglomerates have added nearly 120 mtpa of cement manufacturing capacity between them.

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to increase money supply soon. This move aims to prevent short-term interest rates from rising sharply. It will also counter the effects of the RBI's efforts to support the Rupee. Open market operations and dollar-rupee swaps are key tools. This strategy helps manage liquidity and keep borrowing costs low for banks. […]

The list of cities to be covered in the survey include Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Kolkata, Pune, Meerut, Jaipur, Patna, Surat, Gwalior and Chennai, they said, adding that the data could be released in the first half of 2026.

In a communication to the commerce and industry ministry, SEZ units and developers suggested that 200 products including photovoltaic cells, naphtha, fungicides, non-industrial diamonds, parts of electric power machinery, certain vaccines and aluminium billets be allowed to be imported at concessional duty.

As we approach 2030, India's vibrant Gen Z is set to revolutionize the marketplace, representing nearly a quarter of the population and commanding an impressive $1.3 trillion in disposable income. With a strong emphasis on experiential living, sustainability, and digital convenience, this generation is leaving a profound impact on industries such as bea […]

Companies anticipate a surge in fixed-term jobs following new labour code implementation. This signals a move towards formal employment. While many firms are preparing, a readiness gap exists. The Code on Wages is expected to bring significant changes. Overall, the new codes are seen as a positive step for formalisation and compliance in India.