- Inside Walmart’s Masterclass in Reputation Rehab July 21, 2026A decade ago, Walmart Inc. was among the most reviled companies in America.
- Lighthouse Learning said to be acquiring two schools in Hyderabad, Bengaluru July 21, 2026There is rising interest in school chains as a resilient asset class, with investors betting that brick-and-mortar K-12 education offers predictable cash flows and long-term demand.
- US court approves Anthropic's record $1.5 billion AI copyright settlement July 21, 2026In a landmark ruling, Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit for $1.5 billion, after being accused of using authors' books without consent for AI training.
- Central Bank moves to auction Wadia Realty’s Thane land to recover Go First dues July 21, 2026According to the sale notice issued by the bank, the lenders are seeking to recover ₹3,918.54 crore, representing the principal and interest outstanding as of 31 August 2023, along with further interest and other charges accruing from 1 September 2023.
- Transition VC targets ₹1,500 crore for second energy-focused fund July 21, 2026The second fund is nearly double the size of Transition VC's maiden ₹800 crore (around $77 million) investment vehicle.
- PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India? July 21, 2026India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate. Both indices will run in parallel for five years to allow business adjustments. Contracts currently referencing WPI will need recalibration during this transition. The government seeks to align with international practi […]
- Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth, says IMF July 21, 2026India's economic growth faces significant risks from a widening Middle East conflict. Rising oil prices and a potentially weak monsoon pose challenges for the nation. The International Monetary Fund has slightly adjusted its growth forecasts for upcoming years. The Fund will also reassess India's national accounts quality later this year. These ass […]
- Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: Report July 21, 2026India's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over recent weeks. Rice acreage has nearly matched last year's pace, leading the recovery. Other crops like pulses and oilseeds also saw their shortfalls decrease. Improved rainfall is forecast for East and Central India […]
- Protein inflation surges as costlier fodder pushes up milk, chicken prices July 21, 2026Protein inflation was 4.6% in May and 2.6% in January, it showed. Inflation in vegetarian protein sources also gathered pace, rising to 3.5% in June from 2.7% in May, after remaining flat in January.
- Gratuity, leave encashment not part of CIRP cost: NCLAT July 20, 2026The NCLAT dismissed an appeal regarding priority payment of gratuity dues. It upheld an earlier NCLT order concerning Duncans Industries' former director. Such dues must be settled according to the company's approved resolution plan. Gratuity is a terminal benefit, not an insolvency resolution process cost. The appellate tribunal found the appeal m […]
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