Day: October 1, 2026
Flipkart weighs ESOP cash-out amid staff unease, senior departures
Flipkart is considering another Esop programme that may allow eligible employees to cash out a larger share of their vested holdings, as uncertainty over its IPO and future liquidity events causes unease among employees
Dilip Buildcon aims to double coal output by FY29 in major mining push
The firm aims to achieve 57 million tonnes of coal output by FY29 and expand into bauxite, shifting 75% of profits from traditional EPC to long-term mining assets, MD & CEO Devendra Jain told Mint.
Noel and son move to shield Trusts as Tata Sons tussle heats up
Noel Tata and son Neville have filed a bunch of caveats with the charitable trusts regulator against Venu Srinivasan’s complaints over Tata Trusts, seeking to guard against adverse orders that could constrain the Trusts in the ongoing tussle at Tata Sons ahead of a key shareholder meet.
Big Four alumni build boutique consulting rivals, targeting startups, PE and VC firms
A new wave of mid-tier consulting firms, founded by former Big Four partners, is targeting startups, private equity and venture capital clients with specialized services. They offer equity, independence and flat structures to lure senior talent.
AI, deepfakes put hiring under pressure as cheating hits 45% of assessments
Cheating in recruitment assessments has dramatically increased, with 45% of tests flagged for integrity issues. AI-assisted methods have surged in use, transforming traditional cheating tactics into sophisticated techniques. Employers are now challenged to adapt their hiring processes to counteract these advanced cheating methods. Interview fraud is also rising, as candidates misrepresent their skills and identities….
OKX and BitGo expand off-exchange settlement to global institutions
OKX and BitGo expand off-exchange settlement to global institutions
Trump hails withdrawal of US troops from Iraq after 12-year ISIS mission
Trump hails withdrawal of US troops from Iraq after 12-year ISIS mission
Asian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 12: India at Asiad live action, IND vs PAK results, medal winners
Two India-Pakistan knockouts and a cricket semifinal against Sri Lanka headline Day 12. Follow every Indian event, medal chance and result from Aichi-Nagoya
Stricter CAFE III norms notified for automakers: Cos need to cut average fuel usage of PV fleets over a 5-year period
The Indian government has rolled out the CAFE III guidelines, pushing automakers to significantly reduce fuel consumption. This will entail a consistent decline in the average fuel usage of passenger cars over the next five years.
