Barclays cuts Beiersdorf stock rating on Nivea turnaround concerns
Barclays cuts Beiersdorf stock rating on Nivea turnaround concerns
Author: FinSiddhi
Trent misses Q1 estimates as store-led growth masks weak demand
Revenue and profit rose in double digits as the Tata Group retailer accelerated store expansion, but sluggish like-for-like growth at existing outlets weighed on quarterly performance.
Coal India emerges top bidder for Odisha iron ore mining block
State-run Coal India emerged as the highest bidder for the Gadadharpur iron ore block in Odisha with a 114% premium, marking its entry into a sector dominated by NMDC
Metropolis ramps up small-town presence to capture shift toward organized healthcare
Non-metro markets generate over a quarter of Metropolis’s revenue with 25% growth, as the diagnostics chain shifts from aggressive lab expansion to increasing network density.
Inside the modern horological renaissance where Hublot watches marry technical audacity with decadal reliability
Modern haute horlogerie is shifting toward manufacturing autonomy, exemplified by Hublot’s in-house Unico movement, the architectural Big Bang Reloaded collection, and an unprecedented 5+5 year warranty structure for long-term reliability.
Hybe machine: inside the Korean music giant’s quest to win India
One of South Korea’s ‘Big Four’ music labels and the brains behind the hit boy band BTS, Hybe, has discreetly set up an office in Mumbai in 2025. Now, it is hosting auditions across India to engineer India’s first all-girl band.
Beyond automation: How can AI transform business strategy?
AI creates long-term business impact when leaders move beyond automation, rethink workflows, build strategic capabilities and measure success through tangible business outcomes, not efficiency alone.
iPhone 18 Pro launch date: Apple reportedly gears up for September event
Apple’s next iPhone event is reportedly scheduled for September 9, which could introduce the iPhone 18 Pro models. These new devices may see a significant price increase due to rising component costs. Pre-orders are anticipated to begin around September 12, with availability following shortly after.
Standard Chartered gets IFSCA approval to launch wealth products from GIFT City
The move marks the bank’s first retail-focused offering from GIFT City, as foreign lenders broaden their presence beyond wholesale banking to tap India’s expanding wealth management market
RBI classifies Tata Sons as Upper-Layer NBFC under revised framework
The Reserve Bank of India has classified Tata Sons as an Upper Layer NBFC. This classification follows revised norms for financial companies with significant assets. Tata Sons now faces enhanced regulatory and supervisory scrutiny from the central bank. The company must also comply with listing requirements within three years. This move impacts systemically important non-banking…