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Bharti Airtel hikes stake in Airtel Africa
Bharti Airtel announced that nearly 100% of its shareholders have approved the ongoing transaction to consolidate its stake in key strategic subsidiary Airtel Africa plc, underscoring the highest levels of corporate governance at India's leading communications provider while reinforcing strong investor confidence. The transaction involves Bharti Airtel issuing equity shares to Indian Continent Investment, a promoter group entity, on a preferential basis, in exchange for its 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa.
Zee's ₹2,300 crore fundraise faces questions from governance experts
Hetal Dalal, President & COO of IiAS and Shriram Subramanian, Founder & MD of InGovern why investors may demand greater clarity on the use of funds, the identity of potential investors and Zee's long-term growth strategy before approving the proposal.
As cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlight
Indian companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. While some have fully integrated AI, many are still in pilot phases. Challenges like data management and infrastructure modernization hinder widespread adoption. Organizations are prioritising data quality and governance for successful AI deployment. Scaling AI reliably remains a key focus for businesses.
Explained: Sebi's Rs 15.15 lakh crore revenue inflation allegations against Rajesh Exports
Rajesh Exports has come under intense scrutiny after Sebi accused the company and its promoter of inflating revenues, misclassifying personal transactions as corporate sales and diverting company funds. The regulator's interim findings have raised serious governance concerns, though the company has strongly denied the allegations and defended its financial reporting.
After courts, RBI, independent reviewers clear HDFC Bank; persistence of crisis narrative raises questions
HDFC Bank is facing a barrage of governance allegations and panic. However, court relief and regulatory reassurances indicate no material adverse findings. Separate developments have been combined to create a perception of failure. Key facts counter this narrative, suggesting a deliberate effort to damage the bank's reputation. The bank remains systemically critical and financially sound.
Who is Rajesh Mehta, man behind Rajesh Exports, facing SEBI ban over alleged Rs 15.15 lakh crore 'fraud' impacting LIC, others?
Market regulator SEBI has taken action against Rajesh Exports and its Chairman Rajesh Mehta. The company faces allegations of significant financial misstatements and fund diversion. SEBI's order points to a pattern of non-genuine transactions and questionable accounting. This action raises serious concerns about the company's financial reporting and corporate governance practices.
Carlsberg bolsters India leadership ahead of planned IPO, appoints four new board members
Carlsberg India IPO: Carlsberg India is preparing for a stock market debut. The company has added four directors to its board and converted to a public limited entity. This move strengthens its governance structure as it moves towards a potential Initial Public Offering. The brewer aims for a valuation of approximately ₹30,000-35,000 crore. This strategic step signals its readiness for public investment.
IndusInd Bank shares fall 3% after fresh whistleblower complaint reaches PMO, RBI
IndusInd Bank shares fell on Wednesday after a fresh whistleblower complaint was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office, RBI, and other regulatory agencies, seeking an investigation into alleged insider trading, governance lapses, and deficiencies in audit and forensic reviews.
IndusInd Bank falls 3% on insider trading, governance lapses allegations
The complaint adds to mounting scrutiny of IndusInd Bank after its March 2025 disclosure of a ₹2,000 crore derivatives accounting discrepancy.
Meesho partners with BSE to drive IPO readiness for MSMEs, digital sellers
E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the BSE to launch a new initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses transition into publicly-listed companies. The initiative, named 'Project Shikhar', was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and aims to facilitate the listing of high-performing independent e-commerce sellers on the BSE SME platform, addressing their need for growth capital. BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said the exchange pioneered the SME platform to give dynamic, job-creating businesses a direct route to capital markets. "Over the years, the BSE SME platform has enabled hundreds of MSMEs to list, raise growth capital and strengthen governance standards. This partnership with Meesho extends that ecosystem to digital-first entrepreneurs, helping e-commerce sellers become public companies," Ramamurthy said. A substantial segment of India's retail commerce operates in the informa
HDFC Bank shares drop 25% in 2026. Buying opportunity or falling knife?
HDFC Bank shares have plummeted over 25% this year, driven by governance concerns following the former chairman's resignation and an internal probe into marketing spend. Analysts are divided, with some suggesting patience due to ongoing trust issues, while others see an opportunity for long-term investors to buy the dip.
BFSI firms set to see AI-led decision-making and real-time fraud detection
However, before large-scale adoption, companies need to address challenges around AI governance, infrastructure, and security