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With sights on huge gains, Biocon to scale up AI focus
Biopharma major Biocon is significantly scaling up its adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations, from R&D to manufacturing and procurement. This strategic investment aims to achieve substantial cost savings, accelerate drug development timelines, and enhance its competitive edge in the global market.
Bajaj Alternative Investment Management Gets SEBI License For Portfolio Management Services
The PMS will focus on High Net-worth Individuals.
Capital with purpose: How capital markets are shaping the future of medicine with Dheeraj Chinthalapelly
Dheeraj Chinthalapelly, with a decade and a half of experience in global capital markets, shares his journey navigating the biotech investment banking, highlighting his focus on capital raising and mergers and acquisitions. He emphasises the importance of advising companies that bring scientific innovation to patients, navigating the evolving biotech capital markets, and prioritising long-term value creation.
US Stock Market | Wall Street pushes Fed rate cut expectations to September amid oil shock
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley now expects the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. This is a shift from its earlier June projection. Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions are a key reason. Other major banks like Goldman Sachs and Barclays have also revised their forecasts.
Nestle India shares in focus as firm expands Munch production at Sanand factory
Nestle India is expanding its production capacity. A new manufacturing line for its Munch chocolate brand is being set up in Sanand, Gujarat. This expansion is expected to add 8,300 tonnes to its annual output. The project involves an investment of Rs 225 crore. This move aims to meet future consumer demand for the popular chocolate.
Amber Enterprises arm to raise ₹328 crore via rights issue; company to invest ₹296 crore
Amber Enterprises India Limited announced IL JIN Electronics (India) will raise ₹328 crore via a rights issue. Amber also approved an extra ₹296.02 crore investment in IL JIN.
Tata Steel shares in focus as firm set to merge Neelachal Ispat Nigam, invest up to $2 billion in Singapore arm
Tata Steel shares will be in focus after the company approved the merger of Neelachal Ispat Nigam and a $2 billion investment in its Singapore arm. It also plans to acquire full control of Medica TS Hospital. The moves aim to streamline operations, support global subsidiaries and enhance long-term growth.
Malabar Gold to open 20 new showrooms by month-end at Rs 1,580 cr investment
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is launching 20 new showrooms by the end of this month. This expansion involves an investment of Rs 1,580 crore. The company expects to create over 725 new job opportunities. This move signifies a strong belief in India's growth potential. The new showrooms will be located across various cities in India.
85% of bank clients plan to work with non-bank lenders: Report
Corporate and investment banks are losing ground to non-bank financial institutions. Clients demand faster, more transparent, and responsive services. Banks struggle with outdated systems and limited AI adoption. Innovation efforts are not yielding expected revenue or cost savings.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor
Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.
Explained: How Dixon, Kaynes Tech, others may benefit from latest FDI policy changes
India has eased investment rules for countries sharing a land border, allowing up to 10% foreign ownership in firms via the automatic route. Approvals for specific sectors like electronics components will now be fast-tracked to 60 days, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and attract capital.
Senior bankers quit for rivals as Asia talent fight intensifies
Senior bankers in Asia are increasingly switching firms as deal activity in the region picks up, triggering fresh hiring and poaching among major global banks. Investment banks including UBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are competing for talent across sectors such as real estate and equity capital markets.