The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Cafe Coffee Day: A Debt Story
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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Cafe Coffee Day: A Debt Story

In India, chai pe charcha toh hoti hi hai, but when it comes to the country's youth, good mood is mostly sponsored by coffee.

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Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Explained: A Coverage on HUL
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Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Explained: A Coverage on HUL's Acquisitions

On 23 July 2024, right after the government's budget, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) revealed its financial results for the first quarter of FY 2024-25.

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Shein Explained: Why is India Letting it Re-Enter?
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Shein Explained: Why is India Letting it Re-Enter?

Is Shein Back? Looks like it. For those of you who have been living under a rock, here's a recap:

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Reliance Jio Explained: Does 12-27% Tariff Hike Signals to Jio
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Reliance Jio Explained: Does 12-27% Tariff Hike Signals to Jio's IPO?

Udti udti khabar mili hai ki Jio ka IPO aa sakta hai. Jefferies, the renowned global brokerage firm, anticipates Reliance Jio making its stock market debut by 2025 with a jaw-dropping valuation of ₹92.40 lakh crore ($112 billion). Jio can potentially raise ₹55,500 crore through its IPO if it sells a 5% stake.

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Zomato Enters The Movie Business: Is BookMyShow in Danger?
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Zomato Enters The Movie Business: Is BookMyShow in Danger?

BookMyShow Beware: Your Consumers Could be Snatched!!

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Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?
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Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

One brand that has been satisfying  India’s cravings for namkeen (savoury snacks) and sweet delights for more than three generations is Haldiram's. After turning its plain Bikaner ki Bhujia into a bestseller, Haldiram's now caters to over 80 countries.

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Sun TV: The Untold Tale of a Political Family Turned Media Moguls
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Sun TV: The Untold Tale of a Political Family Turned Media Moguls

IPL Season 2024 just came to an end, and like every year, emotions were pretty high. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), not making it to the finals and a somewhat easy win for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) brought my attention to a very much highlighted entity in this sports tournament.

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Is Paytm Going to Lose its Payment Bank Licence?
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Is Paytm Going to Lose its Payment Bank Licence?

2024 brought one bad news after another for One97 Communications Ltd.’ Paytm as the RBI banned its lending arm from performing any banking services. The Reserve Bank of India has been tightening the regulatory framework in the banking sector to prevent people from getting involved in nefarious activity or scams.

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Can MobiKwik
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Can MobiKwik's IPO Live Up to the Hype in a Competitive Market?

MobiKwik, a mobile wallet and financial services platform, has been planning an IPO since 2021. However, the fundraising plan was postponed for one reason or another. Now, MobiKwik has refiled a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for a fresh issue of ₹700 crore.

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Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything
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Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything

A conglomerate with a rich 127-year-old history, Godrej Group will be dissected in two parts as part of a family settlement. It is a sweet word for “batwara” in the business sector, where the assets are divided among heirs.

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RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank: Will it be Able to Fix its Woes?
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RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank: Will it be Able to Fix its Woes?

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 25% hike in net profit, touching the ₹5,302 crore mark for Q4 of FY24. Such a positive quarterly report should have been happy news, and it did if you take the 4.9% peak in share price into account. But, despite this, the NBFC-turned-bank would not be celebrating anytime soon.

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Trent Ltd.’s Misbu: A New Tata Enterprise Entering the Fashion World
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Trent Ltd.’s Misbu: A New Tata Enterprise Entering the Fashion World

Contributing 10% to India’s GDP, the retail sector has been a significant addition to the economy. Many players, big and small, have a major role in satisfying the massive demand in the market. Amidst them, Tata Group has been a significant name ever since the 1980s with the launch of Titan watches.

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Could Vi Finally Join Jio & Airtel as a 5G Service Provider?
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Could Vi Finally Join Jio & Airtel as a 5G Service Provider?

In the rapidly swaying waters of the Indian telecom sea, both primary and small players are trying to stay afloat. Big fish like Reliance Jio & Bharti Airtel are more experienced in handling the changing winds; whereas the joint force of Vodafone Idea is still finding its footing.

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Will Vistara Take Off or Stall After Merging with Air India?
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Will Vistara Take Off or Stall After Merging with Air India?

Summer has arrived. If you are also planning to spend your holidays chilling at a beach or skiing in hilltop locations, I suggest you book trains instead of flights. Why?

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India’s Largest Media Entity: A Good Buy Time?
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India’s Largest Media Entity: A Good Buy Time?

Reliance Industries Ltd. is popular for dominating multiple sectors at once. Now, the conglomerate is going to expand its entertainment section even further by creating a central entertainment entity, covering nearly 50% of the Indian streaming market share.

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Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time
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Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time

News nowadays is filled with headlines like “India to be the 3rd largest economy in the world”, “Indian stock market crossed the $4 trillion (about ₹233 lakh crore) mark”, and also “India estimates to achieve 4% inflation target in the next 5 years”.

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Stories of Entrepreneurs Who Were Once Big Failures
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Stories of Entrepreneurs Who Were Once Big Failures

Do you ever wonder how many individuals come up with the idea of starting a new business every year? Well, the exact number is hard to conjure, but I know how many are actually able to realize the dream. Have a look at the pie chart below to get the gist. 👇

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Lakshmi Mittal
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Lakshmi Mittal's Story: Steel Magnate or Reckless Risk Taker

When you look at steel, what comes to mind? Cold and hard, right? Yet, in the hands of Lakshmi Mittal, it became a molten tapestry woven with ambition, risk, and raw brilliance.

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