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Kama Ayurveda’s patient growth has not reaped the crop it hoped for
The Delhi NCR-based brand is a leading homegrown player in India’s luxury beauty market. Yet, it struggles to close a 3x revenue gap with bigger rival Forest Essentials or make profits after a two-decade-long run.
20 Nov 2025
Dubai Airshow turns into a heavyweight bout
Highlights from the emirate’s flagship aviation show, Saudi fund’s exits from American stocks and easier personal loans in the UAE.
19 Nov 2025
There’s more to Paytm’s optimistic results than meets the eye
Cost-cutting measures and growth from a low base make Paytm’s numbers appear better than they are. What comes next will be closely watched by investors who now have other fintech bets to consider.
18 Nov 2025
India takes an unapologetic stand at COP30
As talks harden, India drags finance and fairness into the conversation at the annual climate summit.
18 Nov 2025
Why Kotak Mahindra Bank is in a hurry to swallow IDBI
As growth flatlines, acquisition of the government-controlled lender may be the only way out for the Uday Kotak-promoted bank to stay relevant.
17 Nov 2025
Is CarTrade biting off more than it can chew with CarDekho?
The potential deal, if completed, will create one large player and among the largest pre-owned vehicles businesses. Whether CarTrade can afford it is something investors need to watch out for.
16 Nov 2025
Children and social media bans
Countries across the world are coming to the consensus that children aged under 15 must not have access to social media. India, which has over 300 million children under 15 and among the cheapest data tariffs, needs to have this conversation sooner rather than later.
15 Nov 2025
Mankind needs to get its mojo back
Once a stock market darling, the pharma company is bearing the brunt of a costly acquisition.
13 Nov 2025
Keeta makes an appearance in Talabat’s earnings call
The local food delivery company delivers a good quarter, latest rankings show global hotspots for millionaires and other news updates from the week.
12 Nov 2025
Prosus bets long (perhaps too long) on ixigo investment
The technology investor’s move to pour Rs 2,000 crore into the online travel aggregator comes as a surprise. Can ixigo live up to the promise of becoming India’s next big travel platform?
11 Nov 2025