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Walmart-backed PhonePe gets SEBI nod for IPO, company to file updated draft papers soon

Walmart-backed PhonePe gets SEBI nod for IPO, company to file updated draft papers soon

The company has already roped in bankers - Kotak Mahindra Capital, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley - for launching its initial public offer. Mumbai: Country's biggest fintech firm PhonePe has received SEBI approval for its IPO, and the company will file updated draft papers for listing soon, sources familiar with the development said. The IPO will be an Offer For Sale by existing shareholders. The company will not be raising any additional primary capital in the IPO, said one of the sources. The company has already roped in bankers - Kotak Mahindra Capital, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley…
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Woman bypasses security to approach Rohit Sharma in Indore, reveals reason in video | WATCH

Woman bypasses security to approach Rohit Sharma in Indore, reveals reason in video | WATCH

A security breach at the Indian team hotel in Indore saw a woman approach Rohit Sharma over her daughterโ€™s critical medical condition, sparking concerns about player safety during international tours. She appealed for help from Rohit and Virat Kohli. Indore: A security lapse outside the Indian team hotel in Indore has sparked widespread discussion after an unexpected incident involving former India captain Rohit Sharma during the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand. The episode unfolded on Sunday night following the third ODI and has since raised questions about player safety during international assignments in India. A woman was able…
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Deepinder Goyal steps down as CEO of Eternal, Albinder Dhindsa to replace him

Deepinder Goyal steps down as CEO of Eternal, Albinder Dhindsa to replace him

Deepinder Goyal said that as group CEO, Albinder Dhindsa (Albi) will own day-to-day execution, operating priorities, and business decisions. New Delhi: Deepinder Goyal announced his resignation as group CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, on Wednesday. In a letter to shareholders, Goyal said that Albinder Dhindsa (Albi) will take over as the new CEO.ย His resignation will take effect from February 1, 2026. "Today, I am going to step away from the Group CEO role, and subject to shareholdersโ€™ approval, willย remain on the board of directors as Vice Chairman...Albinder Dhindsa (Albi) will be Eternal's new Group CEO,"…
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Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth Indian cricketer to register major T20 milestone; joins Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan

Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth Indian cricketer to register major T20 milestone; joins Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan

Suryakumar Yadav becomes the fourth Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to score 9000 or more runs in T20 cricket. The India captain was under tremendous scrutiny leading to the five-match series, but the flamboyant batter has shown signs of finding form. Nagpur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav faced heavy scrutiny over his form ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The Mumbai batter, however, remained unfazed, stating that he has been batting well in the nets and has no intention of altering his approach, which has delivered consistent success…
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‘No one can secure Greenland other than US’: Trump addresses World Economic Forum in Davos

‘No one can secure Greenland other than US’: Trump addresses World Economic Forum in Davos

Trump stressed the global impact of the US economy, saying, โ€œThe US is the economic engine for all nations on the planet. When America booms, the entire world booms. When it goes badโ€ฆ you all follow us down.โ€ New Delhi: US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, opening his speech by highlighting what he described as significant economic gains in the United States. He pointed to improvements in income levels and easing inflation, calling it โ€œgreat for all nations.โ€ Trump stressed the global impact of the US economy, saying, โ€œThe US is the economic engine for…
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Are home buyer preferences reshaping housing in 2026? Find out here

Are home buyer preferences reshaping housing in 2026? Find out here

Configurations such as 3BHKs, 3.5BHKs and flex-room layouts are steadily moving into the mainstream as households seek spaces that can adapt to evolving routines. New Delhi: India's housing narrative in 2026 is no longer anchored in the idea of mere ownership; it is increasingly shaped by the pursuit of better living. Homebuyers today are making more considered, lifestyle-led choices, prioritising how a home supports everyday life rather than just where it is located or how competitively it is priced. As highlighted by Savills, post-pandemic behavioural shifts have permanently altered residential expectations; homes are now expected to double up as workspaces,…
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Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing 1st T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur?

Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing 1st T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur?

Kuldeep Yadav has been made to warm the bench in the first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur. Varun Chakravarthy has been picked as the specialist spinner, with Axar Patel to support from time to time. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nagpur: India have benched star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. He warmed the bench in the series against South Africa as well, since Varun Chakravarthy emerged as Indiaโ€™s frontline spinner in the shortest format of the game. On top of that, the surface…
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US seizes seventh Venezuela linked oil tanker as Trump pushes to control country’s global oil supply

US seizes seventh Venezuela linked oil tanker as Trump pushes to control country’s global oil supply

The US has taken control of a seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela as part of President Trump's broader strategy to dominate the country's oil distribution network. The Liberian-flagged Sagitta was seized without resistance and is believed to have carried Venezuelan oil. Washington: The United States has seized yet another oil tanker connected to Venezuela marking the seventh such capture as part of the Donald Trump administration's sweeping effort to take charge of the South American nation's oil assets. The latest operation targeted the Motor Vessel Sagitta, which US forces boarded on Tuesday without any resistance.ย US Southern Command confirmed the…
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Will Budget 2026 rescue India’s Stock Market? Experts make bold tax wishlist

Will Budget 2026 rescue India’s Stock Market? Experts make bold tax wishlist

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the stock markets this time will remain open on Sunday for the budget presentation. Mumbai: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, stock market investors have requested the government to simplify capital market taxation. Along with a higher exemption limit for long-term capital gains (LTCG), stock market investors have suggested that the government should refrain from further increases in transaction taxes.ย  As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the stock markets this time will remain open on Sunday for the budget presentation.…
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ICC warns Bangladesh with replacement threat for T20 World Cup 2026, offers one day to announce final decision

ICC warns Bangladesh with replacement threat for T20 World Cup 2026, offers one day to announce final decision

The ICC has given Bangladesh one day to confirm travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, warning they will be replaced if they refuse. A board vote backed replacement, with Scotland on standby to take Bangladeshโ€™s spot. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has moved closer to a decisive resolution in its standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board over Bangladeshโ€™s refusal to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. An ICC board meeting, involving representatives from all Full Member nations, had taken place to address the issue and its potential consequences for the tournament. Multiple senior…
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