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Dhan’s funding nears close; BNPL gets regulated out Happy Thursday! Stock broking startup Dhan is poised to finalise its long-awaited funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
29 May, 2025, 07.46 AM IST- L Catterton to raise $600 million for debut India-focused fund
L Catterton, backed by LVMH, is launching a $600 million India-focused fund, its first dedicated investment vehicle for the country. The fund will target seven to nine investments in sectors like food and beverage, healthcare, and retail, with chequ...
28 May, 2025, 09.02 PM IST TCS CEO’s pay hike; L Catterton’s India fund IT major TCS paid Rs 26.5 crore in remuneration to CEO and MD K Krithivasan in FY25. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Citykart’s big haul; A new AI race Happy Tuesday! Value fashion retailer Citykart has raised fresh funds to fuel its expansion plans. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
27 May, 2025, 07.23 AM ISTPet food brand Drools turns unicorn after Nestlé SA picks up minority stake The deal values Drools at over $1 billion, making it India’s third unicorn of 2025. This is Drools’ second major fundraise after L Catterton — the LVMH-backed private equity firm — invested $60 million in June 2023 at a valuation of $600 million.
26 May, 2025, 09.17 PM ISTIt’s not just Microsoft, Google, or Amazon — top European companies have also laid off a massive number of employees since April; here’s what you need to know European firms are reducing workforce due to economic challenges. Several companies including Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Volvo Trucks have announced layoffs. Banks such as Commerzbank, HSBC, and UBS are also cutting jobs. Industrial companies like ...
21 May, 2025, 07.55 PM ISTTrump drafts America's business titans to burnish his image at home and abroad American business leaders are trying to get close to Donald Trump. They want relief from regulations and tariffs. Trump uses them to project a booming economy. But access does not guarantee protection from Trump's anger. CEOs are figuring out how to...
21 May, 2025, 09.46 AM ISTUS tariffs could make your next Champagne bottle way more expensive French champagne producers face significant challenges as rising US tariffs threaten their largest export market. A 20% tariff on French wines and spirits is causing widespread concern, with smaller producers fearing the unraveling of established re...
12 May, 2025, 04.23 PM ISTBritish beauty brands set to glam up Indian market as Nykaa, Tira prep for the glow India and UK free trade agreement will reduce duties on cosmetics. This will lead to more affordable beauty product imports from the UK. Companies like The Body Shop plan to increase imports. Retailers such as Nykaa and Reliance Tira will also benef...
08 May, 2025, 12.58 AM IST‘72-hour rule’: Debt investors take fright at Donald Trump’s social media deluge Navigating President Trump's unpredictable social media policy announcements has forced credit investors and bond arrangers into defensive strategies. Firms are now employing tactics like waiting 72 hours before reacting to pronouncements and accele...
02 May, 2025, 05.07 PM ISTHigh-end department store retailer Saks launches Amazon storefront Saks Fifth Avenue is launching a storefront on Amazon Luxury to sell designer goods from brands like Dolce&Gabbana and Balmain. Operated as a third-party store, Saks will manage its own inventory and fulfillment, expanding access to Amazon’s luxury-...
29 Apr, 2025, 06.47 PM ISTWithout Wu, will top-end luxury be luxurious? Chinese manufacturers are subtly suggesting they produce luxury goods for brands like Hermes and Louis Vuitton, offering the same quality without the hefty logo markup. This challenges the pillars of luxury: quality, scarcity, and brand prestige.
20 Apr, 2025, 12.24 AM ISTEuropean shares hold losses after ECB eases borrowing rates as expected European shares held their losses on Thursday after European Central Bank eased borrowing rates as expected, while investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's erratic trade plans.
17 Apr, 2025, 06.35 PM ISTYour Birkin and Kelly bags just got pricier! Hermès to make US shoppers foot the tariff bill Hermes plans to offset U.S. tariffs by increasing prices on all products sold there starting May 1st, impacting its wealthy clientele. Despite this move, first-quarter sales rose 7%, falling short of expectations due to low inventories. While U.S. s...
17 Apr, 2025, 01.53 PM ISTEuropean shares turn lower ahead of ECB's policy decision European shares were mixed on Thursday as investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, while awaiting European Central Bank's policy decision later in the day.
17 Apr, 2025, 01.29 PM ISTTrump's trade war ripples through the business world, hits stocks again Donald Trump's trade war impacts various industries. US stock markets face pressure. Tech stocks are hit hard. Airlines prepare for an uncertain summer. The Federal Reserve notes slowing economic activity. Trade talks with Japan are underway. Busine...
17 Apr, 2025, 07.32 AM ISTAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with Sensex rising 1,577 points and Nifty 500 points, as Trump's tariff exemptions spurred broad-based buying across sectors despite weak earnings forecasts.
15 Apr, 2025, 10.08 PM ISTWhy stock market rose today: Sensex ends 1,577 pts higher; Nifty above 23,300; 6 key factors behind today's rally Stock Market Today: Private sector lenders HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank each gained around 3%, with Jefferies noting that declining deposit rates are a positive for the banking sector. Combined, the two banks added 638 points to the Sensex’s over 1,500-...
15 Apr, 2025, 07.46 PM ISTEuropean shares rise after Trump touts auto-related tariff break, LVMH slumps The auto and parts index rose 2.5%, leading gains among sectors, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering a modification to the 25% tariffs imposed on foreign auto and auto parts imports from Mexico, Canada and other countries.
15 Apr, 2025, 01.37 PM ISTLVMH finds making Louis Vuitton bags messy in Texas Louis Vuitton's Texas factory, inaugurated with fanfare by Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump, has struggled with production due to a shortage of skilled labor and high waste. Despite tax breaks and promises of numerous jobs, the plant has underperfor...
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