In a recent letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett looked back fondly on the moment he met Charlie Munger — a meeting that set the stage for one of the most famous partnerships in business. Their connection grew from a friendship into a partnership that helped build Berkshire Hathaway into a lasting investment empire. A meeting … Read more
Tata Power is moving further into solar manufacturing with plans to set up a 10GW wafer and ingot plant. The development builds on the company’s existing 4.9GW capacity for modules and cells, strengthening its role across more stages of the solar supply chain. A step toward greater vertical integration Adding wafer and ingot production means … Read more
Kamath’s claim: a US broker earns big from charges — why not Zerodha? On X, Kamath pointed out that a US-based brokerage pulls in roughly $150 million from certain charges, which could translate into about $100 million of profit. That naturally raises the question: if that works in the US, why can’t Zerodha adopt the … Read more
Shareholders Breathe Easier After Cautious Deal Outcome Investors in the Danish drugmaker appear relieved that a recent deal did not push the company into paying a premium for largely unproven treatments. Market sentiment suggests shareholders prefer measured spending over aggressive acquisitions that carry high scientific and commercial uncertainty. Why investors are relieved Lower risk of … Read more
Akasa Air is preparing to broaden its footprint beyond domestic skies, eyeing markets such as China and parts of Africa. But the carrier’s plans are being tested by delays in new aircraft deliveries from Boeing, a bottleneck that limits how quickly it can scale international operations. Growth ambitions meet delivery delays The airline runs a … Read more
Cost Cutbacks Help Vodafone Idea Outperform Estimates Vodafone Idea surprised analysts by delivering results that beat expectations, driven largely by a decline in expenses. The company pointed to a notable fall in finance costs — the interest and related charges tied to its debt and other liabilities — as a key factor supporting the improved … Read more
MUFG Bank-backed, Bessemer-backed fintech Lentra is placing a big bet on artificial intelligence to drive its next growth phase. The move aims to tackle familiar industry hurdles — slow demand for some SaaS products, concentration of clients, and modest scale — while positioning the company for a potential initial public offering if execution goes well. … Read more
Executives learn to use workforce-management tools like ProHance A major IT services firm has launched a short course to familiarize its executives with workforce-management tools that track how employees use systems and log time away from applications. The training aims to help leaders interpret data from platforms such as ProHance and make informed decisions about … Read more
Airline moves to evidence-based pilot training A major Indian carrier is rolling out evidence-based training programmes for its pilots, aiming to make training more data-driven, tailored and aligned with real-world operations. The shift reflects a broader industry trend toward using operational data to shape how pilots are trained and assessed. What is evidence-based training? Evidence-based … Read more
Panasonic India’s identity is shifting, says Manish Sharma Senior executive Manish Sharma says the company is increasingly perceived as an Indian business with Japanese roots. That change in identity reflects a deliberate push to localise operations, leadership and product offerings while keeping the parent company’s heritage and values intact. What this shift looks like Local … Read more