Permira and Warburg Pincus lead $8.4 billion takeover of Clearwater Analytics A consortium of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc., valuing the investment and accounting software company at about $8.4 billion including debt. The deal highlights continued appetite among private investors for high-quality, recurring-revenue … Read more
Recent revisions to income tax rules and the roll-out of a new optional tax regime have removed the frantic, last-minute dash many taxpayers made each year to buy tax-saving instruments. That’s good news for disciplined investing: you no longer have to cram purchases into December. Yet experts caution that the end of the year-end scramble … Read more
Markets signal a turning point: earnings growth may have bottomed out in calendar year 2025 Indian market experts are increasingly confident that corporate earnings growth hit its low point in calendar year 2025. After a period of compression driven by slowing global demand, higher input costs and tighter financial conditions, analysts now see early signs … Read more
Stalled U.S.–India Trade Talks Weigh on Market Mood Forex traders say the lack of progress in U.S.–India trade negotiations has dented market sentiment. Uncertainty around the pace and outcome of talks has made traders more cautious, and that risk-off tilt is visible across currency markets. How stalled negotiations affect currencies Trade negotiations shape expectations about … Read more
Puneet Chandok of Microsoft India has underlined two forces set to shape the next phase of digital transformation: unmetered intelligence and continuous skilling. As companies and governments plan for an AI-driven future, these twin trends are moving from concept to practical strategy — changing how organizations use technology and how people prepare for work. What … Read more
Dollar loses momentum as markets price in more Fed easing Investor confidence in the U.S. dollar has been weakening as markets increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to ease policy further. Futures and bond markets currently reflect expectations of two additional interest-rate cuts over the coming months, and that view is nudging capital toward traditional safe … Read more
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has started pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, a key step toward bringing the mine into operational status. The move marks a transition from construction to testing, as equipment, systems and processes are evaluated before full commissioning and production. What pre-commissioning trials involve Pre-commissioning is a systematic … Read more
Application submission for the Sthree Suraksha Scheme in Kerala has reportedly begun after the state government released guidelines and norms for its implementation. The move signals a renewed focus on structured support and protection mechanisms for women across the state. What the Sthree Suraksha Scheme aims to do The scheme is designed to strengthen safety … Read more
Forex traders said the lack of progress in US–India trade negotiations weighed on market sentiment, while a softer US dollar index offered some support to the domestic currency at lower levels. The combination of stalled talks and a weak dollar created mixed signals for traders and corporate treasuries navigating near-term currency moves. Why stalled trade … Read more
The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex extended the recent upside, finishing the session sharply higher. The index rose 638.12 points, or 0.75%, to close at 85,567.48. Intraday, the Sensex climbed as much as 671.97 points (0.79%) to touch 85,601.33, reinforcing momentum from the previous session’s rally. Market action in brief The move represented a clear continuation … Read more