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- After acquiring United Spirits in 2014 and cleaning up its balance sheet, UK-based alcobev giant Diageo is busy consolidating its position in India through a focus on premiumisation, strategic buyouts, and innovation

‘KYS more important than KYC’: Vijay Kedia, MD, Kedia Securities
Vijay Kedia is a renowned equity investor; the value of his listed portfolio stands at around Rs 1,750 crore
Tequila takes centre stage: Why Indians are raising their glasses to the agave spirit
The agave-based spirit is the latest 'it' drink as more and more Indians take to sipping it
Reits on the rise: How stabilising interest rates could impact your returns amid economic uncertainty
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are gaining traction as interest rates stabilise. But returns could be affected by adverse economic conditions
India’s furniture market is ready to rule: While big global giants are moving in, Indian brands are not too far behind
India's furniture market is poised for a global take-off. Already, a host of global brands have made the country their home, but Indian companies are not too far behind Identifying opportunities in advance has stood this Bengaluru-based VC fund in good stead. Now, with a heightened focus on technology, it wants to sustain the success As extreme weather events rise, the demand for parametric insurance is growing among companies looking to hedge against climate-related risk in their portfolios. How successful will this be? Frequent heatwaves, high night-time temperatures, unseasonal rains, and floods are impacting cropping cycles and food prices adversely. Food inflation, once a seasonal issue, is now a persistent problem hitting consumer demand. Is there a solution in sight?From white elephants to powerhouses: How PSUs are thriving amid government reforms
Public sector undertakings (PSUs), once considered white elephants, have managed to stage a smart turnaround in recent years with initiatives and reform measures taken by the government bearing fruit
Troubled Byju’s braces for fresh storm as auditor BDO's exit adds to ongoing problems
The sudden exit of Byju’s auditor BDO marks the latest in a long series of setbacks for the edtech firmSkill development ministry teams up with UGC to boost undergraduate employability nationwide
The skill development ministry plans to partner with the UGC to improve the employability of undergraduatesPaytm in the hot seat again: Can Vijay Shekhar Sharma emerge unscathed from SEBI's ESOPs notice?
Paytm is back in the news. This time, Sebi has issued a fresh show-cause notice on Esops given to its Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar SharmaUPS rollout sparks debate: Will the fiscal math add up or fizzle out?
The move to introduce the UPS has evoked mixed reactions. Analysts believe its funding will have limited impact on the fiscal math
'Adani Wilmar will cross Rs 10,000 crore FMCG revenues by 2027': Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO of Adani Wilmar on the company's ambitious growth plans
Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO of Adani Wilmar Ltd, on the company's plans, the FMCG business, and more Diageo India MD & CEO Hina Nagarajan on the India opportunity, growth, white spirits, and more