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Mint Explainer | Why govt consulting rules are changing-and what it means for Indian firms

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India's government consulting tenders have long favoured firms with deep pockets, large workforces and broad credentials. A procurement framework issued by the Department of Exp... Read More


HDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion as FCNR(B) window nears closure

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- HDFC Bank has raised $1.75 billion through a twin-tranche offshore bond issue, stepping up its foreign-currency fundraising as Indian lenders race to mobilize funds ahead of the Res... Read More


Ahead of UK move, Prince Harry and Meghan insist they're keeping Montecito mansion despite $600,000 a year cost

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have said they intend to keep their Montecito mansion as they prepare to move their family back to Britain. However, speculation is growing in Cali... Read More


Sunshine Pictures IPO day 3: Issue subscribed 35 times so far; GMP signals 21% listing pop; should you subscribe?

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The initial public offering (IPO) of Sunshine Pictures is witnessing a strong response, while grey market trends also point to significant investor optimism around the issue. Su... Read More


Why Bollywood stars are turning to niche filmmakers and experimental projects

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Mainstream Bollywood stars, long known for working with select top production houses and established filmmakers, are increasingly signing up for lower-budget, experimental projec... Read More


Can NRIs invest in India without flying back? Sebi's KYC plan

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed changes to digital Know Your Customer (KYC) rules for Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs), including Non-Residen... Read More


Publisher of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes retires amid reports of growing differences with Pentagon

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Max D. Lederer Jr., the longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, the US military's independent newspaper, announced his retirement Tuesday. According to Stars and Stripes, Ledere... Read More


India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices surge

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India has allowed duty-free imports of up to 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until 31 October, marking its first significant sugar import, as the government moves to cool soaring d... Read More


Harry and Meghan's Montecito Mansion costs $650,000+ a year-Will they finally sell?

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have said they plan to keep their sprawling Montecito mansion as they prepare to relocate their family to Britain. However, the property's hefty an... Read More


Harry and Meghan's $14.7M Montecito Mansion could be put up for sale - Here's why

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have said they plan to keep their sprawling Montecito mansion as they prepare to relocate their family to Britain. However, the property's hefty an... Read More