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Godrej Agrovet to acquire 48.06% stake in Creamline Dairy

The acquisition is expected to be completed on or before September 30, 2025.

With this acquisition, Godrej Agrovet aims to strengthen its presence in the dairy industry by consolidating its stake in CDPL.

Nissan appoints Ivan Espinosa as CEO amid leadership shake-up

Ivan Espinosa's appointment comes less than a year after he assumed his current role as Chief Planning Officer in April 2024, a position he took as part of a corporate shake-up aimed at accelerating Nissan’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

Ivan Espinosa to succeed Makoto Uchida as latter struggles with performance and failed Honda talks.

Apple expands retail presence in India; opens four new stores

Apple’s legal setback comes amid broader resistance from major US tech firms against increased European regulatory measures.

The company’s ‘Jobs at Apple’ portal currently features multiple openings in India, including roles such as IN-Business Pro, IN-Business Expert, IN-Creative, and IN-Expert.

Bain Capital and WPP likely to break up and sell Kantar Worldpanel data division

WPP's Global Integrated Agencies drive 85% of consolidated revenues in 2024

WPP and Bain Capital are reportedly planning to split market research company Kantar Group in preparation for a sale.

Ahead of IPO, Value 360 Communications appoints Keshav Shanbhag as CFO

Keshav Shanbhag appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Value 360 Communications

With over 17 years of distinguished experience across investor relations, IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, and business turnarounds, Shanbhag will spearhead the company’s financial strategy and investor relations initiatives

India’s foreign tourism arrivals soar by 124% in 2023, reaching 1.92 crore visitors

The country welcomed 1.92 crore international visitors, a substantial jump from 85 lakh tourists in 2022, highlighting a strong post-pandemic recovery.

Several states, including Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, emerged as leading destinations for international tourists.

L’Oréal appoints Aniket Basu as Chief Digital Officer for India

Basu is expected to play a critical role in shaping the brand’s digital strategy and accelerating growth in India.

“India is a market of immense dynamism, where digital innovation and consumer engagement are evolving at an extraordinary pace. The opportunities to drive impact, scale transformation, and shape the future of growth are limitless,” Basu stated.

OpenAI may charge up to ₹17 lakh per month for expert AI services

According to The Information, OpenAI is developing three types of AI agents, each designed to function as an expert in a specific field.

Delhi govt proposes new EV policy, aims 95% adoption of electric cars by 2027

Delhi govt proposes new EV policy 2.0 (Image: Unsplash)

To accelerate EV adoption in the national capital, the EV 2.0 policy has also proposed purchase incentives for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-LCVs, and e-trucks

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt takes helm at Relativity Space

Schmidt's arrival comes at a crucial moment for Relativity Space, as the company prepares for the 2026 launch of the Terran R rocket

Schmidt announced his new role to Relativity Space employees on Monday, revealing that he has made a major investment in the company and now holds a controlling stake.