Blackstone stake sale natural cycle: Mphasis

BENGALURU: Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh said Blackstone’s stake sale reflects a natural phase in the private equity firm’s investment lifecycle and does not indicate any loss of confidence in the company’s performance. Blackstone acquired a 60.5% stake in Mphasis for $1.1 billion in 2016 and has been invested in the company for over nine years….

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Silver shines above $100/oz mark for the first time

Hyderabad & Mumbai: Silver’s unprecedented surge continued Friday. In late trades on the New York Commodity Exchange (Comex) the price of the white metal crossed the psychologically important $100-per-ounce (Oz) mark for the first time in history. Gold, which has gained at a much slower pace than silver in recent months, neared the $5,000/Oz mark.In…

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India Budget 2026: Travel and tourism industry seeks demand boost, infrastructure support

Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…

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