EU clears Nokia's acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 17:19

The European Commission said on Friday it had approved Finnish telecom equipment group Nokia`s planned purchase of Alcatel-Lucent because the two were not close competitors and would still face strong global competition.

FCC approves AT&T-DirecTV merger: Sources

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:19

The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to approve a proposed $48.5 billion merger of AT&T Inc and DirecTV , according to people familiar with the votes.

2015 likely to be a big year for deal making: Experts

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 12:57

Merger and acquisition activity in India witnessed significant rise in the first half of the year and the momentum is likely to continue as the year 2015 is likely to be a "big" year for deal making, experts say.

Torrent Pharma completes Zyg Pharma acquisition

Last Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 14:00

Drug firm Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Saturday said that it has completed acquisition of Encore Group firm Zyg Pharma Pvt Ltd.

Land bill not to affect real estate developers: CREDAI

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 19:37

The proposed Land Acquisition Bill would in no way impact the real estate sector in the country, CREDAI said Friday.

Land bill will give much more to farmers: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 14:37

Ahead of the Parliament session, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday pushed for early passage of the Land Bill which is stuck due to opposition from various parties, insisting that the proposed legislation would give the farmers "much more" than the previous Act of 2013.

Mindtree Q1 net up 6.8%, acquires two firms for Rs 483 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 20:09

Mid-sized IT firm Mindtree on Thursday posted 6.8 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 138.2 crore in the first quarter of the fiscal and expressed confidence of beating industry body Nasscom's revenue growth targets for the year.

Zee to acquire Odia channel 'Sarthak' for Rs 115 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 14:02

Media firm Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) today announced acquisition of Odia general entertainment channel 'Sarthak' for Rs 115 crore.

PM Modi to hold NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 08:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to discuss the contentious land acquisition bill with the chief ministers at NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on Wednesday.

PM Modi calls NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to discuss the contentious land acquisition bill with the chief ministers at NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting Wednesday.

RBI makes changes in NBFCs management control more stringent

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 23:55

The Reserve Bank Thursday tightened the norms for acquisition/transfer of control of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) by making it mandatory to seek prior approval from it.