Indian firms' M&A deals worth $2.2 bn in January: Thornton

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 17:35

Corporate India announced merger and acquisition deals worth USD 2.2 billion through 48 transactions, registering a significant increase both in terms of value and volume over the corresponding period last year, says a report.

India Inc strikes deals worth $50 bn in 2014: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 17:58

Total number of merger and acquisition deals of Indian companies in 2014 rose to 1,177 -- the highest ever in a decade -- and the momentum is set to pick up this year as well, says a report.

'Indian businesses most optimistic about economy in 2015'

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 17:08

Indian businesses have emerged as being the most optimistic about the economy for 2015, with 98 percent suggesting they are positive about the policies of the new government, way above the global average of 35 percent, says a report by Grant Thornton.

'Few Indian companies have operational plan for transition to IndAS'

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 16:02

Only 22 per cent of domestic companies have an operational plan for transition to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) despite a whopping 65 per cent believing it will open up avenues for accessing capital from international markets, says a survey by Grant Thornton.

New companies law more 'user-friendly': Survey

Last Updated: Friday, December 26, 2014, 18:45

More than nine months since the new companies law came into force, most executives feel that the legislation is more "user-friendly" compared to the previous one, says a survey.

Governance practices improving in India Inc: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 16:26

Corporate governance practices across the top 150 companies in the country have improved, but the female representation on board of companies is still skewed.

Hugh Grant`s a good father, no casanova, says latest lovechild`s aunt

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:38

The aunt of Hugh Grant`s latest lovechild with Anna Eberstein has revealed that the actor is a good father and not a Casanova.

Swedish family of Hugh Grant`s love child `don`t know what all the fuss is about`

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:12

The family of Hugh Grant`s love child with Anna Elisabet Eberstein .

Hugh Grant `has third love child` with Anna Elisabet Eberstein

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 12:03

Hugh Grant has a third love child with Anna Elisabet Eberstein.

Alan Cumming buys townhouse for USD 4.65 million

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 11:45

Alan Cumming has bought a townhouse worth USD 4.65 million on the East Ninth Street along with his graphic artist wife Grant Shaffer.

Kiwi rugby league to probe player's use of prescription drugs in World Cup final

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 19:14

The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is reportedly investigating whether players misused prescription drugs during the recent World Cup campaign, which they lost to Australia in the final at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 30.

India Inc strikes 393 PE deals totalling $9.67 bn in Jan-Nov

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 10:39

Meanwhile, the month of November saw 32 deals amounting to USD 708 million, which was almost double in value terms over last year when there were 35 transactions worth USD 388 million.