India and Vietnam pledge to boost bilateral trade, economic cooperation

With an aim to deepen bilateral trade and economic ties, India and Vietnam on Tuesday convened the 5th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Trade Sub-Commission (JTSC) , the ministry of commerce & industry said. This meeting was held after a gap of more than four years on account of the covid-19 pandemic and other factors. … Read more

VSS buying sizeable chunk from Antfin. Don’t jump.

Paytm has informed that it’s Founder MD & CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (VSS) is acquiring 10.30% stake from Antfin. Stake is being acquired through a 100% foreign entity owned by VSS – Resilient Asset Management B.V. In lieu of the acquisition, Resilient is issuing Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) to Antfin Post transaction – VSS’s shareholding … Read more

Barbie Doll Sales Are Booming Online, Shopify Says

“Barbie” the movie is on track to top $1 billion in box-office sales. The “Barbie effect” is also boosting Mattel’s direct-to-consumer sales of dolls, per Shopify. Shoppers are “voting with their wallets” for their favorite brands, even as they cut spending elsewhere, one exec said. The “Barbie effect” is in full swing. Two weeks after … Read more

Mark Cuban Prioritizes Privacy and Normalcy When Spending His Billions

Mark Cuban got candid about how he spends his fortune with podcast host Bobbi Althoff on Thursday. The billionaire says he still prefers to do his own chores and drive himself places. Unlike fellow elites, Cuban doesn’t own a luxury yacht, but he still makes pricey purchases. Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban doesn’t want to let … Read more

India government restricts import of laptop, computers, tablets

On Thursday, the Indian government issued a notice imposing immediate restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. “Their import would be allowed against a valid licence for restricted imports,” said the notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India. As per the notice issued by … Read more