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Topic: Acquisition

How SC interpreted key constitutional provisions while curtailing state acquisition of private property

SC said the intention behind placing directive principles of state policy in the Constitution was not for them to be rigid but for them to change with the circumstances and times.

India is the next target for global acquisition companies, Nomura says

In India, Nomura expects equal revenue contributions from equity capital markets, mergers, acquisitions & financing. More initial public offerings are also expected this year.

Vaccine solidarity? How rich nations used political, economic clout to get ahead in queue

A look at the vaccine acquisition numbers raises serious doubt about global solidarity in Covid-19 resistance.

15th Finance Commission to set up expert panel to look at roll-on fund, cess for defence

Defence ministry has demanded a fund for purchases that would roll on to the next fiscal if not utilised. But finance ministry has been against it.

L&T’s $1.6 billion hostile acquisition plan faces criticism from takeover target

Software developer Mindtree said Larsen & Turbos' hostile bid was jeopardising its company's success and could have damaging consequences for the business.

Billionaire Adani nearing acquisition of GMR power plant

Adani Power Ltd will reportedly take over about 38 billion rupees of loans out of a total of 58 billion rupees that GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Ltd owes.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.