Indian defence sector scales newer heights with latest technologyThe Indian Army is planning to procure approximate quantity 800 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle (LAMV) for Mechanised Infantry and Armo...
29 Jul, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
Warren Buffett's Berkshire pares drug holdings, sheds Axalta, BiogenIn the second quarter, Berkshire said it exited a $180 million stake in Biogen Inc and reduced investments in Abbvie Inc, Bristol-Myers Squ...
17 Aug, 2021, 08.49 AM IST
Buffett's Berkshire buys Aon, slashes Chevron and Wells FargoBuffett is "likely shoring up reserves" for a major acquisition, said Doug Kass, a principal at Seabreeze Partners Management LLC in Palm B...
18 May, 2021, 07.44 AM IST
Shifting to a small town for work from home? A pay cut may tag alongHR experts and consultancies feel under new rules, salary change for some WFH employees may be likely. And if and when formalised, new rule...
19 Jan, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
Blackstone in talks to merge Alight with blank-check acquisition firm: SourcesThe deal talks come more than a year after Blackstone canceled an initial public offering (IPO) of Alight as it was about to raise up to $8...
19 Dec, 2020, 06.39 PM IST
Amid Covid gloom, there is a good news for employeesFour out of five companies of 500 surveyed by Aon in May said they are not instituting across-the-board pay cuts. And nearly 70% said they ...
15 Jun, 2020, 04.37 PM IST
Government clears defence proposals worth Rs 30,000 crore, to buy four P8I maritime patrol aircraftDefence Ministry cleared proposals including that to replace army's 60s vintage AD guns and for buying four more P81 long-range maritime pa...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.51 PM IST
Demonetisation is bad news for you if you were planning a job change. Read whyDemonetisation has thrown businesses out of gear and led to a postponement of hiring plans. Sentiment has been cautious amid the ongoing ca...
16 Dec, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
CCI approves Everstone's acquisition of Aon's payroll businessAccording to the fair trade regulator, the proposed deal does not raise anti-competition concerns in the country.
23 Feb, 2015, 08.49 PM IST
- Slump-hit India Inc won't chop increments this year; 2011-like salary hikes seen
Average hikes are likely to be only slightly lower than last year, but will still be in low double digits, say estimates from HR firms.
02 Feb, 2012, 06.22 AM IST
- Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events
A day of mourning for nearly 3,000 Sept 11 victims began with moments of silence and tears near ground zero, as observers braced for protes...
12 Sep, 2010, 01.03 AM IST
- IRDA refuses to renew Willis India licence
Willis India Insurance Brokers has been denied renewal of its broking licence in India for regulatory violations.
07 Sep, 2010, 07.57 AM IST
- Cost-cutting helps global cos build warchest for M&As
Bolstered by cost-cutting measures that helped them amass deep warchests, many companies are again embarking on the acquisition trail.
25 Jul, 2010, 01.16 PM IST
- Aon Corp to buy Hewitt for about $4.9 billion
Aon plans to integrate Hewitt with its consulting and outsourcing operations and sees annual revenue of $4.3 bn for the combined entity. Ga...
12 Jul, 2010, 07.05 PM IST
- Moody's trims Toyota rating on soaring losses
Toyota Motor Corp said its loss this year may be three times earlier estimates as car sales in the US and Japan plunge and a stronger yen e...
07 Feb, 2009, 12.53 AM IST
- Aon agrees to buy Britain's Benfield for $1.6 bn
Aon Corp, the world's biggest insurance broker, said on Friday it has agreed to buy Britain's Benfield Group Ltd. for almost $1.6 billion i...
23 Aug, 2008, 04.07 AM IST
- Aon sells two insurance units for $2.75 bn
Insurance brokerage Aon Corp is selling two underwriting units for $2.75 billion in separate cash deals to focus on more profitable lines o...
18 Dec, 2007, 04.52 AM IST