Irish proverb of the day: “An unpractised craft is an...” — what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish traditionIrish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, "An unpractised craft is an enemy" (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us tha...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
TPG, Permira emerge as frontrunners in Rs 11,000 crore Cloudnine saleTPG Capital and Permira are leading contenders for a significant minority stake in Cloudnine. The deal is expected to value India's largest...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions lingerPayPal has detailed its cost-saving plans through 2029. The company also raised its 2026 profit forecast above market expectations. These r...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger targetPayPal, once a Wall Street favourite and a pioneer in digital payments, is now facing a potential $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and ...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Global Market: PayPal takeover talks intensify as board mulls improved bidPayPal is reviewing a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International but considers the $60.50-per-share offer too low. Amid ...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger targetThe company synonymous with digital payments this past week got a $53 billion offer to be taken private by upstart rival Stripe and buyout ...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent's $53 billion bid as undervaluing company, sources sayPayPal's board considers a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International as undervalued. The company has not formally respo...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks end higher on cool inflation data, strong earningsWall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyou...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks rise with earnings in focus; PayPal jumps on takeover bid reportWall Street's indexes experienced a boost on Wednesday, driven by promising inflation figures and robust earnings reports from leading bank...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
PayPal shares jump over 15% after Stripe, Advent make $53 billion buyout offerPayPal shares surged after a reported $53 billion buyout offer from Stripe and Advent International, valuing the company at a premium. The ...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Govt's revamped chip push; Emergent turns unicornThe Union Cabinet has cleared the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to boost domestic chip manufacturing. This and more in today's ETte...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources sayPayments firm Stripe and Advent International have jointly offered to buy PayPal. Their offer values the company at over fifty-three billio...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Global smart money can't get enough of India's next growth storyGlobal private equity firms are expanding beyond hospitals into India's broader healthcare ecosystem, with Warburg Pincus, TA Associates, B...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Crax maker DFM Foods up for grabs as Advent scouts buyersAdvent International is negotiating to sell its majority stake in DFM Foods. Several consumer goods companies and private equity firms are ...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billionUltra Maritime will become a part of Lockheed's rotary and mission systems, which reported revenue of $17.3 billion in 2025 and employs 35,...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
Prestige Estates buys 50% stake in Advent Convention and Hotels International for Rs 504 crorePrestige Estates Projects Ltd is set to enhance its market presence by securing a 50% stake in Advent Convention and Hotels International L...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST