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Lets go behind the scenes with Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the visionary behind Naukri dot com, Jeevansathi dot com, and 99acres, in a candid conversation with Kumkum Chadha. From the Eureka moment in 1996 when he discovered the internet and envisioned India’s first online job portal, to the secrets of India’s dot-com empire. Bikhchandani also opens up about his incredible journey from a modest staff quarter. If you are a startup enthusiast, entrepreneur, or business student, this conversation is a masterclass in grit, strategy, and vision.#startups #entrepreneurship #naukri #zomato #sanjeevbhikkachandani

Cars are on sale with huge year-end offers as brands clear 2025 stock. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Jeep are leading with bumper discounts across hatchbacks and SUVs. Maruti is offering benefits of over ₹2 lakh on select models via cash discounts, exchange bonuses and corporate schemes. Hyundai has rolled out December benefits up to about ₹1.7 lakh on popular models like Creta and Venue, varying by variant. Jeep dealers are giving sizeable deals on Compass and Meridian ahead of 2026 prices. Most offers run till December 31 or till stocks last#cardiscounts #hyundai #hyundaicreta #marutisuzuki #jeep

H-1B and H-4 visa holders in the US reportedly received emails from the consulate informing them that temporary working visas had been “prudentially revoked” amid the postponement of H-1B visa interviews.The US Embassy in India announced on December 9 that many H-1B visa appointments have been postponed until next year. This comes as US authorities prepare to start social media vetting of applicants from December 15.#h1b #h4 #h1bvisa #trump

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen opens up on his transition from cricket to business and why India’s Alcobev market caught his attention.Joined by Debashish Shyam, Director at Ardent Alcobev, and Radhika P Nair of Mint, the discussion decodes the boom, opportunities, and challenges in India’s fast-growing Alcobev industry.Watch!

Last week in parliament, a 78-year-old member of parliament, TMC's Saugata Roy was told off by 2 ministers for smoking outside parliament building. A day later, he was again asked by reporters to comment on his errant smoking to which he retorted that his one cigarette wasn't going to solve the sundry problems that the government had. They should, he said, get down to focussing on their own work like solving the Capital's pollution problem.Watching this whole incident unravel in parliament raises some questions - is this really such an important matter? Is this just another handle to attack a rival MP ahead of a crucial election in his state of West Bengal? And can rival MPs actually be friends?Watch. #tmc #bjp #parliament #elections #westbengal

In this episode of Transforming India: The Road to 2047, presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Alokesh Bhattacharya sits down with Karan Mitroo and Nand Gopal Anand, Partners at JSA and leading experts in financial regulation, debt markets, and infrastructure financing.Together, they unpack how India’s BFSI sector is evolving amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, shifting risk norms, cross-border capital inflows, and the rise of digital lending. The conversation explores the RBI and SEBI’s role in maintaining systemic stability, the changing landscape of project finance, the growing urgency around green finance, and the legal considerations shaping foreign borrowing and global transactions.With deep insights into compliance, IBC outcomes, climate-linked lending, and the future of India’s credit markets, this episode offers a crisp, strategic view of how financial regulation will power India’s economic and infrastructure transformation on the road to 2047.Chapters00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – India’s BFSI Sector02:28 – Regulatory Landscape: RBI & SEBI Priorities05:45 – Infrastructure Financing: New Trends & Risks08:32 – Foreign Debt Inflows: Global Capital Outlook11:38 – BFSI Compliance Challenges15:25 – IBC’s Impact on Debt Resolution17:38 – Key Trends Shaping the BFSI Future20:08 – Data Localisation & Operational Compliance21:25 – Digital Lending: New Regulatory Frameworks22:33 – Project Finance Under New Norms26:10 – Green Finance & India’s Climate Goals33:37 – Cross-Border Financing: Legal & Regulatory Risks38:42 – Future of Regulation

Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India, its rival Amazon wrote a $35 billion cheque to focus on AI, exports and job creation. Not long ago Google said it was investing $15Bn in India over the next 5 years on AI. But why is the big tech suddenly interested in India ?#bigtech #amazon #microsoft #google #alphabet #meta #facebook #usa #india #china #ai #artificialintelligence #abhinavtrivedi #bigdata #narendramodi #xijinping #satyanadella #sundarpichai #jeffbezos

The Eggoz egg controversy has exploded across social media after a viral YouTube investigation claimed that traces of AOZ — a metabolite linked to banned antibiotics — were found in an Eggoz egg sample. With words like “cancer-causing chemicals” trending online, confusion and panic have spread quickly.In this video, we break down the entire issue in simple terms:• What the lab test actually found• Why AOZ is linked to cancer concerns• Eggoz’s official response and new NABL reports• What doctors and experts are saying• What this means for food safety and consumer trust in IndiaNo drama, no fear-mongering — just clear facts.If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more clarity on big public-health and consumer stories.#Eggoz #EggozControversy #EggSafety #FoodSafetyIndia #CancerRisk #AOZ #AntibioticFree #Trustified #HealthNews #ConsumerAwareness

Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards & Summit 2025: Celebrating Innovation with PurposeThe second edition of Mint’s All About AI Tech4Good Awards and Summit, sponsored by Salesforce, brought together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to celebrate the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving societal impact. The event, hosted in Mumbai, highlighted the role of AI in uplifting communities, fostering inclusion and addressing pressing global challenges such as sustainability, education, healthcare and financial inclusion.The second panel of the evening, moderated by Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor at Mint, delved into the theme of ‘Data for Good: Making responsible AI Work at Scale’. Panelists, including Rahul Matthan, Partner at Trilegal, and Kashyap Kompella, Founder of RPA2AI Research, discussed the importance of responsible AI governance and the need for organisations to embed security and compliance into their frameworks. Matthan said: “AI is a necessity for India to flatten its development trajectory and achieve its goals.”The event was sponsored by Salesforce Mint is an Indian financial daily newspaper published by HT Media. The Mint YT Channel brings you cutting edge analysis of the latest business news and financial news. With in-depth market coverage, explainers and expert opinions, we break down and simplify business news for you.

Hundreds of Porsche cars in Russia have stopped working due to an issue with their satellite-based security system. Owners reported various problems, including engines failing to start, shutting down shortly after ignition, or being locked out of their vehicles.This led to speculation on social media platforms like X, whether this was a result of the company pressing the kill switch on the instructions of Europe, as Russia and the European Union continue to remain at loggerheads with each other since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In the immediate aftermath, all major European car brands had stopped operations in Russia.#porsche #porsche911 #porschecayenne #russiaukrainewar #vehicletracking #cartheft