MUMBAI: Its $50 billion investments in India place Blackstone among the top 10 business houses. The world’s largest alternative asset manager plans to double its investments in the next five years mainly in private equity and real estate, and expand into infrastructure, credit and growth investing. In an interview with TOI, Jonathan Gray, president and…
New Delhi: Factory gate inflation based on the wholesale price index (WPI) surged to a 30 month high of 11.4% in Sept from 9.9% in Aug, as rising fuel and manufactured goods prices pushed inflation into double digits, the official data released Wednesday showed. In comparison, WPI stood at -0.2% in Sept 2025.Data shows fuel…
Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 singing bird row escalates as Brooklyn shop owner alleges threats and safety fears. Kelly Clarkson‘s public dispute with a Brooklyn curiosity shop over a $15,000 mechanical singing bird has taken another turn, with the store’s co-owner claiming the backlash has raised concerns about the safety of his business. Adam Rubin, co-owner of…
NEW DELHI: The sale of govt stake in IDBI Bank will help increase its value, fully protect the interest of employees and directors nominated by the Centre and LIC will exit the board to give the new management a free hand, a top govt official told TOI on Wednesday.Hours after govt nod, Dipam secretary Arunish…
Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against US dollar MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated 19 paise to close at 95.17 against the US dollar on Wednesday, registering the fourth straight session of gains, supported by RBI interventions designed to ease near-term dollar demand and limit speculative foreign exchange exposure.Forex traders said the Indian rupee rose to…
From a $200 million net worth to an Oscar-winning career, Matthew McConaughey says revisiting his harshest reviews taught him to recognise criticism that can help him grow. Matthew McConaughey has an Oscar, an estimated net worth of $200 million and a career spanning more than three decades. But despite his success in Hollywood, the actor…
NEW DELHI: With over five months to go for the fiscal year to close, Centre has topped its disinvestment and asset monetisation target of Rs 80,000 crore for 2026-27, with its kitty swelling to Rs 88,665 crore once the IDBI Bank stake sale is completed – providing much-needed cushion in a year, when it is…
‘Queen Forever’ to go on for now: Bombay high court rejects Phantom Studios’ plea against Kangana Ranaut’s film The Bombay High Court has refused to stay the production and release of Queen Forever, the upcoming sequel to Kangana Ranaut’s 2014 hit Queen. On Wednesday, Justice Sandeep Marne declined interim relief sought by Phantom Studios India…
NEW DELHI: Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings, with assets of around $100 billion, has always been upbeat on India and its growth prospects.The Hyderabad Public School alumnus went to IIT Madras before pursuing an MBA in Canada, despite clearing the IIM entrance test.Watsa, now 75, was once apprehended by the police while…
Ektaa Kapoor calls out alleged ‘Hinduphobia’ in the entertainment industry, questions why openly expressing religious identity is a problem: ‘Wearing your religion on your sleeve is such a problem’ Producer Ektaa Kapoor has opened up about the bias she believes exists in the entertainment industry towards Hindu culture and faith. She said she has been…
