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Paytm ownership shift: Domestic investors cross 50% stake; firm turns majority Indian-controlled

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

One 97 Communications Ltd, which operates the Paytm brand, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors raised their stake to 50.3% as of March-end 2026, PTI reported.The shift marks a structural change in ownership for the fintech firm, with domestic shareholding rising steadily in recent quarters, reflecting growing investor confidence.Domestic institutional...

`Indian pharma must balance generics with innovation’

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma...

Crude oil prices today: Brent, WTI fall up to 6% on hopes of US-Iran talks; supply risks persist

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Oil prices declined sharply on Tuesday as hopes of renewed talks between the US and Iran eased concerns over prolonged supply disruptions, even as underlying risks to global energy flows remained elevated. Brent crude futures fell $3.93, or 3.96%, to $95.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $6.60, or 6.66%, to...

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What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

American Airlines and United Airlines airplanes at the Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Aristide Economopoulos | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated the idea of a potential tie-up with rival American Airlines to the Trump administration earlier...

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Separate private credit ‘signal from the noise’

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Fears of rising defaults and a systemic crisis from private credit don’t reflect the underlying...

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Trump administration finalizes Medicare Advantage payment rate

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz speaks during an event sponsored by the Action for Progress Coalition, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 2, 2026. Al Drago | Reuters The Trump administration on Monday finalized a 2027 payment rate increase to privately run Medicare plans that...

Iran war upends spring housing

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The all-important spring...

Citigroup (C) earnings 1Q 2026

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Jane Fraser, CEO of CitiGroup, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20th, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC Citigroup is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the opening bell Tuesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $2.65, according to LSEG Revenue: $23.55 billion, according to LSEG Net interest income: $15.5 billion,...

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Levi Strauss (LEVI) earnings Q1 2026

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Levi Strauss saw another quarter of strong sales, helped in part by higher prices, and direct-to-consumer sales made up more than half of its overall revenue — a milestone for a company that has long relied on wholesalers. The denim maker’s revenue grew by 14% while DTC sales through Levi’s own stores and website jumped...

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Delta, Southwest raises checked bag fees $10 amid jet fuel price surge

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 airplane lands at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Atlanta on March 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are raising checked bag fees by $10, the third and fourth major U.S. carriers to increase prices as the...