JSW Paints and a consortium of Advent International and Indigo Paints are vying to acquire Akzo Nobel India, the owner of Dulux Paints, as Akzo Nobel NV seeks to exit the Indian market amidst intense competition. Pidilite Industries is also interested, primarily in Akzo’s decorative business.
Sebi launches new verification agency to crack down on mis-selling
Sebi has launched the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) to combat mis-selling of investment products. This tech-driven system, linking credit rating agencies and