Zee Entertainment Enterprises informed the #NCLAT that it has entered into a settlement agreement with IndusInd Bank, inching a step closer to its deal with Sony Pictures (Culver Max Entertainment).

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/zee-indusind-bank-ink-settlement-pact-to-end-dispute-11680097233135.html

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is currently working on a #ChatGPT-powered mechanism that will help consumers to lodge complaints more conveniently on the National Consumer Helpline.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govt-roping-in-chatgpt-to-help-consumers-file-complaints-11680096968590.html

#PersonalFinance | According to a change made to Finance Bill 2023, starting at the beginning of the next month, online gaming would be subject to Tax Deducted at Source (#TDS).

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/online-game-winnings-to-attract-tds-from-april-1-here-s-what-players-should-know-11680100774221.html

#PersonalFinance | The debt mutual funds have been gaining scale in India driven by the massive increase in the volume of debt securities.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/debt-mutual-funds-without-indexation-are-still-a-great-investment-bet-for-medium-to-long-duration-11680101519790.html

#Google blocked over 5.2 billion ads & suspended over 6.7 million advertiser accounts worldwide last year, according to its Ad Safety Report, released Wednesday.

https://www.livemint.com/industry/advertising/google-blocks-5-2-billion-ads-in-2022-rolls-out-ads-transparency-center-11680101691239.html

#Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, in her first press appearance since the #Adani-#Hindenburg said that the regulator will not comment on it as the matter is sub-judice.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sebi-never-comments-on-entity-specific-matters-says-chief-on-adani-hindenburg-row-11680100979182.html

The Supreme Court took serious exception to hate speeches and said the moment politics and religions are separated & politicians stop using religion in politics, such speeches will go away.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/moment-politicians-stop-using-religion-in-politics-hate-speeches-will-go-away-supreme-court-11680109456280.html

#AlibabaGroup's breakup into separate companies will allow its business units to become more agile and eventually list on their own, the #tech conglomerate's chief executive Daniel Zhang said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/alibaba-to-decide-on-control-over-six-business-units-after-ipos-11680139643347.html

Two months on from its explosive report into #GautamAdani's acquisitive conglomerate, short seller #HindenburgResearch has left the Indian billionaire's empire chastened and reevaluating its ambitions.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-billionaire-gautam-adani-pulls-back-on-grand-ambitions-after-hindenburg-bombshell-11680141063119.html

The central bank of #Pakistan has also raise the interest rate by 300 basis points to 20% in the first week of March this year to control the inflationary pressure.

Read here: livemint.com/news/world/another-policy-rate-hike-by-200-bps-likely-in-crisis-hit-pakistan-11680143743447.html

Earlier in November 2022, the company had fired 10 percent of its workforce or about 350 employees in third such round of #layoffs within a year.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/unacademy-to-cut-12-jobs-in-fresh-round-of-layoffs-report-11680151637356.html

The move came as a blow to #ZestMoney, as it battles a funding crunch in an ecosystem where venture capitalists and investors have become extra cautious while signing big checks.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/phonepezestmoney-deal-pegged-at-200mn-300mn-called-off-due-to-diligence-concerns-11680160301575.html

#Alphabet's #GoogleCloud has accused #Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with several European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/google-says-microsoft-cloud-practices-are-anticompetitive-11680166994416.html

In a big relief for foreign workers in the US tech sector, a judge has ruled that spouses of #H1B visa holders can work in the United States.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/h1b-visa-holders-spouses-can-work-in-us-says-judge-11680146121093.html

As #covid cases are on the rise again, the #Delhi government issued a new advisory stating that people with flu-like symptoms & those visiting hospitals should wear masks.

The directive comes after a COVID review meeting was held in the city amid the sudden rise in the number of infections.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-issues-advisory-for-people-with-covid-like-symptoms-as-cases-go-up-wear-masks-11680167703469.html

The #WorldBank closed a month-long window for nominations for its next president, with no alternatives announced to 63-year-old #AjayBanga.

https://www.livemint.com/news/ajay-banga-poised-to-become-world-bank-chief-unopposed-11680182024550.html

Average increments are likely to drop to 9.1% this year in almost all sectors following #inflation, higher interest rates & a slowdown in the economy, according to a study.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/increments-and-attrition-to-witness-lower-trends-this-year-says-deloitte-report-11680150226383.html

The National Stock Exchange (#NSE) & the Bombay Stock Exchange (#BSE), the two major stock exchanges will be following a total of 15 annual holidays.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/april-stock-market-holiday-market-will-remain-closed-on-these-days-11680179682847.html

The artificial intelligence platform will certainly have an impact on the job market & according to a report in The Atlantic, employment for college-educated workers will reduce.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/is-chatgpt-causing-layoffs-which-jobs-are-in-danger-due-to-chatgpt-all-faqs-answered-11680177842752.html

In India, purchasing #gold is really more about adornment, coupled with investment. Most of the gold is bought in the form of jewellery or coins.

But did you know that the rules on hallmarked gold jewellery will change from 1 April, 2023?

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/new-rule-on-sale-of-gold-items-to-kick-in-from-1-april-11680178240925.html

#Roku Inc. is restructuring its business and cutting about 200 employees, or 6% of its workforce, in the process. #layoffs2023

https://www.livemint.com/news/streaming-device-maker-roku-to-cut-down-6-of-workforce-11680188431434.html