Bharti Airtel’s board has approved Sunil Bharti Mittal’s return as Chairman for an additional five-year term starting October 2026, along with Nisaba Godrej continuing as an Independent Director for another five years from August 2026. The company says both appointments are subject to shareholder approval, following a board meeting on May 13, 2026.
Delivery Hero’s CEO Niklas Oestberg will step down by March 2027 as major shareholders pressed the company to launch a strategic review. Delivery Hero is now searching for a successor and aims to finish the process by the end of 2026. Oestberg will remain in charge of the review and M&A efforts until a replacement is found.
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The Delhi High Court has ruled that shareholders cannot be taxed on a company’s income because they do not own the company’s underlying assets—only the shares. The court held that while dividend income may be taxable, the company’s profits are not automatically taxable in shareholders’ hands. It dismissed appeals by the Income Tax Department and upheld the tribunal’s decision.
Diageo’s plan to fully exit RCB is being compared with India Cements’ slower CSK demerger approach, as both moves shape how much value shareholders ultimately capture. With RCB reportedly valued at about USD 2 billion, investors are watching whether United Spirits’ strategy will mirror the “stake-for-shareholders” playbook or follow Diageo’s faster exit logic.
Satsuma Technology Plc, a UK-listed “Bitcoin accumulator” holding about $50 million in BTC, is facing mounting pressure from shareholders including Pantera Capital to sell its Bitcoin and wind down. The move underscores how the once-popular digital-asset treasury model is losing favor as valuation premiums evaporate and Satsuma’s stock price has sharply fallen.
Alfa Laval (India) says its parent has increased the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 per share. The move signals a higher valuation for minority shareholders considering exit from the company. Investors will now watch for the next procedural steps and timelines tied to the delisting process, which can affect trading and holdings.
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JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction has withdrawn its National Company Law Tribunal petition against Dish TV, ending a long dispute over board reconstitution and proposals rejected by shareholders. The plea sought an extraordinary general meeting, but its withdrawal gives Dish TV relief and shifts momentum in its favor after a prolonged tussle over control and governance.
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