Indian conglomerate Vedanta to split in five next month

Chair suggests new entities could be worth as much as $50bn after deleveraging drive

Vijaypat Singhania, ‘The Complete Man’, passes away

Vijaypat Singhania's family had acquired the company from ED Sassoon & Co in 1944, when it was primarily a manufacturer of woollen blankets. Under his leadership, Raymond evolved into a diversified conglomerate, expanding into synthetic fabrics, denim, steel, industrial files and cement, while also becoming one of India’s most recognised clothing brands.

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Dowry deaths driven by greed, must be dealt with strongly: SC

Dowry deaths are a “severe blot on society” and a grave violation of human dignity, the Supreme Court has emphasised, urging courts across the country to deal with such “greed-driven” crimes with an iron hand