Shiv K. Singhal Appointed As Whole-Time Director Of Maharashtra Seamless; Dr. Raj K. Agarwal Joins Board
Shiv Kumar Singhal has been appointed as Whole-Time Director of Maharashtra Seamless Limited with effect from August 7, 2026, subject to shareholders’ approval.
Former IKEA CEO Peter Agnefjäll Appointed As Chairman Of JD Sports
UK-based sportswear retailer JD Sports has appointed former IKEA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Agnefjäll as its Chairman, effective September 1, 2026.
US DOJ Raises Antitrust Concerns Over Proxy Advisory Firms
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn a 1987 guidance that had cleared the business practices of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), one of the country’s two major proxy advisory firms.
FAA Orders Inspections Of 471 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Over Crack Risk
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after concerns over cracks in structural supports near the forward galley service door.
Apple Loses EU Court Challenge Over App Store & iOS Rules
Apple has lost its legal challenge against the European Union’s designation of its App Store and iOS as services covered by the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
UK FCA To Increase Scrutiny Of Unregulated Firms After MFS Collapse
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is increasing scrutiny of unregulated financial firms following the collapse of Market Financial Solutions (MFS) in March and allegations of fraud.
US Regulator OCC Rejects Bunq’s Application For National Bank Charter
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has rejected Dutch fintech company Bunq’s application for a national bank charter, affecting its plans to expand banking operations in the United States.
CEO Satish R. Mehta Takes Charge As Chairman Of Emcure Pharma; Berjis Desai Set To Step Down As Chairman
Satish Ramanlal Mehta, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD), has been appointed as the Chairman of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited, effective September 21, 2026.
CFO Gaurav Kumar Steps Down As Whole-Time Director Of Apollo Tyres
Gaurav Kumar has resigned as a Whole-Time Director of Apollo Tyres Limited to pursue new personal and professional challenges outside the organisation, effective August 6, 2026.
Eric Vivek Mazumdar Reappointed As Director Of Biocon; Nicholas Robert Haggar Retires
Eric Vivek Mazumdar has been reappointed as the Director of Biocon Limited, effective August 6, 2026.
