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Satish John

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Satish is the managing editor of Mint, based in Mumbai. He is a business journalist with 30 years of experience writing about Indian businesses. Before this, Satish worked at the Economic Times, DNA, and the Telegraph.

ARTICLES BY SATISH JOHN

Kalanithi Maran, who owns 75% of Sun TV, is estimated to be worth $2.9 billion.

Brothers at war: Dayanidhi wants Kalanithi to hand over media giant Sun TV

4 min read . 19 Jun 2025

The report also clarified why Divinion Advisory Services featured as a Tata Group company in 2022. (Reuters)

Tata Sons concludes probe into a top executive. Here’s the verdict

5 min read . 29 Apr 2025

Tata Sons, the principal holding company of the Tata Group, owns shares in 26 listed companies. (Reuters)

Tata Sons exec's kin own firm once listed as group company

4 min read . 15 Apr 2025

Pidilite’s managing director Bharat Puri said that 30% of the country’s ₹70,000-crore paints business is in small towns and rural markets.

Fevicol maker Pidilite glues itself to paints in Bharat Puri's parting stroke

4 min read . 27 Mar 2025

Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director of Bajaj Finserv.

The best period for India will be the next 15-20 years: Sanjiv Bajaj

11 min read . 24 Mar 2025

Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director, Bajaj Finserv Ltd

How Sanjiv Bajaj plans leadership transition, succession at Bajaj Finserv

5 min read . 24 Mar 2025

The deal may value Haier India at around $2 billion. (x)

Chasing Haier: TPG ties up with Burmans, GIC with Goenkas

2 min read . 20 Mar 2025

Paul Hanratty, group CEO, Sanlam.

Why Sanlam does not want to go solo in India

5 min read . 17 Mar 2025

Ashok Hinduja, chairman of IndusInd International Holdings Ltd.

IndusInd Bank promoter Ashok Hinduja backs MD, says balance sheet remains strong

4 min read . 12 Mar 2025

The Indian logistics market, valued at ₹9 trillion in FY23, is likely to grow to ₹13.4 trillion by FY28. (Bloomberg)

Allcargo looks to unlock value in Gati, taps Avendus for PE raise

3 min read . 09 Jan 2025

Uday Kotak, former managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. (Sameer Joshi/Mint)

Competitiveness, not protectionism, is the key to our future: Uday Kotak

11 min read . 06 Jan 2025

TVS Group may acquire Avendus and keep it as a standalone entity within the group.

TVS Credit to make a bid for Avendus Capital

3 min read . 19 Dec 2024

Neelkanth Mishra, chief Economist, Axis Bank and head of global research, Axis Capital

Why Axis' Neelkanth Mishra does not see room for rate cuts

4 min read . 12 Dec 2024

One reason behind Tata Trusts’ continued opposition is the adverse view held by the four-member executive committee. (Mint)

Tata Trusts continues to oppose transfer of Tata Sons shares owned by SP Group

5 min read . 11 Dec 2024

Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman and cofounder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Why Raamdeo Agrawal says he is going to make money on Asian Paints this time

9 min read . 10 Dec 2024

Ceat will start accounting and consolidating the new business revenues after the first quarter of FY26. (Reuters)

Can Camso transform tyre maker Ceat into a high-margin business?

4 min read . 08 Dec 2024

Harper Collins had to defer publishing Ratan Tata's biography on three occasions as his approval for the book was not forthcoming, (AFP)

Why Ratan Tata’s biography didn’t have his final sanction

4 min read . 27 Oct 2024

Rashesh Shah, founder and chairman, Edelweiss group.

Edelweiss looks to list all firms and enter new business

9 min read . 22 Oct 2024

Sir Ratan Tata Trust has seven trustees, while Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has six board members.

How Tata Trusts are navigating life after Ratan Tata

3 min read . 21 Oct 2024

Noel Tata has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Trusts (Photo by Kunal Patil / HT)

The next Tata: Noel takes the reins of Tata Trusts

5 min read . 11 Oct 2024