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Time Magazine
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Magazine
TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Procter & Gamble
Among consumer goods companies, P&G's recipe for success is steadiness. Instead of striving for disruption, P&G sharpens execution, strengthening its core brands by introducing more convenient Swaddlers 360 diapers for Pampers in May 2024 and partnering with Marvel's Deadpool franchise to promote Old Spice around the new movie's release in July. The maker of Crest, Tide and other staples of daily living has paid a quarterly dividend to shareholders for 135 consecutive years, and raised the amount annually for 69 consecutive years—a rare achievement that highlights P&G's strategic foresight and ability to weather economic challenges. The strategy has led P&G to pull ahead of arch-rival Unilever, more than doubling its stock price over the past decade. From January to December 2024, P&G share prices saw a 17% spike as it invested in digital marketing in China and shored up its supply chain. In June 2025, however, the company announced it will cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years as it navigates what its executives call an 'unpredictable' geopolitical environment.
National Post
6 days ago
- Health
- National Post
The best mouthwash with the "Canadian Dental Association Seal"
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content For optimal health, a good oral care routine should have three steps: brushing, flossing and rinsing. We've already covered the Canadian Dental Association (CDA)-approved electric toothbrushes, toothpastes and water flossers worth buying, which leaves the final step in your routine – mouthwash. Article content Article content Article content Adding mouthwash to a regular oral hygiene routine reduces and prevents gingivitis more than brushing and flossing alone. For that reason, the CDA recommends using an oral rinse for 30 seconds twice daily in addition to brushing and flossing. Article content Article content Article content You can't go wrong with a classic. This Listerine mouthwash comes in a range of breath-freshening flavours, including cool mint, green tea and eucalyptus. Article content Article content Kill millions of germs that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath without the burning sensation of alcohol. This Crest mouthwash also offers 12 hours of fresh breath protection. Article content Article content To combat bad breath, use this mouthwash to rinse your mouth for one minute, then gargle for 30 seconds to clean your throat which can be a major source of bad breath.
Observer
6 days ago
- Business
- Observer
FCA looks to revitalise London's sluggish markets
New PISCES markets could begin trading before the end of this year, in what the UK government hopes will be a boost for fast-growing companies in search of a stepping stone before reaching IPO (Initial Public Offering). The framework known as the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (Pisces), will allow the creation of a new type of private stock market, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with a much leaner regulatory burden compared to firms on public stock exchanges. In the FCA's own words, 'Pisces will give the investors more opportunities to buy stakes in growing companies. And private companies can tap into a broader range of investors and asset managers, leading to greater support for future fundraising.' LSEG (London Stock Exchange Croup) boss David Schwimmer has expressed excitement about the new framework adding that investor interest 'is not just from the UK – it's global.' A statutory instrument setting out the regulations was put before Parliament last month for it to set out the final rules on the scheme. Industry sources suggested the regulator has some work to do to ensure the scheme's framework fits with market expectations. A key point of contention is a requirement that Pisces shares be traded intermittently, which the rules define as 'occasional, not frequent, and of limited duration.' That would put it at odds with public stock markets, which allow for continuous daily trading between fixed hours. Mike McCudden, CEO of liquidity venue JP Jenkins, which hopes to operate its own Pisces exchange later this year, said he was 'surprised' that intermittent trading was the starting point for Pisces. Dozens of private companies have had their shares admitted for trading to the firm's platform, worth a combined £2bn. The precise form that trading could take could also determine which investors get involved. The FCA says the use of a central securities depository or CSD (known as Crest in the UK) will be optional for Pisces market operators. Those who elect not to use the system, which facilitates the electronic settlement of share trades, could exclude certain types of funds from participating who require CSD functionality. That would mean some Pisces markets end up with quite different sets of investors, and levels of liquidity, than others. Another area of concern is on share buybacks. While the manoeuvre is common on the London Stock Exchange, it is thought that the Treasury regards it as a waste of capital resources, so has banned its use on Pisces markets, which are designed to encourage investment into innovation. But there are concerns that the ban could be another dampener on liquidity, which could stunt the market's growth. 'Whilst there are legitimate concerns here in terms of constraining growth potential – something that we believe sits at the heart of Pisces – (the use of buybacks) also affords a flexible capital reorganising mechanism that may be vital especially if a company is looking towards a full IPO,' McCudden said. There are hopes that these issues and others could be cleared up under a five-year regulatory sandbox (it provides a controlled environment for firms to test new innovations), which will allow the FCA to test the design before finalising permanent regime in 2030. The sandbox environment is designed to enable the FCA to check everything is working as well as it could be and allow the regulator to make refinements more quickly. The regulatory sandbox system is one that has attracted international praise for its flexibility in the past. But there is no guarantee that regulators will agree with everyone in the industry. McCudden said he was desperate for the sandbox to be used constructively to ensure the outcome addresses real challenges within the London market. Andy Jalil The writer is our foreign correspondent based in the UK.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chandigarh ramps up rooftop solar push under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Aiming to promote the use of solar energy in private homes, Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) has initiated a big move under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna. Crest plans to involve several departments of the Chandigarh administration to help spread awareness and encourage people to join this central government scheme. In a detailed letter, Crest has asked the municipal commissioner, deputy commissioner, and secretary engineering of the UT administration to actively support the scheme. Their role will be to engage with residents and motivate them to install rooftop solar panels . The goal is to help one crore households across the country generate their own electricity using solar power by the end of the 2026-2027 financial year. In its communication to the officials, Crest explained that the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will soon brief field officers and promote experience-sharing on the scheme. Therefore, it is important to help people understand the scheme, its guidelines, and its goals. The letter reads that a video conference will soon be held by the ministry to brief field officers and encourage experience-sharing. Officers are expected to actively participate and come well-prepared with a good understanding of the scheme's guidelines and objectives. According to the Chandigarh administration, CREST has already implemented the scheme on govt properties. By installing solar panels on the rooftops of govt buildings, it is generating around 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power under this scheme alone. The challenge now is to expand to private buildings, which requires the consent of individual households. Chandigarh is generating about 90 MW of solar power. Resco vs PM scheme Under the Resco model for private properties, which is still awaiting approval from the central government, consumers will not have to pay anything upfront. A selected company will install solar panels on rooftops at no cost to the property owner. In return, the consumer will be charged ₹3.95 per unit (kWh) of electricity generated. This rate will remain fixed for a BOT (build, operate, transfer) period of less than 20 years. Out of this amount, ₹0.07 per unit will be retained by the electricity department as facilitation charges, while the remaining ₹3.88 per unit will be paid to the Resco company on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. In contrast, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana , the consumer is required to make an initial capital investment to install the solar panels. However, the government provides a subsidy to support this investment. For installations up to 2 kilowatts, a subsidy of ₹30,000 per kilowatt is offered, totalling Rs 60,000. For the third kilowatt, an additional ₹18,000 is provided. This means that for a 3-KW system, the subsidy is ₹78,000. No more subsidy is given for systems above 3 KW, as the maximum subsidy cap is fixed at ₹78,000.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crest mobilises UT departments to promote rooftop solar adoption
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Aiming to promote the use of solar energy in private homes, Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) has initiated a big move under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna. Crest plans to involve several departments of the Chandigarh administration to help spread awareness and encourage people to join this central government scheme. In a detailed letter, Crest has asked the municipal commissioner, deputy commissioner, and secretary engineering of the UT administration to actively support the scheme. Their role will be to engage with residents and motivate them to install rooftop solar panels. The goal of the scheme is to help one crore households across the country generate their own electricity using solar power by the end of the 2026–2027 financial year. In its communication to the officials, Crest explained that the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will soon brief field officers and promote experience-sharing on the scheme. Therefore, it is important to help people understand the scheme, its guidelines, and its goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The letter reads that a video conference will soon be held by the ministry to brief field officers and encourage experience-sharing. Officers are expected to actively participate and come well-prepared with a good understanding of the scheme's guidelines and objectives. Expansion is the challenge According to the Chandigarh administration, CREST has already implemented the scheme on government properties in the city. By installing solar panels on the rooftops of government buildings, the authority is generating around 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power under this scheme alone. The main challenge now is to expand the scheme to private buildings, which requires the consent of individual households. Currently, Chandigarh is generating a total of about 90 MW of solar power. Resco vs PM scheme Under the Resco model for private properties, which is still awaiting approval from the central government, consumers will not have to pay anything upfront. A selected company will install solar panels on rooftops at no cost to the property owner. In return, the consumer will be charged Rs 3.95 per unit (kWh) of electricity generated. This rate will remain fixed for a BOT (build, operate, transfer) period of less than 20 years. Out of this amount, Rs 0.07 per unit will be retained by the electricity department as facilitation charges, while the remaining Rs 3.88 per unit will be paid to the Resco company on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. In contrast, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the consumer is required to make an initial capital investment to install the solar panels. However, the government provides a subsidy to support this investment. For installations up to 2 kilowatts, a subsidy of Rs 30,000 per kilowatt is offered, totalling Rs 60,000. For the third kilowatt, an additional Rs 18,000 is provided. This means that for a 3-kilowatt system, the total subsidy amounts to Rs 78,000. No more subsidy is given for systems above 3 kilowatts, as the maximum subsidy cap is fixed at Rs 78,000. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
