FirstFT: The battle for control of India’s biggest conglomerate

The battle for control of India’s largest conglomerate is heating up, drawing significant attention as the family feud intensifies. This struggle not only impacts the future direction of one of the country’s most influential businesses but also has broader implications for India’s economic landscape. Meanwhile, global tech investors are backing Anthropic’s ambitious valuation goals, and Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Pacific islands, highlighting international geopolitical tensions.