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Trim exposure if it exceeds 20%, avoid complete exit
Smallcap funds have declined 21.6 per cent over the past three months.
Power planning
Proactive management should avert shortages

Brics+ Unit: Is it a bridge too far?
With global economic shifts underway, India should keep its options open on emerging alternatives to the dollar

Will Invest $60-$65 Billion on AI in 2025
Coming back to the subject of age-related content, countries across the world have become more conservative as far as the use of social media by teenagers and users below the age of 18 is concerned.
Infra status to hotels will drive growth: Marriott CEO
Marriott's bullish outlook follows strong performance in South Asia, where revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew by 11 per cent last year, driven by higher average daily rates (ADR) and occupancy.

I-T Bill may lead to increased tax burden on LLPs
The Income-Tax (I-T) Bill, 2025, has broadened the scope of the alternative minimum tax (AMT) applicable to taxpayers other than companies, potentially increasing the tax burden on partnership firms and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) with long-term capital gains (LTCG).

Employees' Salaries Grew at 11% CAGR in 10 Yrs: FM
Sitharaman says factors of production being reset after pandemic

Europe: The view from the periphery
Rakesh Batabyal has published his book at the right moment, when the European and global order created after the fall of the outer Soviet Empire in 1989 and of the Soviet Union in 1991 has broken down.

How BYD's 5-min charging stacks up against competition
BYD Co unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel.
Supply chain issues likely to hit aircraft deliveries for 4-5 years: Air India CEO
Aircraft supply to airlines will remain constrained during the next four to five years due to the supply chain issues being faced by plane makers Airbus and Boeing and there is not much that carriers can do beyond optimising their flight network expansion, Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Tuesday.

India, NZ aim to seal free-trade deal in 60 days
India and New Zealand are hoping to sign a full-fledged, comprehensive free-trade agreement (FTA) within the next two months.
Derivative effect: IndusInd's borrowing cost increases
IndusInd Bank's borrowing costs have increased by 15 basis points (bps) in a week, amid derivatives losses and looming credit assessment downgrade fears.

Maha Kumbh a defining moment like Dandi March, Dilli Chalo: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was as defining a moment in India's history as the revolt of 1857, Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March (1930), martyrdom of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh (1931), and Subhas Chandra Bose's clarion call of \"Dilli Chalo\" (1943).

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs
Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday.
Voter ID-Aadhaar linking: EC, UIDAI talks to begin soon
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said linkage of voter cards with Aadhaar would be done according to the prevailing law and the Supreme Court's directions and added technical consultations between its experts and UIDAI for the exercise would \"begin soon\".

Mumbai airport seeks user levy on domestic flyers, and 3.5x hike for international travel
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which operates the airport in the country's financial capital, has proposed introducing a \"user development fee\" (UDF) of ₹325 it charges every departing domestic passenger, and increasing the UDF for international passengers to ₹650, more than three times the present rate.
India May Be In Top 5 Mkts For Maybach: Mercedes
German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, which sold 1,500 units of the premium Maybach range in India cumulatively, is optimistic that the country has the potential to break into the top five markets for the Maybach brand soon.

India to become Marriott's 3rd-largest market in 5 yrs: CEO
Global hospitality giant Marriott International expects India to become its third-largest market within five years, as the country's travel and hospitality sector continues to witness strong growth.

The New Travel Playbook
Rather than routine getaways, Indians are packing their bags for spirituality, festivals, concerts, wellness—and sleep

SP Group in Final Lap to Raise $3.3 Billion Debt
Over a dozen investors keen on buying the bonds that may be backed by the group's stake in Tata Sons
LIC in talks for 'substantial' stake in health insurer
State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is in advanced stages of negotiation to buy a 'substantial' stake in a stand-alone health insurer to broaden its footprint in that segment, the insurer informed the stock exchanges on Tuesday.
Promoters will infuse capital into IndusInd if needed: Ashok Hinduja
Promoters stand ready to inject capital into IndusInd Bank if necessary, said Ashok Hinduja, chairman of IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), said on Tuesday.
Won't compromise on territory, but ready for peace talks: Ukraine minister
Ukraine is seeking a just, comprehensive and long-lasting peace plan and is ready to negotiate in this regard under the Donald Trump administration, the country's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (pictured) said in Delhi on Tuesday.
Infineon aims to double India workforce to 5,000 by 2030: CMO
Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturer Infineon aims to double its India workforce to 5,000 over the next five years, especially in the research and development division, the company's chief marketing officer and management board member Andreas Urschitz (pictured) said.

Rupee rises to six-week peak
RBI to inject ₹50,000 crore via OMO to address liquidity deficit

Sugar Stocks Sweeten as Output Forecast Sours
Scrips surge up to 20% on ethanol demand boost
Bajaj Auto Reappoints Rajiv Bajaj MD & CEO
Bajaj Auto announced the reappointment of Rajivnayan Rahulkumar Bajaj as managing director and chief executive officer for another five-year term, effective April 1, 2025.
Q4 volume gains, margins could sustain rally in Godrej Consumer
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) had a disappointing third quarter (Q3FY25) with flat volumes (after 7 per cent growth H1FY25). Price hikes would be required to maintain margins to offset the cost of palm oil inflation.

Gabbard calls for stronger security ties with India
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday said her country's relations with India could strengthen further.
Essential drug price cuts saved patients ₹3,788 cr a year: Govt
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has fixed ceiling prices for 928 scheduled formulations and retail prices for over 3,200 new drugs, according to a government statement.