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Active largecap funds: A repeat victory in the making
More number of funds likely to beat the benchmark this year compared to 2023
A return to trend growth
After a blistering 8.2 per cent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) last financial year, India is now returning to its trend growth rate of 6.5-7 per cent.
Let's not miss the CPTPP bus
In Trump 2.0's uncertain trade landscape, India must act now to secure its place in the open, rules-based, and potentially largest trade bloc in the world
Senior Security
India needs an affordable elder care ecosystem
Trade thrust
Export promotion requires consistent and open trade policy
Russia Attacks Ukraine on Xmas Day
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
Spending fight shows limits of Trump power to change fiscal path
When Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the businessmen that President-elect Donald J. Trump tapped to lead his new Department of Government Efficiency, met with lawmakers in early December, they laid out their plans for cutting federal spending and eliminating waste.
China Approves VAT Law, to Take Effect in 2026
China approved a value-added tax (VAT) law on Wednesday to take effect on January 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax.
Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 in Afghanistan, says Taliban
Afghan foreign ministry promises retaliation for 'irresponsible actions'
38 Dead as Russia-Bound Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan
29 passengers survive the accident involving Azerbaijan Airlines flight
Centre Planning to Shift Mgmt of ERF to CPCB from Jan 1
The Centre is planning to transfer the administration of the Environment Relief Fund (ERF) Scheme from United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL) to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) starting January 1.
Cotton association seeks ₹500 crore for drip irrigation units
The Cotton Association of India (CAI), the premier trade body for the sector, has asked the government to provide budgetary support of ₹500 crore to help farmers set up drip irrigation facilities in their fields to boost yield.
Fresh formal hirings fall to 7-month low in October
The monthly fresh formal hiring saw a sharp decline in October, signalling a downturn in the formal labour market during the month.
Arunish Chawla named revenue secretary
1992-batch IAS officer replaces Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth
Rupee's real effective exchange rate up at 108.14 in Nov
Nominal rise strong enough to outweigh impact of unfavorable price differences
GDP Likely to Grow at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY
India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current (FY25) and the next financial year (FY26), an EY report said, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in private consumption expenditure and gross fixed capital formation.
Share of own account enterprises on the rise
Highest in 'manufacturing', followed by 'other services'
FinMin rejects plan to establish body for procuring green steel
Says most steel for projects is purchased indirectly through contractors rather than the govt
PPI wallets decline 20%, cards record 27% growth this year
Paytm Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank drive drop in wallets in Jan-Nov
Ola Electric Clocks 4,000-Store Milestone
Ola Electric on Wednesday said it now has 4,000 stores across the country, marking a fourfold jump from the earlier reported figure of 800 on December 2 of this month.
IndiGo Eyes Early Induction of Wide-Body Planes in Fleet
Airline reportedly in talks with Norse Atlantic Airways to wet-lease six B787
Residential and commercial sectors to stand as pillars of resilience
The residential segment will remain largely steady, and the commercial segment will exhibit strong growth.
Health care sector seeks viable rates for govt schemes, hike in allocation
The health care sector has rolled out a robust wish-list for the upcoming Budget.
Hospital chains make gains on improved efficiency, demand
India's private hospital sector in 2024 clocked single-digit growth in average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB), helped by improved operations and advanced medical treatment.
Ajinkya Rahane invests in Proxgy's Series A funding
Proxgy, an Internet of Things (IoT) technology firm in areas such as safety, connectivity, and productivity solutions, said that cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has invested in its ongoing $3 million Series A funding round.
Electronics Fastest-Growing Among Top 10 Export Items
With 28% growth in Apr-Nov of FY25, electronics exports now occupy third rank
India's manufacturing reality: An incomplete story
To boost domestic factory production and capitalize on the global \"China Plus One\" strategy, which encourages multinational companies to reduce reliance on China, India needs a conducive ecosystem for manufacturing.
Just 15% Applicants Meet DVA Target for PLI-Auto
Only 12 of 82 approved applicants, or nearly 15 per cent, under the production-linked incentive scheme for the automobile and auto component industry (PLI-Auto) have achieved the mandated 50 per cent domestic value addition (DVA) target, according to data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) as of December 20, 2024.
Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10K cr for first time
In 2023-24, new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment, which targets low-income groups, surpassed ₹10,000 crore for the first time, according to the financial year's Annual Report by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).
Customers may gain as high-end hotels get GST options on dining
In a major change for the hospitality industry and in what could be a good news for diners, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to allow high-end hotels to choose between two indirect tax rates for restaurant services provided on their premises.