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FPI shorts mount as Street awaits Trump flux

The change of guard in America looms large over India's stock market, with foreign portfolio investors (FPI) raising bearish bets close to record levels a day ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President.

Battery swap policy on ice, focus shifts to charging stations

A federal policy to encourage battery swapping for electric vehicles may go on the back-burner, two people aware of the matter said, in the backdrop of industry fears that forcing common standards is not practical and will hurt innovation.

What protects us from being stabbed in our own homes?

India extracts a very high price from those who hurt its rich and middle class but this shield could weaken

Capital markets require more Hindenburgs, not fewer

Short sellers hold businesses to account, raise the cost of opacity and make markets more efficient

Why Gen Z Loves This Millennial Band

The younger generation's love affair with Coldplay says a lot about the changing nature of fandom

AESL order book swells to ₹54,700 cr

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd has won two new transmission projects, helping swell its order book to ₹54,700 crore—more than three times the work order it had at the start of the current fiscal in April 2024.

Priority-sector NBFC body to plug MSME loan shortfall

PSLAI to transform MSME lending with a focus on liberalized risk weightage, policy reforms

TikTok Goes Dark in US, Disappears From All App Stores

By preemptively taking the app offline, TikTok now has a chance to mobilize its US user base to protest the ban

NCLT Directs Tulip Hotels' Liquidation

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed the liquidation of debt-ridden Tulip Hotels, as the tribunal failed to receive any bidder during its insolvency resolution process within the prescribed timeline.

India, EU Discuss Road Map To Strengthen Trade, Investment

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU counterpart Maroš Šefčovič

Guide to investing in global stocks via Liberalized Remittance Scheme

From KYC to investments: Indian platforms are streamlining stock investments in the US, other global markets

Budget May Offer Personal Tax Sops

Higher standard deduction, reworking of tax slabs likely

Perplexity eyes TikTok merger in $50 bn bid

Perplexity AI submitted a bid to TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd, to merge with its US operations and create a new entity, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru plans to expand its cricket ecosystem

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the third most valued franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will broaden its cricket ecosystem by offering everything from branded items to fitness over the next few years, chief operating officer Rajesh Menon said.

Indian Startup to Offer New Cancer Therapy

Kiran Shaw-backed Immuneel will provide CAR T-cell treatment

Toyota's Multi-Tech EV Push for India

Japanese auto major Toyota will launch electric vehicles (EV) as part of a multi-technology approach towards combating carbon emission in India, as EVs alone will not be able to tackle it, according to top company officials in India.

PM Lauds ECI, Indian Space Achievements

PM Modi Also Urged Citizens to Vote Actively, Highlighting Its Role in Strengthening Democracy

Electronics Industry Expects Budget to Rev Up Local Mfg

India's electronics and semiconductor industries are expecting a number of incentives from the upcoming FY26 Union budget, largely focused on increasing the domestic value addition in a steadily growing industry, consultants and stakeholders said.

Nailing the 'smart business casual' code during winter

Looking 'smart casual' is easy if you build a wardrobe around versatile separates like blazers and trousers

Trump's Tariff Threats Push Europe To Gear Up For Trade Fight

US duties could nudge EU towards protectionist measures and away from free trade

Life, accident insurance coverage may be doubled

The initiative aims to strengthen financial security, especially for economically weak sections

India to export 1 mt of sugar this year

India is set to allow exports of 1 million tonnes (mt) of sugar during the current season, government and industry sources said, to help mills export surplus stocks from the world's second biggest producer of the sweetener and help prop up local prices.

Private investment, jobs to rise in FY26: CII

Investments by the private sector as well as employment opportunities are expected to rise in FY26, according to a survey of over 300 businesses including large, medium, and small firms.

Want a productivity tip? Forget apps and hacks

Productivity is not about ticking off endless tasks on a digital checklist. It hinges on the quality of engagement and self-awareness

House sale tax: Are furnishings deductible?

I am planning to sell my house in a few months and want to understand how to calculate the cost of acquisition for all tax purposes. Specifically, can I include the expenses of furnishing the house as part of acquisition cost while determining the taxable gains?

The Great Wealth Transfer Is Being Powered By Women

American women over 60 last year controlled some $8 trillion of liquid wealth assets, according to a McKinsey survey

Visa issue not affecting ops: BYD

China's BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead', and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.

Why Early-Stage Consumer Brands Are Foraying Abroad

High-end products across sectors often struggle to attract price-sensitive Indian consumers

What Shielded Kotak's Q3 NIM

Tightening guard

Union budget likely to offer personal income tax relief

in the July 2024 budget. The bold move to revamp the individual income tax regime comes at a time economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.4% in the current financial year, below the post-pandemic average of 8.3% seen in the preceding three financial years.