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The US-China tech break-up has set off a race to the bottom

America's whack-a-mole approach is too clumsy for its own good

Quick food row: Whose database is it anyway?

If quick-food platforms break competition rules, as restaurants allege, they should be hauled up. But data-driven innovation is welcome. It'll favour consumers and help the market evolve

India Has Become Too Rich To Let Petty Clerks Torment Us

Middle-income countries tend to prosper by relieving people of petty pains but signs of it in India are weak

India's Air Force Urgently Needs More Frontline Combat Aircraft

We must foster competition and attract private investment to get fighter jets needed for our defence

Thailand Offers Just the Residency Options You Could Be Looking For

Thailand, including Bangkok, is an affordable alternative to Singapore or Dubai for remote workers and retirees

The Non-Resident Indians' Wish List for Budget 2025

NRIs seek clearer rules to boost their contribution to the Indian economy

Why Everyone Loves To Hate The HR Department

A survey stated that 86% of workers were afraid of HR representatives. They hesitated to approach HR to discuss work-related issues, citing fear of repercussions

Optimize deductions, maximize tax saving

How can I optimize tax savings on my ₹10 lakh package with current deductions, including home loan repayments, interest, food coupon, mediclaim premiums, and provident fund?

Budget must focus on jobs, near-term planning: Mint poll

revealed that 41% of respondents believed a populist budget is acceptable during a consumption slowdown, while 38% disagreed, and 21% were undecided.

CCPA to work with Rera at state level to aid homebuyers

does intervene on behalf of homebuyers but hasn't been able to rein in errant developers for two main reasons: it doesn't have the authority to enforce its orders, and developers can challenge its decisions at a higher court, leading to more delays.

Air India gung-ho on long-haul transit traffic opportunity

Foreign airlines enjoy 80% market share in long-haul transit traffic, while Indian airlines have less than 15%

Payments firms for security, revenue model to power UPI

After a record year for UPI, payments firms call for tiered usage charges, greater security

Ultimate confluence of bhakti and brands

The Maha Kumbh 2025 is a chance for brands to strategically position themselves to create a deep emotional connect with consumers

Diverse India Demands A Fresh Marketing Playbook

The one-size-fits-all approach to marketing does not seem to work effectively anymore

Apple seeks to keep diversity programmes

Apple's board of directors has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to end the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, going against the grain of decisions by other large US corporates.

Nobel Hygiene eyes ₹150-200 cr in funding

Nobel Hygiene, a maker of diapers, maternity pads and other such products, is in talks to raise ₹150-200 crore in a funding round led by the investment arm of Neo Asset Management, three people familiar with the matter told Mint.

Deal activity picks up pace after a slow start to January

Private investment activity picked up in the second week of 2025, after a slowdown over the past few weeks amid holiday season.

Global Investors Ready to Pay for Assets With Better ESG

A&M is rapidly expanding since it offers a mix of restructuring, forensics and deal-making

Sebi May Tweak Index F&O Limit for FPIs and MF

A Sebi study from 2021-22 to 2023-24 found individual traders lost an aggregate ₹1.8 tn, mostly in index options

Bertie the Biker vs. Bertie the Analyst

Auto analysts may focus on TCO, but it never really concerned Bertie, the user

Consumer sentiment in the market seems generally positive

An increase in H-1B salary levels can potentially impact margins for Indian IT service providers Suresh Soni CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas MF

Industry seeks lower regulatory burden

The government should reduce red tape and simplify regulations for sustained and speedy improvement in the business climate, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday.

Parl panel reviews medicine price spikes

The panel's move may lead to a lowering of prices of life-saving medicines

National Parties Shoot for Gold in Battle for Delhi

Key issues related to the well-being of people are lost in the vicious contest

Internship scheme set for an overhaul

The Centre is yet to finalize the aspects that will be refined, but the stipend amount is unlikely to be raised

Govt eyes revamp of revival scheme for MSMEs in debt

Restructuring loans for small businesses isn't as commonplace as it is for larger businesses

Springs and spring-sheds to be counted in next minor irrigation census

The government plans to count springs and their sheds in the seventh minor irrigation (MI) census expected to start next month, two officials said.

For bond inflows

Reports suggest that the Securities and Exchange Board of India will soon ease the way for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) that intend to invest only in government securities.

Adani sells ₹4,850-cr Adani Wilmar shares

The transaction saw massive demand from a diverse set of marquee int'l and domestic investors

India to be testbed for green technology

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) plans to use India as a testbed for new decarbonization technologies that would then be commercially operationalized in other developing countries.