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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

Stagnant wages in fast-emerging India: We need an Enlightenment

We must raise not just output but also the quality of our people's lives. This may require a paradigm shift in Indian thinking

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

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?

OTT Platforms Brace For Compliance Overhaul Under DPDP Rules

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules) could raise operational costs for OTT companies, short-form apps, and other entertainment platforms frequently accessed by children, restricting their monetization efforts and requiring them to put in place a more robust compliance and privacy protocol.

Internship scheme to fuel jobs set for an overhaul

cess was ongoing. The target, however, is to give internship opportunities to 10 million people over five years, translating to an annual target of 2 million internships to be offered by businesses.

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

Diverse India Demands A Fresh Marketing Playbook

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

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.

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.

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 MFs

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

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

Bertie the Biker vs. Bertie the Analyst

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

Parl panel reviews medicine price spikes

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

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.

National Parties Shoot for Gold in Battle for Delhi

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

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.

CCPA to protect hassled homebuyers

CCPA will also help monitor online property sales and rental platforms to ensure accurate listings

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

Diageo, Sequoia accused of dubious payments

The CBI said Diageo Scotland made a suspicious fund transfer to Karti Chidambaram's firm

SC Stays Tax Notices of ₹1.5 tn to E-gaming Cos

The gaming companies and the revenue department both sought the stay

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.

Norms for medical devices tightened

The norms for kits, medical devices makers aim to prevent misuse of raw materials collected from blood centres