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Registration of 19 FVCIs cancelled

Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) on Tuesday cancelled the registration of 19 defunct FVCI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) after they failed to meet the eligibility criteria.

NPS or EPF: Here's how you can incubate your nest egg

Opting for both can help you build a more diversified corpus for long-term financial security

Budget: Tax cuts may not boost GDP growth that much

The bounce in consumption is likely to be mild while slower fiscal spending might counter the tax stimulus

Breather for importers, ports

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a new facility for accredited merchants to move, store, and clear imported goods at their authorized premises instead of at ports.

Planned U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine throw Europe into crisis

European leaders meet as Trump prepares to negotiate Ukraine's future without them

Banking system's Goldilocks period is over: Uday Kotak

Indian banking system's Goldilocks period is over, according to Kotak Mahindra Bank founder and former chief executive officer Uday Kotak, who warned of rising stress in the unsecured and microfinance portfolios.

Why debt resolution manpower is concentrated in metropolitan cities

Professionals with skills in reviving sinking companies prefer to operate from the four metro cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, official data from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) showed.

Indians Spend Over Third of Income to Repay Loans

Obligatory spending like loan repayments, insurance premiums tops expenses

India must not let Trump's stance on tariffs weaken its global trade

Negotiating a way ahead may be hard but we should keep import duties low and strike trade deals to make the gains we can

Centre tightens public health facilities' certification criteria

To ensure that the quality standards of India's public healthcare services are not gamed, the health and family welfare ministry has directed all states and Union territories to uphold and strengthen the credibility of virtual assessments for National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification.

Yatra bets big on corporate travel as hotel costs surge

India's hotel market has about 200k branded rooms, but is projected to grow to 300k by 2029, per Horwath HTL

In Q3, urban joblessness eased to 6.4%: NSSO

India's urban unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above declined to 6.4% in the October-December quarter, down from 6.5% in the year-ago period, according to data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) on Tuesday.

Showcasing Indian ingenuity on the global stage

Bindwel Technologies, South Asia's largest bookbinding machine manufacturer, is set to make history as the first Indian equipment maker at Hunkeler Innovation Days (HID).

India, Qatar Eye Possibility of Bilateral Free Trade Pact

The countries have also agreed to double bilateral trade to $28 billion over the next five years

More People Are Staying Single, But Is It Bad for the Economy?

It results in negative externalities but liberty is more important

Snack Time: Why ITC Acquired Prasuma

The conglomerate is hoping the niche retail outfit will drive the growth of its frozen meat and seafood business

India's mcap slips below ₹400 tn

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms fell below the ₹400 trillion-mark on Tuesday as relentless foreign fund outflows and lower-than-expected corporate earnings continued to dent investors' sentiment.

IATA Opposes IGI Airport's Variable Tariff Plan

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opposed Delhi International Airport's proposal for a variable tariff structure for five years beginning April 2025, saying the differential pricing structure is onerous and discriminatory.

Staying Creative in an AI-Dominated World

Creativity is deeply tied to our sense of self-worth and emotional well-being. Mint explores ways to stay inspired at a time when AI is the norm

US' fossils policies threaten climate action progress

The US' focus on drilling oil and gas, among the most polluting fossil fuels, will reverse the climate action progress and have an adverse impact on the sector, according to Vibha Dhawan, director general of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri).

Tax dispute won't halt Skoda imports: Govt

The government told the Bombay High Court on Monday that no consignment belonging to Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd had been stopped or will be stopped over an import tax demand of $1.4 billion, which the carmaker has disputed.

Anurag Mehrotra is JSW MG Motor's MD

SW MG Motor India on Monday said it has appointed Anurag Mehrotra as the managing director of the company.

Air India partners with Virgin Australia

Air India has entered into a codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia that will allow the Tata Group-owned airline's passengers to travel in a single ticket to 16 cities in Australia and New Zealand.

Energy transition to be delayed amid Trump's oil push

Energy transition, or the shift away from fossil fuels to renewable sources, remains crucial to combating climate change, but the progress could slow as US president Donald Trump pushes for boosting domestic oil and gas production, Jerome Sevin, partner and global lead for energy and process industry at consulting firm Kearney, said.

The New Plan for Western Tech Companies Is ABC: 'Anything But China'

As U.S.-China tensions rise, more tech businesses are moving their production elsewhere

P. D. Singh to head Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered on Monday said P. D. Singh will take over as the chief executive officer for India, effective 1 April 2025.

Sotheby's Taps Into Indian Art Market Boom With Sales of ₹304 Cr in 2024

Risk-taking younger collectors, both from India and abroad, drive demand, representatives of the gallery said

Indian markets have detected a chill in India's American ties

Trump seems to have ended the 'Howdy Modi' era's camaraderie

Ministry steps in with stricter rules for highway maintenance

With plans to build world-class highways across the country, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has proposed stricter quality control norms to ensure that both highway construction and repairs meet the required standards.

New exercises to switch things up on bicep day

A kettlebell is effective for hammer curls as it ensures your bicep is taking the load