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Zepto eyes $250 mn from HNIs, wealth cos at flat valuation

Quick commerce startup Zepto is looking to raise about $250 million from high-net-worth individuals and wealth management firms, including Motilal Oswal, IIFL and InCred, at a near-flat valuation of $5 billion, three people familiar with the matter said.

Inflation chills rate hopes; IIP recovers

At 6.21%, retail inflation crosses all estimates; factory output up

7 myths about ADHD and how to handle it

Some adults with ADHD are misdiagnosed as having anxiety or depression as myths prevail even in the medical community

Why women bear the brunt of misdiagnosis

Girls are half as likely as boys to be diagnosed correctly as having ADHD, show studies

At these international marathons, it's ready, steady, swig

Can running and drinking go together? From France to Scotland, here are five races where running is a merry party

Indian IT firms should brace for Trump's second term

Restrictive visa, trade and other policies under Trump 2.0 may force a review of their US-centric business models

Freebies don't offer a long-term solution but let us not ban them

Keeping citizens dependent on handouts is not fiscally sustainable. India needs a transparent framework to regulate them

Is Nvidia's chief dreaming of selling us R2-D2-like robots?

It may turn out to be a good bet if the chip-maker keeps its risks low

Two ways the EPFO can get itself an image boost

India's state-run retirement fund would do itself a favour by resolving its high level of claim rejections and speeding up interest payments. Its digital makeover should signal efficiency

Forex card vs debit card: How to lower cross-border markup fees

Unlike debit cards, forex cards are not linked to your bank account, limiting your exposure to fraud and theft

India must reassess its rejection of the RCEP trade bloc

Joining it can work in our favour as global trade barriers get reshaped and value chains are forged

Armed hostility between Israel and Iran is very likely to escalate

Israel senses a high-risk high-return chance to reshape West Asia that Trump might green-light

IT'S TIME TO INDEX INDIA'S TAX SYSTEM AGAINST INFLATION

One of the big stories of the Indian economy has been the sharp increase in personal income tax collections.

WHY MAJETY MARCHES TO A DIFFERENT BEAT

Swiggy, which will list on Wednesday, needs its idea-driven founder to steer it towards profitability

Spouse's rental income: Taxation rules for NRIs

My wife and I are NRIs. She owns a residential property in India which she rented out. She requested the tenant to credit a month's rent to my NRO account instead of hers since I'm due to visit India and can use the funds for local expenses.

Govt clarifies on National Savings Scheme

The government, on Saturday, clarified that interest on the national savings scheme (NSS) was applicable till 30 September.

Britannia misses Q2 profit estimates

Biscuit maker Britannia Industries posted a smaller-than-expected second-quarter profit on Monday, hurt by weaker demand for consumer goods, particularly in urban areas amid high inflation.

ONGC records 25% dip in Q2 net profit

Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd (ONGC), which announced its July to September quarter results on Monday, recorded a 25% fall in net profit at ₹10,272.5 crore.

Zetwerk may raise $1 bn in Indian IPO

Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd, a supply chain startup, is considering fundraising options including an initial public offering that may help it raise as much as $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Radisson Hotel eyeing expansion

Radisson Hotel Group is aiming to have 200 properties in India by 2027 and increase presence in new tourist centres as well as business locations in tier-II and -IV cities, a top company executive has said.

Integrated Air India-Vistara entity to operate first flight today

The integrated entity of Air India and Vistara is scheduled to operate its first flight from Doha to Mumbai at 12.15 am on Tuesday, according to a source.

Ambuja seeks CCI nod on Orient stake

Gautam Adani-led Ambuja Cements has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a majority stake in CK Birla group firm Orient Cement Ltd in a ₹8,100 crore deal.

Rustomjee may top ₹3k cr pre-sales aim

Keystone Realtors Ltd, or Rustomjee Group, expects to surpass its FY25 ₹3,000 crore pre-sales target on the back of growing demand in the micro markets where the group is launching new projects.

Russian fuel oil flow to India jumps in Oct

India and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in October, traders said and LSEG data showed.

Sanjiv Khanna takes Oath as 51st Chief Justice Of India

The chief justice's tenure will span a little over six months, concluding on 13 May.

Amul to enter Europe by Nov-end

Amul will enter the European market by the end of this month after launching products in the US, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) managing director Jayen S. Mehta said on Monday.

Shree Cement tops Q2 profit estimate

Shree Cement topped second-quarter profit estimates on Monday, as higher-than-expected sales volumes helped mitigate low prices of cement.

China struggles to shake off deflationary pressures as consumer prices edge higher

China's GDP deflator, a broad gauge of price levels, has been in negative territory for six quarters

Trump's transition effort kicks into high gear

Next up, national security and economic positions are expected to be the focus

America's strengthening dollar will rattle the rest of the world

In 1971 John Connally, then the American treasury secretary, told his European counterparts that the dollar was \"our currency, but your problem\".