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NFRA Plans Papers for Interactions

To enhance the quality and the level of interactions between auditors and companies' audit committees, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) chief Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey has said the watchdog plans to come out with six to seven papers having sets of questions that will cover various aspects of statutory audits.

IBA seeks tax sops for biogas in budget

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the finance ministry to create blanket corporate tax holidays for compressed biogas (CBG) production in the forthcoming General Budget to attract investment in the sector to promote this renewable energy source.

SpaDeX: Isro brings satellites within 3 metres in trial attempt

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Sunday said the two satellites launched to perform space docking experiments were brought within three metres and then moved safely back in a trial attempt.

Adani to invest in Chhattisgarh biz

Industrialist Gautam Adani on Sunday called on Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai and announced an investment of ₹65,000 crore in the Adani Group's energy and cement projects in the state, officials said.

AIFs seek specific funds from govt

Alternate investment funds (AIFs) have sought from the government specific funds for investments in new-age, sunrise and deep-tech startups with a view to promote innovation in the country, an official said.

EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Trump's inauguration

The foreign ministers of Japan and Australia will also attend the inauguration

The political economy will weigh heavily on the budget

With India's economy in a crunch, cash transfers will probably grow even as Bihar expects largesse

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.