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Bank guarantee waiver set to ease Vi's debt burden

Vi has put in place a ₹55,000 crore capex plan to upgrade its 4G network and launch 5G over next three years

Delhivery gradually finds its feet amid rising competition

Delhivery Ltd's shares are hovering near 52-week lows of ₹325.50 apiece seen on 18 November. Investor sentiment is subdued given the uninspiring September quarter (Q2FY25) results amid rapid growth in quick commerce and stiff competition in e-commerce.

Cement cos need price hikes

DEMAND WOES IN Oct and Nov, cement demand wasn't as robust due to labour shortage in the festive season DEMAND-supply mismatch could cap the sector's utilization below 70%

IPOs to get bigger even after size has doubled in 2024

Initial public offerings in India are getting bigger, with their average size increasing to almost ₹2,000 crore so far in 2024, more than doubling from the average in 2023, said S. Ramesh, managing director and CEO of Kotak Investment Banking.

PPFAS holds cash in 'overvalued' mkt

Indian equities are overvalued as earnings grow slower than expected and a relentless supply of shares from large initial public offerings and stake sales by promoters soak up liquidity, according to Rajeev Thakkar, chief investment officer at PPFAS Mutual Fund.

Government to revamp IFCI

The revamp follows a tripling of infrastructure spending in five years to ₹11.11 trillion for 2024-25

StanChart front-runner to be GIFT dollar settlement bank

Standard Chartered Plc has emerged as the front-runner to become the settlement bank for real-time dollar-denominated trades in India's newest financial hub, according to people familiar with the matter.

Microfinance self-regulator expects stress to stabilize by Jan

The Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the self-regulatory organization for the sector, expects the current bad loan stress that microlenders face to stabilize by January next year with new rules in place.

Right now is not time to slow down: Zepto CEO Palicha

The company plans to enter new categories like e-pharmacy and ramp up early offerings.

Probe into Byju's fin, accounting practices

India has started an investigation into financing and accounting practices at Byju's, as per people in the know of the matter, after a previous inspection found corporate governance lapses at the struggling online tutoring firm.

GDP growth likely slowed to six-quarter low in Q2

India's economic growth likely slowed to 6.5% in the September quarter, which would be its slowest pace in six quarters, according to the median estimate of 26 economists in a Mint poll.

Direct China flights blocked by India's tight security check

For Indians looking to travel to the Middle Kingdom, a direct flight is still some distance.

FII selling crosses ₹2 trillion in FY25

If November trends hold, this may be worst year for outflows

PM to meet state chief secys to discuss growth strategy

The meeting to be held in December will finalize the Centre's near-term policy agenda

Disaster mitigation efforts get ₹1,116 crore

A high-level committee under the chairmanship of Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Tuesday approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects for various states.

US poll impetus to India-EU FTA talks

Sustainability regulations such as carbon tax have been key stumbling blocks despite nine rounds of talks

Airspace, IMD data fuse into Gati Shakti

The proposed integration will also help improve planning of infrastructure creation around airports

India signs final act of Riyadh Design Law Treaty; to strengthen IPs

India has signed the final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT), reaffirming its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and strengthening its intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

Ukraine Clings To Sliver Of Russia, Expecting Trump To Push For Talks

In Russia's Kursk region just north of here, Russian assaults are so intense that their infantrymen sometimes step on the bodies of fallen comrades, according to Ukrainian soldiers opposing them there.

The Economy Must Also Thank The Constitution

It gave India the space to adjust its economic policy in favour of market forces. The irony at this stage is that even capitalist success might require the aid of socialist redistributive tools

Read This Before You Add That 'Instant' Food To Your Cart

Ultra-processed foods, which are convenient and engineered to be addictive, are a serious health threat in India

How Coldplay FOMO Could Lead To Burnout

The fear of missing out on Diljit or Coldplay concert tickets can impact mental health and lead people to make poor financial decisions

How Tim Cook Cracked The Code On Working With Trump

For years, through carefully choreographed dinners and meetings, Apple CEO Tim Cook did something that has eluded many other corporate leaders: He developed a personal relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Can Your Credit Card Portfolio Be Complete Without An Amex Card?

Experts weigh in on the advantages of owning an American Express card, but also highlight acceptance issues

Humility lends leadership an advantage in the age of AI

Research shows this skill can be deployed as part of a success formula in settings that need teamwork

Women entrepreneurs need the support of their very own tribe

Form clubs of fellow businesswomen for mutual aid and to serve as confidence boosters in male-heavy fields like finance

Google Chrome's divorce may be the start of a bigger split-up

Antitrust action will likely go beyond forcing its search engine out

This New Year, skip going on a detox or cleanse

Instead of fad detox trends, adopt a probiotics-rich diet to nurture a healthy gut

Inflation control has primacy for India's central bank

RBI's target gauge should fully represent retail inflation although we clearly need to update it

The Constitution's supremacy is the foundation of our democracy

Stay invested in constitutionally created institutions that secure the empowerment of India's People