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Chronic woes persist for stocks

The thumping victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies (Mahayuti) in the Maharashtra assembly election means political stability with more synchronization of economic policies between the Centre and the state.

Bet on mid-market corporate borrowers paying off: Kotak

The bank's lower penetration among firms with ₹500-1,500 crore turnover prompted it to create a new unit

NSE, BSE face profit risk from Sebi plan

India's two leading stock exchanges may see their profit drop should the nation's stock-market regulator implement proposed changes to the ownership structure of clearing houses.

PE firm eyeing pros to build new startups

Gaja Capital wants professional managers struck by entrepreneurial bug

HMD eyes exports from India amid US-China tensions

HMD Global (HMD), makers of Nokia-branded mobile phones, is gearing up capacities and local supplier ecosystem in anticipation of higher levels of exports from India to global markets amid higher tariffs expected to be levied on Chinese products by the incoming US government under President-elect Donald Trump.

Govt to start masters in medical engineering at IITs, NITs

The government will start M.Tech courses in medical engineering at leading institutions like IITs and NITs among measures aimed at creating a pool of skilled talent for testing and operating high-tech medical devices and reducing import dependence in this key sector.

Tale of two GDP estimates: S&P cuts, Finmin steadfast

S&P cuts India GDP growth forecast for FY26 and FY27, finance ministry optimistic on FY25

NFRA advises new audit standards for LLPs; ICAI Objects

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Monday recommended audit standards for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), although the accounting and auditing self-regulator Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) expressed reservations about some of the proposals, the ministry of corporate affairs said in a statement.

Rural job scheme may get same funds in FY26 amid revival signs

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a vital safety net for the rural poor, is unlikely to receive increased funding in the FY26 budget.

Cabinet clears PAN 2.0, other projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved the revamp of the Permanent Account Number system to introduce PAN 2.0, along with projects worth ₹22,847 crore in various domains including agriculture, railways, green energy, and education.

Hindi box office heads for tepid finish to 2024

With just one real blockbuster to show this year in horror comedy Stree 2, entertainment industry experts expect Hindi box office returns for 2024 to be 30-40% lower than in 2023.

NBCC plans to acquire sick PSUs, redevelop land banks

BCC India Ltd has set its sights on acquiring defunct public sector undertakings (PSUs) to redevelop and monetize their land, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, as the state-run construction company seeks to leverage success in developing land for some government-owned companies.

TotalEnergies to halt Adani investments, GQG hopeful

Two of the largest investors in Adani Group companies have made contrasting investment decisions after US authorities indicted Gautam Adani and two other directors in a $250 million bribery case.

Credit binge haunts microfinance firms

Microfin, mega woes Analysts say post-covid credit binge drew in many borrowers.

Stocks soar on poll cheer, but earnings cloud stays

Good harvest, govt spending may lift demand, but earnings cuts seen rising

4%-plus inflation for 5 yrs leaves bitter taste

Inflation may be on a downtrend, but urban households still expect it to be high for the foreseeable future.

Using AI In Workflow To Make Work Less Stressful

Al's role in workflow automation goes beyond efficiency-it also directly impacts employee well-being

Employees' Provident Fund Has Issues. Can Employees Opt Out?

EPF contributors face mounting challenges as limited withdrawal options and high rejection rates persist

The Promise And Challenges Of Insurance Reform

One of the most awaited results of the hike in foreign holding is the infusion of capital

Becoming better at work with daily reflection

Fujifilm India's Arun Babu on the significance of constant learning

A new incentive structure could help preserve standing forests

The proposed tropical forest forever facility would use blended finance to reward countries for protecting their green cover

Let someone else play knight in shining armour for Disney

CEO Iger should quit can-kicking and help the next chief succeed

Thomas E. Kurtz gave us our Basic lessons in software

He wanted computers kept accessible, as seen in the programming language he pioneered

Why the 5-star hotel experience needs urgent reforms

From gagging TV sets to guiding guests on surviving tucked-in beds, plenty needs to be fixed

COP-29 could not escape the US election's impact

The $300 billion pledged by rich countries as climate funding is grossly insufficient. True, Trump's US may revert to climate scepticism, but others must try harder to mobilize funds

Empower women to participate equally in Digital India's success

We must go beyond bridging gaps in internet access and maximize women's agency in using devices

Sending money abroad? Here's how you can reclaim your TCS

I want to send money to my son in US under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). I understand that tax collected at source (TCS) is paid on the transaction. How can I reclaim it?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GREAT INDIAN MIDDLE CLASS?

One theme ran through the just concluded Q2 earnings season—urban India is showing signs of distress

Bitcoin treads water below $100,000

Bitcoin spent the weekend trading shy of the landmark $100,000 levels, dashing enthusiasts' hopes that the oldest of digital assets would breach that significant financial, and psychological, threshold.

'IIFCL seeks infra tag for space sector'

State-owned IIFCL has requested the government to bring the space sector under the harmonized list of infrastructure for easier financing of satellite vehicle manufacturing activity in the country.