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Central loans for state capex set to get easier

Then, loans not linked to specific reforms were to be given for projects that are set to be completed within the current fiscal year (FY25).

What lies behind India's palatial ₹100 crore homes

A ₹190 crore penthouse sale at DLF Ltd's The Camellias in Gurugram was the biggest deal of 2024

India Leads Growth in Swiss Watch Imports Worldwide

Experts say this growth reflects mixed consumption patterns, and not just luxury demand

Foxconn Q4 Sees Record Revenue on AI Demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.

Nippon Takeover Block Creates Uncertainty for US Workers

The US Govt Has Sought Over the Years to Protect US Steel and Other Steelmakers by Imposing Taxes on Imported Steel

Privacy Law May Trip on Parent Verification

Parents of minors will need to take responsibility for the underage users

Weak earnings in near term won't be a negative surprise for markets

This is the time that global investors should utilize to buy into the long-term Indian growth story Nitin Jain CEO, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore)

Why The Concept Of Irr Is The Best Kept Secret

Because the lay person cannot calculate IRR, it makes him feel that the lender is fleecing him

Vadhvan Port a big bet for Afcons

Niche play

Accel looks beyond metros

NEW PLAYBOOK ACCEL will also bet on AI, fintech and manufacturing that serve domestic and global demand THE firm recently led a funding round of $2 million in rapid food delivery startup Swish

PE/VC funding in new year picks up

The first week of 2025 saw startups gradually regain momentum after the New Year celebrations, with fundraising activity rebounding alongside steady mergers and acquisition (M&A) action, including a few high-value deals.

Manufacturing compliance deadline to be extended for small drug firms

The Centre plans to extend the deadline for complying with good manufacturing practice (GMP), on a par with the World Health Organization (WHO) standards for small pharmaceutical companies with a revenue of ₹250 crore or less by one year till 31 December 2025.

Nabard eyes new fund to add climate funding

After Nab Ventures Fund 1, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) now plans a second round focused on ventures that address hurdles created by climate change in the rural financial ecosystem, said Shaji K. V., chairman of Nabard.

War, Climate, & AI: World's Three Big Challenges of '25

Trump's win could weaken the effort to tackle the climate change challenge

EU polls may delay FTA talks

Most recently, the government change in the UK has delayed FTA talks. It's not yet clear when the talks will resume

Shipping to get infra status to push Indian shipbuilders

The status would allow shipping entities to secure funds on easier terms with low interest rate

EU to help MSMEs to cope with tech, sustainability reporting

The European Union (EU) has decided to help small Indian businesses cope with its looming tax on carbon-intensive exports by funding decarbonization technologies, two industry figures said.

The First Inclusion

s, mining organizations are sensitized to the usage of pronouns and the importance of inclusive language, says Madhu Srivatsa, Vedanta Ltd. Sensitization drives awareness among employees, business partners, investors, and members of the community within which the organization operates, aiming to educate the audience on the company’s key policies and financial incentives.

The Perks of Reflection and Daily Me-Time

Introspection helps one think more clearly, says Spinny CEO Niraj Singh

Hiring Is Just The Step Towards Inclusion

The Bigger Responsibility Of Making Those With Disabilities And From Marginalized Groups Feel Included Lies With Peers

It's your touch that will push a

AI agents help break down silos and improve decision-making and collaboration, but it's people who can leverage their benefits

The 'Asian Aunty' is smashing ageist and gender stereotypes

'Aunty' leaders are tackling a widely normalized form of 'othering'

Engineer Nation

Long-term development goals

Rules Have Hits and Misses

Some provisions can set a global example for age-gating but others would overburden data fiduciaries

Budget: It must aim to engage India's economic transformation

The target of Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires the budget to balance immediate challenges with long-term goals

Get public-private partnerships right for target-oriented growth

The UK's new government should engage the private sector with deals that achieve public objectives

The Digital Data Protection

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules are finally with us and the long wait has for the most part been worth it.

A Reward for Being Unspectacular

Careers that endure are typically not spectacular. This is so in politics as well as other fields

Longevity Is Usually A Reward

In the end, what many tributes to Dr. Manmohan Singh tried to say, shorn of frills, was that the economist survived long in politics because he posed no political threat to his party's true power centre. He was so reassuring; he even lost the only Lok Sabha election he contested.

How to Use Home Loan Interest as Acquisition Cost

With the 2023 amendment offering clarity, taxmen must enforce the law in right spirit