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Two ECs may be appointed by Mar 15

Committee could meet either on March 13 or 14

Sebi brings index providers within regulatory fold

Mandates registration of index providers managing 'significant indices' based on securities listed in India

Trinamool's WB list, Meghalaya plan dent INDIA bloc's blueprint

In the first sign that the Opposition INDIA bloc had failed to ensure one-on-one contests against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday announced its list of 42 candidates for the Lok Sabha (LS) polls in West Bengal, including two seats that the Congress won in 2019.

NHIT to raise ₹4.5K cr debt to buy 2 more road projects

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) is planning to raise an additional debt of ₹4,500 crore to fund the acquisition of two more operational road projects from its parent organisation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

SGBs help save $3.3 bn in India's gold import bill

In 2023-24 (FY24), the Reserve Bank of India sold sovereign gold bonds (SGBS) worth 44.3 tonnes, marking the highest-ever response to the instrument since its introduction in November 2015.

Govt unlocks infra blitz before electoral battle

PM launches projects worth 2.3 trillion in a week; more lined up

₹2.5 trn smart metering play has Adani, Tatas walking different paths

Tata Power and Adani Energy Solutions, the country's two major private distribution companies, have adopted different approaches when it comes to the ₹2.5 trillion smart metering business.

No change in reserve price of expensive spectrum bands

The reserve price for two of the most expensive bands 900MHz 800MHz and in the spectrum auction on May 20 has not been changed by the government.

Adanis plan ₹60K cr boost to augment airports biz

Capex separate from 18K crore announced for Navi Mumbai Airport Phase-I

Have achieved full compliance with RBI requirements

IIFL Finance, which is facing regulatory restrictions on extending gold loans, could see a 25-30 percent impact on business in the coming quarters, AK PURWAR, chairman and independent director, said in an email interview to Manojit Saha.

Only a quarter of Byju's staff gets full Feb salary

DENIED ACCESS TO RIGHTS FUND

Will not tailor policies to suit Tesla: Goyal

India will not tailor its policies to suit US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla, and its laws and tariff rules will be formulated to attract all-electric vehicle manufacturers from across the world to set up a base in the world's fastest-growing economy, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said.

Beverage, AC sales may jump up to 40% as mercury surges

Manufacturers of cold beverages and consumer durables expect demand to be greater this summer on expectation that temperatures will be high this year compared to 2023.

Polls may rev up 2W sales but PVs likely to be a drag

Trends based on recent state elections and the 2019 general elections: Fada

Mahindra bats for making life simpler for Indian innovators

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Sunday urged the government to make 'life simpler' for Indian innovators who are 'pioneers and potential' unicorns.

DIGITAL COMPETITION BILL Onus on Big Tech to declare fair deal

The proposed Digital Competition Bill is expected to put a self-reporting obligation on online entities to declare their dealings are fair and transparent, not restrictive towards third-party applications, according to sources in the know

16 yrs, 21 rounds of talks: India-EFTA pact a reality

For promised FDI, India's nominal GDP must grow 9.5% in $ terms over 15 yrs

Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, dies

Akira Toriyama, creator of the beloved manga and anime Dragon Ball, has died, his production studio said in a statement on Friday.

Hope of a better life eludes ASHA, other site workers

Pay disparity and absence of social security or support system remain dominant themes

ALTAR TO ALTERCATION

A peek into the complexity of prenuptial agreements in India, and why Goa is the only outlier

No black swans: Markets may rise further

The long-term trend may suggest a reversal if Nifty50 falls below 20,000

Power stocks on hot streak with advent of summer

The upward trajectory of the stocks of power-generation companies (gencos) is expected to continue, say analysts, as the impending severe summer heat is likely to drive up demand for electricity.

Returns likely to be healthy in rising or volatile markets

Investors have been flocking to arbitrage funds in large numbers.

Strong portfolio, slew of launches to help Abbott India outperform

Company's year-on-year revenue growth of 8.3% exceeded expectations and its top line was aided by a product mix led by therapies

'PSUS would likely outperform in next 12 months

The smallcap universe has been in profit-booking mode over the past few sessions, with the BSE Smallcap index falling by nearly 3 per cent in a week. MANISH SONTHALIA, chief investment officer at Emkay Investment Managers, said in an email interview with Nikita Vashisht that India was likely to get Global Emerging Market (GEM) and India- dedicated flows as it was a favoured investment destination globally. Edited excerpts:

FPI count at GIFT City doubles in 4 months

Maiden IFSC emerges as preferred choice of fund managers

Equity MF flows hit 2-year high on NFOs, robust SIPS

Smallcap schemes see moderation in flows as Sebi takes stock of risks

Indian airlines shouldn't gamble with stricter safety

Indian pilots are exhausted, battling erratic schedules, consecutive latenight departures and excessive hours.

A wiser world after Covid

In October 2008, Viswanathan Anand was playing Vladimir Kramnik in a world title match in Bonn when one of his seconds, Suryasekhar Ganguly, contracted chickenpox.

Preserving the magic

Before applauding Martin Scorsese Scorsese for his dazzling array of cinematic masterpieces, punctuated with captivating storytelling, stellar performances, and mindbending music, the ardent film buff would do well to doff her hat to the auteur for being a passionate champion in film preservation.