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Madhya Pradesh High Court Clears Path for Religare AGM

Burman family, which owns about 25% of Religare, has been pushing to remove Saluja, despite the board backing her

CCPA to strike cos with class action over quality concern

The top consumer watchdog seeks to curb substandard products flooding retail markets

NHPC Keen To Buy PTC India Stake

Although there was a rethink in the government in 2023 over stake sale, talks have picked up in the past few months

Why Manappuram Ended Flat Even After Lifting of MFI Ban

Manappuram Finance Ltd stock rose 5.5% in early trade on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions on its microfinance arm, Asirvad Micro Finance Ltd (AMFL), with immediate effect.

Realty to see mixed Q3, hectic Q4

The residential realty market is in an upcycle, yet real estate companies' December quarter (Q3FY25) results would bring selective cheer.

The top sectors to invest in this year, according to AI

Many experts say tools like AI should be used by investors not to replace financial advisers but to augment them

Asset Class Diversification Is More Crucial Now Than Ever

Two decades ago, investing mostly meant parking money in fixed deposits, property, or maybe equities, leaving little room for diversification—spreading investments across various asset classes.

Health is wealth: Investors tell startup founders, heads

Several board members and investors are pushing for more balance between work and life

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund bets on Harsoria

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the healthcare and life sciences-focused private equity arm of financial services company Tata Capital Ltd, said Thursday it has invested in medical devices manufacturer Harsoria Healthcare Pvt Ltd.

Disparity in gold import numbers resolved, say officials

The government has found and resolved data discrepancies over gold imports, reducing the trade deficit in November from the previous $37.8 billion to about $32.8 billion, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity.

Inflation Likely to Have Eased to 5.3% in Dec: Mint Poll

India's retail inflation likely moderated to a four-month low of 5.3% in December, down from 5.5% in November, driven by the seasonal decline in food prices, according to the median estimate of 25 economists in a Mint poll.

E-way bill generation rebounds, signalling supply chain revival

The issuance of electronic permits, or e-way bills, required for shipping goods within and across states—a key indicator of economic activity—rebounded in December to 112 million, up from a five-month low of 101.8 million in November, according to GSTN, the platform that processes Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns.

Maha Kumbh: A feast for digi-fraudsters

Two weeks ago, the police booked four men operating fraudulent accommodation booking websites

Fertilizer subsidy likely to stay at current level in FY26

Govt may stick to the allocation, as subsidy utilization in FY25 has followed anticipated trend

The Treasures of Nimrud Pieced Together Again

Archaeologists Have Been Reassembling Bas-Reliefs, Sculptures and Decorated Slabs

How Bhansali elevates the first encounter

An excerpt from a new book on the Hindi director considers the importance of first sightings in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cinema

From arrack to wine, a bar crawl across Sri Lanka

Cocktail bars in the island nation are drawing on local traditions and flavours to give a heady twist to familiar spirits

Only human-centred AI can charm humans to adopt it

The AI industry could learn from carmakers how to focus on the consumer and modify perceptions

How Emerging Economies Could Prosper in a Protectionist World

As manufacturing export success gets harder, they should focus on service exports. These are unlikely to face big trade barriers

The Asian Dream Is Waking Up To Realities Of Middle-Class Life

Asians are realizing that staying middle-class is not guaranteed

Fix India's bond market to lift economic growth

As India's economy slows, we should revive public-private partnerships to attract private investment. But, for debt funding, we'll need to reform and invigorate our market for bonds

Lessons from the 75-year-old National Sample Survey

Its impressive history tells us much about innovation, autonomy and state-level data collection

We should let clarity prevail over nonsense: Here's a handy guide

We must use simple language, empathize with people, not take ourselves too seriously and be kind

Clear Goals and Discipline: How Small Investors Can Build Lasting Wealth

There is no one-size-fits-all, the answer will depend on your needs, personal preferences

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UPI: Transforming Merchant Payments for Global Visitors

Say goodbye to forex cards as UPI One World makes cashless travel seamless for travellers

ADIA pours ₹6.3k cr into GMR Group

GMR Group has received ₹6,300 crore investment from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the funds will help in reducing the debt of promoter group entity GMR Enterprises Pvt. Ltd (GEPL).

MFIs seek support from government

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) on Wednesday sought a dedicated funding mechanism in place and government support to tide over challenges in the sector.

V. Narayanan named as Isro head

India appointed rocket scientist V. Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the government said on Tuesday, a key role as India works to become a space superpower.