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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.

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

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.

Maha Kumbh: A feast for digi-fraudsters

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

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.

The Treasures of Nimrud Pieced Together Again

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site was ravaged by Islamic State fighters

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

The Asian Dream is waking up to realities of middle-class life

Asians are realizing that staying middle-class is not guaranteed

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

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

How do I ensure my daughters get assets only at 25?

I am 50, a Hindu widower with two (5 and 7 years old) daughters.

When astrologers fail to predict their own future

shop speaking to customers for a few minutes and earning ₹10 for it,\" he told Mint.

UPI: Transforming merchant payments for global visitors

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

'Cashiers, ticket clerks jobs will fall'

Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday.

RBI Lifts Asirvad, DMI Finance's Ban

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday lifted the business restrictions placed on Chennai-based Asirvad Micro Finance and New Delhi-based DMI Finance with immediate effect.

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).

Jammu-Srinagar train may start soon

The first train connecting Jammu to Srinagar may begin its commercial run later this month, marking the completion of an over two-decade-old project that would link the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country by a direct railway line.

M&M looks to scale up auto biz globally

Having consolidated its position in the domestic market, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is now looking at ways to expand its presence across international markets, as per a top company executive.

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.

Centre eyes recovery of tax arrears amounting to ₹46.57 tn

To put the numbers in perspective, the total outstanding is around 14% of India's GDP

Xi Jinping muzzles Chinese economist who dared to doubt GDP numbers

China is being dragged down by a property meltdown that has wiped out $18 trillion in household wealth

Strong board can enforce digital privacy laws: Experts

DPBI needs skilled technical and legal professionals, as well as institutional independence

ONGC chooses BP to boost Mumbai High's production

The field currently produces around 1,32,265 barrels of oil and around 13 billion cubic metres of gas per day

Investment a barrier to foundational AI entry, says Nadella

India must get into frontier work in artificial intelligence (AI) and build foundational models, but investment is a real entry barrier and just one mathematical breakthrough can change entire dynamics, Microsoft chairman and chief executive Satya Nadella said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Govt Orders Airlines To Share Weather Data With IMD

With new airports coming up, IMD could have access to data from a wider geographical region

China factor delaying pvt investments: Sanjiv Puri

China's surplus capacity is dampening Indian business' spirit for adding further production capacity, according to Sanjiv Puri, president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).