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Risks to economy escalating in 2025, cautions SBICAPS

Rising household debt, fluctuating FII flows among risks that threaten to amplify economic fragility: Report

True North's Pvt Credit Fund Bets on Vehant Tech

Security and surveillance solution provider Vehant Technologies said Tuesday it has raised $9 million (₹77 crore) in a mezzanine round from the private credit fund of homegrown alternative investment firm True North.

ASK Prop, India Sotheby's start realty fund

The fund aims to raise ₹1,000 crore in equity, with a green-shoe option of an additional ₹500 crore

Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in AI, Cloud Expansion in India

CEO Satya Nadella, however, did not give a time frame for the spending

Intas Pharma bags another overseas co

Gujarat-based drug-maker Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which counts private equity firm ChrysCapital, Singapore state investment firm Temasek and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as its investors, has signed a deal to acquire a biologic medication brand from US-based Coherus Biosciences.

Indian Employers Hope for Computer Tech, Semicon Edge

Increased digital access, geopolitical tensions and climate-mitigation efforts are the primary trends expected to shape the future of jobs in India by 2030, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said in a report.

India to Hold Defence Talks With Maldives From Today

Maldivian defence minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon will pay a three-day visit to India from Wednesday to deepen bilateral engagement amid a thaw in relations between the two countries.

HMPV may be more common than reported in the country

Scientists say there could be more Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India than officially acknowledged because the virus is not new and was never notified by the government for reporting by hospitals and the health community.

Govt plans many onion stocking centres

The plan being discussed with the ministry of agriculture comes amid a steady dip in the production of onion

10% Rise in Capex Allocation Likely for Roads, Railways in FY26

Big private investment is likely in BOT roads; railways to continue work on existing projects

Infosys Taps Staff To Build Ideas Factory

In a first, Infosys Ltd has asked employees to think out of the box and come up with new ideas that can be scaled up and offered to clients as part of a business incubator programme.

Cloud over Asean trade pact review

The planned makeover of India's 14-year-old goods trade pact with Asean may take longer than expected as members of New Delhi's fourth largest trading partner press to negotiate tariffs individually, two people aware of the development said.

Law firms pivot for Trump's return

Law firms that thrived in the heavy regulatory environment of the Biden administration are quickly pivoting to capitalize on a host of different opportunities presented by a second Trump presidency.

Govt pegs FY25 growth at four-year low of 6.4%

NSO estimate lower than finance ministry's 6.5% and RBI's 6.6% outlook

Niti Aayog Works on Five-Year Plans to Bring Down Carbon Emissions

mate finance group of the finance ministry. \"But economics does not work beyond the headlines,\" the person said, explaining why the think tank has been tasked with the study.

Now, tech tools to test cortisol, soothe anxiety

A range of tech tools for mental health will be showcased at CES '25 in Vegas

This Could Be The Best Core Exercise You've Never Done

A modification of the Zercher squat, the 'ab squat' is a dynamic workout that completely engages your core

For a balanced life, take the heroine's journey

Living a life not attuned to nature's cycles can affect the body and cause digestive issues as well as mental stress

AIF industry: At risk of death by a thousand circulars

Alternative investment funds generate value but have been dealt a harsh blow by over-regulation

Expect Trump's Crackdown on Immigration to Be Disruptive

He is far better placed to act swiftly and harshly this time around

Welfare Programmes Impact the Retail Prices Relevant to People

India must update its inflation metrics to reflect actual consumption expenditure patterns for superior policy formulation

Tweaked for flexibility, NPS awaits tax clarity

This funded pension scheme now offers access to low-cost fund management with its option of staggered withdrawals of what was once a lump-sum. Good. Let's keep its taxation benign

Rupee depreciation is inevitable but its volatility is not

RBI should restrain its active forex management while the Centre aims to attract more dollars

Ten big GenAI developments we saw within the span of a month

Its evolution didn't even pause for a year-end break as the AI wave began turning into a tsunami

Simplifying Taxes: Key Challenges for Budget 2025

The focus is on how the Centre overhauls the new tax regime to attract more taxpayers

Wartime risk takers shield $830 mn daily trade amid threats

Shipping insurance is offered in London since 1680s, yet the business of selling war cover is now peaking

NRI tax mismatch: What's your next step?

In FY24, I, an NRI, earned capital gains on mutual funds (switch in and switch out), which I didn't report in my return. I received an email from the income tax department about the mismatch between my return and the AIS/TIS. What are my options now?

Competitiveness Is The Key To Our Future

Uday Kotak on protectionism, Donald Trump, private capex, Indian fintechs, scams and scandals

Hidden Costs of Buying Property: Taxes and Fees You Just Can't Avoid

The true cost of homeownership goes beyond the price tag, with taxes, cess and legal fees adding to the expense

SpaDeX docking delayed by 2 days

India postponed by a couple of days on Monday a highly-anticipated space docking experiment that would see it become the fourth country in the world to achieve a feat essential for expanding future deep space exploratory missions.