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'Rate-cut cycle unlikely to begin soon unless liquidity improves'

The sluggish deposit growth poses a risk to achieving higher economic growth, says Rajiv Anand, deputy managing director, Axis Bank. In an interview with Sachin Kumar, Anand speaks of the challenges facing the banking sector, including declining credit growth, stress in unsecured loans and tight liquidity. Excerpts:

Mahindra eyes 30% EV portfolio by 2030

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA aims to make more than a quarter of its portfolio electric by 2030 as India's number two automobile company by market value takes on local and global rivals bolstering their EV line-up in the fast growing segment.

Jio Fin, BlackRock Infuse ₹117 Cr in MF Business

JIO FINANCIAL SERVICES (JFSL) on Tuesday said the company and its joint venture partner US-based BlackRock have infused ₹117 crore in the mutual fund company.

Dollar gains, stocks climb as global markets turn jittery

THE DOLLAR RALLIED on Tuesday and stocks rose as Donald Trump's return to the White House brought mixed messaging on tariffs and highlighted markets' nervousness about the trade policy.

Exporters Can Import Small Diamonds Sans Duty From Apr 1

The government on Tuesday announced a scheme that will allow duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of up to 25 cents or quarter of a carat by exporters to retain India's position as a global leader in the entire diamond value chain, according to a statement.

Startups seek boost in local investments

WITH THE UNION Budget on the horizon, startups and venture capitalists are advocating for key policy measures to foster growth and innovation in the ecosystem.

At ₹25,000-cr, Adani Energy bags its largest ever project

ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS (AESL), the transmission and distribution arm of the Adani Group, announced on Tuesday that it has secured the ₹25,000 crore Bhadla (Rajasthan)-Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh) HVDC (high voltage direct current) project.

Trump Jitters for Markets

FPIS have been of the view that India's markets are over-valued and have moved money out at a time when the rupee has depreciated sharply.

India wary as Trump pulls US out of Pillar 2 tax deal

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, through an executive order, declared on Tuesday that the 15% minimum global corporate tax deal has \"no force or effect\" in the US, effectively pulling the country out of the 2021 pact signed by around 140 countries.

Indian Brands One Up...

Ajjimon Francis, MD, Brand Finance India, pointed out that 13 out of 15 Indian brands have maintained or grown their brand value in the 2025 rankings. \"BFSI brands like LIC, HDFC, SBI and ICICI have shown strength. L&T, the engineering group, has powered ahead remarkably\", he adds.

Anatomy of economic slowdown

WHEN GROWTH IS DECOMPOSED, BOTH MOMENTUM DECLINE AS WELL AS BASE EFFECTS PLAY A ROLE

Empowering privacy, enforcing security

DRAFT DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025

InMobi to raise $400 mn, targets $8 bn valuation

New and existing investors to join

Brokerages positive on Paytm; shares fall

MAJOR BROKERAGES REMAIN positive on Paytm as the fintech managed to narrow its third quarter net loss, with the company continuing to witness an improvement in business metrics.

D2C snack brands make global forays

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Tenuous Gaza ceasefire

A permanent cessation of hostilities to facilitate reconstruction, however, is an open question

Kia India seeks additional time for PLI compliance

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Birthright Citizenship to End, Will Impact Indian Americans

STARTING HIS SECOND term with a flurry of executive orders, US President Donald Trump has sought to revoke birthright citizenship - automatic citizenship of children born in the US to non-citizen parents.

India Must Be Wary: Experts

CO-FOUNDER OF GLOBAL Trade Research Initiative Ajay Srivastava said that when talks happen with the US regarding tariffs on goods, India must point out the trade in digital services and defence purchases for striking a balance in trade.

Job market in India needs a boost in FY26 Budget: Rajan

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has lauded the Narendra Modi government for doing a lot of good work on infrastructure and hoped there would be some concrete steps in the Budget to boost the job market.

Paris Pact: US pulls out again, undermines climate agenda

THE UNITED STATES will once again withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, the White House said on Monday night immediately after Donald Trump assumed office for his second term as President.

Ad highlights how setbacks can shape one's journey

Why the campaign rocks: Honda's \"Unstoppable Dreams\" campaign's message —that failure is a crucial part of success—is something I deeply connect with. In a world where we often focus on achievements, this highlights how setbacks shape our journey and, ultimately, lead to the fulfillment of our dreams.

Experts see a 20% increase despite Trump comeback

Experts See A 20% Increase Despite Trump Comeback

66 dead, 51 hurt in Turkey ski resort fire

A FIRE AT a ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains killed 66 people and injured 51 others on Tuesday, forcing panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.

Making of a showstopper

What Coldplay can teach brands about marketing

EU wants to bolster strategic India tie-up

India to enter new era in 2028, says Andhra CM Naidu INDIA WILL ENTER a new era of global leadership starting in 2028, Andhra Pradesh chief minister said on Tuesday at a CII session on the sidelines of the WEF meeting. \"From 2028, it is going to be the era of India. That is bound to happen. It will be the only country with a demographic dividend for another 20-25 years,\" he said. - PTI

Govt extends free tur import policy by one more year

THE GOVERNMENT ON Tuesday extended the duty-free import policy for tur or pigeon peas by a year, until March 31, 2026, according to a notification by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT).

What this means for India

President Donald Trump is pulling the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO), raising concerns about the UN agency's ability to fight diseases and respond to emergencies around the globe without its biggest funder.

UCO Bank Q3 net profit rises 27% on healthy core income

UCO BANK ON Tuesday reported a 27% increase in its net profit to ₹639 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024, helped by both interest and non-interest income.

Inflection point

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