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Rupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market

The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025

Explained: Securities Markets Code Bill

India’s securities laws are set for their biggest overhaul in decades. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025

New NPS rules explained: 10 big changes that can reshape your retirement

India’s National Pension System has just undergone one of its biggest reforms in years. Exit rules are easier, liquidity is higher, and annuity obligations are lower. But what exactly has changed

Explained: India-Oman trade agreement: Why the FTA matters

India and Oman have signed a major free trade agreement that gives Indian exports near-total duty-free access to Oman. From goods and services to jobs and geopolitics

100% FDI in insurance, RBI’s forex push, SBI launches YONO 2.0 & more

The Parliament has passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, raising FDI in insurance from 74% to 100%.

Branding, strategy, leadership lessons from Leo's marketing stalwart

In this session, Amitesh Rao, CEO, South Asia - Leo, Publicis Health and Publicis Business, talks about branding, advertising, strategy and leadership styles and provides valuable career tips

Bangladesh on edge: Who was Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death sparked protests | Bangladesh violence

Bangladesh has been rocked by protests and political tension after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader of the July uprising and an election candidate, who succumbed to gunshot injuries in Sin

India’s higher-education moment: Why global universities are betting big on the country

India is on the brink of a higher-education transformation. With the world’s largest college-age population, sweeping policy reforms, and tightening visa regimes abroad

Blood pressure myths busted: Symptoms, stress, salt & alcohol explained

Does high blood pressure always show symptoms? Is stress the main cause? Are pink salt or alcohol good for BP? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common hypertension myths

Explained: Why is India facing a shortage of small denomination notes? | Business news

From auto fares to kirana shops, everyday cash payments are getting harder. RBI employees’ union has warned of a nationwide shortage of small denomination notes, especially in rural and semi-urban