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BRICS Summit 2026: Six key takeaways on tariffs, terrorism and West Asia

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi ended with a 140-point declaration covering trade, terrorism, West Asia, local-currency payments, AI and global governance. Here are the key takeaways.

Tata Sons IPO RBI rejects exit request: What happens to the listing now?

RBI has rejected Tata Sons’ bid to exit the Core Investment Company framework, putting the group’s unlisted holding company on the path towards a possible IPO.

Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme: How the model works

Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme: How the model works

BRICS Summit 2026: Who’s coming, what’s on the agenda and why it matters

India is hosting the BRICS Summit with leaders from Russia, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. But can New Delhi balance its ties with the Global South while avoiding an anti-Western tilt?

Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy, 2024: What incentives does it offer chipmakers?

Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy, 2024: What incentives does it offer chipmakers?

YouTube raises monetisation bar for new creators: What changes in 2027? YouTube monetisation rules

YouTube is changing its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetisation rules from February 1, 2027. New creators will need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views to qualify

Onion prices jump 59%: Why the Centre is sending a ‘Kanda Express’

Onion prices have jumped sharply across India, with the all-India average retail price up 59% in a year.

Vodafone Idea closer to SBI loan; RBI may tighten liquidity; commercial funding doubles & more

Vodafone Idea is believed to have moved closer to securing funding for its capital expenditure plan, with SBI agreeing to sanction its share of the loan. The telecom operator agreed to provide guarant

H1N1 cases are on the rise across India: What you need to know and should you worry

H1N1 flu cases are rising across several Indian cities this monsoon, with Delhi reporting nearly six times more cases than last year. From Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru and Kerala,

Benefits or Security? What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen? | Macro Matters Ep 7

In this episode of Macro Matters, Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with veteran journalist A. K. Bhattacharya on a fundamental question: What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen?

How free government coaching could reshape the coaching business in India | Online coaching

The Centre’s proposed free online coaching for competitive exams could make exam preparation more affordable for students, while putting pressure on smaller and mid-sized private coaching institutes.

Why are more Indians surrendering their life insurance policies early?

More Indians are surrendering their life insurance policies before maturity — and many could be getting back significantly less than they paid.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 approved: What changes for housing, Yamuna and development

Delhi’s Master Plan 2047 could reshape the capital with nearly 40 lakh new homes, regulated development across 70 peripheral villages, redevelopment of old DDA housing and new infrastructure.

How Tata Sons will choose its next chairman

N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman and will not seek reappointment when his current term ends in February 2027. He joined the Tata Group in 1987

N Chandrasekaran exits Tata Sons: His journey from TCS to the top

N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman and will not seek reappointment when his current term ends in February 2027.

NCDC Bill explained: How cooperative financing could become easier

The National Co-operative Development Corporation Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to make funding for India’s cooperatives faster and more flexible.

Disinvesting vs Privatising: Why India keeps selling PSU stakes instead of privatising them

The government’s ₹31,552 crore LIC stake sale highlights India’s evolving approach to disinvestment. Here’s why the government prefers minority stake sales over full privatisation

LIVE | BSmart Brand Canvas 2026 Grand Finale

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How AI is turning big tech into industrial giants

AI is reshaping more than software—it's transforming Big Tech into infrastructure giants. Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta are investing billions in data centres

Why can’t India crack manufacturing?

Why has India struggled to become a manufacturing powerhouse despite decades of reforms, Make in India and PLI schemes? In this episode of Macro Matters, Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj