Fireside Chat with Debashish Panda, IRDAI Chairperson | BFSI Insight Summit 2024

“Middle class cracking under the strain...”: Shashi Tharoor criticises Union Budget in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the Union Budget, saying it ignores unemployment, soaring living costs, and growing inequality, and does little to address the concerns and aspirations

Indian Coast Guard seizes shadow oil tankers: Inside the hidden global oil trade

A hidden fleet of aging oil tankers is quietly reshaping global trade.

Bharat Bandh today: What's open, what's closed during strike?

A nationwide strike called by central trade unions and supported by farmers’ organisations is expected to disrupt banking, transport and local markets in parts of India.

New Vande Mataram guidelines: Why has Centre made all 6 stanzas mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines standardising how and when the National Song, Vande Mataram, must be performed at official functions across India.

Over 24 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days: What taxpayers need to know

More than 24.6 lakh income tax returns for AY 2025-26 remain pending for over 90 days. Should taxpayers worry?

Why hospitality needs policy reforms to achieve India’s tourism goals

In this session of Guru gyaan, M P Bezbaruah provided his rich insights on the Indian tourism sector that includes the current situation, reforms and other aspects.

Explained: What are GM crops and why they matter in the India–US trade deal | Agriculture | Tariffs

India’s interim trade deal with the US allows duty-free access for some farm products — but GM crops remain a flashpoint. What are GM crops, why is India cautious

$800-billion global textile market: How India stacks up against Vietnam, Bangladesh & others

India’s textile sector is navigating tariff shocks, global competition, and a shifting sourcing landscape. We explain how India compares with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged; High-level panel to review banking sector; SBI launches CHAKRA & more

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, while continuing with its 'neutral' stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra assured proactive liquidity management

Explained: How the STT hike could change the way India trades F&O

The Budget has raised the cost of trading futures and options and the market felt it instantly. A sharp sell-off, spiking volatility, and big questions for traders.