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Akshita Singh
Akshita Singh
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita Singh
WhatsApp's journey: From status app to world's default messaging service
With Cred founder Kunal Shah set to lead WhatsApp globally, here's a look at the evolution of the app that transformed digital communication and largely replaced SMS across the world
 "WhatsApp's journey: From status app to world's default messaging service")
Japan's Sakana AI says Fugu Ultra matches Mythos on certain benchmarks
What are Fugu and Fugu Ultra, the AI systems through which Japan's Sakana AI is betting on 'One Model To Command Them All' and claiming Mythos-level performance on some benchmarks?
 "Japan's Sakana AI says Fugu Ultra matches Mythos on certain benchmarks")
Jio, NSE IPOs near launch: Which shareholders stand to gain most?
Who stands to make the biggest gains when India's two most anticipated IPOs finally hit the market?
 "Jio, NSE IPOs near launch: Which shareholders stand to gain most?")
China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing
China will support eligible foreign-invested enterprises seeking listings on domestic stock exchanges
 "China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing")
Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?
Why is India considering a sunset clause in its proposed US trade deal? Here's what the provision means and how it could help New Delhi navigate tariff uncertainty
 "Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?")
Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls
Addressing the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, Modi said the atmosphere in the state reflected a sense of change and renewed optimism
 "Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls")
Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha
PM Modi said eastern India is becoming a growth hub as he laid foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha and highlighting the state's investment momentum
 "Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha")
India-UK trade pact: What changes for autos, whisky, textiles, steel
Here are the key takeaways from the India-UK trade deal, from lower tariffs on cars and Scotch whisky to duty-free textile access, social security relief for professionals and steel export safeguards
 "India-UK trade pact: What changes for autos, whisky, textiles, steel")
Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trn till June 17 in FY27
Gross direct tax collections increased 12.46 per cent to ₹6.1 trillion from ₹5.4 trillion recorded a year earlier
 "Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trn till June 17 in FY27")
If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi
Trump also offered condolences over the deaths of three Indian sailors in recent US military strikes
 "If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi")
India still has a demographic dividend. Can it create enough jobs?
India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, but the bigger question is whether the economy can create enough jobs and raise productivity before ageing pressures build
 "India still has a demographic dividend. Can it create enough jobs?")
Despite Tehran's denial, Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement would prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
 "Despite Tehran's denial, Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday")
Ather Energy in talks for post-IPO ₹2,500 crore fundraise: Report
The electric two-wheeler maker is expected to begin the fundraising process as early as July and could raise the funds through multiple instruments
 "Ather Energy in talks for post-IPO ₹2,500 crore fundraise: Report")
Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields now?
Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields? Experts say yes, but only at the margin, with domestic and global factors playing a larger role
 "Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields now?")
India to remain fastest growing economy at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank
The Bank also cut its estimates for global economic growth to 2.5 per cent due to the West Asia crisis; India seen growing at 6.6 per cent in FY27 and 7.2 per cent in FY28
 "India to remain fastest growing economy at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank")
NCLT admits SBI's plea to start insolvency process against Anil Ambani
The Mumbai bench of the NCLT admitted SBI's application seeking recovery of more than Rs 1,200 crore from Ambani under provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
 "NCLT admits SBI's plea to start insolvency process against Anil Ambani")
Attacks must cease, says MEA as 3 Indians die in strike off Oman coast
India summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and conveyed its strong objection over an attack on a commercial tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members off the coast of Oman
 "Attacks must cease, says MEA as 3 Indians die in strike off Oman coast")
Defence ministry signs ₹449 crore deal for 20 indigenous Navy GNSS jammers
The induction of the systems will support the safe operation of Indian Navy vessels in complex operational conditions
 "Defence ministry signs ₹449 crore deal for 20 indigenous Navy GNSS jammers")
India Inc hails PM Modi as he becomes the longest-serving elected PM
Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday, surpassing the record of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru
 "India Inc hails PM Modi as he becomes the longest-serving elected PM")
Govt considering extending duty relief on petrochemical imports beyond June
The exemption, announced earlier this year, covers 40 petrochemical products used for making plastics and pharmaceuticals and is currently valid through June 30
 "Govt considering extending duty relief on petrochemical imports beyond June")