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Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, tourism, and cities in motion

IPOs falter, Jakarta tops Tokyo, tourism patterns shift, temperatures rise, and China sets solar and tech records

Q3 results preview: Life insurers likely to face VNB margin squeeze

Analysts flag 175-350-bp hit despite healthy premium growth

Manappuram Finance shares up 3.2% after denying delay in Bain Capital deal

Manappuram Finance shares rose over 3% after the company denied reports of RBI objections delaying Bain Capital's plan to acquire a controlling stake

Second straight stumble for PSLV as rocket veers astray in third stage

Anvesha, 15 other satellites lost; analysing data, says Isro chief

Insurers knock on Irdai door for clarity on director overlap ban

Insurers seek Irdai clarity on a new law barring common directorships, a move that could disrupt boards of bank-backed insurance companies

CPI inflation 2011-12 series: End of an era as new base begins next month

CPI-food inflation peaked at 16.12 per cent in April 2018, while the lowest reading was recorded in April 2019

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to Indian startups in Apple case

Alleges company is using dilatory and delaying tactics in regulator's investigation

Will Budget 2026 synchronise Customs law with India's FTA ambitions?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier

Nifty Realty falls 1.22% as developers fear missing FY26 sales guidance

Demand slowdown, buyers getting priced out of affordable housing, reflecting in FY26 numbers

Vodafone Idea AGR relief estimated at ₹54,200 crore, says report

According to sources, the government has begun evaluation of the AGR dues at all circle levels following its communication to the number three carrier

Chinese policy shift likely to aid domestic plastic pipe companies

The Chinese finance ministry has recently announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on suspension PVC (SPVC), which will be effective from April this year

Chinese policy shift likely to aid domestic plastic pipe companies

The Chinese finance ministry has recently announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on suspension PVC (SPVC), which will be effective from April this year

Sukino raises $31 million to expand post-hospital recovery care

Bessemer Venture Partners leads the Series B round as the healthcare chain bets on rising demand for rehabilitation outside hospitals

Record domestic coal output helps India save nearly $8 bn in imports

Capex crosses target by 44%

PFC plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through public issue of NCDs

Power Finance Corporation plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore via a public NCD issue, offering up to 7.30% returns and targeting retail investors

JP Morgan's India arm leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Powai for ₹612 crore

JP Morgan India leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Powai for ₹612 crore over five years, opting for a premium managed office space operated by Cowrks

Uttar Pradesh govt ramps up ecommerce push to boost MSMEs and exports

The state government is tying up with ecommerce majors and online marketplaces to strengthen the MSME sector, which consists of more than 9 million units spread across 75 districts

Rajasthan steps up rooftop solar rollout amid push for clean energy

Driven by free electricity and subsidies, Rajasthan is adding over 13,000 rooftop solar plants a month, with more than 2.7 lakh consumers registering under the scheme

Home loan insurance: Buy individual term cover for greater flexibility

Individual term plan stays with the borrower even if the loan is prepaid, refinanced or transferred, and payout goes directly to the nominee

JSW MG Windsor emerges as India's best-selling EV in 2025 with 46,735 units

The 2025 leaderboard also saw the entry of the Mahindra & Mahindra XEV 9e, which took the second spot with about 27,700 units