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Kalinganagar's grim anniversary: Progress evident, but unease persists

Once known for controversial land acquisition, the Kalinganagar industrial unit in Odisha now accounts for as much as 20% of approved new investments in the state. But for many locals, unease persists

Time to be neither overly greedy nor excessively fearful: Fund managers

Indian equities are consolidating valuations and recalibrating expectations about earnings, putting investors in a familiar dilemma: Lean into optimism or retreat with caution?

CIOs signal earnings-led market ahead, urge realistic return expectations

India's top fund managers expect the domestic equity market to move into a steadier, earnings-driven phase after a prolonged period of sharp rallies followed by 13-14 months of consolidation

Digital push, new investors to shape next phase of MF growth: Experts

India's MF industry believes it is still only at foothills of its potential. The next phase will be driven by the rise of digital platforms and improved discipline in SIPs, said five industry leaders

Quant-based funds emerge as new battleground for mutual fund investors

Although quant and factor strategies are expanding rapidly, investor participation held back by their complexity and inconsistent returns

New era dawns: Non-equity funds find their moment in balanced portfolios

Rally in gold and silver, choppy equity mkts nudge investors to multi-asset, debt-linked products. Is this tactical hop to what's hot or start of more balanced folios in Indian households?

Raising concerns: Kia latest to join small-car CAFE-III row, writes to PMO

Kia told the PMO that creating a special sub-category of small petrol cars based on vehicle weight would dilute the core purpose of the CAFE framework

Mint Road in 2025: A year filled with opening doors and tightening screws

The year saw Mint Road push banks towards capital markets, revisit deposit insurance and revive UCB licensing, signalling reform that expands opportunity without diluting caution

States' debt burden and fiscal gaps persist, leaving capital spending muted

10 states with the highest debt to GSDP ratio have debt levels above 30% of GSDP

India's state-wise investment gap has deeper roots than just poverty

India's uneven state investment reflects differences in public spending and governance, not just income levels, with higher public capex and project completion linked to stronger private investment

Religion-based violence in India: A snapshot of rising complaints

In 2024, most complaints were filed by Muslims and Sikhs, while Christians remained a distant third among minority religious groups in India

Evaluating setting up shop in United States: Vikram Solar chairman

Vikram Solar Chairman Gyanesh Chaudhary says consolidation is under way in renewables, with capacity expansion, upstream investments and plans to explore the us market despite sector headwinds

Stellar & disappointing stocks of 2025: leaders fall, laggards rise

Some stocks that rallied last year have been among the biggest laggards of 2025, while many underperformers have emerged as winners

The great trade balancing act: India weathers US tariffs, diversifies trade

One lesson India learnt the hard way in 2025 was the danger of excessive dependence on the US market

New ship recycling rules kick in as India aligns with Hong Kong Convention

According to sector watchers, ship recycling and dismantling is getting increasingly concentrated in South Asia, with countries such as India and Bangladesh taking the lead

Mid-term exits by independent directors at highest level since 2017

Many from companies with less than ₹100 crore in mcap

Just 1 in 4 MSME pharma units set for GMP transition as deadline nears

Firms not complying with norms risk shutdowns once inspections begin next year

Better valuations set stage for a stronger 2026: Canara Robeco AMC CIO

Improving earnings visibility and fairer valuations could set the stage for a stronger 2026 for Indian equities, with financials and consumer discretionary stocks leading gains

Lack of triggers, weak demand may keep power stocks under pressure

Weak power demand and surplus capacity cloud near-term prospects, but energy transition, nuclear reforms and grid upgrades offer long-term opportunities across India's power sector

Large, midcap cutoffs set to scale new highs in Jan rejig amid market rally

A report by Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research estimates the largecap cutoff to surge 15 per cent to ₹1.05 trillion compared to the current threshold of ₹91,572 crore