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Norwest leads ₹387 cr funding round; Lohia Corp prices IPO at ₹404-425

Veriqus Group raises ₹387 crore, Lohia Corp prices its ₹1,102-crore IPO, and Sebi fines CDSL ₹1 crore over cybersecurity lapses

China's 90% Model: America has the tools, but can't counter China alone

The identification of industries and products to apply chokes on China merits attention and greater focus on execution

NSE plans new volatility index with revised methodology; pilot launch soon

NSE had launched India Vix futures in 2014 but discontinued them in 2017 because of low liquidity and participation

Trillions under its watch, EPFO begins upskilling officials on investments

Following RBI advice, high-powered panel to review investment-related matters

Finance ministry assigns FCNR (B) deposit mobilisation targets to PSBs

$20.72 bn already mobilised overall since swap window opened, says RBI

India-UK Ceta concession available for qualifying goods in transit

This week's SME Q&A explains India-UK CETA duty benefits, SRVA trade data, and the process for claiming customs duty refunds on overvalued imports

Soon, tap & pay offline via UPI: To work where internet isn't available

This opens up use-cases such as payments on flights and underground trains

New CEO will ensure continuity of strategy at South Indian Bank: Seshadri

Seshadri said as the bank is not offering leverage, their proposition is attractive to smaller depositors and customers in geographies where leveraged products do not enjoy tax advantage

Q1 results preview: Higher costs may squeeze margin of auto companies

OEM revenue is expected to rise 22-29 per cent in Q1FY27, led by strong vehicle demand, exports and premiumisation, while higher input and freight costs are likely to squeeze margins

Odysseus, the ultimate hero: A timeless portrait of war, sacrifice and home

In the movie, the persona of Odysseus comprises three intersecting arcs: a brilliant military commander, a noble leader, and a loving man aching to return home

TDB-RDI selects 22 deeptech startups with project cost of ₹4,744 crore

The Technology Development Board has backed 22 deeptech startups with ₹2,192 crore under the RDI Fund, supporting projects worth ₹4,744 crore across strategic sectors

Playing with fire: Loopholes in Delhi's planning weaken disaster management

Urban realities are evolving and therefore plans cannot remain static... people quickly reconstruct the properties against which action is taken

Earnings upgrades for ICICI Bank after a healthy June quarter performance

ICICI Bank's Q1 FY27 earnings beat estimates on strong loan growth, higher fee income and lower credit costs, leading analysts to raise earnings forecasts

Going beyond trickle-down: Rethinking value for 200 million consumers

The middle-income households will be spread evenly across population clusters, making up 63 per cent of households in the Big Six by 2031, 59 per cent in Boomtowns, 57 per cent in Breakout Cities and

The fine balance of good governance: How boards safeguard value, integrity

Independent directors are often concerned about their potential liabilities. On this count, Indian jurisprudence and the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) enforcement approach should o

Starship troopers: Startups can further augment India's space ambitions

It is unusual for the first launch of a new rocket to be entirely successful. Skyroot will study the data and carry out at least two more test flights before going fully commercial

Strengthening panchayats: Building fiscal autonomy, institutional capacity

The problem is not merely a lack of revenue sources but also weak capacity to utilise existing powers

Momentum factor funds: Invest only with 5-yr horizon, high risk tolerance

Use them as part of a portfolio containing multiple factor strategies

Margin pressures offset robust topline performance of Havells in Q1

Havells posted robust Q1 revenue growth led by cable and wires, but higher input and advertising costs squeezed margins, with recovery expected from the September quarter

Industry urges Centre to allow depreciation benefit on imported machinery

Industry bodies have sought depreciation benefits on imported machinery under the MOOWR scheme and eligibility for RoDTEP, saying the current framework raises costs for manufacturers