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India's paid music market to hit high notes in next 5 yrs: Universal Music

Universal Music India expects the country to emerge as a major paid music market within five years as subscriptions rise and the industry pivots away from free streaming

UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector

UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector

MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation

The proposal to rename the rural employment scheme, raise the number of guaranteed workdays and alter its cost-sharing structure has reignited debate over its implementation and intent

Exim matters: US reform proposals challenge WTO's basic principles

US proposals to reform the WTO question core principles like MFN and special treatment for developing nations, deepening divisions and raising doubts over the future of rules-based trade

Cheap oil-linked LNG supply to India trumps US gas amid trade talks

Indian buyers favour cheaper oil-linked LNG over US gas as henry hub prices and freight costs rise, cooling appetite for long-term US LNG deals amid ongoing trade talks

Weakening rupee makes long-haul travel costlier in 2025, data shows

Weak rupee and higher airfares are pushing up overseas travel costs for Indians, with long-haul destinations seeing package prices rise by up to 14% in 2025

Trade agreement between India and EAEU to exclude areas of services

The Eurasian Economic Union comprises five countries - the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan

Water-soluble fertiliser imports steady despite China export crackdown

Between January and November 2024 and 2025, data show that speciality water soluble fertiliser imports from China dropped by just 8.7 per cent, while overall it rose by 8.8 per cent

Job transition with AI will not be as dramatic as feared: Susan Athey

Susan Athey talks about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the economy and how interoperability is important for competition in the digital space

Railways hikes passenger fares for 2nd time in FY26; move may add ₹600 cr

'Modest' fare hike to have minimal impact on passengers while adding ₹600 crore to railway revenues, officials say, as costs rise and freight rates remain unchanged

Open offers highest since 2008 as acquisition, takeover attempts surge

Most open offers are for a minimum of an additional stake of 26 per cent and allow public shareholders an exit after the acquisition

BS Poll: Rupee may trade around 90 against the dollar by December-end

Majority of the respondents said the domestic currency would appreciate to 88.5 against the dollar by end FY26

DPDP Act to change India's privacy regime: DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act will fundamentally alter how companies handle user data, mirroring GDPR's impact in Europe, says DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse

Insurance intermediaries with high commissions may see payouts drop

Currently, 50 per cent of life insurance investment is allocated to government securities and the balance 50 per cent to other alternative investments

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bengal, Assam; flags illegal immigration

PM hits out at TMC & Congress over the illegal immigrant issue; Opposition accuses him of neglecting other concerns in both states

Insurance companies can't reject claim by delaying cheque presentation

The Bombay High Court ruled that an insurer cannot reject a claim by delaying the deposit of a valid premium cheque, holding the insurance company liable for deficiency in service

Creators are the media studios of the future: YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni

With ₹14,300 crore in revenue and 455 million users, YouTube has become one of India's biggest media platforms, spanning TV, creators, commerce, and AI-led growth

'Present policy rate & stance well positioned for macroeconomic stability'

Saugata Bhattacharya, external MPC member, spoke on the scope for further rate cuts and how the RBI's foreign exchange market interventions could influence the policy path going forward

Street signs: Ola Electric slides, bourses talk tie-up, Sebi plans revamps

Ola Electric's volatile stock, rising competition among exchanges, and Sebi's push to simplify regulations shaped a turbulent week for Indian markets