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Datanomics: India may not surpass Japan as 4th-largest economy in FY26

India's economy is growing faster than peers, but a weakening rupee may delay its move past Japan to become the world's fourth-largest in dollar terms

FinMin to review PSBs' progress on unclaimed deposits on January 14

"The meeting, to be chaired by the Joint Secretary (banking) in DFS, will assess the status of unclaimed deposits transferred to the DEA Fund and the pace of claims settlement across banks

Navi Mumbai airport seeks telecom charges in line with Mumbai airport

Navi Mumbai airport has proposed charging telcos for in-building telecom infrastructure at rates benchmarked to Mumbai airport, amid an ongoing right-of-way dispute

Careful what you wish for: A world beyond the 'rule-based order'

Many disdained the so-called 'rule-based order'. They'll hate what comes next

Formula One's 2026 reset signals motorsport's shift beyond the roar

As Formula One's 2026 reset approaches, motorsport is learning to exist without the roar that once defined it

Homegrown perfume brands smell strong growth through capital infusion

Homegrown fragrance brands are scaling fast as young Indians turn perfumes into daily lifestyle statements, pushing India's scent market towards a $4-billion future

IndiGo, Air India likely to remain dominant in Indian skies till 2030

With IndiGo and Air India ramping up fleet additions, India's skies are set to remain a duopoly till 2030, with the top two airlines controlling nearly 85% of aircraft capacity

Motherson acquires office space in Mumbai's BKC for ₹100 crore

Samvardhana Motherson has bought office space worth about ₹100 crore in Mumbai's BKC, underlining strong corporate demand amid a record-breaking year for the office real estate market

Air as an electoral issue: Cricket pullouts may push action in North India

Foreign cricket teams refusing to play in North India could spur government to act

Banks in wait-and-watch mode on fresh funding plans for Vodafone Idea

Studying the implications, and will take deeper look at the company's financials, bankers said

Rabies vaccine sales hit 5-year high in 2025 amid rise in dog bite cases

According to data from market research firm Pharmarack, the combined number of ARV and immunoglobulin vaccines sold in 2025 reached 8,510,000 units - the highest in five years

Post-DPDP, info collected by banks needs to be revisited: RBI official

Banks must reassess the amount of customer data they collect under the DPDP Rules, while continuing to innovate responsibly with AI, an RBI official said

Diversified infra players better bet amid weak road order inflows

Engineering and construction (E&C) order inflows remain subdued in Q3FY26 amid delayed approvals, funding constraints, and a high base

Budget: Oil & gas sector seeks GST relief, LPG under-recovery compensation

The upstream sector wants a reduction in cess on crude oil, restoration of tax holidays for new blocks and exemption of exploration activities from GST

Groww faces proxy advisory pushback over Esop, board nomination proposals

The stockbroker is seeking shareholder approval for amendments to the ESOP scheme and rights for founders to appoint directors to the board

Considering tweaks in insurance commission structure: DFS secretary

The government is considering changes to insurance commission structures to lower acquisition costs and improve affordability, DFS Secretary M Nagaraju said

Suspend PM E-DRIVE truck-scrapping rule for a year: Auto industry

For buyers to get the incentives, the rule requires them to submit a certificate showing that a truck running on the old internal combustion engine (ICE) has been scrapped

The Outsider: Vir Das, laughter and an Indian voice on the world stage

A sharp, funny and deeply personal memoir, The Outsider traces how Vir Das's life across continents shaped the voice of India's most global stand-up comic

Budget 2026: Infra sector wants regulatory easing, higher capital outlay

ICRA sees 5% growth in rail budget

Investing in Bitcoin: Use price correction to accumulate for next upswing

Investing systematically can help investors benefit from volatility rather than be overwhelmed by it