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Gopalpur special economic zone emerges as eastern India's green energy hub

Driven by Tata Steel SEZ, Gopalpur industrial park has attracted over Rs 65,000 crore of investments across green hydrogen, solar, specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing

Gross equity MF flows hit ₹4 trillion in H1CY26 despite slump in NFOs

Investors opted for proven schemes as the market turmoil continued, say experts

IFSCA plans wider distribution of funds, to expand eligible jurisdictions

IFSCA proposes widening eligible jurisdictions for fund distribution in GIFT IFSC, allowing retail investors access to a broader range of global investment products

Punjab National Bank rides CD ratio cushion, skips deposit chase

PNB says its low credit-deposit ratio gives enough room to sustain loan growth, delaying aggressive deposit mobilisation while focusing on margins

Artificial intelligence investments must start delivering, say companies

AI adoption is shifting from experimentation to measurable returns as rising token costs push businesses to prioritise financial discipline and investment efficiency

Smart cars' new crash test: Cybersecurity and customer data privacy

Transparency over customer data is becoming a core competitive advantage for brands

AI data centres likely to be real-estate sector's next growth pillar

AI-led data centre investments are creating a long-term growth opportunity for real estate developers, though earnings gains are likely to materialise gradually.

Investing abroad? Here's how to report foreign assets, income in ITR filing

Complete this task with care, as failure to disclose foreign assets with an aggregate value exceeding ₹20 lakh can attract a penalty of ₹10 lakh under the Black Money Act

Controlling AI agents is an emerging business: IBM Software India GM

IBM says enterprise AI success hinges on governing autonomous agents with strong security, identity management, cost controls and auditability across hybrid environments

Discreet diplomacy may shield India from tariff threats over Russia oil buy

Quiet diplomacy could help India navigate US tariff threats over Russian oil purchases while managing energy security risks amid escalating West Asia tensions

Proposal to fell 332K trees for coal mining in Odisha sparks concerns

A proposed coal mine in Odisha's Angul district has sparked environmental concerns after clearance was recommended for felling over 3.31 lakh trees

Why some investors want their money locked away for long-term wealth

Closed-end mutual fund schemes have a fixed maturity date and cannot ordinarily be redeemed before then. The regulator should consider allowing fresh investments in them until maturi

Escalation of conflicts in West Asia, Europe dims hopes of fuel price cuts

Escalating conflicts in West Asia and Europe are driving diesel refining margins higher, delaying fuel price cuts and increasing losses for Indian oil retailers

India will remain a strong driver for JSW Steel: Joint MD & CEO Acharya

JSW Steel expects stronger H2 growth as domestic demand stays robust, export opportunities improve and lower raw material costs begin to support margins

Risks a must for growth of semicon design: Meity Secretary S Krishnan

The government will white-list venture capital firms to co-invest in semiconductor design startups under ISM 2.0, aiming to de-risk funding and deepen India's chip ecosystem

The welfare promise and the database challenge of cash transfer schemes

Can opaque database rationalisation derail the gains from women cash transfer schemes? Sanjeeb Mukherjee finds out

Jio Platforms' IPO remains the key driver for Reliance Industries stock

Reliance Industries beat Q1 expectations as O2C and Jio powered earnings growth, but retail margins remained under pressure amid digital commerce investments

Can CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar outgrow its dependence on Wangchuk?

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike galvanises support, the CJP faces a defining test over whether its movement can sustain momentum beyond its strongest symbol

A midnight arrest and the anatomy of a bank fraud by a trusted insider

An insider with a password is the new fraudster. Usually, in their mid-30s, well versed with banking operations, computer-savvy, and well behaved. They appear to be workaholics

Statsguru: Are cash schemes for women a step towards financial empowerment?

Women-focused cash transfer schemes now cover 120 million beneficiaries across 12 states, but tighter eligibility checks and questions over long-term impact are reshaping the debate