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EM equities, and India especially, on the back foot: Praveen Jagwani
The MSCI India Index has lagged broader EM by nearly 15 percentage points in 2025 - the widest gap since 2011
 "EM equities, and India especially, on the back foot: Praveen Jagwani")
Battle of the rolls in Bengal: How SIR is deepening political faultlines
The report looks at how the SIR has widened political faultlines, and triggered anxiety among voters, ahead of Assembly polls next year
 "Battle of the rolls in Bengal: How SIR is deepening political faultlines")
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund: Turning midcap moves into market muscle
Selective bets and steady portfolio training bulk up returns
 "Invesco India Mid Cap Fund: Turning midcap moves into market muscle")
OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026
Earlier, the dubbed rights of South Indian films were considered 'library fillers' or inexpensive content acquired to keep channels running round the clock
 "OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026")
OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026
Earlier, the dubbed rights of South Indian films were considered 'library fillers' or inexpensive content acquired to keep channels running round the clock
 "OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026")
A rally leaning too far: A Jenga-high market with a wobbling base
ADR falls to 0.89 - November's gains now balance on a shrinking block of stocks, the lowest since February
 "A rally leaning too far: A Jenga-high market with a wobbling base")
Despite digital transactions, ATM demand remains strong: OKI India CEO
Japanese firm OKI sets up a new manufacturing plant in India, banking on strong demand for cash machines and recyclers even as digital transactions soar
 "Despite digital transactions, ATM demand remains strong: OKI India CEO")
Street Signs: Flexicaps lead MF space; IPO street set to buzz again
Flexible equity schemes top assets and inflows as investors turn cautious in a patchy market
 "Street Signs: Flexicaps lead MF space; IPO street set to buzz again")
Affordable housing gets out of pocket as costs rise and hurdles persist
Despite policy boosts, land costs and lender parity issues are driving the sector off-script
 "Affordable housing gets out of pocket as costs rise and hurdles persist")
Auto rally doesn't downshift as Q3 outlook stays steady on firm demand
Strong order books keep automakers driving past slowdown fears
 "Auto rally doesn't downshift as Q3 outlook stays steady on firm demand")
A binding national plan is urgently needed to tackle air pollution
The key message from this 10-year study is that despite policy intervention and technological improvement, India's major cities continue to suffer major air-quality challenges
 "A binding national plan is urgently needed to tackle air pollution")
Beating expectations: Recent reforms will improve the business environment
India's GDP surged 8% in the first half, defying global headwinds, but weak nominal growth and slowing tax revenues raise fresh questions ahead of the MPC's policy review
 "Beating expectations: Recent reforms will improve the business environment")
New Labour Codes: The main challenge with Indian policy is its execution
India's new labour Codes promise sweeping reform, but weak state capacity, patchy data, and political risk may once again turn ambitious legislation into uneven, middling execution
 "New Labour Codes: The main challenge with Indian policy is its execution")
Relax, enjoy the dawn of the AI era, and disregard frightening headlines
From 1980s fears over banking computerisation to today's worries about AI, the author argues that technological change inspires anxiety before it ultimately reshapes society for the better
 "Relax, enjoy the dawn of the AI era, and disregard frightening headlines")
New labour codes set to restructure pay, which tax regime should you pick?
Take-home pay may dip temporarily, expect retirement savings to rise
 "New labour codes set to restructure pay, which tax regime should you pick?")
The strongest shield against cyber fraud lies in daily awareness
As UPI and digital payments grow, criminals use psychological tricks and AI deepfakes to target users. Collective vigilance and cyber hygiene are your best defence
 "The strongest shield against cyber fraud lies in daily awareness")
Retirement income: Systematic withdrawals now win over dividends
An investor's instinct to live off 'income' and not 'touch capital' is a common bias. Understanding it can lead to better, more tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
 "Retirement income: Systematic withdrawals now win over dividends")
DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India
Industry executives say directions have been issued without prior public consultation or impact assessment
 "DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India")
Agentic AI critical for growth trajectory, says Salesforce South Asia CEO
Arundhati Bhattacharya, president and CEO, Salesforce South Asia, says agentic AI is crucial for India's growth, boosting productivity, digital transformation, and workforce upskilling across sectors
 "Agentic AI critical for growth trajectory, says Salesforce South Asia CEO")
India on track to be the fastest-growing major economy for yet another year
The GDP estimates by National Statistical Office for the second quarter have however surpassed even the most upbeat estimates on the street by miles
 "India on track to be the fastest-growing major economy for yet another year")