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Multi-asset funds: Invest for diversified portfolio, tax-smart rebalancing

Multi-asset allocation funds offer diversification across equities, debt and commodities with tax-efficient rebalancing, but they can lag pure equity funds during strong bull markets, experts say

Infosys' ₹18,000 cr buyback gets 8.3x bids; 826 mn shares tendered

Infosys' Rs 18,000-crore buyback drew bids for 826 million shares against 100 million on offer, with experts saying participation was driven by investors in lower tax brackets

UP to simplify industrial land allotment for MSMEs to draw fresh investment

The state aims to lower land costs and boost private investment through a plug-and-play model, lease-rental options and expanded industrial land banks

Offline, ecom, qcom platforms witness surge in N95 masks, purifier sales

Toxic air levels across northern India are pushing consumers to stock up on N95 masks, home and car air purifiers, driving a major surge in sales across e-commerce, quick commerce, and offline stores

CAFE weight relief unfairly benefits one OEM, says JSW MG Motor

Small car protection in CAFe norms is a global norm and in national interest, says Maruti

Tejas should use filters on equipment to resolve interference issue: Airtel

Bharti Airtel urges Tejas Networks to add filters on BSNL 4G equipment to prevent signal interference affecting Airtel's network in Rajasthan, citing spectrum compliance issues

Govt, industry need to act on new age risks: General Insurance CEOs

Industry leaders emphasise the need for dynamic, data-focused models and protection for new infrastructure, like EV charging stations

Bima Sugam will make insurance inclusive, affordable, transparent: Experts

Leaders called Bima Sugam a tool for transparency, affordability and inclusion

After GST rationalisation, innovation will boost life insurance: CEOs

Insurance leaders view the GST waiver as an inflexion point, detailing plans to boost customer value and make products the engine for growth

GST rate cut is a growth opportunity for insurers: Irdai chief Ajay Seth

Making insurance products more affordable shows that the govt views the sector as essential as food, says Irdai chief Ajay Seth

Insurance industry seeks stability amid regulatory and tax turbulence

Regulatory shocks and withdrawal of a tax benefit slowed down growth, nudging firms to focus on affordability, efficiency and chasing more customers

18 nations and rising: India builds global support for its Pharmacopoeia

Industry representatives argue that global acceptance of Indian Pharmacopoeia could significantly reduce export costs and make Indian drugs more affordable to developing nations

Private banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Analysts attribute the relative slowdown among private-sector banks partly to specific events, notably the merger between HDFC Bank and HDFC

State-run firms taper debt fundraise on rate-cut hopes ahead of MPC meet

₹14,735 cr raised against ₹24,800 cr plan as PFC, Nabard pull short-term bonds

Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable

If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"

Competition bites into QSR growth as weak demand shadows expansion

SR companies continued to focus on value offerings

Incentivise buyers to purchase India-made chips, says industry body

India has ten semiconductor projects in the works, spanning fabs, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) units and assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) facilities

India will soon have fully domestic supply chain in solar: ReNew CEO

There are a few reasons why we chose Andhra Pradesh for our investments. It is blessed with good renewable energy resources, said Sumant Sinha

India one of the strongest global hotel markets, says JLL Apac head

Gaurav Sharma that the growing investor confidence was leading to record levels of signings and transactions, pushing up industry metrics

Tata Motors targets 20-25% SUV share with new Sierra: MD & CEO Chandra

Eyes doubling EV volumes in FY26