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SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms
NISM has introduced a combined certification examination for mutual fund and Specialised Investment Fund distributors, simplifying the qualification process
 "SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms")
Will re-evaluate universal bank licence application: Jana SFB chief
Jana Small Finance Bank expects 80% profit growth in FY27 as microfinance stress eases, while remaining open to reapplying for a universal banking licence
 "Will re-evaluate universal bank licence application: Jana SFB chief")
Digital payments boost fintech growth; wealth-tech leads profit pool
Sector's earnings jumped 22% in FY25 to ₹1.03 trillion
 "Digital payments boost fintech growth; wealth-tech leads profit pool")
Love Jihad: Tracing the narrative's historical roots and politics
Sameena Dalwai's book offers a sobering reflection on love and the kind of activism needed to counter the forces behind the 'love jihad' bogey
 "Love Jihad: Tracing the narrative's historical roots and politics")
An unreasonable Bill: Tariffs on Russian oil importers make no sense
A proposed US Bill targeting buyers of Russian oil could disrupt India's energy security and trade, even as West Asia tensions threaten global oil supplies
 "An unreasonable Bill: Tariffs on Russian oil importers make no sense")
New urea policy tackles imports, but ignores fertiliser subsidy distortions
India's new urea policy boosts domestic production, but leaves unresolved the subsidy imbalance driving overuse, soil degradation and rising fertiliser costs
 "New urea policy tackles imports, but ignores fertiliser subsidy distortions")
Credit cards & Gen Z: Spending should not exceed 20-30% of take-home income
Credit utilisation ratio should remain below 30%
 "Credit cards & Gen Z: Spending should not exceed 20-30% of take-home income")
India's regulators need more independent voices, less insider control
Complex markets require independent voices and diverse expertise. India's regulatory architecture is missing both
 "India's regulators need more independent voices, less insider control")
Making India attractive to foreign capital: Beyond the RBI's June measures
The RBI's June measures have bought India some time. The challenge now is to use that time wisely
 "Making India attractive to foreign capital: Beyond the RBI's June measures")
The new luxury: Pre-owned, pre-loved, but definitely not 'second-hand'
Luxury watches, handbags, jewellery and even designer furniture are finding a thriving resale market as younger Indians embrace authenticated pre-owned products for value, rarity and sustainability
 "The new luxury: Pre-owned, pre-loved, but definitely not 'second-hand'")
Uttar Pradesh govt bets on municipal bonds for infrastructure development
UP expands municipal bond programme to strengthen urban infrastructure financing and local body development
 "Uttar Pradesh govt bets on municipal bonds for infrastructure development")
Former Isro chief S Somanath joins Agnikul ahead of crucial space mission
Former Isro Chairman S Somanath has joined Agnikul Cosmos as a board observer ahead of Mission 02, which aims to demonstrate booster recovery and an on-orbit upper stage
 "Former Isro chief S Somanath joins Agnikul ahead of crucial space mission")
Farmer-led cooperatives can drive the next phase of agricultural growth
The role of the producer- and cooperative-controlled sector may be relevant for an emerging option that could be a substantial source of income for farmers
 "Farmer-led cooperatives can drive the next phase of agricultural growth")
Auto industry posts record Q1 sales; festive demand seen lifting growth
India's automobile industry recorded its strongest-ever first quarter, with record sales across key segments, while SIAM expects festive demand and easier financing to sustain momentum
 "Auto industry posts record Q1 sales; festive demand seen lifting growth")
Laundry infra company Quick Clean raises ₹133 crore in Series B round
Stakeboat Capital led the ₹133 crore Series B round, with existing investors participating, as Quick Clean plans AI-led expansion across India and overseas markets
 "Laundry infra company Quick Clean raises ₹133 crore in Series B round")
Tatas to foray into shipbuilding biz, eye $1 billion Kerala project
The Tata Group is planning a Rs 10,000 crore shipbuilding project in Kerala that could mark its entry into commercial shipbuilding, subject to the state government's approval.
 "Tatas to foray into shipbuilding biz, eye $1 billion Kerala project")
Arpu convergence belies a persistent prepaid-postpaid tariff divergence
India's prepaid ARPU has overtaken postpaid for the first time, but experts say tariff gaps will persist as M2M users and premium postpaid benefits reshape the market
 "Arpu convergence belies a persistent prepaid-postpaid tariff divergence")
Tata Motors seeks changes to draft CAFE norms over credit mechanism
Tata Motors has urged the Centre to revise draft CAFE norms, saying the proposed credit mechanism could make non-compliance cheaper than cleaner technology investments
 "Tata Motors seeks changes to draft CAFE norms over credit mechanism")
Banks courting corporate clients for merger and acquisition financing
Banks are pitching M&A financing to corporate clients after RBI's new norms, setting the stage for stronger competition with private credit funds
 "Banks courting corporate clients for merger and acquisition financing")
India's female unemployment rate rises to 15-month high of 5.9% in June
India's female unemployment rate rises to a 15-month high of 5.9% in June, while overall unemployment stays at 5.5% amid mixed labour market trends
 "India's female unemployment rate rises to 15-month high of 5.9% in June")