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Samvat 2082: Consider buying gold and silver as correction takes root
Experts see near-term correction from profit-booking, but long-term bullishness intact
 "Samvat 2082: Consider buying gold and silver as correction takes root")
Meity for inclusion of rare-earth magnet recycling in PLI scheme
The IT ministry has urged the heavy industries ministry to expand the proposed PLI scheme for rare earth permanent magnets to promote recycling, citing India's growing e-waste challenge
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Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities
Pickup in earnings growth and sustained foreign flows hold key
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Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities
Pickup in earnings growth and sustained foreign flows hold key
 "Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities")
Retain the Human Edge in an AI Age: Master the art of learning to learn
How mastering the art of learning to learn will determine your success in the AI age
 "Retain the Human Edge in an AI Age: Master the art of learning to learn")
Occupancy certificate delay: Buyers entitled to refund with interest
Buyers should turn to RERA or consumer forum to seek redress
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The GST model for power: A viable way to implement electricity reform
Is there any hope now that the Modi government will be able to overcome any political resistance to those proposals in the form of a new amendment Bill for the power distribution sector?
 "The GST model for power: A viable way to implement electricity reform")
From ministries to markets: Why India needs a sovereign wealth fund
Ministries are designed to set policy, not to run companies or make investment decisions. In today's complex business world, they're simply not equipped to play fund manager
 "From ministries to markets: Why India needs a sovereign wealth fund")
Deep-sea opportunity: India must get the basics in place for growth
While the road map is ambitious, the present economic context too matters. External shocks often derail attempts to carry out internal reforms
 "Deep-sea opportunity: India must get the basics in place for growth")
Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum
Firm continues to outperform mid-, large-tier listed IT majors
 "Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum")
Hot question: Stubble burning in India needs sustainable solutions
Experts have suggested direct cash transfers to farmers to buy CRM machines, which are currently being sold at inflated prices on account of the subsidy element
 "Hot question: Stubble burning in India needs sustainable solutions")
QCOs meant to help firms match global standards end up hurting some
The number of Quality Control Orders has seen a quantum jump since 2019, but many of them have ended up unintentionally hurting, instead of helping, industry
 "QCOs meant to help firms match global standards end up hurting some")
India's nuclear power push to 100 GW by 2047 hinges on reforms, funding
A government panel says India needs Rs 19 trillion investment, policy clarity, and private participation to reach its 2047 target of 100 GW nuclear capacity
 "India's nuclear power push to 100 GW by 2047 hinges on reforms, funding")
India surpasses $20 bn in cumulative, new investment commitments in AI
Stanford AI Index Report in 2025 said India's cumulative private investment in AI from 2013 to 2024 was at $11.1 billion in 2024 (adding the government's, it is $12.3 billion)
 "India surpasses $20 bn in cumulative, new investment commitments in AI")
Extending deadline not enough, MCA portal needs fixing, say experts
Despite the MCA extending its filing deadline to December 31, professionals say persistent glitches on the new version 3 portal continue to stall compliance work
 "Extending deadline not enough, MCA portal needs fixing, say experts")
Hiring lags investment as firms boost capex on automation, machinery
The 10 sectors in terms of factory employment showed a median 12.6 per cent increase in fixed capital, which includes plant and machinery, land and other long-term assets after depreciation
 "Hiring lags investment as firms boost capex on automation, machinery")
Datanomics: Rise in sexual violence against Dalit women raises alarm
The total number of rape cases against SC women has shown a worrying upward trend over the years from 2,541 cases in 2016 to 4,214 cases in 2023
 "Datanomics: Rise in sexual violence against Dalit women raises alarm")
ICICI Bank to benefit from improved asset quality, healthy loan growth
Lower provisions, healthy margins, and steady advances drive ICICI Bank's performance; management expects NIMs to remain stable in coming quarters
 "ICICI Bank to benefit from improved asset quality, healthy loan growth")
Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight
Fintechs, credit platforms analyse digital footprint, metadata, behaviour to detect fraud and underwrite new-to-credit users
 "Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight")
26% of Jan Dhan accounts with PSBs inactive as usage slows under PMJDY
As of September 2025, 142.8 million Jan Dhan accounts in public sector banks are inactive; officials say RuPay card issuance gap also persists at 31 per cent
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