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Private capex remains tepid for lack of wage growth that could boost demand

Overall, government capex averaged 4.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) over FY22-25, up from 2.8 per cent in the pre-pandemic days

Uptrend meets unease: Bulls advance, but only a slim herd corrals market

ADR ticks above 1, yet most stocks trail the charge

Will artificial intelligence become a Damocles sword over humanity's head?

The big question today in every corner of the world, including India, is this: Will the new technology wave AI create similar violent protest movements and what kind of resolution will be reached?

Street Signs: Nifty climbs the first rung of mkt ladder, money on the move

Banking stocks lift Nifty above key level; over ₹30,000 crore of IPOs line up as investors track brokerages and valuations

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

Targeted tenant take-up and portfolio moves spotlight spaces peers leave dark

Quarterly or bi-annual: Will reducing financial reporting frequency help?

Moving to a biannual reporting cycle will inevitably increase information asymmetry between management and shareholders, potentially leading to greater volatility in financial markets

Rising and shining: Global uncertainty is pushing precious metal prices

One factor driving prices is currency-market volatility. A weaker USD, in particular, is often the trigger for bull runs - international prices of both metals are USD-denominated

Microfinance sector faces funding crunch, default fears amid scrutiny

The microfinance industry is in a bind as funding declines and fears of defaults swirl amid stricter regulatory scrutiny

An uncertain pivot: India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Energy security was what was occupying the minds of officials from India's oil ministry in 2024 when they burnt the midnight oil for months

AI framework charts next chapter for Indian banking, drives innovation

The framework emphasises robust governance, clear accountability for AI, drafting of policy, risk management, and ethical guardrails

Loan rates should mirror unfinished homes' higher risk, highlight gap

Requiring banks to hold more capital for under-construction loans and less after completion would make their higher risk evident through the resulting interest-rate differential

NPS: You can choose 100% equity exposure based on risk appetite, timeline

Investors must educate themselves and become more financially savvy to optimise the benefits of greater choice

ECL norms to have bigger impact on banks with higher unsecured loans

Expected credit loss framework to replace incurred loss model from April 2027; analysts say lenders with higher unsecured retail and microfinance exposure will see bigger provisioning impact

Countries that maintain more openness will grow more: Anne Krueger

The position of any country, including India, will depend on what they do and how they react to geopolitical uncertainties

India, Japan, Australia need alliance to counter major economies: Suzuki

An alliance of 'middle-power' countries will mean that these economies work together to ensure they are self-reliant among themselves and have a trusted network, he said

Datanomics: Amid geopolitical uncertainty, a look at Russia's energy trade

US pushes India and EU to cut Russian energy imports, linking deals to compliance

Making a beeline: IPO filing tally nears 200 this year, most in 3 decades

Number of applications surpasses combined submissions in first nine months of 2023 and 2024

Coworking firms bet big on GCC demand with specialised, premium centres

Segment becoming super lucrative with rentals looking up by 40-45% vs flagship spaces

Ramkrishna Forgings eyes rail push with components for bullet train

Company also hopeful of Europe rail market penetration

Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park

Albert Park tells that the 50 per cent US tariffs offer opportunities to India to diversify its export destinations