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The missing human growth factor: Bridging India's human-capital deficit
Human capital - not geography, culture or natural resources - now explains why some nations become wealthy while others remain stagnant
 "The missing human growth factor: Bridging India's human-capital deficit")
Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms
Officials said the proposed measures intended to improve the financial health of local bodies and help them undertake development works with greater financial independence
 "Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms")
Business beyond hugs and handshakes: Bank-fintech ties enter a new phase
The bank-fintech partnership is undergoing a structural shift as governance premium takes top billing
 "Business beyond hugs and handshakes: Bank-fintech ties enter a new phase")
'Low income levels crimp panchayats' ability to raise own-source revenue'
Low incomes, limited economic activity and weak tax collection continue to constrain panchayats' own-source revenue, affecting their financial autonomy
 "'Low income levels crimp panchayats' ability to raise own-source revenue'")
A first in 9 years: HDFC Bank trims workforce amid tech, AI ramp up
India's third largest private sector lender, Axis Bank had also reduced its workforce by around 3,100 in FY26 as investments in technology over the years began yielding productivity gains
 "A first in 9 years: HDFC Bank trims workforce amid tech, AI ramp up")
VB G RAM G scheme rules: Performance twist in state fund allocation
States can offset lower formula-based allocations by meeting performance benchmarks under the govt's new funding framework
 "VB G RAM G scheme rules: Performance twist in state fund allocation")
Active equity NFO collection at a 6-year low in the first half of CY26
NFO activity is closely linked to equity market sentiment, with fund houses typically launching more schemes during bull markets
 "Active equity NFO collection at a 6-year low in the first half of CY26")
Premji Invest's quiet global push with 11 hot AI bets worth $43 billion
The private investment firm has invested in these AI companies from January 1, 2021, to date, participating in 19 funding rounds ranging from seed-stage investments to mature Series F rounds
 "Premji Invest's quiet global push with 11 hot AI bets worth $43 billion")
The poor's savings: The next frontier for NPCI and RBI Innovation Hub
For savings, the risk of default or malfeasance is borne by the vulnerable customer and, therefore, the regulator is cautious in allowing any latitude in experiments with savings products
 "The poor's savings: The next frontier for NPCI and RBI Innovation Hub")
What's next for insurance after 100% FDI: Governance challenges ahead
India's 100% FDI regime for insurance opens the sector to global players, but faster approvals, stronger oversight and AI safeguards will determine its long-term success
 "What's next for insurance after 100% FDI: Governance challenges ahead")
Indo-Pacific push: Modi's 3-nation visit strengthened geostrategic doctrine
The three-nation visit offered a coherent articulation of New Delhi's geostrategic aims at a time when trade and political relations with the US remain unpredictable
 "Indo-Pacific push: Modi's 3-nation visit strengthened geostrategic doctrine")
Boosting manufacturing: Lower import barriers will increase exports
While the decision on duty exemption must be welcomed, the end date underlines India's inherent reluctance in liberalising imports
 "Boosting manufacturing: Lower import barriers will increase exports")
BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit
Odisha's investment surge has revived debate over whether it reflects the BJP's execution or the BJD's long-built industrial foundations
 "BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit")
Why foreign-owned ecom firms' operating models are under the lens
Foreign e-commerce companies are allowed to do business through the marketplace model as opposed to the inventory-led format
 "Why foreign-owned ecom firms' operating models are under the lens")
The 'Whistle Revolution' echoes across the Opposition in Tamil Nadu
As the TVK consolidates power, an exodus from the AIADMK is redrawing the state's political landscape
 "The 'Whistle Revolution' echoes across the Opposition in Tamil Nadu")
Film celebrity held liable for no-show at event, ordered to refund fee
The actress failed to appear at the event, ruining the well-planned programme that had generated considerable expectations
 "Film celebrity held liable for no-show at event, ordered to refund fee")
Street signs: Healthy GMP for SBI Funds Management ahead of IPO
SBI Funds Management's IPO debuts with a 17% GMP as ethical investing gains traction and SAT reinforces insider trading norms in key market developments
 "Street signs: Healthy GMP for SBI Funds Management ahead of IPO")
Volume boost, Vivo JV likely to fuel Dixon Technologies' growth
The approval of Dixon Technologies' Vivo joint venture is expected to lift production volumes, while backward integration and export opportunities could support margins and earnings growth
 "Volume boost, Vivo JV likely to fuel Dixon Technologies' growth")
10 companies enter ₹1 trillion club in 2026; six exit, shows data
Ten companies joined India's ₹1-trillion market-cap club in 2026, while six exited, as the milestone expanded to 114 firms across 42 sectors
 "10 companies enter ₹1 trillion club in 2026; six exit, shows data")
PE pivots to MedTech as hospital valuations soar; diagnostics gains
Private equity investors are diversifying into MedTech and diagnostics as rising hospital valuations temper deal appetite, even as India's healthcare sector continues to attract strong capital inflows
 "PE pivots to MedTech as hospital valuations soar; diagnostics gains")