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India's famed spice bazaar needs to do more to break into global markets

However, sector analysts are far from satisfied with this showing and maintain there is ample room for improvement

Paytm's comeback trail looks open, but regulatory concerns remain

This approval marked the end of a two-year wait, during which PPSL was barred from onboarding new merchants

Marbles Health aims ₹100 cr ARR in 3 years, to unveil mental health device

Marbles Health eyes Rs 100 crore ARR in three years, strengthens EASE platform, develops at-home device, expands footprint in India, signs MoU with NHS for global collaboration

Consumer protection: Seller equally liable for any defective product

The District Commission pointed out that under consumer law, the seller is equally accountable for ensuring that the buyer receives a defect-free product

West alarmed as global steel capacity set to jump 165 mt by 2027

Excess capacity of that size will inevitably lower the capacity utilisation rate to 70 per cent from 78-79 per cent now

Buyers investing in agricultural land must adhere to state-specific rules

Some states allow only agriculturists to buy, while others require outsiders to secure approval prior to purchase

Additional rate cuts may offer diminishing returns: Vetri Subramaniam

SIP investors must diversify across market caps, with largecaps better for lump-sum bets amid high mid-smallcap valuations, says Subramaniam

Once hybrid orphan, Reits now wear equity colours in mutual fund space

Cross no man's land with fund allocation hinging on liquidity and benchmarks

Foreign portfolio investors pull the ripcord, trade winds to blame

Rising indices push foreign investors into a controlled landing

Street Signs: Nifty hot streak meets Fed test; cash turnover hits 6-mth low

Nifty's winning run faces Fed test, cash turnover slides as big caps dominate, and Sebi widens crackdown on finfluencer ads with Meta and Google compliance

CCI seeks Apple's response to final probe report on App Store dominance

The antitrust regulator has also asked Apple to submit global and India financials for 2022-24 as part of its investigation into alleged abuse of dominance

Govt seeks monthly reports on pricing after GST rate cuts from Sep 22

In the circular, which is seen by Business Standard, the CBIC directed principal chief commissioners to compile commodity-wise price data from trade associations

Call for paring govt stake in public sector banks, greater board autonomy

The discussion also touched upon the objective of ensuring that at least two public sector banks feature among the world's top 20 banks

Decluttering, Indian style: Bhawana Pingali revives forgotten rituals

The book spotlights forgotten practices that reveal how Indian homes once embodied sustainability and balance. Mustard seed pillows that ease the body and offer better sleep for infants and adults

Electronic components PLI received over ₹50K cr proposals: Vaishnaw

Today, the world trusts India's electronics manufacturing capabilities, says Vaishnaw

IVF chains in India turn to AI to cut costs and boost success rates

Indian IVF providers are deploying AI for embryo and sperm selection to improve precision, reduce costs, and widen fertility access amid growing demand for reproductive care

Datanomics: Internet blocks rare in Nepal, not sole cause of Gen Z unrest

Globally, internet shutdowns have risen in the past decade, rising to 296 in 2024. India topped the list from 2016 to 2023

Insurance policy renewals see delay ahead of GST reforms' implementation

Fresh issuances stay steady as customers weigh renewal options before GST reform

Auto Inc seeks closer ties with Centre for critical raw materials

It is working on a plan to secure supplies for next two-three quarters

Near-term weakness in Coal India stock seen as buying opportunity

More thermal capacity is expected to come onstream, and the country's largest coal miner will remain the biggest player by far