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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is new about the EPF 2026 Scheme and what it means for subscribers

While subscribers get greater flexibility in making partial withdrawals, they should exercise this freedom judiciously so that they don't deplete their retirement corpus drastically

Talent crunch: Why are there so few takers for top jobs in banks?

There are two key issues behind this phenomenon. The RBI and the government can solve this in a jiffy

Statsguru: The big city wage puzzle of pay, jobs and gender gaps

India's million-plus cities offer higher wages and better job quality, but unemployment remains similar to other urban areas, with sharp gender pay gaps across cities

Queer India Now: The ordinary lives of queer Indians take centre stage

The queer community has been criminalised for a long time, its rights debated and discussed in courtrooms, laced with social prejudice

How the controversy over 'Satluj' could reshape Punjab's electoral politics

The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn't blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it's bound to trigger the most

Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India

"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official

Power arcade: Remotely operated systems

Below are pictures of the latest remotely operated weapons as featured in Blueprint July 2026

Exide sees Q3 revenue contribution from Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant

Exide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to begin generating revenue from Q3 FY27 as it ramps up investments in battery manufacturing and new energy

Datanomics: Love, extramarital affairs behind one in 10 murders

Homicides declined during 2015-24 compared to the previous decade, but those motivated by love and extramarital affairs did not

A big moment for small arms

An in-depth report on the industry in India that has evolved from amateur designs to export items

Strong volumes, realisations lead to upgrades for Page Industries

Brokerages expect robust demand, premiumisation and price hikes to drive stronger volume growth and realisations for Page Industries in FY27, despite rich valuations