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Coming up in 2026: A tale of three IPOs to script a new story for India Inc

Three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could script a new story for India Inc

India funds 64 overseas development projects, totalling $12.84 billion

From power and transport to health and education, projects across Asia and Africa reflect a push for partnership driven diplomacy

Datanomics: Navarro's jibe rekindles Indian-Americans' caste discourse

Caste has occasionally surfaced as a point of tension among Indian Americans

Growth spurt before Donald Trump tariff squeeze: July orders jump 29%

There are no duties on semiconductors, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, among others, according to an August 27 Asia Insights note from Nomura

Tariffs, costs, and shifting strategies: Indian pharma's new playbook

Analysts say Indian pharma firms will increase focus on non-US exports and the domestic market as US tariff threats persist, with firms exploring offshore manufacturing options

The Red Bull story: Book reveals private man behind the successful brand

The creator of the Red Bull empire had a strong aversion to media attention, and even his death would not change that

Japan's MOL plans to ramp up India fleet with domestically built vessels

Plans to become India's second-largest shipping firm

Deeptech terrain is one of big promises, small cheques: Tracxn data

PE/VC funds pledge $1 billion, but average deal sizes remain below industry needs

GST Council meeting on Sep 3-4: Exemption on cards for cancer drugs

Garments and apparel as well as footwear priced above ₹2,500 are likely to attract 18 per cent GST, while those below this threshold are expected to be taxed at 5 per cent, sources said

Time to stop abusing Indian business houses, trust will help them build

Unhinged attacks on Indian business houses and their so-called trader mentality are unjustified

Govt may line up four schemes to soften Donald Trump's tariff blow

Cabinet likely to take up proposal on Wednesday

Horticulture push: Diversification can lift farm incomes, living standards

If India can align technology adoption, efficient market integration, and supportive policies, horticulture has the potential to become the durable engine of farm growth

Better demand, tailwinds keeping Street positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Stronger rural demand, festive inventory build-up and GST cut optimism are boosting sentiment on two-wheeler stocks, though valuations now near long-term averages

A GST reset: Simplify the tax structure to boost revenue collection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in his Independence Day address that the GST system would be rationalised

Cash turnover soft, derivatives volumes jump in Aug amid rising volatility

Equities turnover muted for 2nd month; F&O posts double-digit rise in August

Hold-to-maturity investors may choose G-Secs with matching horizon

Those who may need liquidity before end of tenor should avoid them

Semicon India 2025: Industry flags infra, talent as key challenges

Industry leaders at Semicon India 2025 said India's semiconductor sector faces hurdles including infra gaps, shortage of fab-specific talent and supply chain vulnerabilities

Eicher Motors stock enters top 50 most-valuable club; up 18% in 5 weeks

Royal Enfield maker posts record August sales of 114,002 units, up 55% Y-o-Y

Tyre maker Ceat expects 10-15% revenue boost on Camso acquisition

CEAT expects a 10-15% topline boost after acquiring Michelin's Camso compact construction line in a $225 mn deal, gaining Sri Lanka plants and global brand rights

The good and simple tax? All eyes on GST Council's two high-rate slabs

This article visually summarises, in two tables, how not-simple the GST is, which leads to serious but under-recognised problems of arbitrary and coercive implementation