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MF AUM has potential to reach 50% of GDP in 20 years, says Amfi CEO
Chalasani believes the industry body has played a pivotal role in popularising MFs and ensuring transparency and high governance standards at AMCs
 "MF AUM has potential to reach 50% of GDP in 20 years, says Amfi CEO")
Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance
Sebi's proposal to extend timelines for the 25% minimum public shareholding requirement could provide flexibility to listed companies and open offers, according to legal experts
 "Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance")
Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits
United Spirits' revenue grew in the June quarter, driven by volume growth, but margins were hit by higher advertising and promotional costs. Brokerages see price correction as a potential opportunity.
 "Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits")
Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits
United Spirits' revenue grew in the June quarter, driven by volume growth, but margins were hit by higher advertising and promotional costs. Brokerages see price correction as a potential opportunity.
 "Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits")
India can tango with China, but must watch its step with cold realism
The Chinese minister was expansive about deepening ties, declaring that the setbacks they faced in the past few years were not in China's interests
 "India can tango with China, but must watch its step with cold realism")
India must reduce average tariffs, and also keep engaging with the US
It has been argued that the American consumer buys Indian goods and India uses the dollars it gets to buy discounted Russian crude oil, which is refined and sold across the world
 "India must reduce average tariffs, and also keep engaging with the US")
Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers
Hospitality majors like IHCL, Marriott, and others are partnering with developers to tap the growing demand for branded residences, as luxury homebuyers drive the trend across metro and tier-II cities
 "Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers")
Marriott International, Flipkart stitch together dual-loyalty plan
Marriott International and Flipkart launch a dual-loyalty program for Indian consumers, allowing members to earn and exchange points, enhancing both brands' presence in India's growing travel sector
 "Marriott International, Flipkart stitch together dual-loyalty plan")
Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery
Making cities engines of growth will take more than money. Here are seven steps to strengthen the delivery of the Budget's Urban Challenge Fund
 "Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery")
The Party's Interests Come First: Xi's father biography reflects CCP story
Meticulously written and displaying thorough archival work, the book is full of anecdotes. It is possible to argue that the senior Xi's life overlaps with the life of the CCP
 "The Party's Interests Come First: Xi's father biography reflects CCP story")
Stepping stone deal? UK pact could set template for India's future FTAs
Experts point out that the deal was possible only because both sides respected each other's sensitivities and regulatory autonomy
 "Stepping stone deal? UK pact could set template for India's future FTAs")
Express exports to US show 'small dips' after tariff, says EICI CEO
EICI CEO Vijay Kumar discusses the impact of the 25% tariff on Indian express exports to the US, noting small dips
 "Express exports to US show 'small dips' after tariff, says EICI CEO")
Cement demand to benefit from govt's manufacturing, infra push: Birla
UltraTech Cement Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla says cement demand will grow on the back of government's focus on manufacturing, infrastructure projects, housing, and policy support
 "Cement demand to benefit from govt's manufacturing, infra push: Birla")
What the revision of a 30-year-old inflation index means for rural wages
Shifting the base year for two critical inflation indices is important as they determine minimum wages for agriculture and rural workers, and could also affect payments under the MGNREGA jobs programm
 "What the revision of a 30-year-old inflation index means for rural wages")
Tax relief on inherited shares: Sebi floats proposal for smoother transfer
Sebi steps in to clear tax confusion over inherited shares, proposing a fix to stop nominees from being wrongly taxed before passing assets to heirs
 "Tax relief on inherited shares: Sebi floats proposal for smoother transfer")
Pests, viral diseases threaten standing kharif crops, push up chemicals use
An increase in monsoon activity and resultant humidity has seen a significant proliferation of pests and viruses across states and crops, leading to greater application of chemicals
 "Pests, viral diseases threaten standing kharif crops, push up chemicals use")
E-comm, tech start-ups lead fresher hiring with 88% intent in H2 2025
The shift is attributed to AI-led workforce restructuring, global trade uncertainties, and a strategic focus on retaining experienced talent in core industries
 "E-comm, tech start-ups lead fresher hiring with 88% intent in H2 2025")
Participating life insurance plans: Suitable for steady, long-term goals
Be mindful of limited returns, low liquidity, and higher premiums than non-par plans
 "Participating life insurance plans: Suitable for steady, long-term goals")
Gordon Ramsay lands in India with 'Street Burger' at Delhi airport
Celebrity chef plans 6 outlets across Indian airports by 2027, with Navi Mumbai next on the cards
 "Gordon Ramsay lands in India with 'Street Burger' at Delhi airport")
SBI Life, HDFC Life shares erase gains despite 5% GST buzz; Emkay decodes
The confusion whether the likely 5 per cent GST rate on insurance premiums will make the policies cheaper or not has worried investors
 "SBI Life, HDFC Life shares erase gains despite 5% GST buzz; Emkay decodes")