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High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth

Economists expect Q3 GDP growth to remain above 7 per cent, supported by a pickup in consumption and investment

Household equity ownership rises by ₹10 trillion during April-December

Indian households added nearly ₹10 trillion to equity holdings in FY26 so far, taking total ownership close to ₹88 trillion amid a structural shift in savings

Apple ecosystem in India creates more than 250,000 new direct jobs

70% of workers women; indirect employment pegged at 750,000

SIP inflows into ETFs, FoFs jump 4-fold as gold, silver fever spreads

SIP inflows into ETFs and FoFs have surged nearly fourfold in a year, driven by soaring investor appetite for gold and silver mutual fund schemes

Street signs: Nifty at crucial juncture, crucial week for IPOs, and more

Nifty hovers near key technical levels as markets eye IPO revival and NSE index rejigs, making the coming week crucial for equity sentiment

BC channel payout has to match commercial reality: Dharanidhar Tripathy

BC payouts must reflect rising compliance costs and risks to sustain last-mile banking and deepen financial inclusion, says Dharanidhar Tripathy

Smallcap firms' Q3FY26 performance offers silver lining in equity markets

The Indian equity markets have underperformed most global markets since the peak in September 2024, after an 18-month bull run

AI for all: Global Summit in India offers a path to take the world forward

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 positions New Delhi as a global AI convenor, blending ethics, inclusion and $250 billion in investments to shape the future of artificial intelligence

Tariffs run into legal troubles but will remain at core of Trump's agenda

The US Supreme Court's tariff ruling dents Donald Trump's leverage, reshaping global trade talks and placing India in a relatively stronger negotiating position

New breed in India's pet care drives shift beyond product as demand rises

India's pet-care market is shifting from products to services as DINKWAD households prioritise trust, expertise and convenience, fuelling a new, service-led care ecosystem

Allow telcos to offer connectivity: DoT to Noida International Airport

DoT has asked Noida International Airport to allow telcos to set up networks under the Telecommunications Act 2023, marking its second such intervention after Navi Mumbai airport

Risk-based premium on deposit insurance to test banks' fund-raising ability

From April 21, banks shift to risk-based deposit insurance premiums, with better-rated lenders paying less and a likely hike in the ₹5 lakh insurance cap

Finding funds for India's nuclear plans and long-term financing hurdles

India's push for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 will need over $200 billion, demanding long-tenor financing, sovereign support and a dedicated nuclear finance entity

What AI summit means for India: Driving faster innovation and execution

India's ambition to ensure AI-led economic growth and social good rests on accelerated innovation and execution

Consumer Protection: Insurer made to pay claim for sabotage case

NCDRC directs National Insurance to settle sabotage claim, holding delay in FIR not fatal and inferring malicious damage on balance of probabilities

StatsGuru: Productivity gap continues to hinder India's MSME growth

MSMEs accounted for 48.58 per cent of India's merchandise exports in FY25

US tariff uncertainty: Auto, medtech exporters on wait-and-watch mode

Indian auto and medical device exporters adopt wait-and-watch approach as US tariff shifts and refund uncertainty cloud shipment decisions

Need one common standard on AI regulation: Mastercard's Caroline Louveaux

Mastercard's chief privacy officer calls for principle-based, tech-neutral global AI rules to build trust, cut regulatory fragmentation and enable AI adoption at scale

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PSBs outperform private peers yet again as quarterly profits hit new high

The combined net profit of listed universal banks crossed Rs 1 trillion for the first time in a quarter, in December, with three banks contributing at least 50% to it