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Flat booking cancellation and refund: Evaluate finances, do due diligence

Homebuyers should understand RERA-based cancellation and refund rules before entering into a builder agreement, especially regarding earnest money and default timelines

Win some, lose some: The surprising post-pandemic changes in wage growth

The more educated have had slower growth but they are the highest paid in the country

Myntra bets on video content to tap into India's $300 bn influencer economy

Walmart-owned Myntra launches Glamstream, a video-led platform featuring 100+ celebrities, aiming to double creator-led revenue within two years and tap into India's $300bn influencer-driven economy

As debate over obligatory cession rages, GIC Re could hold the solution

Whether obligatory cession should be cut to zero or retained could be resolved by allowing GIC Re to independently set commissions instead of Irdai mandating a fixed rate

Risk of sharp market correction is low: Rajkumar Singhal, Quest Investment

Stock market outlook: A new high in markets before the end of 2025 looks well within reach, provided earnings deliver and global stability holds, says Rajkumar Singhal, CEO, Quest Investment Advisors

This tech indicator triggered 100% rally in Nifty SmallCap; will it repeat?

The Nifty SmallCap index witnessed a 'Golden Crossover' on four occasions thus far in the past, with each resulting into a gain; historical chart shows a massive 110% rally post August 2020 breakout.

Ownership shift in BSE-200: Promoters offload, domestic investors step up

Promoters sold ₹95,000 crore worth of stakes in June; major offloading was seen in Bharti Airtel, IndiGo, Vishal Mega Mart, Bajaj Finserv, and Hindustan Zinc

Startup valuations back at 2020-21 levels, says Sanjeev Bikhchandani

In 2022, the average cheque size offered in our second fund was roughly 20 per cent lower than that in 2019-21 but with a 20% higher shareholding in companies, said Info Edge founder Bikhchandani

Momentum funds may deliver high long-term returns for aggressive investors

With improving market conditions and clearer sector trends, experts say momentum-based index funds could suit investors willing to take short-term volatility

Trade conundrum with China: Cautious steps need of the hour, say experts

Over the last few years, India's exports to China have been contracting but imports have been on the rise

NITI Aayog backs port hubs and fund for chemicals to curb imports

While India is a major exporter of chemicals, it is also heavily reliant on imports, resulting in a $31 billion trade deficit in the sector in 2023

FinMin pushes PSBs to expand branches amid private sector competition

Amid rising competition from private and small finance banks, PSBs have been asked to scale up physical infrastructure and cover over 200 unbanked population clusters

Brokerages remain cautious on Asian Paints despite recent rally in stock

Shares of Asian Paints rose to a two-month high, but brokerages remain cautious amid regulatory scrutiny and growing competition in the premium segment

Foxconn Technology's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India

Foxconn operates 223 factories and offices across 24 countries, including 12 in India

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Health care, retail emerge favourites as big-ticket transactions remain subdued

India-US interim trade deal nearly sealed after a week of intense talks

First tranche of bilateral trade pact likely in 2-3 days to avert higher US tariffs

Infomerics Valuation and Ratings eyes strategic investor to grow biz

While organic growth remains the focus, Infomerics would also scout for acquisition in analytics and technical support space

Competitive and margin pressures likely to cap upsides for DMart

DMart's Q1FY26 pre-quarter update reveals slower-than-expected revenue growth and margin compression. Competitive pressures, particularly from quick commerce players, could weigh on future growth.

Adani group leads race to acquire Jaiprakash Associates with ₹12,500 cr bid

Rival bidder Dalmia group is also in the fray and is willing to top Adani's offer - provided a key legal hurdle related to JAL's Sports City project is resolved

Matter Motor Works hunts for new tech as rare earth stocks deplete

Matter Motor's COO, Arun Pratap Singh, discusses the company's approach to tackling supply disruptions caused by rare earth magnet shortages and its plans to explore alternative technologies