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Uttar Pradesh govt plans ₹700 crore EV park near freight corridor

Spanning 500 acres, the project will be anchored by the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) as part of the Kanpur Metropolitan Development Vision 2030

Beyond the Street: Shankar Sharma on return on equity in life, markets

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding - that became everything. Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills'

Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning

Sebi's probe into Jane Street's alleged market manipulation underscores how retail participants are outmatched in India's derivatives market dominated by large players

No fear of arrest as case is malafide, says HDFC Bank CEO's lawyer Rohatgi

Mukul Rohatgi, representing HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, assures no threat of arrest, calls FIR "malafide" as Supreme Court defers case to Bombay High Court for hearing on July 14

Explained: What is Jane Street and why Sebi barred it from markets?

Sebi has barred US trading firm Jane Street from Indian markets pending the return of alleged unlawful gains worth Rs 4,840 crore. Here's a detailed explainer on the case.

Price pressures to intensify for drugmakers, says Sun Pharmaceutical

Sun Pharma expects global pricing strain due to policy shifts, as FY25 US sales rise 5.8% despite compliance challenges; specialty business lifts overall growth

Half of all films released in Dolby Atmos are from India, says John Couling

The San Francisco-based Dolby, which made revenues of $1.3 billion in 2024, offers audio and visual technologies that filmmakers from Christopher Nolan to SS Rajamouli swear by

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