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Torrent Pharma to acquire JB Pharma from KKR at ₹25,689 cr valuation

Torrent Pharma will acquire KKR's 46.39% stake in JB Pharma followed by open offer and merger, strengthening chronic segment and CDMO footprint in India and abroad

Ending a right: Challenging birthright citizenship won't end well for US

If Mr Trump indeed succeeds in rolling back birthright citizenship then it will stand as an epochal shift in American identity and in its role in the world

Fossil to future: ONGC charts a bold path; pivots to LNG, renewables

As oil loses ground and an era of energy transition dawns, ONGC, India's flagship producer, has accelerated plans for renewables, biofuels, and nuclear ventures

Railways may waive off clerkage charge on waitlisted ticket refund

With millions of tickets cancelled every year, the charge forms a large sum for the railways

Monsoon covers entire India 9 days ahead of schedule, fastest in 5 yrs

The southwest monsoon normally covers the entire country by July 8. Therefore, 2025 is quickest when the monsoons have covered the entire country since 2020

Looking beyond Europe: Nato defence spending hike could impact exporters

The Nato decision is a response to fears of security threats from Russia, which is enhancing its war capabilities and apprehensions that the US cannot be relied upon to defend Europe

Breaking up bad assets: Can IBBI's part-resolution rewire insolvency rules?

In a May notification, the Board allowed resolution professionals to invite resolution plans for not just the company as a whole but also for sale of one or more of its assets

Credit growth may remain subdued despite 100 bps policy repo rate cut

Banks await reduction in CRR, and festival season loan demand

MF distribution industry moving towards consolidation: Misbah Baxamusa

In today's dynamic, tech-driven environment, smaller distributors need robust digital infrastructure and operational support to stay competitive, says Baxamusa

Fund Pick: Aditya Birla Sun Life outrunning rate hounds tactically

Nimble duration calls gave fund agility to sidestep rate shocks and seize yield pockets

Bull run on buckling knees: Benchmarks stand tall, but on splintered legs

June rally runs on a limp: Headline gains mask a brittle advance, with more stocks falling than rising

Affordable housing dream of millions in India gets closer to reality

RBI's rate cuts and revised lending norms could help a segment that developers have largely ignored

MRF Tyres grips the road on margins but valuation tread wears thin

Twin wheels of raw material relief and pricing traction power a 26% stock climb

Street signs: Nifty eyes 26K, demat flood breaks levee, HDB IPO fork

At the start of June, India's domestic markets were just 3 million dematerialised (demat) accounts short of the 200 million milestone

Finance lobby groups will need to make cultural shift as they become SROs

A related concern is what if other financial sector regulators were also to latch on to the SRO idea? How does coordination happen between them in the case of financial conglomerates?

To be inclusive, insurance will need a mix of tech and human touch

While digital channels drive accessibility and cost efficiency, physical touch points build confidence and cater to the underinsured segments

Virender Sehwag or Mr Average: Steadiness trumps aggression in investing

Many investors can choose average over exceptional for most of their money. This will give them peace of mind and the freedom to take risks with the rest

Filing your income tax return? Here are some major mistakes to avoid

Filing errors can result in tax notices, interest and penalty charges, not to mention delays in getting your refund

Aamir Khan's strength lies behind the camera, in challenging convention

For the past 40 years, Aamir Khan has carved out a career as an actor with his unique, off-beat choices

Consensus goes for a toss over question of weight in car CAFE norms

The new proposal made by the auto major goes against the consensus position submitted to the government in December 2024 after months of industry-wide consultation