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Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook
The three stocks have generated higher returns than their peer/broader indices over the last three months with Timken leading the chart with gains of 23.5 per cent
 "Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook")
Better policy mix drives the growth for the private life insurers
However, private insurers reported premium growth, indicating a mix of higher-value policies
 "Better policy mix drives the growth for the private life insurers")
Hammers fall silent: Why Odisha's bell metal craft is melting away
Though the craft is ingrained in Odisha's traditions, the artisans struggle with low wages, lack of policy support, and the vice-like grip of middlemen
 "Hammers fall silent: Why Odisha's bell metal craft is melting away")
Changing skill demands: Era of big bench strength at IT firms may be over
Companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Tech Mahindra have maintained their IT utilisation rates at around 85 per cent over the past couple of years
 "Changing skill demands: Era of big bench strength at IT firms may be over")
Income-tax Bill 2025: Digital data and the question of power and privacy
A Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing the Bill is expected to submit its report during the monsoon session
 "Income-tax Bill 2025: Digital data and the question of power and privacy")
'Paint stocks eye further downside as JSW Paints buys out Akzo Nobel India'
JSW Paints news: JSW Paints' recent acquisition will increase the cut throat competition in the industry. Analysts, now, eye how Asian Paints and other paint stocks will sustain their margins
 "'Paint stocks eye further downside as JSW Paints buys out Akzo Nobel India'")
BCs seek meeting with finance ministry to break deadlock over remuneration
Industry representatives for business correspondents point out that there is pressure from banks to raise deposits, despite the fact that the BC channel has already overtaken branches in doing so
 "BCs seek meeting with finance ministry to break deadlock over remuneration")
Photo feature: Defence technology
The latest around the world, from multirole fighter jets to automatic combat drones
 "Photo feature: Defence technology")
Vodafone Idea stock sees twin breakout, chart hints at 13% upside potential
Vodafone Idea stock has witnessed a twin breakout with the stock seen trading above the super trend line hurdle and the higher-end of the Bollinger Bands on the daily chart.
 "Vodafone Idea stock sees twin breakout, chart hints at 13% upside potential")
Women do better than men in education but don't get enough salaried jobs
The number of women in stable and salaried positions is shrinking; they are becoming dependent on informal work
 "Women do better than men in education but don't get enough salaried jobs")
10 large-cap stocks to bet across sectors that may gain up to 32% in H2CY25
Bharti Airtel, DMart, Adani Enterprises, Eternal among 10 large-cap stocks that look technically strong on charts and can deliver double-digit returns in the next six months.
 "10 large-cap stocks to bet across sectors that may gain up to 32% in H2CY25")
Mid, small-caps underperform large-caps in H1 as investors run for cover
Market experts believe that small-caps hold promise from a long-term perspective, provided investors do their homework diligently
 "Mid, small-caps underperform large-caps in H1 as investors run for cover")
Datanomics: India looks at options amid crunch of rare earth materials
China and the United States produced nearly 70 per cent and 11.5 per cent of the world's production of rare earth elements (REEs) respectively in 2024
 "Datanomics: India looks at options amid crunch of rare earth materials")
Govt, UPI apps to lay real-time digital tripwire for every payment tap
Extra layers of scrutiny to guard the digitally unversed
 "Govt, UPI apps to lay real-time digital tripwire for every payment tap")
Aseem Infra to raise ₹2,500 crore in FY26, reduce bank funding share
NIIF-backed Aseem Infrastructure Finance plans to raise ₹2,500 crore via market and external borrowings in FY26, focusing on green finance and loan book expansion
 "Aseem Infra to raise ₹2,500 crore in FY26, reduce bank funding share")
AI-startup ShopOS raises $20 million from Binny Bansal-led 3STATE Ventures
The AI-powered platform plans to use the capital to grow its engineering team, enhance product development, and expand its global base of e-commerce brand partners
 "AI-startup ShopOS raises $20 million from Binny Bansal-led 3STATE Ventures")
Govt working on a separate PLI for garments: Textile minister Giriraj Singh
The Indian textile industry, which was worth $112 billion a decade ago, has grown by nearly 60 per cent to $176 billion today and our target is to grow it to $350 billion by 2030, says Giriraj Singh
 "Govt working on a separate PLI for garments: Textile minister Giriraj Singh")
Mutual fund schemes renamed to align with the Sebi category norms
With Sebi's June deadline nearing, fund houses rename equity schemes to reflect category names and avoid investor confusion; more changes may follow
 "Mutual fund schemes renamed to align with the Sebi category norms")
Pine Labs plans ₹2,600 cr IPO; Peak XV, PayPal to trim stakes
Pine Labs files DRHP to raise ₹2,600 crore via fresh issue and OFS; proceeds to repay debt, expand globally, and invest in tech and digital checkout
 "Pine Labs plans ₹2,600 cr IPO; Peak XV, PayPal to trim stakes")
Rupee rises to two-week high as dollar weakens on Trump-Fed rate cut talk
Trump's remarks on Powell spur Fed rate cut hopes; rupee hits over two-week high at 85.71, though gains capped by RBI intervention via PSU banks
 "Rupee rises to two-week high as dollar weakens on Trump-Fed rate cut talk")