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Nifty's Jenga stack shakes, 22,000 levels could topple it completely

Tests 50-WMA - a level not breached since March 2023 - after 200-DMA fall on Friday

Number of UPI apps grows in 2024, yet top two command maximum market share

In 2024, NPCI issued 20 third party application approvals. This was much higher than three and four issuances in 2022 and 2023 respectively

Separate rate for caramelised popcorn draws criticism from economists

"This is a national tragedy, violating the spirit of the Good & Simple Tax the GST was meant to be," says former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian

India under pressure as Trump vows action on tariffs and trade deficit

Experts fear that Indian exporters might have to pay higher duties while exporting pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods

Four OEMs express interest in manufacturing e-ambulances: MHI official

This initiative aims to bolster the country's medical sector, which currently operates approximately 50,000 ambulances

Amazon, Flipkart face stiff competition to catch up in quick commerce race

Analysts said companies like Amazon and Flipkart may have to invest at least $1 billion each in 2-3 years to catch up

Amazon, Flipkart face stiff competition to catch up in quick commerce race

Analysts said companies like Amazon and Flipkart may have to invest at least $1 billion each in 2-3 years to catch up

Unsafe factories: A roadblock to India's manufacturing hub aspirations

At least 240 workplace accidents occurred in India's manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, resulting in over 400 deaths and more than 850 serious injuries

GST Council defers key decisions, tackles complexity of tax system

It was clarified that ready-to-eat popcorn mixed with salt and spices attracted a 5 per cent GST rate. It attracts a 12 per cent tax if supplied as pre-packed and labelled

Over-reliance on imports hampers India's edible oil self-sufficiency plan

Dependence on import for meeting the domestic requirements of this mass-consumed kitchen staple has continued to remain untenably high

The India story: 25 years of transformation in Indian tech landscape

This series looks at India's progress over the past 25 years and future directions. The first part highlights the country's IT expertise, which became a talking point globally as the millennium began

Indo-US FTA: A strategic opportunity amid global trade challenges

The people in the US who are imbued with free trade as a philosophy are concerned about the growing impediments to global trade

GST Council paves way for CGST Act amendments during Budget session

FinMin says some changes may take effect from April

With new launches, expansions, every fifth scooter may be electric in FY26

E-scooters are projected to end FY25 with a penetration rate of 13-15 per cent

Cloud, AI will become synonymous in 2025: Wipro FullStride Cloud's Debecker

Debecker spoke about Cloud services and artificial intelligence and how Wipro is preparing to be an AI-powered firm

Agentic AI: Technology that will work for the world on its own agency

Agentic AI can process a payment claim on its own or generate images for a social media post without human prompt. It has the agency to learn from its environment

How Indian startups are charting new course in downstream space sector

Downstream sector uses space data for practical applications; is projected to be worth $610 bn by 2031

Out of sync: Persistent mismatch between MGNREGA wage growth and inflation

Over the past few years, wage growth has consistently trailed both general and food inflation rates, with the exceptions of FY21 and FY24

2024 financial wrap: Inflation, GDP, and RBI's regulatory vigilance

The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI's new approach to vigilance

Govt exploring the possibility of setting up dedicated space parks

Move may be key to achieving Centre's goal of $11 billion space-related export by 2033