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Gains for JSW Energy hinge on renewables execution, debt reduction

JSW Energy delivered a steady Q1, but future gains will depend on timely renewable capacity additions, lower debt, and reduced renewable curtailment

Before time caught the train, every window seat was front-row to India

Back when India moved slowly, every window seat came with a view, and every rail journey came with excess baggage - food, fears, family drama

The Sunday Book Bazaar: Delhi's enduring kutub khana and literary legacy

One of Delhi's most beloved cultural institutions, the Daryaganj Sunday Patri Kitab Bazaar has for decades drawn students, collectors, families and tourists to its pavement

Will VinFast sustain its business in India's hyper-competitive market?

VinFast, the automotive subsidiary of the $12.83 billion Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, is making waves in India

Debt issuances propel June fund mobilisation to record ₹3.15 trillion

Total fund mobilisation surged 122 per cent month on month to a record ₹3.15 trillion in June as debt issuances more than offset subdued IPO activity

Oriflame to sell India manufacturing operations to Akums subsidiary

The Swedish beauty brand will retain its commercial operations in India while entering a long-term manufacturing and supply partnership with Akums

Private bank attrition eases in FY26 amid digitisation-led workforce cuts

ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank reported lower attrition in FY26, while HDFC Bank saw a marginal rise as technology and digitisation reduced headcount

Bupa open to raising stake in Niva Bupa

Bupa is open to increasing its stake in Niva Bupa as its India business outperforms global operations, with the insurer also focusing investments on technology and distribution

Quality control orders hit small businesses hard, pushed up costs: CSEP

QCOs enforced by BIS, were introduced in 2016 by mandating the already existing voluntary standards in Indian manufacturing

QCOs hit MSME profitability, raise costs across supply chains: CSEP

The think tank's study says input and output Quality Control Orders disproportionately hurt smaller firms, while industry leaders warn of supply-chain disruptions and higher costs

Half a lifetime after the 1991 reforms: Lotuses bloom in muddy waters

Thirty-five years after the 1991 reforms, India has grown dramatically but unfinished reforms, weak public services and job creation remain major challenges

E-waste to textiles: Forced labour in Indian industries has deep roots

With children forming nearly 13% of total victims, data reveals the changing - and alarming - face of forced labour in India

Large Indian banks revive dollar bond plans after period of lull

Indian banks are preparing dollar bond issuances before the RBI's concessional swap window closes in December, seeking cheaper overseas funding options

Flipkart set to enter online food delivery with Bengaluru pilot next month

Bengaluru pilot in August as firm expands its consumer ecosystem

9 months on, GST next-gen reforms: Lower rates, larger base, higher revenue

The authors argue GST rate rationalisation has broadened the tax base, improved compliance and refunds, and boosted consumption, though its full impact will take longer to assess

ITC re-architecting cigarette portfolio after tax hike: CMD Sanjiv Puri

The ITC chief said the company is pursuing calibrated pricing and portfolio innovation to curb illicit trade while continuing investments to diversify beyond cigarettes

Call for change: UPI Meta plan draws pushback from smaller players

In a joint representation, smaller payment apps urged NPCI to widen consultations, warning the proposed checkout framework could entrench the dominance of larger rivals

Datanomics: ULCA repeal alone no guarantee of manufacturing, infra boost

Repealing the Urban Land Ceiling Act may improve land availability, but manufacturing and infrastructure growth also depend on ease of doing business and broader reforms

Delaying reforms will hurt future of our youth: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India needs a fresh reform roadmap, faster private investment and broader policy consensus to achieve the Viksit Bharat goal

HSBC leads in FCNR (B) deposit mobilisation with over $5 billion

HSBC has mobilised over $5 billion in FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI's swap scheme, leveraging its global network and expanding NRI banking presence in India