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India, Japan to convene joint working group on critical minerals soon

Under the India-Japan economic security initiative, both sides will convene a private sector dialogue to enhance public-private cooperation in the field of economic security

EPFO may employ third-party agents to resolve member grievances, queries

EPFO may empanel 'Suvidha Providers' to help members resolve grievances for a small fee, with the proposal set for approval at the CBT meeting in February

Crude scenario: Indian refiners to benefit if Iran oil opens for trade

If US and UN sanctions ease, Iranian crude could return to Indian refineries, offering a cost-effective alternative as Russian oil flows shrink

Coca-Cola evaluating acquisition opportunities in India, says CFO

Coca-Cola is evaluating acquisition opportunities in India as it expects the country to become its third-largest market by volume in the coming years

Tiger Global case: Foreign investors' interest in GIFT City may increase

Tax experts say GIFT IFSC-based specified funds may offer a more certain and tax-efficient route amid increased scrutiny of treaty-based capital gains exemptions

Strong Q3 performance, growth prospects to drive gains for HDFC AMC

Total assets under management (AUM) growth was 5 per cent, with 6 per cent growth in equity AUM and flat yields

Capital market stocks rally on strong Q3 results, growth optimism

Shares of capital market-linked firms jumped on strong Q3 results and optimism around long-term growth driven by financialisation and rising retail participation

Sebi mulls overhaul of KYC norms to ease onboarding, cut duplication

Sebi has also proposed standardising income slabs and allowing KRAs to tag independently verified supplementary information, improving the reliability and usability of KYC records

Tiger Global case: Govt to adjust ₹968 cr tax withheld, say CBDT sources

CBDT to adjust ₹968 crore tax withheld on Tiger Global's Flipkart exit after Supreme Court upheld India's right to tax the transaction

FDA observation to hit Lanreotide supply; Cipla may face earnings risk

Cipla said supplies of its key US drug Lanreotide will remain constrained after its manufacturing partner paused production following USFDA observations

SC ruling on Tiger Global: Gaar emerges as key tool in tax enforcement

Supreme Court's Tiger Global ruling strengthens GAAR, pushing taxpayers to rethink treaty benefits, legacy structures and cross-border tax planning

Union Budget 2026-27: Here're key challenges in financial services sector

Rising unsecured loans, fintech-led credit growth and UPI frauds are straining NIMs, pushing NBFCs to seek refinance support, tax relief and easier recovery norms

SC Tiger Global ruling may reshape international tax jurisprudence

Given the findings of the SC, it is likely to send mixed signals to foreign investors and unsettle various long-settled positions around tax treaty benefits

Fintechs cornered $2.4 billion investments in 2025 as funding moderated

Fintech funding stayed muted in 2025 at $2.4 billion, with fewer deals, IPOs and acquisitions, reflecting sustained investor caution after the 2021 peak

Here comes the Sun-dance: Two South India films to premiere in the US

The debutant directors talk about their first steps into filmmaking

Datanomics: Consumption, not technology, powers India's startup boom

A decade into Startup India, most Indian unicorns are clustered in consumer and finance, highlighting limited depth in enterprise tech and frontier technologies like AI

Flexi-cap funds: Invest if you prefer managers to handle market cap mix

Poor sector and stock selection calls can, however, lead to underperformance

Flexi-cap funds: Invest if you prefer managers to handle market cap mix

Poor sector and stock selection calls can, however, lead to underperformance

Six states to borrow nearly Rs 13,000 crore through bonds on Tuesday

States had borrowed Rs 5 trillion through state bonds in the first half of FY26, with Q2 issuances marginally exceeding the indicative borrowing calendar, the first such instance in seven quarters

1,000 acres slated for UP Defence Corridor; ₹3,500 cr investments expected

Jhansi node has emerged as the preferred destination for investors, with major proposals totalling about ₹1,700 cr