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RBI may introduce licensing regime for corporate business correspondents

Currently, fintechs operating in the segment are not directly regulated by the RBI, with partner banks assuming responsibility for the actions of the companies they contract

India slips to third among Russian oil buyers as US sanctions hit flows

RIL has cut Russian oil imports by 49 per cent, while the state-run refineries reduced it by 15 per cent in the month, said CREA

India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners

Though largely routed via UAE, India's basmati rice and tea exports may come under pressure

Alcobev players identify new mkts amid trouble in Maharashtra, Telangana

UP, Haryana emerge as new frontiers of growth

Elie Saab forays into Indian branded residence market with M3M group

Elie Saab to open first retail store this year

Datanomics: Ties with Germany to power India-EU relations ahead

The visit is significant in the wake of ongoing discussions to finalize the India-European Union FTA

India's startups turn to AI applications in 2026 after missing infra boom

Venture investors and startup executives are betting on services, enterprise tools in 2026 after missing the infrastructure boom

Standard Chartered Bank won't push standalone credit cards going forward

Bank will focus on multiproduct relationships with individual clients, which is anchored in wealth solutions, and international banking

Hungry for power: Rise of data centres fuels concerns over energy infra

India's fast-growing data centre sector is emerging as a major new driver of power demand, prompting questions over grid capacity, energy sourcing and long-term infrastructure readiness

CarDekho Group-backed Carrum raises Series A funding from Uber

The fleet management startup operates over 3,000 vehicles in several Tier 1 cities and aims to scale operations with the new capital

How seriously Indian states are funding artificial intelligence ambitions

A review of FY26 state Budget speeches shows wide variation in how Indian states plan to adopt AI and how little most are willing to spend on it

A restructured Army: IBGs cleared, 30 other organisational changes approved

Defence sources told Business Standard that four IBGs will be raised initially, with the focus on the Army's strike corps

Black drives the thrill for car buyers, sees a surge in yearly sales

While white remains practical 'utility king'

Tata Trusts likely to discuss Sir Ratan Tata Trust seat for Neville

Tata Trusts, which owns 66 per cent in Tata Sons, was in the news last year for an internal rift among trustees, resulting in government intermediation to ease thorny issues

Datanomics: Remitting money to India from US now becomes costlier

Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026

Prospects for faster growth amid lingering macro and structural constraints

While the economy is well poised, key macro numbers and structural constraints continue to weigh

Signing free-trade deals is not enough to secure real economic gains

FTAs can open doors, but real gains will depend on domestic factors

The Land Trap: How land, real estate investment can destabilise the economy

Mr Bird's book is an interesting contribution to understanding why land continues to occupy such a role in modern economies and the trajectories of nations

Responsible growth: India must ensure data centres are sustainable

India's production of over 1.5 million engineering graduates annually and its share of more than 20 per cent of the workforce for global semiconductor design reinforce this appeal

Fed under fire: Undermining the institution can have serious consequences

The dollar's position in the international market not only reflects the size of the US economy but also the strength of its institutions, particularly the central bank