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2025 is the year for investors to build portfolio for the future: Jaipuria

'In the markets, it's now time to move from playing a T20 match to playing a Test'

Technology as a national priority amid rising AI investments worldwide

Meity has seen 50% increase in the Budget. While the fund allocation is crucial, several policy measures will have to be taken to ensure that investment in advanced manufacturing systems increases

48% startups have at least one woman director: Economic Survey 2025

However, on the flip side, the reins of entrepreneurial ownership remain dominantly male-held

Budget: 5-year extension of incorporation deadline brings cheer to startups

In her 2025 Budget speech, FM Sitharaman announced an extension in the period of incorporation for startups by five years till April 1, 2030

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

For all mergers effected on or after April 1, 2025, the losses can be carried forward only for the residuary period (counting from the date of loss)

Statsguru: Budget 2025-26 pushes demand, caps capital expenditure

A key driver of this effort is a demand push through cuts in personal income tax rates under the new tax regime

Right price, right time: Volatility unlocks opportunity, says Vikas Khemani

Government has chosen the path of the fiscal prudence which is again good, though market would have expected a bit of more loosening on the fiscal side, Khemani said

The after-Budget playbook: The six-month rocket fuel for market gains

In contrast, one- and three-month returns have been relatively flat, with the Nifty delivering average gains of just 0.1 per cent and 1.7 per cent, respectively, over the past decade

STT collection estimates: Building castles in the air on shifting sands

To secure fiscal targets, sustaining STT growth remains a high-wire act in a windy market

Budget 2025: More push for private funding in power infrastructure

Centre lures states with higher borrowing limit, brings back focus on privatisation of distribution companies

Boost for agriculture: Budget proposals will help farmers and consumers

In terms of Budget allocation, agriculture and its allied sectors have seen a healthy jump of about 22 per cent to about Rs 1.71 trillion

Ulips post-Budget: Assess suitability, examine costs before investing

Investors prioritising liquidity and flexibility should stick to a term plan-MF combo

Manmohan Singh, a gentle giant with vision and commitment to change

Singh also had his pre-proposed ideas; what was in the textbook or his experience. But he opened the door; because he had an openness of thought, driven by his commitment to change

The nuclear option: Budget bets big on nuclear power, but questions remain

Budget bets big on nuclear power but questions remain

Reduced FY26 outlay for P2M promotion concerns industry, say experts

Incentives to promote such digital payments slashed for 2nd year straight

Over 90% taxpayers may shift to new tax regime with Budget changes: CBDT

FM also altered tax slabs for people earning above this threshold to help save up to Rs 1.1 lakh in taxes for those with income up to Rs 25 lakh in a year, according to the Budget documents

Budget muted on UPI, RuPay debit card incentives; sops down by 78%

The Budget earmarked Rs 437 crore to promote such transactions in financial year 2026 (FY26), compared to Rs 2,000 crore allocated the year before

Budget measures on AI, startups, GCCs to drive growth, says tech experts

The focus on Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Tier-2 cities will further unlock AI-powered digital services, fostering regional innovation and new employment opportunities at scale

Mansukh Mandaviya praises Budget's social security steps for gig workers

Lauding the decision, Mandaviya, hailed the government's commitment to ensuring the well-being of over one crore gig workers across the country

Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry

The government seeks to fully unlock the potential of India's insurance industry, and has announced opening up of the sector to 100 per cent FDI