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Ease of doing biz, lower costs to aid Raj's growth: Rathore at BS Samriddhi
Rathore lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to ink free-trade agreements with different countries, and said the PM believes that India's market is its strength
 "Ease of doing biz, lower costs to aid Raj's growth: Rathore at BS Samriddhi")
ICICI Bank raises CSR allocation to Rs 801 cr in FY25, up from Rs 519 cr
ICICI Bank has increased its CSR allocation to Rs 801 crore in FY25, with initiatives spanning healthcare, skill development, rural livelihoods and sustainability commitments
 "ICICI Bank raises CSR allocation to Rs 801 cr in FY25, up from Rs 519 cr")
Retail investors cling to risky mutual funds even as HNIs pare exposure
In the September 2024-June 2025 period, while retail investors continued with their high-risk bets, HNI portfolios veered towards safer options in the MF space
 "Retail investors cling to risky mutual funds even as HNIs pare exposure")
Sebi may raise minimum block deal size, widen permissible price range
Discusses framework reform with exchanges, market participants
 "Sebi may raise minimum block deal size, widen permissible price range")
FinMin reviews Q1 performance of PSBs, urges higher lending to economy
During the meeting, the secretary urged the MDs and CEOs of state-owned banks to increase lending towards the productive sector of the economy, according to sources
 "FinMin reviews Q1 performance of PSBs, urges higher lending to economy")
US examines equity stake in chip makers for CHIPS Act cash grants: Report
Trump administration has recently made unusual deals with US companies, including allowing AI chip giant Nvidia to sell H20 chips to China, exchange for the US government receiving 15% of those sales
 "US examines equity stake in chip makers for CHIPS Act cash grants: Report")
Xi visits Lhasa for 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region
Xi, heading a delegation of officials from Beijing, was welcomed by people from various ethnic groups in Tibet, state-run Xinhua news agency reported
 "Xi visits Lhasa for 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region")
India will respond decisively whenever terrorism threatens citizens: Govt
The government said India has adopted a "firm and clear approach towards cross-border terrorism", adding that the pattern of action over the last decade reflects this policy
 "India will respond decisively whenever terrorism threatens citizens: Govt")
India-West Asia undersea cable allows large trade: ISA DG Ashish Khanna
Khanna stressed that OSOWOG would help countries diversify their energy mix, particularly smaller economies that remain dependent on diesel
 "India-West Asia undersea cable allows large trade: ISA DG Ashish Khanna")
US-China tariff status quo working well ahead of November, says Bessent
Bessent's remarks indicate that an easing of tensions between the two sides remains in place, potentially creating an opening for President Donald Trump to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping
 "US-China tariff status quo working well ahead of November, says Bessent")
Amazon to revamp Fire tablets with Android in major Kittyhawk project
As part of a project known internally as Kittyhawk, Amazon plans to release a higher-end tablet as soon as next year offering the Android operating system software for the first time
 "Amazon to revamp Fire tablets with Android in major Kittyhawk project")
RBI moots revision in capital charge norms for counterparty credit risks
The revision pertaining to CCR is proposed to largely align with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) guidelines, reflecting the development and depth of the respective market segments
 "RBI moots revision in capital charge norms for counterparty credit risks")
Lack of green H2 infra key issue in expanding clean transport: Gadkari
Gadkari underlined the need to shift away from private vehicles by offering airline-like facilities in public transport at lower costs
 "Lack of green H2 infra key issue in expanding clean transport: Gadkari")
BS Samriddhi: Rajasthan's solar sector doesn't need incentives to grow
The panel discussion was attended by Sunil Bansal, President Rajasthan Solar Association, Rahul Gupta, Founder MD and CEO, Rays Power Experts Ltd and Nitin Agarwal
 "BS Samriddhi: Rajasthan's solar sector doesn't need incentives to grow")
Bank asset quality: Slippages rise 26% in Q1 on stress in unsecured loans
The incidence of default was higher among private lenders compared to their public sector counterparts, according to CareEdge Rating data
 "Bank asset quality: Slippages rise 26% in Q1 on stress in unsecured loans")
Mission ₹30 trillion: Push for startups, thrust on AI, EVs need of the hour
The panel discussion was held as part of Business Standard Samriddhi-Rajasthan 2025
 "Mission ₹30 trillion: Push for startups, thrust on AI, EVs need of the hour")
Russia expects India to keep buying its oil, seeks China-India-Russia talks
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said separately that Russia saw scope for supplies of liquefied natural gas to India
 "Russia expects India to keep buying its oil, seeks China-India-Russia talks")
BS Samriddhi: Rajasthan a goldmine of possibilities, says Rathore
Minister highlights the state's twin mantra - ease of doing business, and reduced cost of doing business
 "BS Samriddhi: Rajasthan a goldmine of possibilities, says Rathore")
Govt should have considered forward-looking options for money games
Predictably, the move has sent the online gaming industry into a tizzy. As reports suggest, there are thousands of high-skill jobs at stake
 "Govt should have considered forward-looking options for money games")
Timely execution of new capacities essential for gains in NTPC stock
The power utility is aiming to add 26-27GW of thermal coal capacity, and 60GW renewable energy (RE) capacity by FY32 mainly through listed subsidiary
 "Timely execution of new capacities essential for gains in NTPC stock")