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Indian ecom penetration could mirror WhatsApp user base: Meesho cofounder

Meesho Cofounder Sanjeev Kumar says India's ecommerce penetration could eventually match Whatsapp's vast user base, driven by rapid growth in smaller cities and heavy investment in AI and tech

Breaking the Engagement: US-China ties shift as power gap narrows

This book attempts to track contours of relationship against this backdrop. But the author cautions that it is principally a study of US foreign policy & the American side of the US-China relationship

Bank of Maharashtra OFS subscribed 3x; Bajaj Finance sells 2% stake in BHFL

Promoter Bajaj Finance on Tuesday divested 2 per cent stake in Bajaj Housing Finance (BHFL)

SC status after conversion amounts to 'fraud' on Constitution: Allahabad HC

The court directed the Principal Secretary (Minorities Welfare Department) to take appropriate action to ensure that the distinction between minority status and SC status is strictly enforced

FM flags global tax risks from digitisation, new financial products

At Global Forum, India urges stronger transparency, confidentiality systems to tackle evolving financial structures

Imran Khan 'perfectly fine' but facing mental torture, says sister

The development comes amid rumours on social media about Khan's health as his family was constantly being denied from meeting him in prison for more than a month

Chinese firms are finding ways to dodge Beijing's rare-earth export control

Chinese companies are redesigning magnets, rethinking manufacturing processes and changing how products are shipped, to maintain access to Western buyers but without breaking the law

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Public sector banks are poised for improved credit growth, lower stress costs and stronger profitability as margins stabilise and policy support boosts lending momentum

A defence link that lasts: India-Russia summit to test future ties

Summit may address missile buys, fighter jet co-production despite supply delays and India's diversification push

SAT reverses Sebi decision, okays Ketan Parekh's cross-examination

In January, Sebi had issued an ex parte interim order-cum-show cause notice against 22 entities, including Salgaocar (the appellant) and Parekh

US envoy to meets Putin in Moscow as Zelenskyy tours Europe for support

Coinciding with Witkoff's trip, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to Ireland, continuing his visits to European countries that have helped sustain his country's fight against Russia

Debt repayment, capital expenditure: How IPO proceeds are being utilised

data on 189 IPOs where information is available show that the total amount to be raised through fresh equity was Rs 1.20 trillion, with another offer for sale (OFS) component being Rs 62,000 crore

Claims vs reality: Dust doesn't settle on Mumbai's clean-air drive

- On paper, machines are deployed daily but residents, workers and vendors say dust still hangs heavy in the air

Gaining traction: AIF commitments jump to ₹13.5 trillion in 2025

India's march toward a $6.6-trillion economy is being powered by booming AIF activity, with commitments touching ₹13.49 lakh crore and domestic investors emerging as major contributors

Winter is calling: Indian travellers chase the chill to ring in New Year

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

Suchi Semicon to begin supply of automotive, power chips next year

Suchi Semicon will start packaging QFN and power semiconductor chips at its Surat OSAT plant, with supplies beginning in January 2026, as it scales output and pursues incentives under India's ISM plan

Big banks, or more agile banks? Sector ripe for disruption amid tech shift

As data, payments, and deposits shift to tech giants, regulators must rethink corporate ownership and competitive rules

Nifty Bank rejig trims HDFC and ICICI Bank heft; shares fall 1.25%

Outflows of over $300 million each

Protecting revenue: GST may need further reforms to safeguard collections

Govt hikes excise on tobacco, levies pan masala cess amid tepid GST growth, raising concerns over divisible pool

ITO most feasible for Delhi govt's proposed twin-tower project: Officials

Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Verma held a meeting in which the issue of twin-tower was discussed by officials of his department and the Income Tax department