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After finance ministry stint, K V Subramanian starts new innings as IMF ED
The India ED also represents Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, along with another appointee from one of these countries
 "After finance ministry stint, K V Subramanian starts new innings as IMF ED")
Indian states on average have 25 days of public holidays in a year
A Business Standard analysis found that the number of public holidays varies from 14 in Delhi to 34 in Odisha
 "Indian states on average have 25 days of public holidays in a year")
Cyber frauds: Banks step up efforts to promote safe banking habits
Apart from HDFC Bank's 'Vigil Aunty', a host of private sector general insurers also offer individual cyber insurance policies
 "Cyber frauds: Banks step up efforts to promote safe banking habits")
Green hydrogen: India Inc's next big thing even as policies take shape
Even as policies and supply chain take shape, conglomerates and RE companies are investing heavily in this new fuel
 "Green hydrogen: India Inc's next big thing even as policies take shape")
Will 'one nation one fertiliser' lead to uniformity or anonymity?
Under 'One Nation One Fertiliser' all fertiliser bags, irrespective of their contents or the company that manufactures them, will carry a uniform brand name called "Bharat"
 "Will 'one nation one fertiliser' lead to uniformity or anonymity?")
Newsmaker: Clock clearly ticking for Prannoy Roy in NDTV ownership battle
On Tuesday the Adani group announced it had exercised rights to acquire an indirect stake of 29.18 per cent in the company
 "Newsmaker: Clock clearly ticking for Prannoy Roy in NDTV ownership battle")
How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package
The company must overcome poor technology decisions imposed on it and bridge the gap with private sector competitors
 "How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package")
The case for pricing UPI transactions and what's at stake for banks
Banks pay a switching fee running into hundreds of crores every year for UPI, but have to offer the service for free
 "The case for pricing UPI transactions and what's at stake for banks")
Auto LPG policy running on fumes as policymakers ignore fuel's potential
The government is largely ignoring this least polluting fuel in favour of diesel, petrol and electric vehicles
 "Auto LPG policy running on fumes as policymakers ignore fuel's potential")
Centre's plan on sale of RE power to states offers only a flickering hope
The power ministry's plan to become an intermediary in the sale of green power generation to states is only a limited solution to the larger problem facing state discoms
 "Centre's plan on sale of RE power to states offers only a flickering hope")
Nepal brews a fresh crisis for Darjeeling tea with cheaper leaves
A notification banning blends of imported tea in GI-tagged teas has almost pushed Tata Consumer Products, the biggest buyer, out of the market
 "Nepal brews a fresh crisis for Darjeeling tea with cheaper leaves")
TII gears up for EV re-entry; to focus on e-tractors, 3-wheelers, heavy CVs
The group is learning from an unsuccessful foray into e-scooters by focusing on electric tractors, three-wheelers and heavy commercial vehicles
 "TII gears up for EV re-entry; to focus on e-tractors, 3-wheelers, heavy CVs")
Newsmaker: Meet HDFC's Kaizad Bharucha, the highest earning banker of FY22
The Covid-19 pandemic turned out to be watershed years for the lender's wholesale lending business, growing this wholesale book much faster than retail
 "Newsmaker: Meet HDFC's Kaizad Bharucha, the highest earning banker of FY22")
5G networks: The next big battle in India's telecom space is about to begin
Now that the bidding for spectrum is over, the next big battle lies in standalone versus non-standalone networks
 "5G networks: The next big battle in India's telecom space is about to begin")
Business doyens of independent India
On the 75th Independence Day of India, we tip our hat to the business leaders who have shaped the journey so far. The enterprises steered by them shifted India from a Nehruvian to a neo-liberal model
 "Business doyens of independent India")
Indian brands that made the world sit up and take notice
Independent India had many a brands that defined the segments they represented. From attacking social stereotypes to promoting national integration, these brands have done more than just sell products
 "Indian brands that made the world sit up and take notice")
How is India celebrating 75 years of freedom?
As India completes 75 years of independence, it has emerged as a confident, strong nation holding its own in the comity of nations. India at 75, is proud of its past, but it has its eyes on the future
 "How is India celebrating 75 years of freedom?")
Ukraine conflict: India's LNG firms see rising costs, shrinking supplies
Rising costs and shrinking supplies will impact major expansion plans
 "Ukraine conflict: India's LNG firms see rising costs, shrinking supplies")
Bank Locker Rules: Here's everything you should know to protect your assets
The Reserve Bank of India regularly updates rules for improving the safety and convenience of the bank customers. These are the Bank locker rules that everyone should know.
 "Bank Locker Rules: Here's everything you should know to protect your assets")
Recovery in youth employment continues to lag worldwide: ILO report
Although the number of unemployed young people worldwide fell from 75 million in 2021 to 73 million in 2022, it is six million more than pre-pandemic levels
 "Recovery in youth employment continues to lag worldwide: ILO report")