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Bandhan's asset management test; IDFC MF's acquisition could be a challenge

The deal will make Bandhan Financial Holdings the latest banking group foray into the Rs 38-trillion domestic mutual fund (MF) industry

A controversial call for 5G private networks

A controversial call: Trai's recommendation has made enterprises happy but telecom operators have strongly opposed the move

How the human code has been unraveled: Here's what experts suggest

Last week, scientists completed sequencing the human genome, the goal of a project that began in October 1990

Paid Covid-19 booster shots: Experts divided on govt intervention

Centre may have to step in to ensure universal coverage, some say; also call for shift in focus to strengthen surveillance, testing and gathering data

GIFT City's aircraft leasing business struggles amid confusing rules

Despite generous tax breaks, opaque and confusing rules have companies struggling to get off the ground

Tax clouds over solar power: Still a long way for the sun to shine in India

Import duties on modules and cells from April 1 will add to the regulations and legacy issues confronting solar power developers

Mapping India's digital transactions: Cashless, but still card dependent

UPI transactions grew faster than credit or debit card transactions, but growth in average transaction size was still considerably lower than debit and credit card usage

The art of the possible: Meet Vinay Mohan Kwatra, foreign secy-designate

Kwatra, who takes charge as foreign secretary in May, has served in Geneva, the Indian consulate in Durban, China, Russia

Winding path to 'green steel': Transition for sector needs policy enablers

The root of the problem lies in the centuries-old steelmaking process

Sri Lanka's economic crisis may encourage it to strengthen ties with India

International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows the economy's net international reserves have been negative since December last year

BS Number Wise: The late and lagging government annual reports

Just over half the ministries, departments and autonomous bodies released these crucial documents for 2020-21

Decoded: How WHO's mRNA Tech Transfer Hub is working for vaccine access

After examining several proposals from India, Hyderabad-based Biological E has now been selected to partner with WHO to make mRNA technology-based vaccines in the country

Explained: Why Bharat Petroleum Corp divestment is on the slow track

Delays in due diligence, policy opacity and now the Ukraine crisis have brought the process to a near-standstill

How Axis Bank gains from Citibank: It's about quality of customers

The quality of customers it acquires holds the key to success but the benefits of the buyout could kick in only from FY25

Chip shortage still a challenge for commercial vehicle players: STFC MD

In an interaction with Shine Jacob, Revankar says the company is expecting a growth rate of 10 per cent in assets under management (AUM) in 2022-23

Uttar Pradesh leads in completion of smart city projects, shows data

Varanasi had the highest completion rate of 87.1 per cent among all the cities.

Testing times for PLI schemes: Covid-related delays put firms in pressure

Companies have petitioned the government to double the incentive from 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent and extend the tenure

EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents

Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry

Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data

None of the parties discussed environmental issues in any detail in their manifestos in the five states that went to polls this year

With Citi deal, life has come full circle for Axis Bank's Amitabh Chaudhry

In all likelihood, he would have worn a broad grin; and asked them to get behind their desks. A confirmed workaholic, Axis Bank's boss is not known to suffer fools gladly