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Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure

Microloans are unsecured. Conscious of this, the Kolkata-based Bandhan acquired affordable housing finance company Gruh Finance in 2019 from what was then HDFC Ltd

Fine wine: Elite athletes defy age with science, nutrition, mental strength

Athletes are taking elaborate measure. Biohacking, which is a combination of ice bath, sleep therapy, and strict diet and supplements, is a popular method

Diversion ahead: Will Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma overcome roadblocks?

At Paytm Payments Bank's presentation in 2016, Vijay Shekhar Sharma had said he saw no challenges, unless roadblocks came later

Fever FM off, Fever FM on: Unravelling the case of marketing gimmicks

Legal experts are of the opinion that such marketing gimmicks would come under the scanner of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) if they influence trades or dealings by investors

Incumbents strike back: How will electric 2W game play out for Ola, others?

There is indeed a lot of the race left. Electric, for all the hype, is just about 15 per cent of the scooter market. So, what is on the cards?

Indian firms corner more of growing pharma market as MNCs go niche

Indian drug firms are focussing on expanding their salesforce and distri­bution, while getting into trade generics to garner volumes

Day 2: Ayodhya chock-a-block as Ram Temple opens doors for public

Hotels booked out, travel platforms launch holiday packages, businesses join in with special-edition products

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Undaunted, Bajaj is looking at launching a CNG-powered motorcycle by 2024-25 and then testing the market with a CNG scooter. For projections, it is looking at electric two-wheelers as an indication

Ram Temple inauguration: Khan Market to Hazratganj, Ayodhya theme reigns

Temple's inaugural event to bring in business worth Rs 1 trillion, CAIT estimates

World Economic Forum: Davos-bound squad aims to turn spotlight on India

Top honchos from India Inc, finance, govt heading to the World Economic Forum

Likely pact with Oman comes as a welcome surprise in India's FTA drive

CEPA is also commonly referred to as a free trade agreement, or FTA. The next round of talks for it with Oman are scheduled to start on January 16

Coming apart at the seams: Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Since 2002, no new Bt technology has been introduced in India for cotton, which has also spawned a big market for illegally devel­oped Bt that is causing more harm to farmers

Home and the world: What is behind unprecedented surge of 'Indian cinema'?

For years, Hindi and South Indian filmmakers tried their hand at pan-Indian films, but neither the storytellers nor the audiences were ready

Health check for healers: The big audit firms are under the NFRA lens

Now, the national accounting watch­dog has turned the spotlight on audit firms themselves. These firms are perceived to be the eyes and ears of non-promoter investors

Diplomatic row leads Maldivian storm spread to travel, trade, celebland

As #BoycottMaldives trended, a travel technology firm decided to indefinitely suspend all flight bookings to the island nation. Meanwhile, searches for Lakshadweep shot up manyfold

Aug 5, Jan 22, and more: There are new special days on India's calendar

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than the previous Congress-led governments

It's talent tug of war: Why Cognizant is in the crosshairs of top IT firms

Cognizant pulling top executives from rivals has triggered a legal battle at a time when the pie is shrinking

Sebi chooses to tread cautiously, no rush to stretch market hours

Moscow Exchange in Russia allows equity derivatives trading from 7 am to midnight, and Eurex Exchange is open until 10 pm

IBC yet to address resolution for insolvencies of group companies

Group insolvency remains an ill-defined area in the IBC. Here's why it needs a clear framework

Pirates of West Asia: Why Navy regards Gateway of Tears as critical

Given the complexity of the situation for New Delhi, analysts are recommending seizing the initiative and establishing hegemony or collective security in the Red Sea