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Who is a consumer: Courts focus on dominant objective to determine status

A recent Supreme Court ruling reinforces that developers and service providers must prove profit-first motive before denying consumer status

India-US interim trade pact framework boosts investor confidence: India Inc

The framework for an interim trade agreement between India and the US sends a strong signal of confidence to global investors and offers a timely boost to competitiveness, technology access, and supply chain resilience, India Inc said on Saturday. India and the US on Saturday announced they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a number of goods to boost two-way trade. FICCI President Anant Goenka said it marks a pivotal step forward in advancing economic synergy between two of the world's largest democracies. "This strategic partnership is designed to lower tariffs, ease regulatory bottlenecks, and unlock new opportunities across sectors. As India strengthens its position as a global manufacturing hub, this agreement offers a timely boost to competitiveness, technology access, and supply chain resilience". While the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the present 50 per cent, India will ..

Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache

Investor worries grow as big tech plans $600 billion AI spending in 2026, sparking fears over profitability and triggering a sharp selloff in software and data analytics stocks

Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks

Neither equity nor bond investors will likely change their mind after going through the government's latest spending priorities and borrowing plan

ShipMin seeks PPP panel nod for Nicobar port project in private mode

PPP models need to reduce structural uncertainty, need more private investment in greenfield projects

Budget 2026: What small investors should really track — beyond the speech | Budget expectations

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, markets are bracing for continuity, not shock value. For small investors, this Budget isn’t about a one-day rally; it’s about signals that shape returns

Budget 2026: Why India’s bond market is bracing for a supply stress test

As the Union Budget approaches, India’s bond market is bracing for its biggest supply challenge yet.

Gold tops $5,000 for the first time: What’s behind the rally & how high can gold go? | Gold rate

Gold has crossed the historic $5,000 mark for the first time ever. As geopolitical risks rise, trust in currencies weakens, and central banks keep buying, investors are rushing back to bullion. Here’s

RPSG Group to invest ₹10.5K cr in Vijayapura, Ballari districts of K'taka

RPSG Group to invest ₹10,500 crore in Karnataka's Vijayapura and Ballari districts over three years, boosting the state's renewable energy ecosystem

Sebi complaint portals face scrutiny over redirections, opaque closures

Investors say cases bounced between SCORES and MI Portal, leaving grievances unsettled

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

Balanced advantage funds explained Why they may suit moderate risk investors in 2026

As markets turn volatile and uncertainty clouds 2026, balanced advantage funds are emerging as a preferred option for moderate-risk investors. This video explains how these funds work

Securities market code: Sebi ex-chief warns of investor focus dilution

Former Sebi chief M Damodaran warns the securities market code may dilute investor protection, rely on delegated legislation, and create a top-heavy regulator

How Zomato-style apps are steadily reshaping savings for young investors

There's a certain appeal with the new-age investment platforms that young investors find hard to ignore

Investors may go value hunting in 2026 as AI rally matures: Analysts

The upward momentum is expected to continue in 2026, analysts said, though investors may have to get selective about the assets they pick

Markets at a turning point: Axis Securities’ top picks for 2026

As India steps into 2026, markets are entering what Axis Securities calls a “crucial inflection point.” So where should investors look? Axis Securities has laid out its core themes

Time to be neither overly greedy nor excessively fearful: Fund managers

Indian equities are consolidating valuations and recalibrating expectations about earnings, putting investors in a familiar dilemma: Lean into optimism or retreat with caution?

Digital push, new investors to shape next phase of MF growth: Experts

India's MF industry believes it is still only at foothills of its potential. The next phase will be driven by the rise of digital platforms and improved discipline in SIPs, said five industry leaders

Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors

Allocation should be commensurate with investor's risk appetite and horizon

Sebi proposes easier norms for issuing duplicate securities certificates

Sebi proposes easing rules for issuing duplicate securities certificates by raising the simplified documentation limit to ₹10 lakh, reducing paperwork for investors, supporting full dematerialisation