According to NPCI MD and CEO Dilip Asbe, around three-fourths of India’s more than 60 million digital payment-accepting merchants have never recorded a transaction above ₹2,000 and are insulated from
NSE made its long-awaited stock-market debut, but shares opened only 0.84% above the IPO price. The stock later gained momentum, raising questions about its valuation, growth prospects and what invest
India’s investment cycle may be gaining momentum after years of subdued private capex. From AI infrastructure and renewable energy to defence manufacturing, three investment themes could shape
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has introduced new rules requiring operators to offer more voice-and-SMS-only recharge options,
In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, venture capitalist Kavita Gupta discusses how investors judge founders, why experience can matter more than degrees, and what she looks for before writing a cheque
The White House has launched “Trump TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 video stream featuring Donald Trump’s speeches, public appearances and administration announcements.
Economy airfares are rising sharply on India’s busiest domestic routes, while business-class fares are falling on many of the same routes. So, what’s driving this unusual pricing gap?
India’s exports to China jumped nearly 39% in the first five months of FY27, with electronics and engineering goods driving the rise. But imports are growing too, keeping India’s trade
Business Standard Hindi examines a key question for India's mutual fund industry—how Hindi-speaking regions are emerging as new growth engines for the sector.
In this session, Manoj Dhanotiya, founder & CEO, MicroMitti, shares his insights and industry experience on real estate development across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, and provide career tips
Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, making it harder for most international students to bring partners or children on dependent visas.
BigBasket claims it delivered 300+ iPhones in the first hour of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max sale. Why are quick-commerce platforms expanding into premium electronics
In this episode of Manager's Mantra, Rohit Mahajan, Founder and CEO of Plutos ONE, discusses the debate around UPI and MDR, and how AI is making it easier for people to build new products
NPCI’s new 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant payments opens up a new revenue pool for payment companies. Here’s what brokerages estimate for Paytm and Pine Labs.
Adidas has reportedly cut around 50% of the workforce at its Gurugram Tech Hub, potentially affecting nearly 350 of its 700 employees.
The European Commission has proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member”, allowing deeper cooperation without full EU membership. The proposal aims to expand ties beyond trade into defence
In this episode of Macro Matters, Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with A K Bhattacharya, Archis Mohan and Sanjeeb Mukherjee on UPI charges, Tata’s succession question, an expanded BRICS and how the West Asia.
Tata Sons’ board has approved a five-year extension for N Chandrasekaran as Chairman, alongside its decision to proceed with a stock market listing.
Mid- and small-cap stocks have pulled ahead of the Nifty 50 in 2026, with the performance gap reaching its widest level of the year. But analysts say the rally is becoming more selective
Taking a career break at 40? What happens to your EPF money? Find out how long your existing PF balance can continue earning interest, when an account becomes inoperative