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Let's make the case for trade optimism globally

Globalization stares at further reversals even as India's economy needs an export-led boost. Advocacy of low-barrier trade would serve us well and honour Manmohan Singh's legacy

Why We're Lucky to Be Indians in Such a Terrible World

While much of the world reels under violence, India remains largely peaceful. Disturbances, if any, are rare

Dodging a middle-income trap may take extra-economic efforts

While India must allocate resources better and innovate, public trust and originality matter too

Money hacks that can help you achieve New Year fitness goals

From triathlons to yoga and gym sessions: Smart and practical ways to pursue your fitness goals on a budget

What's the Risk of Chasing Thematic, Sectoral Trends?

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How US rental income is taxed in India

Should a resident Indian receiving rental income from the US take advantage of depreciation and other tax reliefs allowed in the US, and then report the house property income on a net basis for tax purposes in India?

12 Books That Can Change How You Think

Industry captains and policy makers recommend books they loved to read in 2024

DGTR seeks duty on PVC paste resin

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

Manufacturers to invest more in tech

Manufacturing companies are likely to ramp up investments into technology integration to 11-15% of their overall budget in the next two years, compared with the existing 10%, a report by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) showed.

179 killed in South Korea plane crash, 2 flight crew rescued

Apart from 2 Thais, all of the passengers were Korean; 65 have been identified

First commercial flight test at NMIA

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be functional from early next fiscal year with the expected inauguration of the facility on 17 April, a senior Adani Group official said on Sunday.

Adani's DRPPL changes name

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi slums, is rebranding itself in line with the company's \"promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community,\" the firm said.

CCI chief: AI could aid cartelization

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid cartelization by automating collusive behaviour through predictive algorithms, Competition Commission of India (CCI) chief Ravneet Kaur has said, asserting that the watchdog is focused on developing ecosystems that ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability while promoting innovation.

Koneru Humpy is rapid chess champ

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.

The Progressive Moment That Defined Global Politics for Two Decades Is Over

Weak economic growth, record immigration and growing rejection of traditional parties are driving gains by the right, especially populists

Businesses Must Prepare for Tougher Regulations in 2025

GST authorities demanded ₹803 crore from Zomato, while Volkswagen faced a $1.4 billion tax evasion notice

Brisk hiring set to continue next year

Outlook stays positive for employees and employers in the Year of the Snake, which represents flexibility, growth and change

All signs point to a spurt in luxe homes

Real estate developers are keen on premium, luxury and ultra-luxury apartments even as the share of affordable housing takes a dip

Investors Question PIL That Led to Stay on Religare AGM

Key shareholders dispute premise that ownership will be concentrated in the hands of a few

Loans for EVs no longer risky: Shriram Finance's Revankar

Financing electric vehicle (EV) purchases is no longer risky compared with about five years ago, as more established players are now manufacturing such vehicles and the zero-emission mobility ecosystem has grown in the country, Shriram Finance's executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar said.

DRIVERS OF BRAND DESIRE AMONG NEW-AGE CONSUMERS

Brand desire is instinctive to a brand, yet it must be consciously sought

Reshaping Indian ads with AI storytelling

From bridging linguistic divides to crafting laser-focused personalization, AI has evolved as a creative partner

PSB Headcount Slips to 13-Yr Low

Between FY17 and FY24, PSBs lost more than 100,000 employees even as staff in the banking sector increased

Positive on stocks’ long-term potential

Devina Mehra, founder of First Global, is optimistic about the long-term growth potential of India’s stock market.

Investors in tech stocks unfazed by bleak growth

Despite weak full-year growth in 2023 for major Indian IT firms, investor confidence remains high, with share prices of some companies significantly outperforming the market.

After a bad year for bonds, investors lose faith in a turnaround

Wall Street investors entered each of the past two years brimming with optimism about U.S. Treasurys and other types of high-quality debt. Each time, they were disappointed.

Stakeboat to buy stake in Botanic Healthcare

M id-market private equity (PE) firm Stakeboat Capital, which invests in healthcare, life science and manufacturing companies, signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in a botanical extracts company, two people aware of the development told VCCircle.

Fintechs Turn Favorites for Venture Debt Firms in 2024

Regulatory curbs, uncertainty in the fintech landscape kept venture equity capital at bay

Building AI Strategy a Challenge: TCS CTO

Vin said TCS is using its R&D expenditure to develop solutions that make AI more palatable to enterprises

Economy in FY25 to grow at 6.5-6.8%, says Deloitte

The economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal year and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY26, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.