Microsoft, the Windows software maker, turns 50 in the age of AI

Microsoft remains in the shadow of other US tech giants when it comes to offerings such as social networks, smartphones and the AI-infused digital assistants

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Looking beyond credit risk

If you are investing surplus cash (satellite portfolio) and are not concerned about the reinvestment risk, buying government bonds through primary auctions could be an optimal solution

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Why you must continue SIPs even as markets dip

Given that there are no structural issues about the growth of the Indian economy, the market is correcting due to cyclical issues; hence, investors can continue with systematic investment plans

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India to grow at 6.5% in FY26: EY Report

With respect to quarterly growth rates for FY25, the third quarter growth is estimated at 6.2% implying a required growth of 7.6% in the fourth quarter to deliver an annual GDP growth of 6.5% estimated by NSO

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China, Japan, South Korea agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom

The three countries’ Ministers met ahead of Trump’s announcement on April 2, 2025, of more tariffs in what he calls “liberation day”, as he upends Washington’s trading partnerships

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India, U.S. decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact in coming weeks

The U.S. is pushing India to negotiate a large and grand bilateral trade agreement while seeking to open the agriculture sector for American businesses

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Is a revamped GST 2.0 on the cards? | Explained

What are the issues raised by the Public Accounts Committee on the working of the GST on collection of taxes? 

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Chinese electric car maker BYD likely to drive into Telangana with first plant in India

It is expected to be a mega project given the expected investment and will also spur growth of an ecosystem of component makers and created thousands of jobs

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Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal

Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday

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India’s coffee production next year will be higher than last two years’: Coffee Board

Bengaluru’s coffee production outlook, global prices, and the importance of value addition in the industry discussed by Coffee Board officials

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YSRCP, CPI(M) oppose A.P. govt.’s decision to allocate Harbour Park land in Vizag to LuLu Group

Botcha questions rationale behind providing prime land to private parties at cheaper prices; the land falls within the prohibited area of CRZ, says CPI(M) leader

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Hyundai Motor India debuts in NIFTY Next 50, NIFTY 100, S&P BSE 500

HMIL commenced trading on the Indian stock markets since its listing on October 22, 2024.

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Trump tariff on imported cars: Jaguar Land Rover, auto parts units may take a hit

The higher levy is expected on key components such as engines, powertrain and electrical parts; operating margins of component makers to be hit by 1.25-1.5% (125-150 bps) from 12-12.5% now

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X to report first annual ad revenue growth since Elon Musk's takeover, data shows

Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is poised for the company's first year of advertising revenue growth since its acquisition, data from research firm Emarketer showed

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Japan putting ‘all options on table’ in dealing with U.S. auto tariffs, PM Ishiba says

"We need to consider what's best for Japan's national interest. We're putting all options on the table in considering the most effective response," PM Ishiba said

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How futures thinking can help Indian businesses navigate uncertainty

In the past, businesses could rely on historical data and incremental adjustments to navigate change; today, that approach is proving insufficient as wars, trade disputes, climate shocks, and technological leaps are reshaping the global economy faster than businesses can adjust

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Hinduja Group’s Switch Mobility likely to cease U.K. manufacturing operations owning to losses

Switch Mobility Limited U.K. considers ceasing manufacturing activities amid low demand, while focusing on growth in India’s EV market

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EPFO to integrate UPI, expand pension access, and enhance EPI benefits: Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra

EPFO to introduce UPI integration for claims processing, enhancing efficiency and reducing transaction time for members

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Tender on for expansion of Coimbatore international airport: Minister

Though the idea of expansion was made in 2010, the AIADMK regime did not allocate funds until 2018 and had only allocated Rs. 572 crore between 2018 and 2021, says Minister T.R.B. Rajaa

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India eyes tariff cut on $23 billion of U.S. imports, to shield $66 billion in exports, say sources

India considers cutting tariffs on $23 billion of U.S. imports to avoid reciprocal tariffs, aiming to resolve trade standoff

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Ola Electric unit settles dues with Rosmerta Group agency

The vehicle registration agency Rosmerta Group will now withdraw a petition to take the unit insolvent, said Ola Electric

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Sensex, Nifty rally in early trade on foreign fund inflows

Firm trends in the U.S. markets also contributed to the bullish trend in the stock markets in early trade.

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How will Trump’s decision to impose tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil impact India

India’s current import dependence when it comes to crude oil, which includes supply from Venezuela, means Mr. Trump’s latest plans will add to the country’s tariff burden

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Samsung Electronics says co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died of cardiac arrest

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that its co-chief executive officer Han Jong-hee has died from cardiac arrest.

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Tamil Nadu has been late to procure electric buses: Phanindra Reddy

Tamil Nadu’s Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) K. Phanindra Reddy speaks to The Hindu about the government’s future plans on integrating e-buses into other public transport units, the challenges to standardising charging, battery infrastructure, and more

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Travel on co-branded credit cards

Discover the benefits and drawbacks of co-branded travel credit cards for frequent travellers seeking rewards and discounts

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Why retirees prefer FDs

Retirees adopt a simple rule to moderate (if not overcome) their fear: conserve capital and consume income. Any investment that fit this rule is naturally embraced. Bank fixed deposits do.

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Explained: home insurance vs. home-loan insurance

Though it is not mandatory to buy either home insurance or home-loan insurance, they are beneficial to the customers, if claims are made as per terms of the policy coverage

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Amazon to not charge referral fee from sellers on products priced under ₹300

The move is aimed at supporting small businesses and boosting the growth of sellers on Amazon, said a company statement

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Bank IPOs and the great boomerang

Investing in bank IPOs in India over the last decade has yielded abysmal long-term performance, favoring index investing instead

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Nearly 30 tonnes of GI-tagged jaggery from U.P.’s Muzaffarnagar exported to Bangladesh

A Geographical Indication is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory

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Government withdraws 20% export duty on onion effective April 1

The Consumer Affairs Ministry says the “decision stands as another testament to the govt’s commitment to ensuring remunerative prices to farmers while maintaining affordability of onions to consumers”

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Product strategy helps Tata Motors to have an edge in ePV space, two new EVs to hit market this year

Harrier.ev to be launched in first half and Sierra.ev to hit the roads in the second half of 2025

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ED arrests son-in-law of former Pearls Group chief in ₹48,000-crore case

Pal Singh Hayer is the son-in-law of the former Pearls Group chairman and managing director Nirmal Singh Bhangoo

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Margadarsi Chit Fund opens its 123rd branch in Nirmal

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Rupee climbs to a 10-week high

The domestic currency’s gain was supported by stronger-than-expected trade data and a rise in foreign exchange reserves following the RBI’s USD/INR swap intervention; rupee emerges ‘top performer’ among Asian currencies so far this month

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UPS: PFRDA notifies assured pension scheme for government employees

The regulations shall come into effect from April 1, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority said in a statement

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Tata Communications unveils Vayu, an overall AI Cloud offering for enterprises

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U.S. Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts

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IndiGo to get A321 XLR deliveries from FY2026

Athens, Geneva among possible destinations that could help strengthen IndiGo’s foray into Europe from this July

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Rupee falls 10 paise to 86.66 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.09% higher at 102.98

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Trump fires two Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, seeking more control over tech regulators

President Donald Trump has fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission, intensifying efforts to exert his administration’s control over regulators

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BSNL has been dialling the wrong consultant

The case of BSNL’s revival strategy has again drawn attention to the contentious issue of the growing influence of consultancy firms within the public sector

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TAFE appoints Lakshmi Venu as Vice Chairman

Ms. Lakshmi’s contributions have earned her several accolades, including being recognized as one of Business Today’s “Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2023, according to a release

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Trade talks between India and U.S. ‘positive’, says Commerce Secretary

India has proactively engaged with the U.S. to boost trade, says Sunil Barthwal; talks are being held within the framework of ‘Mission 500’ to raise trade between the two countries to $500 billion, say senior officials

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Apple to begin Airpods production for exports at Foxconn's Hyderabad plant

Airpods will be the second product category that Apple will start producing in India, after Apple iPhones

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Top-up vs. super top-up

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Rewards or cashback? Choose credit card wisely

For those with high spends, the smartest approach would be to have both types of credit cards, allowing them to maximise value across different spending categories

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Rosmerta Digital seeks initiation of insolvency proceedings against Ola Electric's subsidiary

The insolvency proceedings come at a time when Ola Electric Mobility is cutting around 1,000 jobs across different functions as part of a restructuring exercise to reduce losses.

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Tuhin Kanta Pandey | Market watchdog

The new SEBI chief says his focus will be on optimum regulation, not on maximum regulation, as he seeks to ensure fair practices at India’s security’s markets

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SpaceX Starship, carrying Tesla humanoid robot Optimus, to depart for Mars at 2026 end: Musk

"If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely," Elon Musk said

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After popcorn, now turn of donuts to get afflicted by 'GSTitis': Congress senior leader Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh said his party had envisaged a GST 2.0 — a truly "Good and Simple Tax" — in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and it remains committed to that vision

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JPMorgan engineers’ efficiency jumps as much as 20% from using coding assistant

Tens of thousands of JPMorgan Chase software engineers increased their productivity 10% to 20% by using a coding assistant tool developed by the bank

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Bengaluru’s AVGC-XR sector goes pale as 110-year-old Technicolor closes shop

As many as 3,000 of Technicolor employees lost jobs in Bengaluru recently. The company was the global face of the State’s AVGC-XR, a sector Karnataka has been ambitiously trying to scale up, reports Mini Tejaswi

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Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first ’correction’ since 2023 on Trump’s trade war

Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war

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‘Lenders funding emerging green projects at higher risk’

RBI Governor flags credit risk due to borrowers’ use of new and emerging green technologies with limited track record; seeks effective mechanism for risk appraisal in financing such projects

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Rupee jumps 19 paise to 87.03 against US dollar in early trade

According to forex analysts, escalated tariff tensions worldwide continued to fuel the foreign capital outflow, but a weaker American currency index and lower level of crude oil prices added strength to the local unit.

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Trump's FTC advances broad antitrust probe of Microsoft: Report

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft that was opened in the waning days of the Biden administration, Bloomberg News reported

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Intel hires former board member Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO in struggling chipmaker’s latest comeback attempt

Struggling chipmaker Intel has hired former board member and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as the latest in a succession of CEOs to attempt to turn around Intel

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Equity MF inflows at ₹29,300 crore, among lowest in FY2025

Equity mutual funds see 27% drop in net inflows to ₹29,300 crore, impacting AUM growth and SIP contributions

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Jio ties up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet in India

This agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, would enable Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio’s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX’s direct offerings to consumers and businesses

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Jio ties up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet in India

This agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, would enable Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio’s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX’s direct offerings to consumers and businesses

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Is rising consumer credit cause for concern?

A recent report by the RBI highlights the shift towards healthy and prime borrowers in the economy. However, the fact that there is a significant amount of borrowing being done for the purpose of consumption is a cause for concern, signalling macroeconomic weaknesses in the economy 

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Rupee gains 1 paisa to 87.30 against U.S. dollar in early trade

In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 424.36 points, or 0.57%, lower at 73,690.81 points, while the Nifty was down 117.90 points, or 0.52%, at 22,342.40 points

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What is behind the rise of quick commerce? | Explained

What are dark stores and how do they facilitate Q-commerce? How does customer data help elevate the shopping experience on these digital platforms?

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Canada’s Ontario Province slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S.

Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan; Quebec is also considering taking similar measures with electricity exports to the U.S.; about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well

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Portability in passion assets

It is optimal to have passion assets in investment portfolio. But you must be mindful of the transportation cost and transit damage, if you relocate often. It is best to start with small collectibles

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DGCA orders probe after IndiGo plane scrapes runway

Sixth tail strike involving IndiGo’s A321 Neo aircraft in 24 month; AAIB report into the last “serious incident” in September pending

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DGCA begins probe after Air India passenger suffers brain stroke from fall

Air India maintains that the octogenarian arrived only 90 minutes before the flight; DGCA officials met her family on March 9

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Tata Capital to file draft IPO papers after NCLT nod on merger with Tata Motors Finance

The final order is awaited from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which is expected to be closed by the end of this financial year (FY25)

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Cotton imports increase despite pressure on Indian cotton prices

Indian farmers are urging the government to introduce measures to improve cotton productivity in the country, in the hopes of making local markets internationally competitive, amid the falling price of the produce in the global market

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Why has India promised to buy more U.S. oil? | Explained

Why is India looking to diversify its crude supply? Who are its largest suppliers and how much of crude oil does it import? How is the government balancing the needs of its energy transition and its energy security? What role is America going to play?

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Textile and apparel exporters suggest reduction in tariff with the U.S.

Reduction in tariff will not affect Indian exporters, says Apparel Export Promotion Council secretary general Mithileshwar Thakur; tariff levied by U.S. on textiles and apparel ranges from 2% to 32%, AEPC says

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Fresh trouble for SpiceJet as three aircraft lessors, former pilot file insolvency pleas

Three lessors - NGF Alpha, NGF Genesis and NGF Charlie- have filed petitions under Section 9 of IBC, seeking initiation of insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet claiming dues totalling $12.68 million (about ₹ 110 crore)

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Mental health issues affecting productivity, say women corporate sector employees

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Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon

"We may do it as early as today, or we'll wait till Monday or Tuesday," Trump said of the lumber and dairy sectors, which have long been affected by trade disputes between the neighbours

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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows

After two days of breather, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 243.51 points or 0.33% to 74,096.58 in the morning trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 53.35 points or 0.24% to 22,491.35

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Siemens announces $285 million investment in US manufacturing

Siemens plans to invest $285 million in manufacturing in the United States, the tech company said Thursday, including two new facilities in California and Texas

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Government talks big on gender budget, delivers little

Gujarat allocates more than 37% of its Budget to women, whereas Maharashtra allocates a mere 3%

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Tesla signs deal for first India showroom to sell imported EVs

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, as it moves towards a goal to sell imported cars in India, registration papers show

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Trump grants one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

The announcement comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis; he told the automakers that they should move production to the U.S from Canada and Mexico

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Aiming for last mile delivery of care with digital infrastructure: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi emphasises capacity-building and talent-nurturing for progress in post-budget webinar on employment and healthcare investments

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RBI appoints Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director

Prior to being promoted as Executive Director, Ajit Ratnakar Joshi was serving as principal adviser in Department of Statistics and Information Management.

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TikTok parent ByteDance valuation rises in latest share buyback, sources say

ByteDance is offering to buy back shares at a higher valuation than six months ago as it launches a new share repurchase program for U.S. employees this week, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters

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Maharashtra GST authorities conduct searches at three offices of RBL Bank

In a regulatory filing on March 3, RBL Bank said on March 3, 2025, Maharashtra state GST Authorities have initiated searches at three offices of RBL Bank in the state

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The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency’s reports on gross domestic product

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Poonawalla Fincorp unveils loan product for salaried class

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Markets open higher; pare early gains amid foreign fund outflows

Equity indices open positive but turn negative amid heavy selling, foreign fund outflow; global markets mixed

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Gold, silver lack lustre

February saw Comex gold surpass $2,900, driven by economic uncertainty, while silver lagged behind; short-term outlook remains subdued

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Your household budget: aspects to take note of

Though households have been doing it for ages, certain aspects tend to get overlooked; periodic assessment of net worth, contingency planning and monitoring debt servicing ratio are vital

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Can RBI’s proposal to waive foreclosure charges help micro and small industries? | Explained

RBI has stipulated that banks and NBFCs cannot place any minimum lock-in period for the guidelines to become applicable

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India, EU discuss efforts to accelerate FTA talks

Both the countries aim to conclude a free trade agreement by year-end to boost bilateral trade and investments

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Tata, Hyundai slip in February while Maruti holds ground, M&M, Toyota, Kia report double-digit growth in auto sales

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Why are Infosys and Cognizant in a legal tussle?

The case is a marker for the bitter rivalry between Indian IT majors often offering similar services and underlines the need for a rulebook for senior level execs transitioning between them

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Bombay High Court slams banks casual take on declaring accounts fraud, asks Anil Ambani to approach RBI

The Bombay High Court came heavily on banks for their casual take in declaring bank accounts fraud or defaulter and directed Anil Ambani to approach the RBI against Union Bank of India’s order.

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I don’t think about work by number of hours, but quality of work done daily: Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani

Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani on Friday said the number of hours put in at the office does not matter to him

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The wider implications of Trump’s economic and trade policies

Mr. Trump is signalling to the world that the era of globalisation and free trade, which culminated in the birth of the World Trade Organisation in 1995 after years of global consultations and negotiations, is practically dead

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