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17 Feb 2025
FinanceCommunity-supported agriculture: What exactly it is
Indian consumers can purchase shares of farm harvests in advance through community-supported agriculture (CSA).
17 Feb 2025
FinanceIf you are a micro-influencer, take this financial advice
In the colorful world of social media, Indian micro-influencers are emerging as powerful tastemakers. Boasting follower counts in the thousands, they can influence public opinion and rake in big bucks.
17 Feb 2025
FinanceFor genealogy enthusiasts: A simple insurance guide
Genealogy, the pursuit of understanding one's roots, has become a beloved pastime for many in India.
17 Feb 2025
FinanceFor freelancers: How to make more money
In the gig economy, diversifying your freelance work is a smart strategy for income growth in India.
17 Feb 2025
FinanceHow to claim tax deductions for health expenses
In India, the corporate world's increasing emphasis on wellness and preventive healthcare has led to a surge in queries regarding tax deductions for wellness programs.
17 Feb 2025
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Why super-rich Indians are facing ED and I-T's probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are reportedly intensifying their probe against Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) with undisclosed foreign assets.
17 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentDeposit insurance cover may increase beyond ₹5L: What it is
The Indian government is considering raising the deposit insurance limit, which is currently at ₹5 lakh.
17 Feb 2025
Fraud CasesBeware! These pension scams can steal your money
India's Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a public warning regarding a surge in fraudulent activities, concerning the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
17 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpIndia, US to slash tariffs via 'mutually beneficial' trade agreement
India and the US have agreed on a 'mutually beneficial' trade agreement. The pact will see both countries slashing tariffs, a senior government official revealed to Moneycontrol.
17 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'It's weird': Elon Musk's daughter learns about 13th half-sibling online
Vivian Wilson, the estranged daughter of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently learned about her possible 13th half-sibling via social media.
17 Feb 2025
InsuranceWork-related injury or illness? This insurance has you covered
Workmen's Compensation Insurance is a tool that ensures financial security for employees who sustain injuries or contract diseases arising out of and during their employment.
17 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentEnd of fluctuating PF interest rates? Check EPFO's big plan
The Indian government is mulling the creation of an interest stabilization reserve fund under the Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), as per The Economic Times.
17 Feb 2025
EmploymentIndia's youth unemployment rate stands at nearly 16% in Q3
India's youth unemployment rate continued to be high at 15.9% in the third quarter of the year, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
17 Feb 2025
Air IndiaAir India's new partnership makes Australia travel easier
In a bid to boost connectivity and make travel between India and Australia easier, Air India and Virgin Australia have signed a new codeshare agreement.
17 Feb 2025
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryIndia's trade deficit jumps 24.8% YoY to $23B in January
India's trade deficit has surged to $22.99 billion in January 2025, a sharp increase of 24.85% from the year-ago period.
17 Feb 2025
Nirmala SitharamanYou could soon cancel your insurance policies within a year
In a major move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a change to the free look period for insurance policies.
17 Feb 2025
Bombay High CourtVolkswagen urges Bombay HC to quash $1.4B tax notice
German automotive giant Volkswagen has urged the Bombay High Court to quash a $1.4 billion show cause notice issued by Maharashtra's Office of the Commissioner of Customs.
17 Feb 2025
PhonePeYou can now tokenize your credit, debit cards on PhonePe
PhonePe has launched a device tokenization feature for debit and credit cards, starting with Visa cards.
17 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government hikes base import price of gold and silver
In a major development, the Indian government has increased the base import price of gold and silver.
17 Feb 2025
Rajnath SinghIndia's defense exports lag, $1.6B needed to meet 2025 target
In 2020, India set an ambitious target of $5 billion in defense exports by 2025. The Defense Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) was also introduced the same year to achieve the target.
17 Feb 2025
Nifty3,000-point drop in 9 sessions: Has Sensex entered bear market?
The Indian stock market is witnessing extreme volatility at the moment, with the Sensex plummeting a whopping 3,000 points over the last nine consecutive sessions.
17 Feb 2025
Bharti AirtelApply new spam rules to WhatsApp, Telegram: Telcos to TRAI
Private telecom operators in India have raised their voice against the latest spam-control rules issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
17 Feb 2025
United States of AmericaLittle impact on Indian exports from reciprocal US tariffs: SBI
A report by the State Bank of India (SBI) has projected a minimal impact on Indian exports due to potential US tariff reciprocity.
17 Feb 2025
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)TCS salary hike: What increase can employees expect in 2025?
India's top IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing up to roll out its annual salary hikes for FY25 in March.
17 Feb 2025
Stock Market34% down in 2 days—Why Senco Gold shares are crashing
Senco Gold's shares have plummeted a whopping 15% to ₹304.5 in today's market session. The fall has taken the stock value below its IPO price of ₹317.
17 Feb 2025
Go FirstBudget airline FlyDubai planning to enter India's domestic aviation market
Dubai-based budget airline FlyDubai is considering a foray into India's domestic aviation market.
17 Feb 2025
Indian Institute of Technology-MadrasChennai start-up bags $1B deal to supply electric air ambulances
Indian electric aircraft start-up, The ePlane Company, has bagged a deal worth over $1 billion to supply 788 air ambulances.
17 Feb 2025
SensexSensex, Nifty plunge for 9th consecutive session
India's top stock indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, remained on a downward spiral for the ninth consecutive session.
17 Feb 2025
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Lenskart eyes $10B valuation in IPO, filing expected by May
Omnichannel eyewear retailer, Lenskart, is gearing up for its IPO and plans to file draft papers by May.
16 Feb 2025
JapanJapanese firms shift focus to India for supply chain diversification
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese firms are turning to India as part of their 'China Plus One' strategy.
16 Feb 2025
AmazonAmazon workers in North Carolina say no to forming union
Amazon employees at a warehouse in Garner, North Carolina, have voted against unionization.
16 Feb 2025
Initial Public Offering (IPO)2 new SME IPOs to watch out for this week
The primary market will see the launch of two new initial public offerings (IPOs) this week. Both the IPOs are from the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector.
16 Feb 2025
Bharti AirtelMarket value of India's top 8 firms drops ₹2L crore
The combined market capitalization of eight of the 10 most valuable Indian companies, took a massive hit last week.
16 Feb 2025
ZeptoZepto now delivers your medicines in just 10 minutes
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce industry, has expanded its services to include a "pharmacy and wellness" category on its app.
16 Feb 2025
InsuranceWhy British insurer Aviva's Indian unit has been fined $7.5M
British insurer Aviva's Indian subsidiary has been slapped with a $7.5 million fine by local authorities after an investigation into fraudulent activities.
15 Feb 2025
MetaMeta halts book licensing for AI training amid copyright disputes
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has reportedly halted its efforts to secure book licensing deals for AI model training.
15 Feb 2025
Foreign InvestmentForeign investors withdraw ₹1L crore from Indian market in 2025
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have slashed their exposure to Indian equities since the start of 2025, withdrawing nearly ₹1 lakh crore.
15 Feb 2025
SwiggyUsers ordered these items on Swiggy Instamart this Valentine's Day
Swiggy's Instamart saw a massive spike in orders on Valentine's Day, with chocolates and roses topping the list.
15 Feb 2025
IntelWhy TSMC is planning to take over Intel's US factories
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is considering buying a controlling stake in Intel's US-based factories, as per Bloomberg.
15 Feb 2025
Stock MarketBSE Smallcap down 22% from all-time high: What's fueling downturn?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major bloodbath this week, with the BSE Smallcap index witnessing a 22% fall from its all-time high.
