Margins expected to slip, asset quality offers hope
Across brokerages, a consensus is emerging that the September quarter will likely be the weakest for banks this fiscal year,...
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India’s top law firms are lining up to hire and promote women leaders. Here’s why.
“A significant shift is visibly underway," said Fereshte Sethna, founder and managing partner of DMD Advocates, who has more than...
Can algorithms make music with soul? Prasar Bharati bets on an AI rock band
These are fundamental questions that have no easy answers, but as Trilok, an AI-powered rock band, partners with public broadcaster...
‘Tesla scheme’ sputters, govt may extend deadline for foreign EV firms
The likely extension to the scheme, often called the Tesla scheme for its attempt to attract the US-headquartered electric vehicle...
Loan growth outpaces deposits—will banks be compelled to hike FD rates?
When deposits grow slower than loans over a prolonged period, it could lead to liquidity and asset-liability mismatch challenges for...
From Malabar Hill to Malad, builders swoop in to redevelop Mumbai’s ageing homes
In recent months, multiple builders have acquired development rights in India's most expensive property market, from posh south Mumbai locations...
The US Biosecure Act is back. How will Indian contract manufacturers benefit?
The Biosecure Act, a bill that was blocked from becoming law in 2024, was reintroduced as an amendment in a...
Ranjan Pai’s firm buys prime property in Bengaluru for ₹165 crore
Bengaluru: Esencia Partners, a firm in which Manipal Hospitals head Ranjan Pai is a managing partner, has bought a property...
India’s celebrity economy has a gender problem. Why aren’t you surprised?
The country’s top 25 celebrities, a mix of movie stars and sportspersons, amassed brand value of $2 billion in 2024,...
Credit card debt has slowed—but what’s worrying regulators?
About two years ago, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cracked down on two loan categories whose numbers had surged...
