Manipal Health Enterprises plans a major shift from acquisition-led growth to a build-heavy strategy, focusing on new hospitals in Mumbai and Raipur, supported by a debt repayment post-IPO and an emphasis on geographical and capacity expansion. Manipal Health Enterprises is…
Indian equities are set for a cautious start amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices, with market sentiment split over risk appetite and long-term disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian equities were set for a cautious start on…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has transitioned key UAN services to a mobile-first process integrated with Aadhaar verification, marking a significant shift in how Indian workers manage their provident fund accounts. The Labour Ministry’s latest push for employees to use…
A regional scramble for AI-related assets has propelled South Korean and Japanese stock indices to record highs in 2026, driven by major investments, export growth, and investor speculation, despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks. What looked at first like another…
India is postponing trade negotiations with Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Council, viewing them as part of a broader strategy to access over 75% of global trade at favourable tariff terms, as regional instability and US tariffs influence its export…
Indian cotton yarn manufacturers are set to benefit from stronger overseas demand, especially in China and Bangladesh, with revenue projections rising by 9 to 11 per cent in FY27, despite rising raw cotton prices and rising yarn costs impacting the…
A new FATF study reveals how traditional underground banking networks are evolving into borderless, tech-driven financial conduits used for laundering over €500 million in months, spanning fraud, terrorism, and organised crime. Underground banking networks once associated mainly with cash handovers…
Homeowners considering their emergency reserve may find a flexible access bond offers compelling benefits, but product features and discipline are crucial to ensure it remains a prudent choice over traditional savings accounts. For a homeowner with a genuine access bond,…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is exploring new models for guaranteed pension payouts within the National Pension System, tackling legal, market, and systemic hurdles to deliver more certainty to retirees while preserving low-cost, market-linked structures. The Pension…
Indian stocks showed a tentative bounce on Monday as global equities rallied on easing US rate hike fears, but persistent concerns over high crude prices and geopolitical tensions continue to cast a shadow over the recovery. Indian equities go into…
