The federal government has cut the General Provident Fund’s interest rate to 12.05% for 2025-26, marking a decline from the previous year’s 12.46%, impacting government employees’ savings amidst regional adjustments. The federal government has reduced the return on the General…
Jiraaf transitions from a broad alternative-investment platform to specialise in regulated fixed-income securities, providing retail investors with access to corporate bonds, government securities, and securitised debt amidst evolving Indian investment landscapes. Jiraaf has shifted sharply from its earlier identity as…
Swasti Vinayaka Synthetics, a Mumbai-based textile manufacturer, demonstrates significant profit growth amid declining sales, attracting investor attention despite a cautious outlook on its balance sheet and market performance. Swasti Vinayaka Synthetics is a small Mumbai textile maker that has spent…
Shares of National Aluminium Company Limited surged nearly 9% amid global supply disruptions and aluminium market optimism, with investors eyeing structural growth and a 1 rupee dividend entitlement. National Aluminium Company Limited, better known as NALCO, drew heavy buying interest…
The appointment of Noel Tata as chairman of Tata Trusts has reignited tensions over governance and the future of Tata Sons, with the unresolved listing of Tata Sons threatening to shift influence and transparency within India’s conglomerate giant. Noel Tata’s…
India’s defence industry is entering a new phase as private firms expand their presence, boost exports, and challenge state dominance with landmark projects like the stealth fighter and increased production milestones. India’s defence manufacturing is moving into a new phase…
Odisha has enhanced its semiconductor policy with additional fiscal incentives and a broader focus on supply chain inputs, aiming to attract large investments and foster a comprehensive ecosystem beyond chip manufacturing. Odisha has widened its semiconductor pitch with a policy…
The Indian government’s proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, now with a 31-member parliamentary committee, aims to tighten regulations on overseas-funded organisations amid a significant decline in active NGOs, raising concerns over compliance costs and government oversight. India’s proposed…
Bengaluru startup Wippi raises seed funding to expand its screen-free, voice-based AI devices for children, aiming to reshape early learning with innovative, multilingual content and parental controls amidst rising competition. Wippi has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand…
Despite efforts to deregulate, Indian businesses continue to grapple with a complex web of requirements, raising calls for further reform to streamline approvals and reduce costs, particularly for smaller firms. A parliamentary standing committee has highlighted a familiar problem in…
