French homeowners are advised to scrutinise their insurance cover and document all interactions with insurers, as disputes over reconstruction valuations and policy explanations become increasingly prominent. French home insurance customers should check their level of cover with their adviser and…
While sudden windfalls often capture attention, experts reveal that steady, disciplined habits like saving first, living below means, and regular investing are key to sustainable wealth over time. Many people imagine wealth as the product of a sudden windfall, a…
Precious metals rally to one-month peaks in India and internationally as traders factor in easing inflation concerns, a potential US-Iran agreement, and declining oil prices. Gold prices rose for a second straight session on Wednesday to reach a one-month high…
India’s pivot from tariff protection to deepening global supply chain links underscores new trade hurdles. While agreements with key nations open opportunities, non-tariff barriers and compliance costs threaten to limit actual gains for small businesses, signalling a complex transition in…
Chennai-based startup Vikra Ocean Tech is developing domestically manufactured underwater systems to replace imports, with promising funding and government support signalling a potential shift in India’s marine technology capabilities. Vikra Ocean Tech, a Chennai-based marine robotics company, is trying to…
India is proposing a 15-year tax exemption for overseas rough-diamond sellers in special notified zones, a move aimed at consolidating its status as the world’s centre for diamond processing and trading amid industry efforts to curb business loss to Dubai…
Tamil Nadu’s first budget under M.K. Stalin’s government balances welfare schemes with tighter fiscal management, relying on enforcement and digitisation to boost revenue without new taxes, amid political and debt concerns. Tamil Nadu’s first budget under M.K. Stalin’s government is…
India has proposed extending a 15-year tax exemption for foreign companies selling rough diamonds in special notified zones, aiming to attract international sellers and bolster its position as a global diamond trading and manufacturing centre. India has moved to widen…
Microsoft is making its largest Asian investment to date, with a $21 billion push into India to enhance cloud, AI, and skills training, including the development of a new hyperscale data centre in Hyderabad by mid-2026. Microsoft is deepening its…
India’s office leasing market is diversifying in 2026, with Pune emerging as a key hub and global capability centres driving record demand across smaller cities, signalling a shift towards a more balanced and talent-driven growth phase. India’s office market is…
